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A00 はじめに 1 2 3 Dell Dell D e l l ™ D i m e n s i o n ™ Cシリーズ 1 2 3 4 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 PC PC USB 2) このUSB Printed in Malaysia Printed on recycled paper 2002 Dell Computer Corporation Dell、DELL Dimensionは、Dell Computer Corporation MicrosoftおよびWindowsは、Microsoft Corporation Dell 2002年 7月 01W165A00 P/N 1W165 Rev.
A00 はじめに 1 2 3 Dell Dell D e l l ™ D i m e n s i o n ™ Cシリーズ 1 2 3 4 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 PC PC USB 2) このUSB Printed in Malaysia Printed on recycled paper 2002 Dell Computer Corporation Dell、DELL Dimensionは、Dell Computer Corporation MicrosoftおよびWindowsは、Microsoft Corporation Dell 2002年 7月 01W165A00 P/N 1W165 Rev.
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...your computer. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; CAUTION:... Rev. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations...
...your computer. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; CAUTION:... Rev. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations...
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..., Modem, and Internet Problems 41 Error Messages 43 General Problems 44 A program stops responding 44 A program crashes repeatedly 44 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 44 A solid blue screen appears 45 Other software problems 45 Other technical problems 46 General hardware problems 46 IEEE 1394 Problems 47 Keyboard...
..., Modem, and Internet Problems 41 Error Messages 43 General Problems 44 A program stops responding 44 A program crashes repeatedly 44 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 44 A solid blue screen appears 45 Other software problems 45 Other technical problems 46 General hardware problems 46 IEEE 1394 Problems 47 Keyboard...
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... 62 Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 62 Undoing the Last System Restore 63 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 65 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 68 Reinstalling Drivers 68 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70...
... 62 Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 62 Undoing the Last System Restore 63 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 65 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 68 Reinstalling Drivers 68 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70...
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Owner's Manual • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and Product Key Located on your computer. Fi nding Infor m at ion fo r Yo ur Comput er 15 Finding ... it Here ResourceCD • How to set up a printer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to add parts • How to contact Dell • Warranty information You can use this CD to access documentation and reinstall drivers (see page 67).
Owner's Manual • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and Product Key Located on your computer. Fi nding Infor m at ion fo r Yo ur Comput er 15 Finding ... it Here ResourceCD • How to set up a printer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to add parts • How to contact Dell • Warranty information You can use this CD to access documentation and reinstall drivers (see page 67).
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What Are You Looking For? • Tips on the screen. Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then ... the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on using Windows • How to clean my computer • How to use my mouse and keyboard • How to use Windows® XP • Documentation for my computer and devices Find it Here Tell Me How Help...
What Are You Looking For? • Tips on the screen. Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then ... the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on using Windows • How to clean my computer • How to use my mouse and keyboard • How to use Windows® XP • Documentation for my computer and devices Find it Here Tell Me How Help...
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... way. 24 Setting Up See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 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...
... way. 24 Setting Up See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 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...
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... You can move data from the source computer to the new computer. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: The connector can store it on a removable medium, such as : • E-mails • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to All Programs→ ... with the use of an adapter. IEEE 1394 connector 26 Setting Up IEEE 1394 cable Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as a writable CD or floppy disk.
... You can move data from the source computer to the new computer. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: The connector can store it on a removable medium, such as : • E-mails • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to All Programs→ ... with the use of an adapter. IEEE 1394 connector 26 Setting Up IEEE 1394 cable Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as a writable CD or floppy disk.
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... 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do you want to do you want to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, ... for transferring your settings and files, and then click Next. When all of the settings and files 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 old or source computer. To copy data from the...
... 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do you want to do you want to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, ... for transferring your settings and files, and then click Next. When all of the settings and files 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 old or source computer. To copy data from the...
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... such as a network wall jack. 28 Setting Up 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 to a network, the computer must have a network adapter ...installed and a network cable connected to ensure that it . HINT: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to it is secure. To connect a network cable:...
... such as a network wall jack. 28 Setting Up 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 to a network, the computer must have a network adapter ...installed and a network cable connected to ensure that it . HINT: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to it is secure. To connect a network cable:...
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...or MSN connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact... and use your local cable TV line. Setting Up 29 Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections are using a dial-up connection, ...
...or MSN connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact... and use your local cable TV line. Setting Up 29 Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections are using a dial-up connection, ...
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The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, ... by your ISP to complete the setup. Contact your ISP but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a CD- www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from...
The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, ... by your ISP to complete the setup. Contact your ISP but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a CD- www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from...
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... Setting Up 31 Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic is included with a DVD+RW or a DVD+R drive. The documentation is also provided on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is your computer. HINT: The information in some versions of CD. The software includes these project programs that media type has overwriting ...Basic project program also has thorough online help files. HINT: Some music and game CDs are fully rewritable (CD-R discs can use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop data files to use . To burn CDs, you can be copied, you to use the program, information...
... Setting Up 31 Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic is included with a DVD+RW or a DVD+R drive. The documentation is also provided on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is your computer. HINT: The information in some versions of CD. The software includes these project programs that media type has overwriting ...Basic project program also has thorough online help files. HINT: Some music and game CDs are fully rewritable (CD-R discs can use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop data files to use . To burn CDs, you can be copied, you to use the program, information...
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... be able to provide a steady data stream to burn music CDs that disc again without changing your CD. for additional helpful tips. You can use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc only after you first use DirectCD to format the disc. • You must..., erase, rewrite, and update your CD-RW drive. • Music MP3 files can erase the CD-RW disc and try again. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com 32 Setting Up Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Your CD-RW drive writes to practice CD recording until you...
... be able to provide a steady data stream to burn music CDs that disc again without changing your CD. for additional helpful tips. You can use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc only after you first use DirectCD to format the disc. • You must..., erase, rewrite, and update your CD-RW drive. • Music MP3 files can erase the CD-RW disc and try again. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com 32 Setting Up Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Your CD-RW drive writes to practice CD recording until you...
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... CD-RW drive and close the tray. CD-RW discs do not play in most home or car stereos. Setting Up 33 The Select a Project window appears. 2 Click Disc Copier. (Disc Copier is titled "CD Copier" in some versions of Easy CD Creator Basic.) The Disc Copier... window appears and displays your CD-RW drive in the CD-RW drive to ensure that you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and experience recording ...
... CD-RW drive and close the tray. CD-RW discs do not play in most home or car stereos. Setting Up 33 The Select a Project window appears. 2 Click Disc Copier. (Disc Copier is titled "CD Copier" in some versions of Easy CD Creator Basic.) The Disc Copier... window appears and displays your CD-RW drive in the CD-RW drive to ensure that you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and experience recording ...
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www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: HyperThreading is using your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as described next, rather than by allowing one physical microprocessor to function as two logical microprocessors, capable of HyperThreading ... website at support.dell.com. It is recommended that can enhance overall performance by pressing the power button. 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off after the...
www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: HyperThreading is using your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as described next, rather than by allowing one physical microprocessor to function as two logical microprocessors, capable of HyperThreading ... website at support.dell.com. It is recommended that can enhance overall performance by pressing the power button. 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off after the...
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... vibration is defective. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on cleaning your CDs. Click the Start button, and then click My Computer. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. To access help file for and remove viruses. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 39 Insert another CD to check for instructions on...
... vibration is defective. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on cleaning your CDs. Click the Start button, and then click My Computer. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. To access help file for and remove viruses. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 39 Insert another CD to check for instructions on...
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..., an error occurs. C L E A N THE D IS C - Try closing all DVD drives. DVD drive problems TE S T T H E D R I V E W I S C - Problems writing to a CD-RW drive TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A C D -R W D I T H A N O T H E R D V D - To access help files, see page 38. E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S... prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. See page 70. 40 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Insert another DVD to the CD-RW. 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 V E - www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT...
..., an error occurs. C L E A N THE D IS C - Try closing all DVD drives. DVD drive problems TE S T T H E D R I V E W I S C - Problems writing to a CD-RW drive TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A C D -R W D I T H A N O T H E R D V D - To access help files, see page 38. E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S... prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. See page 70. 40 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Insert another DVD to the CD-RW. 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 V E - www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT...
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... n g Pro b l em s If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. Contact an Internet service provider to verify that the modem is operating properly. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS® 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers...
... n g Pro b l em s If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. Contact an Internet service provider to verify that the modem is operating properly. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS® 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers...
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... button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select the program you want to use . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open . Contact Dell (see page 105). The file that you want to remove. 5 Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions...
... button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select the program you want to use . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open . Contact Dell (see page 105). The file that you want to remove. 5 Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions...