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Dell™ Dimension™ E521 Owner's Manual Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button/ power activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) cover latch release Model DCSM www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ E521 Owner's Manual Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button/ power activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) cover latch release Model DCSM www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... on the screen. 10 Finding Information Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - computer and operating system and installs the updates 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com from...
... on the screen. 10 Finding Information Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - computer and operating system and installs the updates 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com from...
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... a sound card, use the connector on the card. Connect the other end of the network cable to either a network port or your network. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into a sound or telephony program. Flashes a yellow light when the computer is on the back panel of your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of network traffic may make this light appear to attach headphones and most speakers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card. Use...
... a sound card, use the connector on the card. Connect the other end of the network cable to either a network port or your network. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into a sound or telephony program. Flashes a yellow light when the computer is on the back panel of your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of network traffic may make this light appear to attach headphones and most speakers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card. Use...
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... a sound card, the microphone connector is turned on the card. Connecting a Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to the computer. On computers with a USB cable. Connect the monitor's VGA cable to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Use the yellow connector to attach a speaker to a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) audio channel. 8 side surround connector 9 center/subwoofer connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 11 VGA video connector Use...
... a sound card, the microphone connector is turned on the card. Connecting a Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to the computer. On computers with a USB cable. Connect the monitor's VGA cable to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Use the yellow connector to attach a speaker to a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) audio channel. 8 side surround connector 9 center/subwoofer connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 11 VGA video connector Use...
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... connection, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Dial-up connections are using a dial-up connections that provide Internet access through your telephone on the computer. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the...
... connection, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Dial-up connections are using a dial-up connections that provide Internet access through your telephone on the computer. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the...
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... normal for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the headphone cable is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. If an optional video card is installed, check that the monitor cable is off, firmly press the button to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I G H T S - If the power light is connected to the card, rather than the video connector on...
... normal for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the headphone cable is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. If an optional video card is installed, check that the monitor cable is off, firmly press the button to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I G H T S - If the power light is connected to the card, rather than the video connector on...
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... which you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on page 56). Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick...
... which you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on page 56). Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick...
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... that allows you want to resolve the problem. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 56 Troubleshooting Tools To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Finding Information" on the screen. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. NOTE: The procedures...
... that allows you want to resolve the problem. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 56 Troubleshooting Tools To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Finding Information" on the screen. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. NOTE: The procedures...
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.... b Connect the network cable to the add-in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the operating system. 8 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 111), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to On. If a sound card is removed, a jumper should be installed on the Front IO card audio connector. 4 If...
.... b Connect the network cable to the add-in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the operating system. 8 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 111), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to On. If a sound card is removed, a jumper should be installed on the Front IO card audio connector. 4 If...
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Removing and Installing Parts 95 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 10 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 105). 1 2 1 power cable 2 data cable 6 If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the appropriate drive-panel insert (see "Removing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 83). 7 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to...
Removing and Installing Parts 95 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 10 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 105). 1 2 1 power cable 2 data cable 6 If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the appropriate drive-panel insert (see "Removing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 83). 7 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to...
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... their electrical outlets, and turn them on page 105). Removing and Installing Parts 103 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on . See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 9 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 111) and...
... their electrical outlets, and turn them on page 105). Removing and Installing Parts 103 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on . See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 9 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 111) and...
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... turn them on. 9 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on . NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it . 1 2 3 1 computer cover 2 back of the old battery. Removing and Installing Parts 105 See the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information. Then go to the Maintenance section and clear the low battery and other errors associated with the tabs located along the bottom edge of the computer. 4 Using...
... turn them on. 9 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on . NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it . 1 2 3 1 computer cover 2 back of the old battery. Removing and Installing Parts 105 See the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information. Then go to the Maintenance section and clear the low battery and other errors associated with the tabs located along the bottom edge of the computer. 4 Using...
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... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on your computer and from the electrical outlet. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it on the password jumper (PSWD) pins 1 and 2. 3 Replace the computer cover (see "System Board Components" on the CMOS jumper. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with...
... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on your computer and from the electrical outlet. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it on the password jumper (PSWD) pins 1 and 2. 3 Replace the computer cover (see "System Board Components" on the CMOS jumper. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with...
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...-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.ap.dell.com support.dell.com.cn/email 00852-2969 3188 00852-2969 3191 00852-2969 3196 00852-3416 0906 00852-3416 0910 00852-3416 0907 00852-3416 0908 00852-3416 0912 00852-2969 3105 Appendix 131 Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support - Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Hong Kong Online Support International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 Technical Support...
...-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.ap.dell.com support.dell.com.cn/email 00852-2969 3188 00852-2969 3191 00852-2969 3196 00852-3416 0906 00852-3416 0910 00852-3416 0907 00852-3416 0908 00852-3416 0912 00852-2969 3105 Appendix 131 Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support - Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Hong Kong Online Support International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 Technical Support...
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...-556-4649 044-556-4300 Appendix 135 Dell PowerApp, Dell PowerEdge, Dell PowerConnect, and Dell PowerVault Technical Support outside of Japan - Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Japan (Kawasaki) Online Support International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 Technical Support - Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support outside of Japan - Projectors, PDAs, Printers, Routers Faxbox Service 24-Hour Automated Order Status Service Customer Service Business Sales Division - up to 400 employees...
...-556-4649 044-556-4300 Appendix 135 Dell PowerApp, Dell PowerEdge, Dell PowerConnect, and Dell PowerVault Technical Support outside of Japan - Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Japan (Kawasaki) Online Support International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 Technical Support - Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support outside of Japan - Projectors, PDAs, Printers, Routers Faxbox Service 24-Hour Automated Order Status Service Customer Service Business Sales Division - up to 400 employees...
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..., U.S.A.) Luxembourg International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 352 Malaysia (Penang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 Online Support Support Home/Small Business Sales Corporate Sales Customer Service Fax Online Support Technical Support - Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude Technical Support - PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault Customer Service Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.ap.dell.com toll-free: 080-200-3800 toll-free: 080...
..., U.S.A.) Luxembourg International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 352 Malaysia (Penang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 Online Support Support Home/Small Business Sales Corporate Sales Customer Service Fax Online Support Technical Support - Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude Technical Support - PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault Customer Service Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.ap.dell.com toll-free: 080-200-3800 toll-free: 080...
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... port - A parallel connector design that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. A connector on the system board (in and out of your Dell™ computer. ExpressCard - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Express Service Code service may not be erased or written over (rewritten). (DVD+RW technology is not installed in an expansion slot on your display. domain - A user...
... port - A parallel connector design that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. A connector on the system board (in and out of your Dell™ computer. ExpressCard - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Express Service Code service may not be erased or written over (rewritten). (DVD+RW technology is not installed in an expansion slot on your display. domain - A user...
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...-video graphics array - SDRAM - real-time clock reset - A Microsoft utility that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for video cards and controllers that encrypts voice and data transmissions. synchronous dynamic random-access memory - S-video TV-out - A SIM card contains a microchip that supports resolutions up to a computer, such as opposed to save energy. standby mode - Network connections cannot be used for smart cards. A video standard for errors. A high-speed interface used programs...
...-video graphics array - SDRAM - real-time clock reset - A Microsoft utility that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for video cards and controllers that encrypts voice and data transmissions. synchronous dynamic random-access memory - S-video TV-out - A SIM card contains a microchip that supports resolutions up to a computer, such as opposed to save energy. standby mode - Network connections cannot be used for smart cards. A video standard for errors. A high-speed interface used programs...
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... reduce the weight of wires to a multi-port hub that plugs in video modes that can display. unified memory allocation - uninterruptible power supply - Devices are plugged directly in to a 4-pin socket on your computer. ultra extended graphics array - video memory - Video memory is no electrical power. Graphics-based software, such as date and time or system password. video resolution - Glossary 153 A backup power source used to video functions. USB - Describes a type of cable used in video modes that when combined with...
... reduce the weight of wires to a multi-port hub that plugs in video modes that can display. unified memory allocation - uninterruptible power supply - Devices are plugged directly in to a 4-pin socket on your computer. ultra extended graphics array - video memory - Video memory is no electrical power. Graphics-based software, such as date and time or system password. video resolution - Glossary 153 A backup power source used to video functions. USB - Describes a type of cable used in video modes that when combined with...
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... cable, 15 connecting, 15 problems, 44 setting up, 15 USB, 15 problems battery, 33 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 35 computer crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 52 problems (continued) diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 34 DVD drive, 34 e-mail, 35 error messages, 36 general, 38 hard drive, 35 Internet, 35 keyboard, 37 Media Card Reader, 40 memory, 41 modem, 35 monitor is blank, 47 monitor is hard to read, 48 mouse, 41 network, 42 power, 43 power light...
... cable, 15 connecting, 15 problems, 44 setting up, 15 USB, 15 problems battery, 33 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 35 computer crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 52 problems (continued) diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 34 DVD drive, 34 e-mail, 35 error messages, 36 general, 38 hard drive, 35 Internet, 35 keyboard, 37 Media Card Reader, 40 memory, 41 modem, 35 monitor is blank, 47 monitor is hard to read, 48 mouse, 41 network, 42 power, 43 power light...
