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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 5100C front-panel door (open) front-panel door (push to open) power button hard-drive light diagnostic lights headphone connector microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector optional floppy drive or media card reader* CD or DVD drive light... USB 2.0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line-out connector line-in connector surround sound connector modem connector power connector microphone connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF-out connector integrated video connector Model DHP ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 5100C front-panel door (open) front-panel door (push to open) power button hard-drive light diagnostic lights headphone connector microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector optional floppy drive or media card reader* CD or DVD drive light... USB 2.0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line-out connector line-in connector surround sound connector modem connector power connector microphone connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF-out connector integrated video connector Model DHP ...
Owner's Manual
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... Problems 27 Drive Problems 27 CD and DVD drive problems 28 Hard drive problems 29 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 29 Error Messages 30 Media Card Reader Problems 31 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 31 Keyboard Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 32 The computer does not start up 32 The computer... 36 Power Problems 36 Printer Problems 37 Scanner Problems 38 Sound and Speaker Problems 39 No sound from speakers 39 No sound from headphones 40 Video and Monitor Problems 40 If the screen is blank 40 If the screen is difficult to read 41 4 Contents
... Problems 27 Drive Problems 27 CD and DVD drive problems 28 Hard drive problems 29 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 29 Error Messages 30 Media Card Reader Problems 31 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 31 Keyboard Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 32 The computer does not start up 32 The computer... 36 Power Problems 36 Printer Problems 37 Scanner Problems 38 Sound and Speaker Problems 39 No sound from speakers 39 No sound from headphones 40 Video and Monitor Problems 40 If the screen is blank 40 If the screen is difficult to read 41 4 Contents
Owner's Manual
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... computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the connector. An S-video cable is not included with your computer, you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. If you must have a video card that has TV-out functionality, and purchase an S-video cable, which is completely seated in "Before You Begin" ...on page 53. 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable to the TV-OUT connector on page 81...
... computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the connector. An S-video cable is not included with your computer, you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. If you must have a video card that has TV-out functionality, and purchase an S-video cable, which is completely seated in "Before You Begin" ...on page 53. 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable to the TV-OUT connector on page 81...
Owner's Manual
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...connector for devices that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. Press this button to turn off . • Steady green - Use the green headphone connector to indicate different states: • No light - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD/DVD drive eject button 2 CD/DVD...of speakers. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - See "Power Problems" on the card. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is recommended that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. Use the front USB connectors for ...
...connector for devices that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. Press this button to turn off . • Steady green - Use the green headphone connector to indicate different states: • No light - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD/DVD drive eject button 2 CD/DVD...of speakers. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - See "Power Problems" on the card. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is recommended that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. Use the front USB connectors for ...
Owner's Manual
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...follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Shut down your computer, turn off when you use the connector on the card. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTICE: Ensure that ... microphone connector is on the card. Use the pink and silver connector to the main speakers in digital surround sound audio schemes that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras. 7 line-out connector 8 microphone/side surround sound connector 9 center/LFE connector 10 S/PDIF connector 11...
...follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Shut down your computer, turn off when you use the connector on the card. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTICE: Ensure that ... microphone connector is on the card. Use the pink and silver connector to the main speakers in digital surround sound audio schemes that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras. 7 line-out connector 8 microphone/side surround sound connector 9 center/LFE connector 10 S/PDIF connector 11...
Owner's Manual
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Information (continued) System clock 800-MHz data rate Video Type Intel integrated Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 Audio Type Sigmatel STAC9220 Expansion Bus Bus type PCI Express x1 and x16 Bus speed PCI Express: ... bay Available devices Serial ATA drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD+RW drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, DVD+/-RW, and media card reader Internally accessible one bay for 1-inch high hard drive 94 Appendix
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Information (continued) System clock 800-MHz data rate Video Type Intel integrated Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 Audio Type Sigmatel STAC9220 Expansion Bus Bus type PCI Express x1 and x16 Bus speed PCI Express: ... bay Available devices Serial ATA drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD+RW drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, DVD+/-RW, and media card reader Internally accessible one bay for 1-inch high hard drive 94 Appendix
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... for line-in, line-out, microphone, surround sound, and center/Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel; Connectors External connectors: Serial IEEE 1394 Video USB Headphone Audio Network adapter Modem System board connectors: IDE drive Serial ATA Fan PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 USB MDC Front-panel audio...header one 34-pin header one 2 x 10 connector one 2 x 2 connector one 6-pin powered front-panel connector (with optional media card reader) 15-hole D-SUB connector two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors front-panel miniature connector for line-out five connectors...
... for line-in, line-out, microphone, surround sound, and center/Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel; Connectors External connectors: Serial IEEE 1394 Video USB Headphone Audio Network adapter Modem System board connectors: IDE drive Serial ATA Fan PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 USB MDC Front-panel audio...header one 34-pin header one 2 x 10 connector one 2 x 2 connector one 6-pin powered front-panel connector (with optional media card reader) 15-hole D-SUB connector two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors front-panel miniature connector for line-out five connectors...
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...scanner problems, 38 screen. P password clearing, 103 jumper, 103 PC Restore, 49-50 PCI Express cards installing, 67 removing, 70 playing CDs, 18 DVDs, 18 power conserving, 23 hibernate mode, 24.../DVD-RW drive, 28 computer crashes, 32-33 problems (continued) computer stops responding, 32-33 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 drives, 27 DVD drive, 28 e-mail, 29 error messages, ... 41 software, 33-34 sound and speakers, 39 technical support policy, 106 troubleshooting tips, 27 video and monitor, 40 volume adjusting, 39 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 R regulatory information...
...scanner problems, 38 screen. P password clearing, 103 jumper, 103 PC Restore, 49-50 PCI Express cards installing, 67 removing, 70 playing CDs, 18 DVDs, 18 power conserving, 23 hibernate mode, 24.../DVD-RW drive, 28 computer crashes, 32-33 problems (continued) computer stops responding, 32-33 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 drives, 27 DVD drive, 28 e-mail, 29 error messages, ... 41 software, 33-34 sound and speakers, 39 technical support policy, 106 troubleshooting tips, 27 video and monitor, 40 volume adjusting, 39 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 R regulatory information...
Quick Reference Guide
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...not function. VGA→DVI: If your computer has only integrated video, use a network cable (not included). 0U8197A00 www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you want to connect the monitor. VGA→VGA: If your computer has a video card, use that connector. 4 5 If you want to connect a...ONLY NOTE: If you set up and operate your Dell™ computer, read and follow the safety instructions in your computer has a video card, use a telephone cable (not included). Connect a keyboard and a mouse. 3 NOTE: If the integrated video connector is covered by a cap, do not remove ...
...not function. VGA→DVI: If your computer has only integrated video, use a network cable (not included). 0U8197A00 www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you want to connect the monitor. VGA→VGA: If your computer has a video card, use that connector. 4 5 If you want to connect a...ONLY NOTE: If you set up and operate your Dell™ computer, read and follow the safety instructions in your computer has a video card, use a telephone cable (not included). Connect a keyboard and a mouse. 3 NOTE: If the integrated video connector is covered by a cap, do not remove ...