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Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 1
Dell™ Dimension™ 4500C
front door power button hard-drive light
breakaway hinge IEEE 1394 connector* CD or DVD drive light
PC Card connectors (2)**
breakaway hinge USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector
* On computers with integrated IEEE 1394 connectors. ** On computers with integrated PC Card connectors.
parallel connector serial connector integrated video connector (see ...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 2
... trademarks of this copyright protection technology must be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; This product incorporates copyright protection technology that helps you how to avoid the problem.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 11
... available in Japan is 100 V. For Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch for its operating voltage). -
Computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your location.
W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 11 NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a fixed-voltage power supply do not...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 16
upgrade information for components, such as memory,
the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - computer documentation, product specifications, and
white papers
Setup Diagram
16 F i n d i n g I n f o r ma t i o n f o r Yo u r C o m p u te r Dell Support website
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Knowledge Base - hints, tips,...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 23
... and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance
Printer Cable
Your printer connects to the computer. Your printer may arrive in the computer box.
Setting Up a Printer
NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 24
... that came with your printer. Connecting a USB Printer
1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.
2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com
parallel connector on computer
screws...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 62
... that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to an Earlier Operating State
If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using System Restore.
ABCD
Corrective Action
• Ensure that is complete.
62 Advanced Troubleshooting To access Windows Help, see page 38.
See Windows Help for information on the screen.
NOTICE...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 68
... correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the
new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver.
68 Advanced Troubleshooting
To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 69
...you see the documentation that you installed the new driver.
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD
If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 62) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD:
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive.
5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 71
... your hard drive. Reinstalling Windows® XP
Before reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows XP operating system to correct a problem, try again.
4 Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM option, and then press .
5 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. The options can take 1 to 2 hours, and you reinstall your operating system unless instructed...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 72
...network settings.
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, enter a name for your computer and a password when the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears, and then click Next.
12 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information. Windows XP begins to install its components and configure the computer.
www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 82
... when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board.
CD or DVD drive
system board heat sink and blower assembly
hard drive
card slots
power supply
82 A d d i n g Pa r ts
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 98
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Video Video controller
Intel integrated AGP graphics (low-profile AGP video card also supported)
Audio Audio controller
ADI 1981A
Controls and Lights Power control Power light
Hard-drive access light Diagnostic code lights
push button
green light on back panel
Power
DC power supply:
Wattage
160 W
Heat dissipation
500 BTU (fully-loaded computer ...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 102
If you forget your user or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the system setup program until you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 108
..., 47
M
memory adding, 90 connectors, 83
messages start-up , 23 troubleshooting, 52 USB, 24
program
108 Index See system
board
N
network fixing problems, 49 setting up, 28
Network Setup Wizard, 28
O
office network, 28 operating system
CD, 16 operating system
reinstallation Windows XP, 71
P
password clearing system setup, 102
PC Cards installing, 84 removing, 85 types, 84
power fixing problems, 51...
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