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Contents 1 Finding Information 11 2 Setting Up and Using Your Computer . . . 15 Front View of the Computer 15 Back View of the Computer 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 20 Setting Up a Printer 22 Printer Cable 22 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Playing CDs and DVDs 24 Adjusting the Volume 25 Adjusting the Picture 26 Copying CDs and DVDs 27 How to Copy a CD or DVD 27 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 28 Helpful Tips 29 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 30 Connecting Two Monitors 31 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 31 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 11 2 Setting Up and Using Your Computer . . . 15 Front View of the Computer 15 Back View of the Computer 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 20 Setting Up a Printer 22 Printer Cable 22 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Playing CDs and DVDs 24 Adjusting the Volume 25 Adjusting the Picture 26 Copying CDs and DVDs 27 How to Copy a CD or DVD 27 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 28 Helpful Tips 29 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 30 Connecting Two Monitors 31 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 31 Contents 3
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... repeatedly 59 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 60 A solid blue screen appears 60 Other software problems 61 Media Card Reader Problems 62 Memory Problems 63 Mouse Problems 64 Network Problems 65 Power Problems 66 Printer Problems 67 Scanner Problems 69 Contents 5
... repeatedly 59 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 60 A solid blue screen appears 60 Other software problems 61 Media Card Reader Problems 62 Memory Problems 63 Mouse Problems 64 Network Problems 65 Power Problems 66 Printer Problems 67 Scanner Problems 69 Contents 5
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... System Board Components 102 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . 104 Memory 107 Memory Installation Guidelines 108 Installing Memory 109 Removing Memory 111 Cards 111 PCI and PCI Express Cards 112 Bezel 118 Removing the Bezel 118 Replacing the Bezel 119 Drives 120 Recommended Drive Cable Connections . . . . . 121 Connecting Drive Cables 121... Drive Interface Connectors 121 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables . . . 122 Hard Drives 122 Installing a Second Hard Drive 125 Floppy Drive 127 Media Card Reader 133 CD or DVD Drive 136 Contents 7
... System Board Components 102 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . 104 Memory 107 Memory Installation Guidelines 108 Installing Memory 109 Removing Memory 111 Cards 111 PCI and PCI Express Cards 112 Bezel 118 Removing the Bezel 118 Replacing the Bezel 119 Drives 120 Recommended Drive Cable Connections . . . . . 121 Connecting Drive Cables 121... Drive Interface Connectors 121 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables . . . 122 Hard Drives 122 Installing a Second Hard Drive 125 Floppy Drive 127 Media Card Reader 133 CD or DVD Drive 136 Contents 7
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... connector, and one microphone connector. 13 power button, power light Press the power button to a USB device). For information on using the Media Card Reader, see the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for additional information. 8 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically...data to eject a disk from the optional CD or DVD drive. 7 FlexBay drive Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 14 drive activity light The drive activity light is on page 173 for more information on ...
... connector, and one microphone connector. 13 power button, power light Press the power button to a USB device). For information on using the Media Card Reader, see the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for additional information. 8 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically...data to eject a disk from the optional CD or DVD drive. 7 FlexBay drive Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 14 drive activity light The drive activity light is on page 173 for more information on ...
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Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer. 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) For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 134. 1 2 3 4 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer. 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) For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 134. 1 2 3 4 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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... in the connector. 1 xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) 3 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 2 CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card 4 SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation for insertion.... 2 Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until it is covered by a cap,...
... in the connector. 1 xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) 3 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 2 CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card 4 SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation for insertion.... 2 Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until it is covered by a cap,...
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...mapped to a network drive, Windows Operating System does not automatically assign a drive letter to confirm your selection. NOTE: The Media Card Reader only appears as the next logical drive after the physical drives is installed. Windows XP: 1 Right-click My Computer and select ... 7 From the drop-down list, select the new drive letter assignment for the Media Card Reader. 8 Click OK to the Media Card Reader. When Microsoft® Windows® Operating System detects the Media Card Reader, the device is automatically assigned a drive letter as a mapped drive when it is ...
...mapped to a network drive, Windows Operating System does not automatically assign a drive letter to confirm your selection. NOTE: The Media Card Reader only appears as the next logical drive after the physical drives is installed. Windows XP: 1 Right-click My Computer and select ... 7 From the drop-down list, select the new drive letter assignment for the Media Card Reader. 8 Click OK to the Media Card Reader. When Microsoft® Windows® Operating System detects the Media Card Reader, the device is automatically assigned a drive letter as a mapped drive when it is ...
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Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to two serial ATA hard drives • One optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader • Up to two CD or DVD drives 1 5 2 4 3 1 CD or DVD drive 2 optional CD or DVD drive 4 optional hard drive 5 hard drive 3 floppy drive or Media Card Reader 120 Removing and Installing Parts
Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to two serial ATA hard drives • One optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader • Up to two CD or DVD drives 1 5 2 4 3 1 CD or DVD drive 2 optional CD or DVD drive 4 optional hard drive 5 hard drive 3 floppy drive or Media Card Reader 120 Removing and Installing Parts
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... through the clip on page 172). Removing and Installing Parts 129 8 If you are not replacing the drive, reinstall the drive panel insert (see "Media Card Reader" on page 133). 9 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 119). 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page...
... through the clip on page 172). Removing and Installing Parts 129 8 If you are not replacing the drive, reinstall the drive panel insert (see "Media Card Reader" on page 133). 9 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 119). 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page...
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...against electrical shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 97. 2 Remove ... "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 99). 3 Remove the bezel (see "Removing the Bezel" on page 118). 5 *1 2 3 4 *Not present on all computers. 1 Media Card Reader 4 system board connector 2 data cable 5 screws (2) 3 power cable Removing and Installing Parts 133
...against electrical shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 97. 2 Remove ... "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 99). 3 Remove the bezel (see "Removing the Bezel" on page 118). 5 *1 2 3 4 *Not present on all computers. 1 Media Card Reader 4 system board connector 2 data cable 5 screws (2) 3 power cable Removing and Installing Parts 133
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... the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 102). 5 Remove the two screws securing the Media Card Reader. 6 Slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the Media Card Reader and to the internal USB connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 102). 134 ...Removing and Installing Parts NOTE: Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before the FlexBay cable is connected. 9 Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the computer. 7 If you are installing...
... the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 102). 5 Remove the two screws securing the Media Card Reader. 6 Slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the Media Card Reader and to the internal USB connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 102). 134 ...Removing and Installing Parts NOTE: Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before the FlexBay cable is connected. 9 Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the computer. 7 If you are installing...
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6 5 1 2 3 4 1 Media Card Reader 4 system board connector 2 data cable 5 screws (2) 3 power cable 6 screw slots (2) 10 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 119 11 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 164). 12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Removing and Installing Parts 135
6 5 1 2 3 4 1 Media Card Reader 4 system board connector 2 data cable 5 screws (2) 3 power cable 6 screw slots (2) 10 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 119 11 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 164). 12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Removing and Installing Parts 135
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... CD or DVD drive out through the front of the computer. 8 If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert (see "Media Card Reader" on page 133). 9 Replace the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the Drive Panel Insert" on page 132). 10 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel...
... CD or DVD drive out through the front of the computer. 8 If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert (see "Media Card Reader" on page 133). 9 Replace the drive panel insert (see "Replacing the Drive Panel Insert" on page 132). 10 Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel...
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... Processor one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (4), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD or DVD drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch high serial ATA hard drives 15-hole connector RJ-45 connector four front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0compliant connectors...
... Processor one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (4), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD or DVD drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch high serial ATA hard drives 15-hole connector RJ-45 connector four front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0compliant connectors...
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F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 44 Finding Information, 11 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 16 floppy drive installing, 129 removing, 127 H hard drive installing, 124 installing second, 125 problems, 54 removing, 122 hardware beep codes, 76 conflicts, 87 Dell Diagnostics, 80 Help and Support Center, 14 help file Windows Help and Support Center..., 54 Internet connection about, 48 options, 48 setting up, 49 IRQ conflicts, 87 K keyboard problems, 58 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12, 15 M Media Card Reader installing, 133-134 problems, 62 removing, 133 using, 30 Index 207
F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 44 Finding Information, 11 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 16 floppy drive installing, 129 removing, 127 H hard drive installing, 124 installing second, 125 problems, 54 removing, 122 hardware beep codes, 76 conflicts, 87 Dell Diagnostics, 80 Help and Support Center, 14 help file Windows Help and Support Center..., 54 Internet connection about, 48 options, 48 setting up, 49 IRQ conflicts, 87 K keyboard problems, 58 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12, 15 M Media Card Reader installing, 133-134 problems, 62 removing, 133 using, 30 Index 207
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..., 15 settings system setup, 172 Setup Diagram, 11 Index 209 problems (continued) conflicts, 87 Dell Diagnostics, 80 drives, 52 DVD drive, 53 e-mail, 54 error messages, 56 general, 58 hard drive, 54 Internet, 54 keyboard, 58 Media Card Reader, 62 memory, 63 modem, 54 monitor is blank, 72 monitor is hard to read..., 11 Removing Memory, 111 Removing the FlexBay BreakAway Metal Plate, 131 Removing the FlexBay breakaway metal plate, 131 Replacing the Drive Panel Insert, 132 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 80 S S.M.A.R.T, 79 safety instructions, 11 SATA.
..., 15 settings system setup, 172 Setup Diagram, 11 Index 209 problems (continued) conflicts, 87 Dell Diagnostics, 80 drives, 52 DVD drive, 53 e-mail, 54 error messages, 56 general, 58 hard drive, 54 Internet, 54 keyboard, 58 Media Card Reader, 62 memory, 63 modem, 54 monitor is blank, 72 monitor is hard to read..., 11 Removing Memory, 111 Removing the FlexBay BreakAway Metal Plate, 131 Removing the FlexBay breakaway metal plate, 131 Replacing the Drive Panel Insert, 132 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 80 S S.M.A.R.T, 79 safety instructions, 11 SATA.