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... connector line-in connector network adapter DVI connector PCI card (3), PCI Express x1 card (1), PCI Express x16 card (1) slots **Not present on all computers. Dell™ Dimension™ 8400 Series CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector Service Tag floppy drive eject button* floppy drive...
... connector line-in connector network adapter DVI connector PCI card (3), PCI Express x1 card (1), PCI Express x16 card (1) slots **Not present on all computers. Dell™ Dimension™ 8400 Series CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector Service Tag floppy drive eject button* floppy drive...
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Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, PowerConnect, and Axim are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are trademarks of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. A00 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that...
Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, PowerConnect, and Axim are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are trademarks of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. A00 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that...
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Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 11 Printer Cable 11 Connecting a USB Printer 11 Connecting a Parallel Printer 12 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Playing CDs or DVDs 15 Adjusting the Volume 16 Adjusting the Picture 17 Copying CDs and DVDs 17 How to Copy a CD or DVD 17 Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs 18 Helpful Tips 18 Connecting Two Monitors 19 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 19 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 20 Connecting a ...
Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 11 Printer Cable 11 Connecting a USB Printer 11 Connecting a Parallel Printer 12 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Playing CDs or DVDs 15 Adjusting the Volume 16 Adjusting the Picture 17 Copying CDs and DVDs 17 How to Copy a CD or DVD 17 Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs 18 Helpful Tips 18 Connecting Two Monitors 19 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 19 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 20 Connecting a ...
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Power Management 29 Overview 29 Standby Mode 29 Hibernate Mode 30 Power Options Properties 30 Hyper-Threading 31 2 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 33 Battery Problems 33 Card Fan Problems 33 Drive Problems 34 CD and DVD drive problems 34 Hard drive problems 35 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 35 Error Messages 36 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 37 Keyboard Problems 38 Lockups and Software Problems 38 The computer does not start up 38 The computer stops responding 39 A program stops responding 39 A program crashes repeatedly 39 A program is designed for an earlier ...
Power Management 29 Overview 29 Standby Mode 29 Hibernate Mode 30 Power Options Properties 30 Hyper-Threading 31 2 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 33 Battery Problems 33 Card Fan Problems 33 Drive Problems 34 CD and DVD drive problems 34 Hard drive problems 35 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 35 Error Messages 36 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 37 Keyboard Problems 38 Lockups and Software Problems 38 The computer does not start up 38 The computer stops responding 39 A program stops responding 39 A program crashes repeatedly 39 A program is designed for an earlier ...
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... 46 If the screen is blank 46 If the screen is difficult to read 47 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 53 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Restoring Your Operating System ...56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 57 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 58 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools ...
... 46 If the screen is blank 46 If the screen is difficult to read 47 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 53 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Restoring Your Operating System ...56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 57 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 58 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools ...
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Inside Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 DDR2 Memory Overview 72 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 73 Installing Memory 73 Removing Memory 75 Cards 75 PCI Cards 76 PCI Express Cards 81 Card Fan 86 Drives 89 General Installation Guidelines 89 Connecting Drive Cables 89 Hard Drive 90 Removing a Hard Drive 91 Installing a Hard Drive 92 Adding a Second Hard Drive 93 Front-Panel Inserts 94 Floppy Drive 97 Removing a Floppy Drive 97 Installing a Floppy Drive 98 CD/DVD Drive 99 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 100 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 101 Battery 103...
Inside Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 DDR2 Memory Overview 72 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 73 Installing Memory 73 Removing Memory 75 Cards 75 PCI Cards 76 PCI Express Cards 81 Card Fan 86 Drives 89 General Installation Guidelines 89 Connecting Drive Cables 89 Hard Drive 90 Removing a Hard Drive 91 Installing a Hard Drive 92 Adding a Second Hard Drive 93 Front-Panel Inserts 94 Floppy Drive 97 Removing a Floppy Drive 97 Installing a Floppy Drive 98 CD/DVD Drive 99 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 100 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 101 Battery 103...
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..." Software and Peripherals 121 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 121 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 121 Class A 122 Class B 122 FCC Identification Information 122 Contacting Dell 123 Index 141 Contents 7 5 Appendix Specifications 107 System Setup 111 Overview 111 Entering System Setup 112 System Setup Options 113 Boot Sequence 116 Clearing Forgotten... Passwords 117 Clearing CMOS Settings 119 Cleaning Your Computer 119 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 119 Mouse 119 Floppy Drive 120 CDs and DVDs 120 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
..." Software and Peripherals 121 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 121 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 121 Class A 122 Class B 122 FCC Identification Information 122 Contacting Dell 123 Index 141 Contents 7 5 Appendix Specifications 107 System Setup 111 Overview 111 Entering System Setup 112 System Setup Options 113 Boot Sequence 116 Clearing Forgotten... Passwords 117 Clearing CMOS Settings 119 Cleaning Your Computer 119 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 119 Mouse 119 Floppy Drive 120 CDs and DVDs 120 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to set up my computer Find it Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Setup Diagram Finding Information 9
Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to set up my computer Find it Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Setup Diagram Finding Information 9
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... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Drivers, patches, and software ...; Community - Upgrade information for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Dell Support Website - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest...
... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Drivers, patches, and software ...; Community - Upgrade information for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Dell Support Website - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest...
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Printer Cable Your printer connects to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with the printer for technical assistance. The USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchased your computer with your printer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer...
Printer Cable Your printer connects to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with the printer for technical assistance. The USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchased your computer with your printer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer...
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NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 59).
NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 59).
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Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions. If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Connecting to the Internet, you are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that came with your printer. With a DSL connection, you set up connections that provide Internet access ...
Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions. If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Connecting to the Internet, you are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that came with your printer. With a DSL connection, you set up connections that provide Internet access ...
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... click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, contact your desktop or if you do not have a service outage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any...
... click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, contact your desktop or if you do not have a service outage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any...
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Pause. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Move forward within the current track. Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of the drive. 2 Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray. 3 Press the eject button or gently push in the tray. NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you are not using the drive. Move backward within the current track. Keep the tray closed when you are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you create CDs. A CD player includes the following basic buttons: Play. NOTE: Ensure that came...
Pause. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Move forward within the current track. Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of the drive. 2 Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray. 3 Press the eject button or gently push in the tray. NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you are not using the drive. Move backward within the current track. Keep the tray closed when you are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you create CDs. A CD player includes the following basic buttons: Play. NOTE: Ensure that came...
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... the Volume Control window. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Play. For more information on the CD or DVD player (if available). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Stop. Go to the previous title or chapter. Go to the next track. For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help...
... the Volume Control window. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Play. For more information on the CD or DVD player (if available). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Stop. Go to the previous title or chapter. Go to the next track. For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help...
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... Computer 17 The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of a CD or DVD. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can write to copy. 3 Click Exact Copy. However, DVD-writable drives do not write to make an exact copy of the window, ... that you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on the kind of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by 600 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK. Copying CDs and DVDs...
... Computer 17 The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of a CD or DVD. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can write to copy. 3 Click Exact Copy. However, DVD-writable drives do not write to make an exact copy of the window, ... that you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on the kind of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by 600 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK. Copying CDs and DVDs...
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...-RW to test music file projects before you can also use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to a blank CD-R. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that you have created automatically ejects. The...
...-RW to test music file projects before you can also use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to a blank CD-R. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that you have created automatically ejects. The...
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NOTE: If you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one monitor with a VGA connector and one of them must have a VGA connector. If you how to connect either monitor to the integrated video connector. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If your monitors. optional DVI adapter DVI (white) connector TV-OUT connector VGA (blue) connector Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 The instructions tell you purchased a graphics card that have VGA connectors, you must have the optional DVI adapter....
NOTE: If you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one monitor with a VGA connector and one of them must have a VGA connector. If you how to connect either monitor to the integrated video connector. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If your monitors. optional DVI adapter DVI (white) connector TV-OUT connector VGA (blue) connector Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 The instructions tell you purchased a graphics card that have VGA connectors, you must have the optional DVI adapter....
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...level 0 or RAID level 1 for the data integrity requirements of digital photography and audio. The Intel RAID controller on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on ...RAID level 1 configuration is not included with your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. An S-video cable is recommended for its Dimension computers. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you purchased your computer can drag objects from one end of the S-video cable to the TV-...
...level 0 or RAID level 1 for the data integrity requirements of digital photography and audio. The Intel RAID controller on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on ...RAID level 1 configuration is not included with your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. An S-video cable is recommended for its Dimension computers. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you purchased your computer can drag objects from one end of the S-video cable to the TV-...
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NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. Data striping is a method of writing consecutive segments, or stripes, of data sequentially across the physical drives to read data while the other drive is also inaccessible. For example, if you have two 120-GB drives installed, you use a RAID level 0 configuration. A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high data access rates for RAID level 0 segment 1 segment 3 segment 5 hard drive 1 segment 2 segment 4 segment 6 hard drive 2 Another advantage of a RAID level 0 configuration is that it is then duplicated, or mirrored, on ...
NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. Data striping is a method of writing consecutive segments, or stripes, of data sequentially across the physical drives to read data while the other drive is also inaccessible. For example, if you have two 120-GB drives installed, you use a RAID level 0 configuration. A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high data access rates for RAID level 0 segment 1 segment 3 segment 5 hard drive 1 segment 2 segment 4 segment 6 hard drive 2 Another advantage of a RAID level 0 configuration is that it is then duplicated, or mirrored, on ...