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parallel connector mouse connector network adapter video connector www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 8250 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector service tag power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) microphone connector line-out connector line-in connector CD or DVD volume control dial CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button floppy drive eject button* floppy drive light* hard drive light power button *On computers with an optional floppy drive.
parallel connector mouse connector network adapter video connector www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 8250 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector service tag power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) microphone connector line-out connector line-in connector CD or DVD volume control dial CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button floppy drive eject button* floppy drive light* hard drive light power button *On computers with an optional floppy drive.
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... electric shock or system board damage. Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at the correct operating voltage. A fixed-voltage power supply - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. Computers with any time the computer is connected to receive power any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets...
... electric shock or system board damage. Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at the correct operating voltage. A fixed-voltage power supply - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. Computers with any time the computer is connected to receive power any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets...
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... the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. See the documentation that it is compatible with your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the...
... the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. See the documentation that it is compatible with your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the...
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Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 21 Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that...
Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 21 Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that...
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network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard Windows XP 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. 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 it is secure. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 27 To connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on computer HINT: Insert...
network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard Windows XP 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. 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 it is secure. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 27 To connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on computer HINT: Insert...
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... the CD drive is operating in some MP3 players overrides the Windows® volume setting. Turn off . Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - To enable digital mode: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Double-click the name of your screen...
... the CD drive is operating in some MP3 players overrides the Windows® volume setting. Turn off . Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - To enable digital mode: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Double-click the name of your screen...
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...: See the monitor documentation for this CD-ROM device box. If the power light is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in digital mode. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. 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 R - To disable digital mode: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Double...
...: See the monitor documentation for this CD-ROM device box. If the power light is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in digital mode. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. 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 R - To disable digital mode: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Double...
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If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to the system board (see page 87. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 120). GGGY Other failure. Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action GYGY ABCD Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that there are no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements (see page 93...
If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to the system board (see page 87. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 120). GGGY Other failure. Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action GYGY ABCD Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that there are no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements (see page 93...
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... replace the driver with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your computer might not work correctly. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager...
... replace the driver with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your computer might not work correctly. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager...
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... computer to the operating state that existed before you see page 68) 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. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and then click...
... computer to the operating state that existed before you see page 68) 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. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and then click...
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... an undesirable operating state. Restoring the Computer to resolve the problem. For drivers information, see page 38. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that came with that product. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. If a particular driver is not...
... an undesirable operating state. Restoring the Computer to resolve the problem. For drivers information, see page 38. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that came with that product. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. If a particular driver is not...
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... on the card. Use the lights to the parallel connector. Connect a serial device, such as a printer, to help you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. 1 power connector 2 voltage selection switch (may not be available on all computers) 3 parallel connector 4 mouse connector 5 network adapter 6 line-in connector 7 video connector 8 line-out connector 9 microphone connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 11 keyboard connector 12 diagnostic lights (4) 13 serial connector The connection for additional information. Use the blue line-in connector (available on the diagnostic code...
... on the card. Use the lights to the parallel connector. Connect a serial device, such as a printer, to help you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. 1 power connector 2 voltage selection switch (may not be available on all computers) 3 parallel connector 4 mouse connector 5 network adapter 6 line-in connector 7 video connector 8 line-out connector 9 microphone connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 11 keyboard connector 12 diagnostic lights (4) 13 serial connector The connection for additional information. Use the blue line-in connector (available on the diagnostic code...
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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to the card's video connector. Adding a Second Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. 1 Check the documentation for your computer. 2 Shut down the computer (page 33). 3 Turn off your computer from the...
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to the card's video connector. Adding a Second Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. 1 Check the documentation for your computer. 2 Shut down the computer (page 33). 3 Turn off your computer from the...
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... pin 1 on the drive. 13 Locate the extra connector on . 102 A d d i n g Pa r ts Be sure that the jumper setting on the new device is attached to your first hard drive and attach the connector to the drive. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 15 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the drive cable...
... pin 1 on the drive. 13 Locate the extra connector on . 102 A d d i n g Pa r ts Be sure that the jumper setting on the new device is attached to your first hard drive and attach the connector to the drive. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 15 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the drive cable...
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... screen that you cannot operate your computer, and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Turn off any of all system setup screens that displays your computer (including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features). Two boxes below the title that display the system processor, L2 cache, service tag, and the version number of additional options. • Key functions - Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you clear the forgotten password...
... screen that you cannot operate your computer, and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Turn off any of all system setup screens that displays your computer (including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features). Two boxes below the title that display the system processor, L2 cache, service tag, and the version number of additional options. • Key functions - Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you clear the forgotten password...
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... "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack, and then plug it from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 10 Open the computer cover (see page 84). 11 Reconnect the jumper plug to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION...
... "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack, and then plug it from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 10 Open the computer cover (see page 84). 11 Reconnect the jumper plug to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION...
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... medical institutions) Global Segment Japan Individual User Faxbox Service Switchboard Korea (Seoul) Technical Support International Access Code: 001 Sales Country Code: 82 Customer Service (Seoul, Korea) City Code: 2 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Fax Switchboard Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 0120-198-498 81-44-556-4162 toll-free: 0120-198-226 81-44-520-1435 toll-free:0120-198-433 81-44-556...
... medical institutions) Global Segment Japan Individual User Faxbox Service Switchboard Korea (Seoul) Technical Support International Access Code: 001 Sales Country Code: 82 Customer Service (Seoul, Korea) City Code: 2 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Fax Switchboard Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 0120-198-498 81-44-556-4162 toll-free: 0120-198-226 81-44-520-1435 toll-free:0120-198-433 81-44-556...
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... the product instructions or failure to the Dell-branded hardware products through our factory-integration system, or the reloading of the software • Non-Dell branded products and accessories • Problems that is not in your-our end-user customer's-Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products, such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers •...
... the product instructions or failure to the Dell-branded hardware products through our factory-integration system, or the reloading of the software • Non-Dell branded products and accessories • Problems that is not in your-our end-user customer's-Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products, such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers •...
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... parts removed from : improper or inadequate installation, use , for a period of one year from defects in as monitors, batteries, memory, docking stations, and projectors). Descriptions of the product purchase price if already paid. To qualify for a refund of Dell's limited warranties are an end-user customer who bought Dell Software and Peripherals products directly from the date of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables...
... parts removed from : improper or inadequate installation, use , for a period of one year from defects in as monitors, batteries, memory, docking stations, and projectors). Descriptions of the product purchase price if already paid. To qualify for a refund of Dell's limited warranties are an end-user customer who bought Dell Software and Peripherals products directly from the date of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables...
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... system board, 87 System Restore, 68 system setup program, 114 T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 120 warranty repair or credit, 141 Tell Me How help file, 17, 38 transferring information to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 62 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 turning off the computer, 34 V video fixing problems, 56 video memory connector, 87 volume adjusting, 55 W warranty, 141 Windows License Label, 15 Windows XP device driver...
... system board, 87 System Restore, 68 system setup program, 114 T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 120 warranty repair or credit, 141 Tell Me How help file, 17, 38 transferring information to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 62 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 turning off the computer, 34 V video fixing problems, 56 video memory connector, 87 volume adjusting, 55 W warranty, 141 Windows License Label, 15 Windows XP device driver...