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Dell™ Dimension™ 5150C Owner's Manual front-panel door (open) front-panel door (push to open) power button power light diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light headphone connector microphone ... network connector USB 2.0 connectors (5) IEEE 1394 connector PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot Model DHP *Not present on certain computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ 5150C Owner's Manual front-panel door (open) front-panel door (push to open) power button power light diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light headphone connector microphone ... network connector USB 2.0 connectors (5) IEEE 1394 connector PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot Model DHP *Not present on certain computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. If you make better use of your computer. Intel, Pentium, Intel SpeedStep, and Celeron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden...., Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are registered trademarks of Intel...
... any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. If you make better use of your computer. Intel, Pentium, Intel SpeedStep, and Celeron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden...., Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are registered trademarks of Intel...
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Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 13 Printer Cable 13 Connecting a USB Printer 14 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 14 Connecting a TV (Optional 15 Changing the Display Settings 16 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 16 Connecting to a Network Adapter 16 Network Setup Wizard 17 Connecting to the Internet 17 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 17 Playing a CD or DVD 18 Adjusting the Volume 21 Adjusting the Picture 21 Copying CDs and DVDs 21 How to Copy a CD or DVD 21 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 22 Helpful Tips 23 Power ...
Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 13 Printer Cable 13 Connecting a USB Printer 14 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 14 Connecting a TV (Optional 15 Changing the Display Settings 16 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 16 Connecting to a Network Adapter 16 Network Setup Wizard 17 Connecting to the Internet 17 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 17 Playing a CD or DVD 18 Adjusting the Volume 21 Adjusting the Picture 21 Copying CDs and DVDs 21 How to Copy a CD or DVD 21 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 22 Helpful Tips 23 Power ...
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Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional 26 Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup 27 Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system 27 Hyper-Threading 27 2 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 29 Battery Problems 29 Drive Problems 29 CD and DVD drive problems 30 Hard drive problems 31 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 31 Error Messages 32 Media Card Reader Problems 33 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 33 Keyboard Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 34 The computer does not start up 34 The computer stops responding 35 A program stops responding 35...
Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional 26 Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup 27 Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system 27 Hyper-Threading 27 2 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 29 Battery Problems 29 Drive Problems 29 CD and DVD drive problems 30 Hard drive problems 31 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 31 Error Messages 32 Media Card Reader Problems 33 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 33 Keyboard Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 34 The computer does not start up 34 The computer stops responding 35 A program stops responding 35...
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... Problems 42 If the screen is blank 42 If the screen is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your...
... Problems 42 If the screen is blank 42 If the screen is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your...
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Memory 65 DDR2 Memory Overview 65 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 66 Installing Memory 66 Removing Memory 68 Cards 68 Drives 73 Connecting Drive Cables 73 Drive Interface Connectors 74 Power Cable Connector 74 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 74 Hard Drive 75 Removing a Hard Drive 76 Installing a Hard Drive 77 CD/DVD Drive 78 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 78 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 80 Media Card Reader 81 Removing a Media Card Reader 82 Installing a Media Card Reader 83 Floppy Drive (Optional 85 Removing a Floppy Drive 85 Installing a Floppy Drive 87 ...
Memory 65 DDR2 Memory Overview 65 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 66 Installing Memory 66 Removing Memory 68 Cards 68 Drives 73 Connecting Drive Cables 73 Drive Interface Connectors 74 Power Cable Connector 74 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 74 Hard Drive 75 Removing a Hard Drive 76 Installing a Hard Drive 77 CD/DVD Drive 78 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 78 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 80 Media Card Reader 81 Removing a Media Card Reader 82 Installing a Media Card Reader 83 Floppy Drive (Optional 85 Removing a Floppy Drive 85 Installing a Floppy Drive 87 ...
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Only 110 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 110 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 110 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 110 FCC Class B 110 Contacting Dell 111 Index 129 Contents 7 5 Appendix Specifications 95 System Setup 99 Overview 99 Entering System Setup 100 System Setup Options 102 Boot Sequence 105 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 107 Clearing CMOS Settings 108 Cleaning Your Computer 108 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 108 Mouse 109 CDs and DVDs 109 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 110 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 110 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 110 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 110 FCC Class B 110 Contacting Dell 111 Index 129 Contents 7 5 Appendix Specifications 95 System Setup 99 Overview 99 Entering System Setup 100 System Setup Options 102 Boot Sequence 105 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 107 Clearing CMOS Settings 108 Cleaning Your Computer 108 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 108 Mouse 109 CDs and DVDs 109 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find it Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram Finding Information 9 NOTE: Additional information may not be available for your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may ship with your computer or in certain countries.
only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find it Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram Finding Information 9 NOTE: Additional information may not be available for your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may ship with your computer or in certain countries.
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...you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for components, such premier.support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find ... configuration. 10 Finding Information Service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell Corporate, government, and education customers can also customers use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call and ...
...you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for components, such premier.support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find ... configuration. 10 Finding Information Service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell Corporate, government, and education customers can also customers use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call and ...
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Finding Information 11 What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Finding Information 11 What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with a USB cable. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with the printer for technical assistance. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Your printer may arrive in the computer box. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your printer. See the documentation that it is compatible with your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you connect a printer to the ...
Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with a USB cable. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with the printer for technical assistance. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Your printer may arrive in the computer box. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your printer. See the documentation that it is compatible with your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you connect a printer to the ...
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The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer See the documentation that came with your computer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use ...
The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer See the documentation that came with your computer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use ...
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Connecting a TV (Optional) NOTE: To connect a TV to 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 an S-video cable, which is available at most consumer electronics stores. An S-video cable is completely seated in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable to the TV-OUT connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other end of the S-video cable to determine the proper orientation for insertion. 2 Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until it is ...
Connecting a TV (Optional) NOTE: To connect a TV to 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 an S-video cable, which is available at most consumer electronics stores. An S-video cable is completely seated in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable to the TV-OUT connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other end of the S-video cable to determine the proper orientation for insertion. 2 Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until it is ...
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Do not plug a network cable into the network adapter connector on computer network device network cable 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer network adapter connector For information on the back of your graphics card). Insert the cable until it clicks into the modem connector on the monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your computer. network adapter connector on the computer. Setting Up a Home and ...
Do not plug a network cable into the network adapter connector on computer network device network cable 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer network adapter connector For information on the back of your graphics card). Insert the cable until it clicks into the modem connector on the monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your computer. network adapter connector on the computer. Setting Up a Home and ...
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To connect to the Internet, you through a telephone line. Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating systems. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on ...
To connect to the Internet, you through a telephone line. Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating systems. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on ...
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If you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet but have successfully connected in the center of the tray 3 Press the disc into the center of the drive. 2 Place the disc, label side up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open or close it clicks into place. 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of the tray until it . NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press ...
If you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet but have successfully connected in the center of the tray 3 Press the disc into the center of the drive. 2 Place the disc, label side up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open or close it clicks into place. 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of the tray until it . NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press ...
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 4 Press the eject button or gently push in the tray. To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs. NOTE: Ensure that came with your computer.
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 4 Press the eject button or gently push in the tray. To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs. NOTE: Ensure that came with your computer.
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Eject. Go to the previous track. Move forward within the current track. Fast forward. Fast reverse. Move backward within the current track. Go to the next title or chapter. Go to the previous title or chapter. Play. A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: Play. For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available). 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Pause. Pause. Stop. Go to the next track. A CD player includes the following basic buttons: Stop.
Eject. Go to the previous track. Move forward within the current track. Fast forward. Fast reverse. Move backward within the current track. Go to the next title or chapter. Go to the previous title or chapter. Play. A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: Play. For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available). 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Pause. Pause. Stop. Go to the next track. A CD player includes the following basic buttons: Stop.
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... and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up important data. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell™ may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to and may vary by country. The following instructions... down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK. You can write to DVD media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com.
... and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up important data. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell™ may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to and may vary by country. The following instructions... down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK. You can write to DVD media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com.