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Dell™ Dimension™ 2350 Series service tag CD or DVD headphone connector CD or DVD volume control dial floppy drive light* power light power button CD or DVD drive activity light CD or DVD eject button second bay for optional drive floppy drive eject button* hard-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector *On computers with an optional floppy...
Dell™ Dimension™ 2350 Series service tag CD or DVD headphone connector CD or DVD volume control dial floppy drive light* power light power button CD or DVD drive activity light CD or DVD eject button second bay for optional drive floppy drive eject button* hard-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector *On computers with an optional floppy...
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... Turning Off the Computer 30 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 32 Finding Help Information 34 Battery Problems 34 Drive Problems 35 Floppy drive problems 35 CD drive problems 36 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 36 DVD drive problems 37 Hard drive problems 37 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 37 Error Messages 39 General Problems 40 The computer...
... Turning Off the Computer 30 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 32 Finding Help Information 34 Battery Problems 34 Drive Problems 35 Floppy drive problems 35 CD drive problems 36 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 36 DVD drive problems 37 Hard drive problems 37 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 37 Error Messages 39 General Problems 40 The computer...
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...drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • How to technical service and support The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: ... information • Downloads - upgrade information for my computer Dell Support website • Answers to set up my computer 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 online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - hints, tips, and online ...
...drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • How to technical service and support The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: ... information • Downloads - upgrade information for my computer Dell Support website • Answers to set up my computer 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 online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - hints, tips, and online ...
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...CD for everyday use so that cannot be used with DirectCD, but that media type has overwriting limitations-see "Finding Help Information" on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is also provided on page 34). To view the Select a Project menu screen, click the Start button, point to record specialty...is included with your computer because CD-RW discs are fully rewritable (CD-R discs can use a DirectCD-formatted CD-RW disc like another hard drive on your computer. Each Easy CD Creator Basic project program also has thorough online help files. Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic is located in...
...CD for everyday use so that cannot be used with DirectCD, but that media type has overwriting limitations-see "Finding Help Information" on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is also provided on page 34). To view the Select a Project menu screen, click the Start button, point to record specialty...is included with your computer because CD-RW discs are fully rewritable (CD-R discs can use a DirectCD-formatted CD-RW disc like another hard drive on your computer. Each Easy CD Creator Basic project program also has thorough online help files. Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic is located in...
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... mistake, you want to play in regular stereos. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Your CD-RW drive writes to two different types of data to properly record... steady data stream to copy and record all music and data CDs. Direct Internet downloads, floppy drives, and Zip drives may occur. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc to record ...You must use CD-R discs to burn music CDs that you set the sampling rate to your hard drive first, and then burn your method of recording (see the Roxio documentation for additional helpful tips....
... mistake, you want to play in regular stereos. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Your CD-RW drive writes to two different types of data to properly record... steady data stream to copy and record all music and data CDs. Direct Internet downloads, floppy drives, and Zip drives may occur. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc to record ...You must use CD-R discs to burn music CDs that you set the sampling rate to your hard drive first, and then burn your method of recording (see the Roxio documentation for additional helpful tips....
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... connected to an analog telephone jack only. TE S T T H E DR I V E W I O N - Click the Start button and click My Computer. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that the original DVD is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to...
... connected to an analog telephone jack only. TE S T T H E DR I V E W I O N - Click the Start button and click My Computer. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that the original DVD is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to...
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... and then reinstall the program. Go to support.dell.com for technical assistance (see page 16). See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. C A L L D E L L - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H EC K F O R V IR U S E S - CHECK FOR COMPATIBILITY - • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive, floppy disks, or CDs. See the software documentation...
... and then reinstall the program. Go to support.dell.com for technical assistance (see page 16). See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. C A L L D E L L - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H EC K F O R V IR U S E S - CHECK FOR COMPATIBILITY - • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive, floppy disks, or CDs. See the software documentation...
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... module to the system board (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 83), and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to a different connector and restart the computer. Other failure has occurred. • Ensure...
... module to the system board (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 83), and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to a different connector and restart the computer. Other failure has occurred. • Ensure...
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... detected. • Access online help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your ResourceCD. Starting the Dell Diagnostics NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to run the Dell Diagnostics before you see page 31) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD as explained in error messages.
... detected. • Access online help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your ResourceCD. Starting the Dell Diagnostics NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to run the Dell Diagnostics before you see page 31) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD as explained in error messages.
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...key to boot from CD message appears on your operating system to return your hard drive. Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Exit any virus protection software installed on your computer before you insert ...driver, use System Restore (see page 30) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after you installed the new device driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you are listed. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for ...
...key to boot from CD message appears on your operating system to return your hard drive. Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Exit any virus protection software installed on your computer before you insert ...driver, use System Restore (see page 30) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after you installed the new device driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you are listed. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for ...
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... to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select the fresh copy option. 5 Press to boot from the drive. 4 If you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option...
... to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select the fresh copy option. 5 Press to boot from the drive. 4 If you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front and Back View of the Computer Front View 13 1 12 2 11 3 10* 4* 9 5 8 7 6 *On computers with an optional floppy drive. 1 CD or DVD drive activity The drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD light drive. 2 CD or DVD... this button to eject your CD from the CD or DVD drive. 3 second drive bay This bay allows an optional second optical drive to be on when the computer reads data from the floppy drive. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive light is on when devices such as your CD player and ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front and Back View of the Computer Front View 13 1 12 2 11 3 10* 4* 9 5 8 7 6 *On computers with an optional floppy drive. 1 CD or DVD drive activity The drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD light drive. 2 CD or DVD... this button to eject your CD from the CD or DVD drive. 3 second drive bay This bay allows an optional second optical drive to be on when the computer reads data from the floppy drive. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive light is on when devices such as your CD player and ...
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Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9. CD or DVD drive optional floppy drive hard drive power supply system board Adding Pa rts 73 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover.
Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9. CD or DVD drive optional floppy drive hard drive power supply system board Adding Pa rts 73 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover.
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...accessible Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Keyboard Mouse USB Network Audio Headphone Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel Floppy drive DDR SDRAM two 128-, 256-, or 512-MB 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may...other factors. 1 GB PC2100 (266-MHz) DDR SDRAM (non-ECC) two 5.25-inch bays one 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector two front-panel and four ...
...accessible Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Keyboard Mouse USB Network Audio Headphone Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel Floppy drive DDR SDRAM two 128-, 256-, or 512-MB 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may...other factors. 1 GB PC2100 (266-MHz) DDR SDRAM (non-ECC) two 5.25-inch bays one 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector two front-panel and four ...
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... Voltage (see page 11 for power-on state; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Video controller integrated Intel 3D Extreme Graphics Audio Audio controller integrated audio Network Network controller integrated 10/100 Ethernet Controls and Lights Power control Front-panel power light Hard-drive access light push button solid green for important voltage...
... Voltage (see page 11 for power-on state; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Video controller integrated Intel 3D Extreme Graphics Audio Audio controller integrated audio Network Network controller integrated 10/100 Ethernet Controls and Lights Power control Front-panel power light Hard-drive access light push button solid green for important voltage...
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... part as long as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any confidential, proprietary, or personal information and removable media such as you return the original part to us within thirty days, we will return...you use new and refurbished parts made by a customer. When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for you to include with Dell, service will be replaced. We will you fix my product? Otherwise, we will notify you and inform you ship the product(s) to us, make ...
... part as long as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any confidential, proprietary, or personal information and removable media such as you return the original part to us within thirty days, we will return...you use new and refurbished parts made by a customer. When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for you to include with Dell, service will be replaced. We will you fix my product? Otherwise, we will notify you and inform you ship the product(s) to us, make ...
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... we will ship the product to you . If we determine that have been returned to Dell, some of the limited warranty for the product you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any confidential, proprietary or personal information, removable media, such as you return the original...insure the shipment or accept the risk if the product is lost or corrupted data. We are available to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any of your service contract is not covered under the terms of our third-party service providers, please refer to that are not ...
... we will ship the product to you . If we determine that have been returned to Dell, some of the limited warranty for the product you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any confidential, proprietary or personal information, removable media, such as you return the original...insure the shipment or accept the risk if the product is lost or corrupted data. We are available to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any of your service contract is not covered under the terms of our third-party service providers, please refer to that are not ...
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... problems battery, 34 Dell Diagnostics, 56 drive, 35 e-mail, 37 error messages, 39 general, 40 Internet connection, 37 keyboard, 43 modem, 37 mouse, 44 network, 45 power, 45 printer, 46 scanner, 47 sound and speakers, 48 start-up error messages, 39 video and monitor, 50 floppy drive fixing problems, 35 H hard drive fixing problems, 37...
... problems battery, 34 Dell Diagnostics, 56 drive, 35 e-mail, 37 error messages, 39 general, 40 Internet connection, 37 keyboard, 43 modem, 37 mouse, 44 network, 45 power, 45 printer, 46 scanner, 47 sound and speakers, 48 start-up error messages, 39 video and monitor, 50 floppy drive fixing problems, 35 H hard drive fixing problems, 37...
User Guide
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...Dell Diagnostics NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to test your hard drive or from either your Dell™ computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1. HINT: If you are having. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in error messages. Dell...the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your platform. 9. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help information that appears. 6. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears...
...Dell Diagnostics NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to test your hard drive or from either your Dell™ computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1. HINT: If you are having. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in error messages. Dell...the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your platform. 9. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help information that appears. 6. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears...
User Guide
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...and restart the computer. 4. Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2. If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to complete. Therefore, do so by a Dell technical support representative. If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you are ...select the settings for reinstalling Windows XP. If you can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your hard drive. Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window and click Next. 6. Windows XP ...
...and restart the computer. 4. Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2. If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to complete. Therefore, do so by a Dell technical support representative. If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you are ...select the settings for reinstalling Windows XP. If you can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your hard drive. Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window and click Next. 6. Windows XP ...