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... CD or DVD headphone connector CD or DVD volume control dial floppy-drive activity light* power light power button Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series 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...
... CD or DVD headphone connector CD or DVD volume control dial floppy-drive activity light* power light power button Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series 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...
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... and CD-RWs 16 Helpful Tips 17 Hyper-Threading 17 Booting to a USB Device 18 Turning Off Your Computer 18 2 Solving Problems Battery Problems 19 Drive Problems 19 CD and DVD drive problems 20 Hard drive problems 21 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 21 Error Messages 22 Contents 3
... and CD-RWs 16 Helpful Tips 17 Hyper-Threading 17 Booting to a USB Device 18 Turning Off Your Computer 18 2 Solving Problems Battery Problems 19 Drive Problems 19 CD and DVD drive problems 20 Hard drive problems 21 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 21 Error Messages 22 Contents 3
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...8226; How to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer Dell Support Website - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - Contact information, order status,... Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
...8226; How to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer Dell Support Website - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - Contact information, order status,... Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
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...-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. For instructions, see the Sonic documentation for other purposes, including creating...drive and click OK. • If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that CD-R again without changing your computer hard drive...see the Sonic RecordNow documentation that have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for available software patches at.... Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Your CD-RW drive can also use Sonic RecordNow for more information). Open Sonic ...
...-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. For instructions, see the Sonic documentation for other purposes, including creating...drive and click OK. • If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that CD-R again without changing your computer hard drive...see the Sonic RecordNow documentation that have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for available software patches at.... Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Your CD-RW drive can also use Sonic RecordNow for more information). Open Sonic ...
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... the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it to a telephone. NOTE: Connect the modem to remove the checkmark. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - Windows XP 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...
... the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it to a telephone. NOTE: Connect the modem to remove the checkmark. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - Windows XP 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...
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... do not conflict with the memory (see page 64). • Ensure that you are not using to run the software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU Memory Problems ...
... do not conflict with the memory (see page 64). • Ensure that you are not using to run the software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU Memory Problems ...
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... memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 70). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 78). ABCD A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Continue until you have identified a faulty connector or reinstalled all memory modules, reinstall one...
... memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 70). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 78). ABCD A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Continue until you have identified a faulty connector or reinstalled all memory modules, reinstall one...
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... error messages if problems are properly connected to the system board (see page 51) from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 18) and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition...
... error messages if problems are properly connected to the system board (see page 51) from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 18) and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition...
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...8226; Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver....use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see page 41). Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the device icon. 5 Click Device Manager. ...
...8226; Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver....use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see page 41). Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the device icon. 5 Click Device Manager. ...
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...mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appears, click Restore. ...your computer. PC Restore restores your computer- Advanced Troubleshooting 43 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. ...
...mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appears, click Restore. ...your computer. PC Restore restores your computer- Advanced Troubleshooting 43 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. ...
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...speakers for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 7 power button Press to turn off before you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 46 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB ... computer when you remove the floppy disk from the drive. (On computers with an optional floppy drive.) 4 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive light is on the computer. To disable digital mode, see page 28. 9 floppy-drive activity light The floppy-drive light is on page 32. 12 service tag The...
...speakers for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 7 power button Press to turn off before you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 46 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB ... computer when you remove the floppy disk from the drive. (On computers with an optional floppy drive.) 4 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive light is on the computer. To disable digital mode, see page 28. 9 floppy-drive activity light The floppy-drive light is on page 32. 12 service tag The...
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CD or DVD drive floppy drive* hard drive power supply system board *May not be present on all computers. 50 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover.
CD or DVD drive floppy drive* hard drive power supply system board *May not be present on all computers. 50 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover.
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...Components main power connector (J21) power indicator (LED1) memory module connectors (DDR1, DDR2) fan connector (J30) CD drive connector (J20) hard drive connector (J23) microprocessor connector (U16) 12-V power connector (J10) modem telephony connector (J25) CD audio connector (J8) back ...of computer floppy drive connector (J18) control panel connector (J28) battery socket (BT1) CMOS jumper (JP2) front-panel I/O connector (...
...Components main power connector (J21) power indicator (LED1) memory module connectors (DDR1, DDR2) fan connector (J30) CD drive connector (J20) hard drive connector (J23) microprocessor connector (U16) 12-V power connector (J10) modem telephony connector (J25) CD audio connector (J8) back ...of computer floppy drive connector (J18) control panel connector (J28) battery socket (BT1) CMOS jumper (JP2) front-panel I/O connector (...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Keyboard Mouse USB Network Audio Headphone DDR SDRAM two 128...(266-MHz) or PC2700 (333-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 back...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Keyboard Mouse USB Network Audio Headphone DDR SDRAM two 128...(266-MHz) or PC2700 (333-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 back...
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... V at 60 Hz; 200 to 240 V at 50 Hz for standby state; Ports and Connectors (continued) Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel Floppy drive (optional) 40-pin connector on PCI local bus 40-pin connector on PCI local bus 34-pin connector 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 power-on state;
... V at 60 Hz; 200 to 240 V at 50 Hz for standby state; Ports and Connectors (continued) Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel Floppy drive (optional) 40-pin connector on PCI local bus 40-pin connector on PCI local bus 34-pin connector 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 power-on state;
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... monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers, 40 about, 40 identifying, 40 drives problems, 19 DVDs, 16 E error messages, 22 diagnostic lights, 35 Express Service Code, 9 H hard drive problems, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 Hyper-Threading, 17 I IEEE 1394 problems, ... CDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display.
... monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers, 40 about, 40 identifying, 40 drives problems, 19 DVDs, 16 E error messages, 22 diagnostic lights, 35 Express Service Code, 9 H hard drive problems, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 Hyper-Threading, 17 I IEEE 1394 problems, ... CDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display.
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... USB, 12 problems battery, 19 blue screen, 25 CD drive, 20 CD-RW drive, 20 computer crashes, 24-25 computer stops responding, 24 diagnostic lights, 35 drives, 19 error messages, 22 general, 24 hard drive, 21 IEEE 1394, 23 keyboard, 24 monitor hard to read, 33 monitor is blank, 33 power, 28 ...previous state, 41-42 scanner, 30 screen hard to read, 33 problems, 33 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 42 P password clearing system setup, 75 power problems, 28 turning off your computer, 18 software Hyper-Threading, 17 problems, 25-26 support contacting Dell, 78 System Restore, 41-42 system ...
... USB, 12 problems battery, 19 blue screen, 25 CD drive, 20 CD-RW drive, 20 computer crashes, 24-25 computer stops responding, 24 diagnostic lights, 35 drives, 19 error messages, 22 general, 24 hard drive, 21 IEEE 1394, 23 keyboard, 24 monitor hard to read, 33 monitor is blank, 33 power, 28 ...previous state, 41-42 scanner, 30 screen hard to read, 33 problems, 33 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 42 P password clearing system setup, 75 power problems, 28 turning off your computer, 18 software Hyper-Threading, 17 problems, 25-26 support contacting Dell, 78 System Restore, 41-42 system ...