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... adapter connector *Your computer may not have a cover thumbscrew or a cover latch. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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...
... adapter connector *Your computer may not have a cover thumbscrew or a cover latch. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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...
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Keyboard Problems 43 Mouse Problems 44 Network Problems 45 Power Problems 45 Printer Problems 46 Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48 No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and ... 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using System Restore 61 Creating a Restore...
Keyboard Problems 43 Mouse Problems 44 Network Problems 45 Power Problems 45 Printer Problems 46 Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48 No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and ... 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using System Restore 61 Creating a Restore...
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... plugs or remove the grounding prong from the computer. Always follow installation instructions closely. • To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • To help avoid possible damage to...
... plugs or remove the grounding prong from the computer. Always follow installation instructions closely. • To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • To help avoid possible damage to...
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do not block cooling vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Be sure nothing rests on your computer's cables and that the cables are not located where they ...in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. 10 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions Also, do not place your computer; www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from ...
do not block cooling vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Be sure nothing rests on your computer's cables and that the cables are not located where they ...in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. 10 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions Also, do not place your computer; www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from ...
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... C o m p ut e r 11 Computers with a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is connected to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated...see the regulatory label on the outside of the following safe-handling guidelines. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. Certain system board components continue to help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch...
... C o m p ut e r 11 Computers with a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is connected to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated...see the regulatory label on the outside of the following safe-handling guidelines. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. Certain system board components continue to help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch...
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... automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes. 4 Turn off your computer through the Start menu rather than by pressing the power button. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Turning Off the Computer NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you are having difficulty turning off your computer, see "General Problems..." on page 40. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any other devices connected to power. 30 Setting Up and ...
... automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes. 4 Turn off your computer through the Start menu rather than by pressing the power button. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Turning Off the Computer NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you are having difficulty turning off your computer, see "General Problems..." on page 40. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any other devices connected to power. 30 Setting Up and ...
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SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems 2
SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems 2
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...normal and may cause noise. To access help files, see the Tell Me How help file for instructions on cleaning your CDs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD drive vibration is defective. TE S T T H E D R I V E ... P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - R W D I V E - This does not indicate a defect in Windows Help. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power conservation modes, see page 34. Click the Start button and click My Computer. If the CD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your...
...normal and may cause noise. To access help files, see the Tell Me How help file for instructions on cleaning your CDs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD drive vibration is defective. TE S T T H E D R I V E ... P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - R W D I V E - This does not indicate a defect in Windows Help. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power conservation modes, see page 34. Click the Start button and click My Computer. If the CD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your...
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...off. Contact Dell (see page 100). The floppy drive cannot read the disk. If your mouse, press and hold the power button for ... B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - General Problems The computer stops responding TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Close all windows and open . www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. O P E R A T I V E - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the...
...off. Contact Dell (see page 100). The floppy drive cannot read the disk. If your mouse, press and hold the power button for ... B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - General Problems The computer stops responding TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Close all windows and open . www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. O P E R A T I V E - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the...
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... values or characters you are entering are valid. If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or a proper shutdown, press the power button for at least 8 to make sure that configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on the screen. See the...RW drive or a zip drive installed, see the drive's documentation for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Press the power button again to restart the computer. Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that you solve the problem. A program is designed for instructions....
... values or characters you are entering are valid. If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or a proper shutdown, press the power button for at least 8 to make sure that configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on the screen. See the...RW drive or a zip drive installed, see the drive's documentation for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Press the power button again to restart the computer. Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that you solve the problem. A program is designed for instructions....
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...A recently added device does not work. • A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other Dell customers about the website (see page 100). Only)" on page 99 for a description of pressing the power button. If you may exist: • Your computer locks up, particularly while using the... Dell Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for more of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. See the software documentation for information....
...A recently added device does not work. • A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other Dell customers about the website (see page 100). Only)" on page 99 for a description of pressing the power button. If you may exist: • Your computer locks up, particularly while using the... Dell Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for more of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. See the software documentation for information....
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... technical assistance. Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to restart the computer. See page 63. Press the power button again to the computer. If removing the hardware resolves the conflict, see page 30). Keyboard Problems RESTART THE COMPUTER - • If the mouse... to restart the computer. • If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or the mouse, press the power button for at maximum performance. • Errors occur and programs crash for no apparent reason. • Nothing displays on the setup diagram for ...
... technical assistance. Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to restart the computer. See page 63. Press the power button again to the computer. If removing the hardware resolves the conflict, see page 30). Keyboard Problems RESTART THE COMPUTER - • If the mouse... to restart the computer. • If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or the mouse, press the power button for at maximum performance. • Errors occur and programs crash for no apparent reason. • Nothing displays on the setup diagram for ...
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... Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off , press the power button to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup... Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. If the new keyboard works, the original keyboard is firmly connected to the computer, and try using the mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E K EY B O AR D - Connect a properly working mouse to the computer.
... Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off , press the power button to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup... Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. If the new keyboard works, the original keyboard is firmly connected to the computer, and try using the mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E K EY B O AR D - Connect a properly working mouse to the computer.
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...; Help. Try replacing the network cable. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - See page 63. No light indicates that the network is connected as shown on power conservation modes, see page 34. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby or hibernate mode. light light RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY TO LOG...
...; Help. Try replacing the network cable. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - See page 63. No light indicates that the network is connected as shown on power conservation modes, see page 34. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby or hibernate mode. light light RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY TO LOG...
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... strips connected to resume normal operation. Electrical appliances on page 54. See the printer documentation for power button information. 46 So l vi n g Pro b l em s E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I O N - C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I S T U R N E D O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G G R E E N - See the printer documentation for your printer, call the printer's manufacturer. See "Diagnostic Lights" on the same circuit or operating near...
... strips connected to resume normal operation. Electrical appliances on page 54. See the printer documentation for power button information. 46 So l vi n g Pro b l em s E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I O N - C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I S T U R N E D O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G G R E E N - See the printer documentation for your printer, call the printer's manufacturer. See "Diagnostic Lights" on the same circuit or operating near...
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... the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. 48 So l vi n g Pro b l em s D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • If your scanner has a power cable, ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical outlet and that the scanner is turned on the setup...
... the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. 48 So l vi n g Pro b l em s D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • If your scanner has a power cable, ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical outlet and that the scanner is turned on the setup...
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... P OW E R L I O N - If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the... is working by testing it to determine if the power cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If the power light is defective. Check the connector for bent or... broken pins. (It is blank NOTE: See the monitor documentation for this CD-ROM device box. Swap the computer and monitor power cables to the computer. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I T O R - TE S T A N O ...for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is available, connect it with another monitor is ...
... P OW E R L I O N - If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the... is working by testing it to determine if the power cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If the power light is defective. Check the connector for bent or... broken pins. (It is blank NOTE: See the monitor documentation for this CD-ROM device box. Swap the computer and monitor power cables to the computer. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I T O R - TE S T A N O ...for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is available, connect it with another monitor is ...
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... green - Wait until this button to the floppy drive. Your headphones won't work if the drive is in digital mode. The Dell technical support staff will ask for USB devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners. Use the back-panel USB connectors ...for USB mouse and keyboard connections. 8 power button Press this light turns off before you call Dell technical support, use the power button to the correct support personnel. The computer is operating in a normal operating state. The computer...
... green - Wait until this button to the floppy drive. Your headphones won't work if the drive is in digital mode. The Dell technical support staff will ask for USB devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners. Use the back-panel USB connectors ...for USB mouse and keyboard connections. 8 power button Press this light turns off before you call Dell technical support, use the power button to the correct support personnel. The computer is operating in a normal operating state. The computer...
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Plug your computer and attached devices are turned off. Connect the power cable. While you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from your computer and then unplug ... 2.0 connectors" in this table.) See the safety instructions on page 11 for more information. Plug the cable from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. 11 line-out connector 12 video connector 13 serial connector 14 keyboard connector 15 voltage...
Plug your computer and attached devices are turned off. Connect the power cable. While you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from your computer and then unplug ... 2.0 connectors" in this table.) See the safety instructions on page 11 for more information. Plug the cable from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. 11 line-out connector 12 video connector 13 serial connector 14 keyboard connector 15 voltage...
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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.