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... serial connector integrated video connector (see the setup diagram) diagnostic lights (4) keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (4) microphone connector line-out connector line-in connector IEEE 1394 connector mouse connector network connector optional video card connector (see the setup diagram) modem connectors (2) power connector voltage selection switch (see page 11) www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com 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...
... serial connector integrated video connector (see the setup diagram) diagnostic lights (4) keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (4) microphone connector line-out connector line-in connector IEEE 1394 connector mouse connector network connector optional video card connector (see the setup diagram) modem connectors (2) power connector voltage selection switch (see page 11) www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com 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...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual
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... selection switch, set the switch for its operating voltage). - A fixed-voltage power supply - A manual voltage selection switch - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with one voltage (see the regulatory label on the outside of the following safe-handling guidelines. When Using Your Computer As you use your location. • Before working inside...
... selection switch, set the switch for its operating voltage). - A fixed-voltage power supply - A manual voltage selection switch - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with one voltage (see the regulatory label on the outside of the following safe-handling guidelines. When Using Your Computer As you use your location. • Before working inside...
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... you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in your computer and any connector pins. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) When Working Inside Your Computer Before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any devices connected to the computer. 3 Ground yourself by Dell. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. Some cables have a connector with locking...
... you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in your computer and any connector pins. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) When Working Inside Your Computer Before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any devices connected to the computer. 3 Ground yourself by Dell. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. Some cables have a connector with locking...
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upgrade information for the devices that came with your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD • Latest drivers for...
upgrade information for the devices that came with your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD • Latest drivers for...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual
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..., ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain 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 connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. See...
..., ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain 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 connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. See...
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Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer and the printer. See the...
Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer and the printer. See the...
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... that it . To connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on computer network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your computer. 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device, such as a network wall jack. 28 Setting Up network adapter connector on the back of your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to All Programs...
... that it . To connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on computer network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your computer. 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device, such as a network wall jack. 28 Setting Up network adapter connector on the back of your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to All Programs...
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... you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS • See the printer documentation for the correct phone number. See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 90). • Remove and...
... you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS • See the printer documentation for the correct phone number. See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 90). • Remove and...
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...shaky." Turn off nearby devices to check for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. C H E C K T H E V I T O R - MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I T O R - www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com TE S T A N O T H E R M O N I G H T S - If the screen is available, connect it to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I O N - ADJUST THE WINDOWS® DISPLAY SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click...
...shaky." Turn off nearby devices to check for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. C H E C K T H E V I T O R - MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I T O R - www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com TE S T A N O T H E R M O N I G H T S - If the screen is available, connect it to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I O N - ADJUST THE WINDOWS® DISPLAY SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click...
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... operating state. See Windows Help for information on the screen. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Click System Restore. 4 Follow the instructions on using Device Driver Rollback (see page 38. NOTICE: Before restoring the computer to the system board (see page 83). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). If that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive...
... operating state. See Windows Help for information on the screen. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Click System Restore. 4 Follow the instructions on using Device Driver Rollback (see page 38. NOTICE: Before restoring the computer to the system board (see page 83). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). If that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive...
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... a driver program. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration information for the selected device. The device list may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new device If you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests and displays it in the device list in the following sections to identify whether the driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver...
... a driver program. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration information for the selected device. The device list may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new device If you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests and displays it in the device list in the following sections to identify whether the driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver...
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... driver or install a new driver. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers...
... driver or install a new driver. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers...
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.... 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 Next. If not, go to step 2. Advanced Troubleshooting 69 A message stating that driver is detecting hardware in your operating system. For drivers...
.... 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 Next. If not, go to step 2. Advanced Troubleshooting 69 A message stating that driver is detecting hardware in your operating system. For drivers...
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... the fresh copy option, and then press on the screen. Then click Next. 13 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next. 14 If you have a network card, this option does not appear. If you do not have a network card in your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and then...
... the fresh copy option, and then press on the screen. Then click Next. 13 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next. 14 If you have a network card, this option does not appear. If you do not have a network card in your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and then...
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... serial connector. Connect USB devices such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 7 voltage selection switch (may not be available on page 9 for more information, see page 34). 2 Disconnect the computer's power cable from your computer has the optional video card installed. Use the IEEE 1394 connector (available on the diagnostic code. Use the blue line-in connector 10 line-out connector 11 microphone connector 12 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 13 keyboard connector 14 diagnostic lights (4) 15 integrated video connector...
... serial connector. Connect USB devices such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 7 voltage selection switch (may not be available on page 9 for more information, see page 34). 2 Disconnect the computer's power cable from your computer has the optional video card installed. Use the IEEE 1394 connector (available on the diagnostic code. Use the blue line-in connector 10 line-out connector 11 microphone connector 12 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 13 keyboard connector 14 diagnostic lights (4) 15 integrated video connector...
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... turn them on. 16 Install any cards. 9 Insert the card into the network wall jack and then plug it for information about the card's cable connections. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it into the card guide bracket as described in the computer, remove the card. Adding Pa rts 87 7 If you lower the card toward its connector on the system board. If the card is...
... turn them on. 16 Install any cards. 9 Insert the card into the network wall jack and then plug it for information about the card's cable connections. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it into the card guide bracket as described in the computer, remove the card. Adding Pa rts 87 7 If you lower the card toward its connector on the system board. If the card is...
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Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Available devices Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Keyboard Mouse USB Headphone Audio Network Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel DDR SDRAM two 128-, 256-, and 512-MB non-ECC DDR SDRAM 128 MB 1 GB 266-MHz DDR SDRAM (non-ECC) one slimline optical bay one slimline 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive ATA...
Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Available devices Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Keyboard Mouse USB Headphone Audio Network Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel DDR SDRAM two 128-, 256-, and 512-MB non-ECC DDR SDRAM 128 MB 1 GB 266-MHz DDR SDRAM (non-ECC) one slimline optical bay one slimline 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive ATA...
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... the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to jumper PSWD (see page 83). 13 Close the computer cover (see page 92). If you forget your user or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in this section, follow the safety instructions on the computer. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com 102 Appendix Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION...
... the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to jumper PSWD (see page 83). 13 Close the computer cover (see page 92). If you forget your user or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in this section, follow the safety instructions on the computer. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com 102 Appendix Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION...
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... 22). 3 Open the computer cover (see page 80). 4 Locate the battery socket BATTERY (see page 21). Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you can restore the correct settings in this section, follow the safety instructions on your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the computer, replace the battery. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time...
... 22). 3 Open the computer cover (see page 80). 4 Locate the battery socket BATTERY (see page 21). Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you can restore the correct settings in this section, follow the safety instructions on your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the computer, replace the battery. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time...
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... Internet connecting, 29 fixing problems, 41 setting up connection, 29 IRQ conflicts, 70 K keyboard fixing problems, 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 turning off your computer, 34 printer cable...
... Internet connecting, 29 fixing problems, 41 setting up connection, 29 IRQ conflicts, 70 K keyboard fixing problems, 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 turning off your computer, 34 printer cable...