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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 connector IEEE 1394 connector optional...DVD drive light USB 2.0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line-out connector line-in connector rear-surround sound connector modem connector power connector microphone/side-surround sound connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF-out connector integrated video connector network connector USB 2.0 connectors (5) ...
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 connector IEEE 1394 connector optional...DVD drive light USB 2.0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line-out connector line-in connector rear-surround sound connector modem connector power connector microphone/side-surround sound connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF-out connector integrated video connector network connector USB 2.0 connectors (5) ...
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... 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 Management 24 Standby Mode 24 Hibernate Mode 24 Power Options Properties 25 Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional 26 Contents 3
... 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 Management 24 Standby Mode 24 Hibernate Mode 24 Power Options Properties 25 Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional 26 Contents 3
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... for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 35 A solid blue screen appears 35 Other software problems 36 Memory Problems 36 Mouse Problems 37 Network Problems 38 Power Problems 38 Printer Problems 39 Scanner Problems 40 4 Contents
... for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 35 A solid blue screen appears 35 Other software problems 36 Memory Problems 36 Mouse Problems 37 Network Problems 38 Power Problems 38 Printer Problems 39 Scanner Problems 40 4 Contents
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... 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...
... 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...
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...mode. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to the state it was in certain windows. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the operating state it was in before it may take a short time to security and ...networking appear in before it entered standby mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. When a Windows XP Professional computer is in standby mode, it entered hibernate mode. When the computer exits from...
...mode. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to the state it was in certain windows. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the operating state it was in before it may take a short time to security and ...networking appear in before it entered standby mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. When a Windows XP Professional computer is in standby mode, it entered hibernate mode. When the computer exits from...
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...time. If you want to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the displayed list. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick...Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you want to change the default settings for a scheme, click ...
...time. If you want to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the displayed list. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick...Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you want to change the default settings for a scheme, click ...
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...click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Understanding Intel®... a button on your computer. If you want to use Intel Viiv technology is used as indicated by an external device. Pressing the power button once causes the display to go blank and the audio to enable hibernate mode. To program these functions, click an option from standby...
...click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Understanding Intel®... a button on your computer. If you want to use Intel Viiv technology is used as indicated by an external device. Pressing the power button once causes the display to go blank and the audio to enable hibernate mode. To program these functions, click an option from standby...
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... in system setup when this option is ordered. 1 Enter system setup (see page 100). 2 Press the arrow keys to highlight the Power Management menu option and press to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is optimized to access the menu. ...the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Click the Away tab. 5 Ensure that can benefit from Hyper-Threading, some programs have not been optimized for Hyper-Threading and may ...
... in system setup when this option is ordered. 1 Enter system setup (see page 100). 2 Press the arrow keys to highlight the Power Management menu option and press to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is optimized to access the menu. ...the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Click the Away tab. 5 Ensure that can benefit from Hyper-Threading, some programs have not been optimized for Hyper-Threading and may ...
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... WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in all programs before you write to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power management modes. 30 Solving Problems TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I C S -
... WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in all programs before you write to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power management modes. 30 Solving Problems TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I C S -
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ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. Contact Dell (see page 111). Contact the manufacturer of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. D E L L I E ...9 4 D E V I T H A N O N - See page 45. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 34 Solving Problems R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E ...
ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. Contact Dell (see page 111). Contact the manufacturer of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. D E L L I E ...9 4 D E V I T H A N O N - See page 45. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 34 Solving Problems R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E ...
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...: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T... - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N ...
...: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T... - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N ...
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... network settings are correct and that indicates no network communication exists. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section... E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G G R E E N - For a description of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network to resume normal operation. 38 Solving Problems I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Ensure that the network ...
... network settings are correct and that indicates no network communication exists. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section... E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G G R E E N - For a description of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network to resume normal operation. 38 Solving Problems I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Ensure that the network ...
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...installed. • Ensure that the processor cable is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is turned on. NOTE: If you begin any cards (see page 68). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (... and then reinstall any of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on properly. • Ensure that the computer turns on the back of the procedures in this section, follow...
...installed. • Ensure that the processor cable is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is turned on. NOTE: If you begin any cards (see page 68). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (... and then reinstall any of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on properly. • Ensure that the computer turns on the back of the procedures in this section, follow...
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... your screen. If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the headphone cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N... CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to ensure that the monitor is blinking, press a key on . R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U...
... your screen. If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the headphone cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N... CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to ensure that the monitor is blinking, press a key on . R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U...
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...POST, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. button. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules... page 66), and then restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see page 111). Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights turn off " Plug the computer into...
...POST, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. button. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules... page 66), and then restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see page 111). Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights turn off " Plug the computer into...
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..., and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. A possible USB failure has occurred. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you have identified ...install a graphics card that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 65). • Verify that...
..., and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. A possible USB failure has occurred. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you have identified ...install a graphics card that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 65). • Verify that...
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... starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see page 51). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). • Press the power button • Move the mouse • Press any key on the keyboard • Press any key on the optional MCE remote...CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 64). • If there is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 68) and restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that the cables are properly connected to the system board from...
... starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see page 51). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). • Press the power button • Move the mouse • Press any key on the keyboard • Press any key on the optional MCE remote...CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 64). • If there is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 68) and restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that the cables are properly connected to the system board from...
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... click Turn off your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open programs before you shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your... operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your own personal safety. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following conditions exist: ...
... click Turn off your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open programs before you shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your... operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your own personal safety. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following conditions exist: ...
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...you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it...: Before you begin working inside your computer. As you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from the network wall jack. 2 Disconnect any connector pins. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always...
...you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it...: Before you begin working inside your computer. As you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from the network wall jack. 2 Disconnect any connector pins. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always...
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..." on the computer. Use the green headphone connector to indicate different states: • No light - 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 power button 6 power light 7 front-panel door release button 8 microphone connector 9 headphone connector 10 hard-drive activity light 11 diagnostic lights 12 front-panel door... Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as external hard drives and other storage devices. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. Press this button to turn on page 38. ...
..." on the computer. Use the green headphone connector to indicate different states: • No light - 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 power button 6 power light 7 front-panel door release button 8 microphone connector 9 headphone connector 10 hard-drive activity light 11 diagnostic lights 12 front-panel door... Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as external hard drives and other storage devices. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. Press this button to turn on page 38. ...