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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 5150C Owner's Manual front-panel door (open) front-panel door (push to open) power button power light diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light headphone connector microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader* CD or DVD drive light USB 2.0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 5150C Owner's Manual front-panel door (open) front-panel door (push to open) power button power light diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light headphone connector microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader* CD or DVD drive light USB 2.0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line...
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... Setup 27 Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system 27 Hyper-Threading 27 2 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 29 Battery Problems 29 Drive Problems 29 CD and DVD drive problems 30 Hard drive problems 31 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 31 Error Messages 32 Media Card Reader Problems 33 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 33...
... Setup 27 Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system 27 Hyper-Threading 27 2 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 29 Battery Problems 29 Drive Problems 29 CD and DVD drive problems 30 Hard drive problems 31 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 31 Error Messages 32 Media Card Reader Problems 33 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 33...
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... Configurations 66 Installing Memory 66 Removing Memory 68 Cards 68 Drives 73 Connecting Drive Cables 73 Drive Interface Connectors 74 Power Cable Connector 74 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 74 Hard Drive 75 Removing a Hard Drive 76 Installing a Hard Drive 77 CD/DVD Drive 78 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 78 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 80 Media Card Reader 81 Removing a Media Card Reader...
... Configurations 66 Installing Memory 66 Removing Memory 68 Cards 68 Drives 73 Connecting Drive Cables 73 Drive Interface Connectors 74 Power Cable Connector 74 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 74 Hard Drive 75 Removing a Hard Drive 76 Installing a Hard Drive 77 CD/DVD Drive 78 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 78 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 80 Media Card Reader 81 Removing a Media Card Reader...
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...DSS is necessary for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. The website may not be available as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop ...System Software (DSS)- Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - What Are You Looking For?...
...DSS is necessary for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. The website may not be available as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop ...System Software (DSS)- Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - What Are You Looking For?...
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... update information on that the settings are correct and click the Disc Copy button. Use blank DVD+/-RWs if you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that disc later. After creating a CD-R, you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is "finalized" or "closed... which you have created automatically ejects. CD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes DVD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer The computer reads your computer hard drive.
... update information on that the settings are correct and click the Disc Copy button. Use blank DVD+/-RWs if you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that disc later. After creating a CD-R, you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is "finalized" or "closed... which you have created automatically ejects. CD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes DVD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer The computer reads your computer hard drive.
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... amount of electricity your computer uses when it is on and you can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in hibernate mode. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Pressing a key on...
... amount of electricity your computer uses when it is on and you can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in hibernate mode. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Pressing a key on...
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...of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the Power schemes drop-down menu. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If your computer is called a scheme. Each scheme has different settings for traveling. • ... Up and Using Your Computer 25 Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you want to select...
...of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the Power schemes drop-down menu. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If your computer is called a scheme. Each scheme has different settings for traveling. • ... Up and Using Your Computer 25 Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you want to select...
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...window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional) Intel Viiv... When running in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you for systems that the hard drive indicator may blink when the hard drive is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. Also, you may notice...
...window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional) Intel Viiv... When running in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you for systems that the hard drive indicator may blink when the hard drive is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. Also, you may notice...
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C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I C S - Follow the instructions on the screen to a telephone. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, ...
C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I C S - Follow the instructions on the screen to a telephone. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, ...
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... the program. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION.... • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 66) to run the software. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and ...
... the program. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION.... • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 66) to run the software. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and ...
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... memory modules that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell (see page 111). Memory modules are detected. No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. •...same type into your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). 46 Troubleshooting Tools A possible USB failure has occurred. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. ...
... memory modules that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell (see page 111). Memory modules are detected. No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. •...same type into your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). 46 Troubleshooting Tools A possible USB failure has occurred. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. ...
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...the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 64). • If there is correct for the devices installed on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); Troubleshooting Tools 47 Suggested... system is in the quick resume mode. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 111). NOTE: The computer turns off all four diagnostic lights before booting to the system board from...
...the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 64). • If there is correct for the devices installed on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); Troubleshooting Tools 47 Suggested... system is in the quick resume mode. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 111). NOTE: The computer turns off all four diagnostic lights before booting to the system board from...
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... Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click ...XP 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 window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to replace the driver with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your hard drive...
... Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click ...XP 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 window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to replace the driver with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your hard drive...
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.... To access help, see page 11. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your hard drive to resolve the incompatibility. Troubleshooting Tools 51 Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you can restore your...
.... To access help, see page 11. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your hard drive to resolve the incompatibility. Troubleshooting Tools 51 Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you can restore your...
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...unchecked. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is available only on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the ... or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to complete. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start...
...unchecked. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is available only on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the ... or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to complete. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start...
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...added to the free space allocation on . 7 Click Next. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer, even to restore your hard drive to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as ...Restore does not exist on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Dell PC Restore enables you purchased your computer's operating system to the operating state it to gain additional hard-drive space. If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it...
...added to the free space allocation on . 7 Click Next. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer, even to restore your hard drive to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as ...Restore does not exist on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Dell PC Restore enables you purchased your computer's operating system to the operating state it to gain additional hard-drive space. If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it...
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... reads data from or writes data to turn on the card. Use the green headphone connector to indicate different states: • No light - The hard drive activity light is in a power-saving state. • Blinking or solid amber - The computer is on page 38. The light might also be ...what each diagnostic light means, see "Diagnostic Lights" on when a device such as a CD player is recommended that you use the power button to the hard drive. It is operating. Use the pink microphone connector to turn off . • Steady green - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the...
... reads data from or writes data to turn on the card. Use the green headphone connector to indicate different states: • No light - The hard drive activity light is in a power-saving state. • Blinking or solid amber - The computer is on page 38. The light might also be ...what each diagnostic light means, see "Diagnostic Lights" on when a device such as a CD player is recommended that you use the power button to the hard drive. It is operating. Use the pink microphone connector to turn off . • Steady green - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the...
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Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CD/DVD drive drive release latch power supply and fan hard drive front-panel door power button heat sink assembly Removing and Installing Parts 63 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CD/DVD drive drive release latch power supply and fan hard drive front-panel door power button heat sink assembly Removing and Installing Parts 63 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
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...of these devices: • One serial ATA drive • One FlexBay drive (optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader) • One CD or DVD drive CD/DVD drive FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader (under CD/DVD drive) hard drive Connect a CD or DVD drive to the connector labeled "IDE_OPT" on the system... If you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data cable-or a single interface cable to the back of the drive and to the system board. A serial ATA hard drive should be connected to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Uninstall the card's driver. Connecting...
...of these devices: • One serial ATA drive • One FlexBay drive (optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader) • One CD or DVD drive CD/DVD drive FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader (under CD/DVD drive) hard drive Connect a CD or DVD drive to the connector labeled "IDE_OPT" on the system... If you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data cable-or a single interface cable to the back of the drive and to the system board. A serial ATA hard drive should be connected to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Uninstall the card's driver. Connecting...
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Like IDE connectors, the serial ATA interface connectors are replacing a hard drive that will sufficiently cushion it. Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this procedure. that is configured for correct insertion; NOTICE: If you are keyed for your computer ...
Like IDE connectors, the serial ATA interface connectors are replacing a hard drive that will sufficiently cushion it. Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this procedure. that is configured for correct insertion; NOTICE: If you are keyed for your computer ...