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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. ... 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™ 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. ... 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...
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... Problems Finding Solutions 36 Finding Help Information 38 Battery Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 CD drive problems 39 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 40 DVD drive problems 40 Hard drive problems 41 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 41 Error Messages 43 General Problems 44 A program stops responding 44 A program crashes...
... Problems Finding Solutions 36 Finding Help Information 38 Battery Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 CD drive problems 39 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 40 DVD drive problems 40 Hard drive problems 41 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 41 Error Messages 43 General Problems 44 A program stops responding 44 A program crashes...
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... have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 Insert the Windows XP Operating System CD into your CD or DVD drive. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you chose for transferring your...
... have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 Insert the Windows XP Operating System CD into your CD or DVD drive. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you chose for transferring your...
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..., the ISP might have a CD, click Use the CD I got from a list of connection to select, contact your ISP. or DVD-recording device. 30 Setting Up www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. HINT: Ensure that have an MSN Explorer...
..., the ISP might have a CD, click Use the CD I got from a list of connection to select, contact your ISP. or DVD-recording device. 30 Setting Up www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. HINT: Ensure that have an MSN Explorer...
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... Creator Basic project program also has thorough online help files. The information in this section also applies to using Easy CD Creator Basic with a DVD+RW or a DVD+R drive. Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic is titled "CD Copier" in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see "Using Blank... to locate that media type has overwriting limitations-see "Finding Help Information" on page 38). HINT: Some music and game CDs are available on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is included with DirectCD, but that documentation.
... Creator Basic project program also has thorough online help files. The information in this section also applies to using Easy CD Creator Basic with a DVD+RW or a DVD+R drive. Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic is titled "CD Copier" in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see "Using Blank... to locate that media type has overwriting limitations-see "Finding Help Information" on page 38). HINT: Some music and game CDs are available on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is included with DirectCD, but that documentation.
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...-RW drive. The CD-RW drive tray opens automatically after the source CD is a readable CD. 4 Click Copy. Setting Up 33 HINT: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and experience recording problems, check the Roxio support website at support.roxio.com for instructions on the size of the files...
...-RW drive. The CD-RW drive tray opens automatically after the source CD is a readable CD. 4 Click Copy. Setting Up 33 HINT: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and experience recording problems, check the Roxio support website at support.roxio.com for instructions on the size of the files...
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.... To access help files, see page 38. Insert another DVD to the CD-RW. C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - DVD drive problems TE S T T H E D R I V E W I V E - C L E A N THE D IS C - See page 70. 40 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: If you disable standby mode to write to a CD-RW drive, remember to reenable standby mode when...
.... To access help files, see page 38. Insert another DVD to the CD-RW. C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - DVD drive problems TE S T T H E D R I V E W I V E - C L E A N THE D IS C - See page 70. 40 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: If you disable standby mode to write to a CD-RW drive, remember to reenable standby mode when...
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...operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the system board (see page 83). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 38. System Restore does not monitor your data files. ABCD Corrective Action • Ensure that is complete. 62 Advanced Troubleshooting ...www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Diagnostic Code GGGY Definition Other failure. If that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left...
...operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the system board (see page 83). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 38. System Restore does not monitor your data files. ABCD Corrective Action • Ensure that is complete. 62 Advanced Troubleshooting ...www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Diagnostic Code GGGY Definition Other failure. If that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left...
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... appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. If not, go to step 2. The drivers that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. HINT: The... problem, then use the ResourceCD, go to step 5. 2 When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. 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...
... appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. If not, go to step 2. The drivers that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. HINT: The... problem, then use the ResourceCD, go to step 5. 2 When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. 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...
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...the drive. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 34), and then turn the computer on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that might run after you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to correct a problem, try again. 4...options for reinstalling your drivers, virus protection program, and other software when the process is complete. If you insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. 5 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to reinstall your Windows XP operating system. The options can take 1 to 2 hours,...
...the drive. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 34), and then turn the computer on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that might run after you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to correct a problem, try again. 4...options for reinstalling your drivers, virus protection program, and other software when the process is complete. If you insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. 5 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to reinstall your Windows XP operating system. The options can take 1 to 2 hours,...
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...and Back View of the Computer Front View 9 1 8 2 7 3 4 5 6 1 breakaway hinges (2) To prevent damage to your computer and a device, such as a digital camera. 3 CD or DVD drive light The drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to "break away" if it is designed to the...2 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector (available on computers with an IEEE 1394 option) for 16-bit PCMCIA cards only. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: The front-panel door does not close when you are using certain PC Cards or IEEE 1394, USB, or headphone connectors.
...and Back View of the Computer Front View 9 1 8 2 7 3 4 5 6 1 breakaway hinges (2) To prevent damage to your computer and a device, such as a digital camera. 3 CD or DVD drive light The drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to "break away" if it is designed to the...2 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector (available on computers with an IEEE 1394 option) for 16-bit PCMCIA cards only. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: The front-panel door does not close when you are using certain PC Cards or IEEE 1394, USB, or headphone connectors.
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NOTICE: Be careful when opening the cover. 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 www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9.
NOTICE: Be careful when opening the cover. 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 www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9.
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...-ECC) one slimline optical bay one slimline 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive ATA-100 Ultra DMA hard drive, CD drive, DVD drive, and CD-RW drive One 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) Two 4-hole, unpowered connectors 15-hole connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector...
...-ECC) one slimline optical bay one slimline 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive ATA-100 Ultra DMA hard drive, CD drive, DVD drive, and CD-RW drive One 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) Two 4-hole, unpowered connectors 15-hole connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector...
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..., 17, 38 online, 16 Owner's Manual, 15 ResourceCD, 15 setup diagram, 16 drivers definition, 67 reinstalling, 68 ResourceCD, 69 troubleshooting, 68 drives fixing problems, 39 DVD drive fixing problems, 40 E electrostatic discharge, 13 e-mail fixing problems, 41 error messages, 43 start-up, 43 Express Service Code, 15 Index 107 See sound... and hardware incompatibilities, 70 contact numbers, 105 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to copy a CD, 33 cover closing, 92 opening, 80 D Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 Dell Support website, 16 Device Driver Rollback, 68 diagnostics...
..., 17, 38 online, 16 Owner's Manual, 15 ResourceCD, 15 setup diagram, 16 drivers definition, 67 reinstalling, 68 ResourceCD, 69 troubleshooting, 68 drives fixing problems, 39 DVD drive fixing problems, 40 E electrostatic discharge, 13 e-mail fixing problems, 41 error messages, 43 start-up, 43 Express Service Code, 15 Index 107 See sound... and hardware incompatibilities, 70 contact numbers, 105 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to copy a CD, 33 cover closing, 92 opening, 80 D Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 Dell Support website, 16 Device Driver Rollback, 68 diagnostics...