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... connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram) www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector Service Tag power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector center/LFE connector line-out connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) CD...
... connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram) www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector Service Tag power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector center/LFE connector line-out connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) CD...
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...Power Problems 44 Printer Problems 46 Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48 No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell... Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows®...
...Power Problems 44 Printer Problems 46 Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48 No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell... Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows®...
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... help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not block cooling vents. do not place your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from potential damage. Safety Instructions 9 Do not use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible...aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • To help avoid possible damage to help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into the openings of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug. • Before you clean your...
... help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not block cooling vents. do not place your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from potential damage. Safety Instructions 9 Do not use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible...aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • To help avoid possible damage to help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into the openings of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug. • Before you clean your...
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... brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed. • Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your location. • Before working inside your online Dell™ documentation or in your computer. Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock. 10 Safety...Inside Your Computer Before you by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as explained in instructions otherwise provided to AC power. Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the...
... brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed. • Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your location. • Before working inside your online Dell™ documentation or in your computer. Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock. 10 Safety...Inside Your Computer Before you by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as explained in instructions otherwise provided to AC power. Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the...
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The computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27 For more information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer is listed twice. To determine if... your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as described next, rather than by pressing the power button. 1 Save...
The computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27 For more information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer is listed twice. To determine if... your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as described next, rather than by pressing the power button. 1 Save...
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SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems
SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD drive vibration is defective. If the CD drive is not listed, perform a full... for and remove viruses. To access help files, see the Tell Me How help files, see page 32. 34 Solving Pr oblems For information on power conservation modes, see page 32. A D J U S T T H E W I S C - E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I N G T O A C D - Problems writing to the CD-RW. 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 V E - To access help file or search for the ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD drive vibration is defective. If the CD drive is not listed, perform a full... for and remove viruses. To access help files, see the Tell Me How help files, see page 32. 34 Solving Pr oblems For information on power conservation modes, see page 32. A D J U S T T H E W I S C - E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I N G T O A C D - Problems writing to the CD-RW. 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 V E - To access help file or search for the ...
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... D Y - The floppy drive cannot read the disk. If so, run the program that you want to fit on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. The file that you are trying to copy is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 38 Solving ...Pr oblems x: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - You might have too many programs open the program that is too large to use . Then press the power...
... D Y - The floppy drive cannot read the disk. If so, run the program that you want to fit on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. The file that you are trying to copy is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 38 Solving ...Pr oblems x: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - You might have too many programs open the program that is too large to use . Then press the power...
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...uninstall and then reinstall the program. If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or a proper shutdown, press the power button for instructions. If your computer has a CD-RW drive or a zip drive installed, see the drive's documentation ...Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that you properly installed and configured the program. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Press the power button again to restart the computer. Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U H A V E N O T M A D E A N E R R O R W H I L E E N T...
...uninstall and then reinstall the program. If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or a proper shutdown, press the power button for instructions. If your computer has a CD-RW drive or a zip drive installed, see the drive's documentation ...Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that you properly installed and configured the program. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Press the power button again to restart the computer. Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U H A V E N O T M A D E A N E R R O R W H I L E E N T...
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...information. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for more of by pressing the power button. If you can communicate with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions.The support website offers several different tools to help you...your problem using a specific device. • A recently added device does not work. • A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other Dell customers about the website. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and then shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware...
...information. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for more of by pressing the power button. If you can communicate with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions.The support website offers several different tools to help you...your problem using a specific device. • A recently added device does not work. • A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other Dell customers about the website. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and then shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware...
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...www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Problems RESTART THE COMPUTER - • If the mouse is faulty. Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer, and try using the keyboard. Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. Press the power button... computer. • Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off , press the power button to restart the computer. 42 Solving Pr oblems C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C...
...www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Problems RESTART THE COMPUTER - • If the mouse is faulty. Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer, and try using the keyboard. Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. Press the power button... computer. • Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off , press the power button to restart the computer. 42 Solving Pr oblems C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C...
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.... Straighten bent pins. • Ensure that the cable is on, remove the power cable from the back of the computer. 2 Connect the mouse to the computer. 3 Reconnect the power cable. 4 Turn on your computer. 4 Start the computer. CHECK THE MOUSE ...Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. TE S T T H E M O U S E - See page 62. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I V E R - Pressing the power button does not clear the computer's settings and does not restore mouse functionality. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Check the cable connector for bent or...
.... Straighten bent pins. • Ensure that the cable is on, remove the power cable from the back of the computer. 2 Connect the mouse to the computer. 3 Reconnect the power cable. 4 Turn on your computer. 4 Start the computer. CHECK THE MOUSE ...Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. TE S T T H E M O U S E - See page 62. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I V E R - Pressing the power button does not clear the computer's settings and does not restore mouse functionality. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Check the cable connector for bent or...
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...Me How help file, or search for the keyword standby or hibernate in Windows® Help. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 9. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Problems C H E C K T H E N 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 F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L 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 - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is connected as shown on power...
...Me How help file, or search for the keyword standby or hibernate in Windows® Help. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 9. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Problems C H E C K T H E N 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 F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L 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 - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is connected as shown on power...
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...reinstall any cards (see page 82). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. • Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is in standby mode. The computer is securely connected to the system ... system board (see page 81). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. •...
...reinstall any cards (see page 82). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. • Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is in standby mode. The computer is securely connected to the system ... system board (see page 81). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. •...
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... the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Electrical appliances on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the printer and the computer (see page 18). E N S U...N - See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. See the printer documentation for power button information. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I S T U R N E D O N - VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for the correct phone number. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E L I M I N A T E I C A L O U T...
... the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Electrical appliances on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the printer and the computer (see page 18). E N S U...N - See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. See the printer documentation for power button information. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I S T U R N E D O N - VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for the correct phone number. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E L I M I N A T E I C A L O U T...
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... it has a locking tab or button. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • If your scanner has a power cable, ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical outlet and that the scanner is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties, and then...
... it has a locking tab or button. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • If your scanner has a power cable, ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical outlet and that the scanner is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties, and then...
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...N O S T I C L I T O R - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I G H T S - If your computer. If the screen is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I F U S E D ) - If the power light is off, firmly press the button to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I O N - TE S T T H E V I D E O EX T E N S I O N C A B L E ( I G H T - TE S T A N O T H E R M O N I C A L O U T L E T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is connected as a lamp. Check the connector for bent or...
...N O S T I C L I T O R - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I G H T S - If your computer. If the screen is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I F U S E D ) - If the power light is off, firmly press the button to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I O N - TE S T T H E V I D E O EX T E N S I O N C A B L E ( I G H T - TE S T A N O T H E R M O N I C A L O U T L E T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is connected as a lamp. Check the connector for bent or...
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... (see page 87) and restart the computer. • If you begin any of the lights identify the problem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 87). • If the problem persists, contact... Dell (see page 87), and then restart the computer. CAUTION: Before you have pressed the power button. A B C D Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. = yellow = green = off...
... (see page 87) and restart the computer. • If you begin any of the lights identify the problem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 87). • If the problem persists, contact... Dell (see page 87), and then restart the computer. CAUTION: Before you have pressed the power button. A B C D Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. = yellow = green = off...
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...the computer. 3 Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 65). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). • If the computer has a video card, remove the card and reinstall it (see page 91), and restart the ... that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated video, contact Dell (see page 113). Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer. = yellow = green = off Advanced Troubleshooting 55 If the computer starts normally, ...
...the computer. 3 Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 65). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). • If the computer has a video card, remove the card and reinstall it (see page 91), and restart the ... that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated video, contact Dell (see page 113). Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer. = yellow = green = off Advanced Troubleshooting 55 If the computer starts normally, ...
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... until this button to turn on the computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off before you connect occasionally, such as system beeps and CDs. You can then hear.... Use the front USB connectors for devices that you remove the floppy disk from the drive. 5 hard drive light 6 power button (On computers with an optional floppy drive.) 4 floppy-drive light button The floppy-drive light is on when the computer...connected, such as your CD player are operating. It is recommended that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
... until this button to turn on the computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off before you connect occasionally, such as system beeps and CDs. You can then hear.... Use the front USB connectors for devices that you remove the floppy disk from the drive. 5 hard drive light 6 power button (On computers with an optional floppy drive.) 4 floppy-drive light button The floppy-drive light is on when the computer...connected, such as your CD player are operating. It is recommended that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.