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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 3000 Owner's Manual service tag CD or DVD drive activity light CD or DVD eject button floppy drive light power light power button USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy ... line-out connector* microphone connector* USB 2.0 connectors (4) parallel connector diagnostic lights (4) mouse connector line-in connector* cover latch** network adapter connector PCI card slots (3) *On computers with integrated sound. **May not be present on all...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 3000 Owner's Manual service tag CD or DVD drive activity light CD or DVD eject button floppy drive light power light power button USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy ... line-out connector* microphone connector* USB 2.0 connectors (4) parallel connector diagnostic lights (4) mouse connector line-in connector* cover latch** network adapter connector PCI card slots (3) *On computers with integrated sound. **May not be present on all...
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.... A04 Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Microsoft Corporation. To access the help file, see the Dell Dimension Help file. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any references in this document to refer to change without the written permission...
.... A04 Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Microsoft Corporation. To access the help file, see the Dell Dimension Help file. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any references in this document to refer to change without the written permission...
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Contents Finding Information 7 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 9 Printer Cable 9 Connecting a USB Printer 9 Connecting a Parallel Printer 10 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 11 Connecting to a Network Adapter 11 Network ...
Contents Finding Information 7 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 9 Printer Cable 9 Connecting a USB Printer 9 Connecting a Parallel Printer 10 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 11 Connecting to a Network Adapter 11 Network ...
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Keyboard Problems 22 Lockups and Software Problems 22 The computer does not start up 22 The computer stops responding 22 A program stops responding 23 A program crashes repeatedly 23 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 23 A solid blue screen appears ... 30 Video and Monitor Problems 30 If the screen is blank 30 If the screen is difficult to read 31 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 33 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 36 Drivers 38 What Is a Driver 38 Identifying Drivers 38 Reinstalling Drivers 38 4 Contents
Keyboard Problems 22 Lockups and Software Problems 22 The computer does not start up 22 The computer stops responding 22 A program stops responding 23 A program crashes repeatedly 23 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 23 A solid blue screen appears ... 30 Video and Monitor Problems 30 If the screen is blank 30 If the screen is difficult to read 31 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 33 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 36 Drivers 38 What Is a Driver 38 Identifying Drivers 38 Reinstalling Drivers 38 4 Contents
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...Dell PC Restore by Symantec 41 Using the Operating System CD 43 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation 44 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 44 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 45 Recommended Tools 45 Turning Off Your Computer 45 Before Working Inside Your Computer... 46 Front and Back View of the Computer 47 Front View 47 Back View 48 Removing the Computer Cover 50 Inside View of Your Computer 52 System Board Components 53 Memory 53...
...Dell PC Restore by Symantec 41 Using the Operating System CD 43 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation 44 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 44 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 45 Recommended Tools 45 Turning Off Your Computer 45 Before Working Inside Your Computer... 46 Front and Back View of the Computer 47 Front View 47 Back View 48 Removing the Computer Cover 50 Inside View of Your Computer 52 System Board Components 53 Memory 53...
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Only 88 Class A 88 Class B 88 FCC Identification Information 89 Contacting Dell 89 Index 107 6 Contents Only 87 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 87 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 88 FCC Notices (U.S. Hard Drive 64 Removing a Hard Drive 64...69 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 70 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 71 Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive 71 Battery 73 Replacing the Computer Cover 75 5 Appendix Specifications 77 System Setup 80 Overview 80 Entering System Setup 81 System Setup Options 82 Boot Sequence 85 Clearing Forgotten Passwords...
Only 88 Class A 88 Class B 88 FCC Identification Information 89 Contacting Dell 89 Index 107 6 Contents Only 87 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 87 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 88 FCC Notices (U.S. Hard Drive 64 Removing a Hard Drive 64...69 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 70 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 71 Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive 71 Battery 73 Replacing the Computer Cover 75 5 Appendix Specifications 77 System Setup 80 Overview 80 Entering System Setup 81 System Setup Options 82 Boot Sequence 85 Clearing Forgotten Passwords...
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... play CDs and DVDs • How to use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to clean my computer Dell Dimension Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click...
... play CDs and DVDs • How to use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to clean my computer Dell Dimension Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click...
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... support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help...
... support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help...
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... printer. See the documentation that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance. Setting Up and Using... Your Computer 9 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer ...
... printer. See the documentation that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance. Setting Up and Using... Your Computer 9 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer ...
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NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 10 ...Setting Up and Using Your Computer 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done...
NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 10 ...Setting Up and Using Your Computer 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done...
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Do not plug the network cable into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that came with your computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Insert the cable until it is secure. 2 Connect ... the documentation that it clicks into the modem connector on the back of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter NOTE: Plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect ...
Do not plug the network cable into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that came with your computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Insert the cable until it is secure. 2 Connect ... the documentation that it clicks into the modem connector on the back of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter NOTE: Plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect ...
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...Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through your local cable TV line. 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1). 4 ...Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on computer network device network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to All Programs...
...Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through your local cable TV line. 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1). 4 ...Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on computer network device network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to All Programs...
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... page 19. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Contact your ISP. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do not have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully ...close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you selected Set up your Internet connection. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ...
... page 19. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Contact your ISP. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do not have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully ...close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you selected Set up your Internet connection. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ...
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This section applies only to both CD and DVD recording media. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can write to and read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to a temporary folder on the ...to CD recording media only (including high-speed CD-RW) while DVD-writable drives can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. After creating a CD-R, you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from ...
This section applies only to both CD and DVD recording media. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can write to and read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to a temporary folder on the ...to CD recording media only (including high-speed CD-RW) while DVD-writable drives can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. After creating a CD-R, you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from ...
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Use blank DVD+/-RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players used to permanently store large amounts of information. For a list of formats supported by your ... your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 CD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes DVD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD...
Use blank DVD+/-RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players used to permanently store large amounts of information. For a list of formats supported by your ... your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 CD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes DVD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD...
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See the Sonic website at support.dell.com. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer To determine if your software. If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is recommended that can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to function as two logical processors..., capable of Hyper-Threading technology. For more information on Hyper-Threading, search the Knowledge Base on the Dell Support website at www.sonic.com ...
See the Sonic website at support.dell.com. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer To determine if your software. If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is recommended that can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to function as two logical processors..., capable of Hyper-Threading technology. For more information on Hyper-Threading, search the Knowledge Base on the Dell Support website at www.sonic.com ...
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...instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Click the Start button and click My Computer. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery... that the device is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in a program, see "Contacting Dell" on the screen, write down the exact message. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your antivirus software to ...
...instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Click the Start button and click My Computer. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery... that the device is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in a program, see "Contacting Dell" on the screen, write down the exact message. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your antivirus software to ...
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...8226; Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in Windows Help (see page 7. 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 O R DISK - See the Dell Dimension Help file (see page 7) or search for ...Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - C L E A N T H E D R I N G T O A C D / D V D - See the Dell Dimension Help file. R W D I C S - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S C -
...8226; Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in Windows Help (see page 7. 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 O R DISK - See the Dell Dimension Help file (see page 7) or search for ...Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - C L E A N T H E D R I N G T O A C D / D V D - See the Dell Dimension Help file. R W D I C S - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S C -
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...of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on all computers.) Solving Problems 19 If you are using a line that you hear a click when you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as ... this section, follow the safety instructions located in length, try a shorter one. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 Click Scan for a dial tone. ...
...of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on all computers.) Solving Problems 19 If you are using a line that you hear a click when you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as ... this section, follow the safety instructions located in length, try a shorter one. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 Click Scan for a dial tone. ...
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... N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I R E D . For help, contact your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. Use an antivirus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your Internet service provider. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open is missing... not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for installation instructions. 20 Solving Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E ...
... N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I R E D . For help, contact your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. Use an antivirus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your Internet service provider. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open is missing... not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for installation instructions. 20 Solving Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E ...