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Dell™ Dimension™ 4600C front door power button hard-drive light breakaway hinge IEEE 1394 connector* CD or DVD drive light PC Card connectors (2)** breakaway hinge USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector * On computers with integrated IEEE 1394 connectors. ** On computers with integrated PC Card connectors. SPDIF-... line-out connector line-in connector network adapter connector optional video card connector (see the setup diagram) modem connectors (2) power connector voltage selection switch www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ 4600C front door power button hard-drive light breakaway hinge IEEE 1394 connector* CD or DVD drive light PC Card connectors (2)** breakaway hinge USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector * On computers with integrated IEEE 1394 connectors. ** On computers with integrated PC Card connectors. SPDIF-... line-out connector line-in connector network adapter connector optional video card connector (see the setup diagram) modem connectors (2) power connector voltage selection switch www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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Battery Problems 25 Drive Problems 26 CD drive problems 26 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 26 DVD drive problems 27 Hard drive problems 27 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 27 Error Messages 29 General Problems 30 The computer stops responding 30 A program stops responding 30 A program crashes ...
Battery Problems 25 Drive Problems 26 CD drive problems 26 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 26 DVD drive problems 27 Hard drive problems 27 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 27 Error Messages 29 General Problems 30 The computer stops responding 30 A program stops responding 30 A program crashes ...
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... • Documentation for my computer • Upgrades - Upgrade information for my computer Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Latest drivers for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start...Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you looking for Your Computer Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • How to technical...
... • Documentation for my computer • Upgrades - Upgrade information for my computer Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Latest drivers for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start...Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you looking for Your Computer Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • How to technical...
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If you have inserted your computer hard drive. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in the past, the ISP might ...RecordNow documentation that came with your ISP to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and you create CDs. Contact your computer. This section applies only to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD...and Internet Problems" on page 27. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, including creating CDs from...
If you have inserted your computer hard drive. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in the past, the ISP might ...RecordNow documentation that came with your ISP to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and you create CDs. Contact your computer. This section applies only to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD...and Internet Problems" on page 27. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, including creating CDs from...
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... to a digital telephone network. See the Tell Me How help files, see page 25. TEST THE DRIVE WITH ANOTHER DVD - Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that the original DVD is connected to the jack on cleaning your antivirus...
... to a digital telephone network. See the Tell Me How help files, see page 25. TEST THE DRIVE WITH ANOTHER DVD - Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that the original DVD is connected to the jack on cleaning your antivirus...
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Press the power button again to check the hard drive or CDs. Follow the instructions on your computer and that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to a keystroke or a proper shutdown, press the ... reinstall the program. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and then shut down your computer has a CD-RW drive or a zip drive installed, see the drive's documentation for information. The chkdsk program automatically runs during the start-up process. ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE NOT MADE AN ERROR WHILE ENTERING...
Press the power button again to check the hard drive or CDs. Follow the instructions on your computer and that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to a keystroke or a proper shutdown, press the ... reinstall the program. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and then shut down your computer has a CD-RW drive or a zip drive installed, see the drive's documentation for information. The chkdsk program automatically runs during the start-up process. ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE NOT MADE AN ERROR WHILE ENTERING...
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...of a faulty memory connector, remove all modules without error. A B C D A possible USB failure has occurred. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Continue until you know works and restart the ...computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated video, contact Dell (see page 68), reinstall one memory module (if the computer supports a single module), and then restart the computer. Light Pattern A B C...
...of a faulty memory connector, remove all modules without error. A B C D A possible USB failure has occurred. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Continue until you know works and restart the ...computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated video, contact Dell (see page 68), reinstall one memory module (if the computer supports a single module), and then restart the computer. Light Pattern A B C...
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...operating None. If you do contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for technical assistance. Other failure has occurred. • Ensure that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to : • Perform express,...that describes the tests and devices 46 Advanced Troubleshooting The computer is detected • Access online help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected,...
...operating None. If you do contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for technical assistance. Other failure has occurred. • Ensure that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to : • Perform express,...that describes the tests and devices 46 Advanced Troubleshooting The computer is detected • Access online help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected,...
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...System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the device icon. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, scroll down the...Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your hard drive to replace the driver with a [!]) on the hard drive and removes any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. Restoring Your Operating ...
...System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the device icon. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, scroll down the...Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your hard drive to replace the driver with a [!]) on the hard drive and removes any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. Restoring Your Operating ...
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... computer. Advanced Troubleshooting 51 Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is restored to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then...delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your...
... computer. Advanced Troubleshooting 51 Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is restored to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then...delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your...
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...6 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. 7 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Use the PC Card connectors for devices that came with a PC Card option). Check... off its hinges, it is opened too far. Do not use the back USB connectors for 16-bit PCMCIA cards only. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 breakaway hinges (2) To prevent damage to your original computer order, you may cause the computer to turn on the computer....
...6 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. 7 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Use the PC Card connectors for devices that came with a PC Card option). Check... off its hinges, it is opened too far. Do not use the back USB connectors for 16-bit PCMCIA cards only. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 breakaway hinges (2) To prevent damage to your original computer order, you may cause the computer to turn on the computer....
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the cover. CD or DVD drive system board heat sink and blower assembly hard drive card slots power supply 60 Adding Parts CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the cover. CD or DVD drive system board heat sink and blower assembly hard drive card slots power supply 60 Adding Parts CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
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... (POWER) microprocessor fan connector (FAN) microprocessor connector (CPU) microprocessor power connector (12VPOWER) telephony voice modem connector (MODEM) back of computer front panel switch connector (FRONTPANEL) hard drive connector (IDE1) serial ATA connector (SATA1) standby power light (AUX_PWR) memory module connectors (DDR_A0, DDR_B0) page 68 video card connector (AGP) PCI1 card connector (PCI2...
... (POWER) microprocessor fan connector (FAN) microprocessor connector (CPU) microprocessor power connector (12VPOWER) telephony voice modem connector (MODEM) back of computer front panel switch connector (FRONTPANEL) hard drive connector (IDE1) serial ATA connector (SATA1) standby power light (AUX_PWR) memory module connectors (DDR_A0, DDR_B0) page 68 video card connector (AGP) PCI1 card connector (PCI2...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Keyboard Mouse USB Headphone Audio Network Internally accessible: ... 256 MB 2 GB 333-MHz DDR SDRAM (non-ECC) one slimline optical bay one slimline 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive 25-pin connector (bidirectional) two 4-hole, unpowered connectors 15-pin connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector or USB connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector or...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Keyboard Mouse USB Headphone Audio Network Internally accessible: ... 256 MB 2 GB 333-MHz DDR SDRAM (non-ECC) one slimline optical bay one slimline 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive 25-pin connector (bidirectional) two 4-hole, unpowered connectors 15-pin connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector or USB connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector or...
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...) 7.43 kg (16.4 lb) Appendix 75 Audio Audio controller ADI 1980 Network Network controller integrated 10/100 Ethernet Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Diagnostic code lights push button green light on back panel Power DC power supply: Wattage 160 W Heat dissipation 546 BTU (fully loaded computer...
...) 7.43 kg (16.4 lb) Appendix 75 Audio Audio controller ADI 1980 Network Network controller integrated 10/100 Ethernet Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Diagnostic code lights push button green light on back panel Power DC power supply: Wattage 160 W Heat dissipation 546 BTU (fully loaded computer...
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... documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers definition, 48 reinstalling, 49 troubleshooting, 48 drives problems, 26 DVD drive light, 54 problems, 27 DVDs copying, 19 E e-mail problems, 27 error messages, 29 Express Service Code, 9 F fixing problems Dell Diagnostics, 46 front door reattaching, 57 H hard drive light, 54 problems, 27 Index 101 Index A audio.
... documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers definition, 48 reinstalling, 49 troubleshooting, 48 drives problems, 26 DVD drive light, 54 problems, 27 DVDs copying, 19 E e-mail problems, 27 error messages, 29 Express Service Code, 9 F fixing problems Dell Diagnostics, 46 front door reattaching, 57 H hard drive light, 54 problems, 27 Index 101 Index A audio.
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..., 37 setting up , 18 IRQ conflicts, 52 K keyboard problems, 33 L lights CD/DVD drive, 54 hard drive, 54 M memory connectors, 61 messages error, 29 Microsoft License Label, 9 modem problems, 27 monitor blank, 40 hard to read , 41 problems, 40 motherboard. See system board N network problems, 35 network adapter... 13 USB, 15 problems battery, 25 blue screen, 31 CD drive, 26 CD-RW drive, 26 computer crashes, 30-31 computer stops responding, 30 drives, 26 DVD drive, 27 e-mail, 27 error messages, 29 finding solutions, 23 general, 30 hard drive, 27 hardware, 32 IEEE 1394, 33 Internet, 27 keyboard, ...
..., 37 setting up , 18 IRQ conflicts, 52 K keyboard problems, 33 L lights CD/DVD drive, 54 hard drive, 54 M memory connectors, 61 messages error, 29 Microsoft License Label, 9 modem problems, 27 monitor blank, 40 hard to read , 41 problems, 40 motherboard. See system board N network problems, 35 network adapter... 13 USB, 15 problems battery, 25 blue screen, 31 CD drive, 26 CD-RW drive, 26 computer crashes, 30-31 computer stops responding, 30 drives, 26 DVD drive, 27 e-mail, 27 error messages, 29 finding solutions, 23 general, 30 hard drive, 27 hardware, 32 IEEE 1394, 33 Internet, 27 keyboard, ...