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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-out...
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-out...
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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 Keyboard...
... 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 Keyboard...
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... 4-GB 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 82 Installing...
... 4-GB 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 82 Installing...
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How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD. If you have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. You can write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for... audio files stored on volume control options, click Help in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell™ may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to and may vary by 600 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down to increase ...
How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD. If you have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. You can write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for... audio files stored on volume control options, click Help in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell™ may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to and may vary by 600 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down to increase ...
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... have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you have inserted your computer hard drive. When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive and click OK. • If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you have created automatically ejects. After creating a CD-R, you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings...
... have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you have inserted your computer hard drive. When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive and click OK. • If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you have created automatically ejects. After creating a CD-R, you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings...
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... of the blank space to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 If you... in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with CD recording techniques. Media Type DVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD-RAM Read Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Maybe Maybe Write...
... of the blank space to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 If you... in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with CD recording techniques. Media Type DVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD-RAM Read Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Maybe Maybe Write...
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... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Solving Problems 29 If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an ...procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 92). If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full scan with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Solving Problems ...
... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Solving Problems 29 If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an ...procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 92). If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full scan with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Solving Problems ...
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... devices that you are using certain Flash Media or IEEE 1394, USB, or headphone connectors. 12 11 10 1 2 9 8 3 7 6 5 4 1 CD/DVD drive eject button 2 CD/DVD drive-activity light 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Press this button to a USB device). The drive activity light is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for more information on when the computer reads...
... devices that you are using certain Flash Media or IEEE 1394, USB, or headphone connectors. 12 11 10 1 2 9 8 3 7 6 5 4 1 CD/DVD drive eject button 2 CD/DVD drive-activity light 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Press this button to a USB device). The drive activity light is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for more information on when the computer reads...
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... data from or writes data to turn on when a device such as digital video cameras. This panel covers the CD/DVD drive, the Media Card Reader, and the optional floppy drive. 58 Removing and Installing Parts 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 power button 6 power light 7 front-panel door release ...button 8 microphone connector 9 headphone connector 10 hard-drive activity light 11 diagnostic lights 12 front-panel door Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a CD player is operating. The hard drive activity light is on page 45. The computer is recommended that ...
... data from or writes data to turn on when a device such as digital video cameras. This panel covers the CD/DVD drive, the Media Card Reader, and the optional floppy drive. 58 Removing and Installing Parts 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 power button 6 power light 7 front-panel door release ...button 8 microphone connector 9 headphone connector 10 hard-drive activity light 11 diagnostic lights 12 front-panel door Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a CD player is operating. The hard drive activity light is on page 45. The computer is recommended that ...
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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. 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
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...the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (see page 78). 3 Remove the optional Media Card Reader or optional floppy drive, (see page 82 or page 85) if installed. 66 Removing and Installing Parts You can use two...XP, can do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. You should install your computer warranty. matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell...
...the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (see page 78). 3 Remove the optional Media Card Reader or optional floppy drive, (see page 82 or page 85) if installed. 66 Removing and Installing Parts You can use two...XP, can do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. You should install your computer warranty. matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell...
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... supports a combination 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 maintain FCC certification of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is...
... supports a combination 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 maintain FCC certification of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is...
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... instructions in "Before You Begin" on the drive release latch and slide the drive towards the back of the computer by the interface cable. Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 5 Gently slide the drive into the computer. 7 Connect your computer from... shock, always unplug your computer and devices to damage the attached interface cable, lift the drive away from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. See the documentation that came with the drive for drive operation. CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you hear a click or feel the...
... instructions in "Before You Begin" on the drive release latch and slide the drive towards the back of the computer by the interface cable. Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 5 Gently slide the drive into the computer. 7 Connect your computer from... shock, always unplug your computer and devices to damage the attached interface cable, lift the drive away from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. See the documentation that came with the drive for drive operation. CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you hear a click or feel the...
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CD/DVD drive drive release latch NOTE: The interface cable is held in place by the metal drive bracket and does not need to be removed from the drive. 4 Disconnect the interface cable from the interface cable connector on the system board (see page 64). interface cable interface cable connector Removing and Installing Parts 79
CD/DVD drive drive release latch NOTE: The interface cable is held in place by the metal drive bracket and does not need to be removed from the drive. 4 Disconnect the interface cable from the interface cable connector on the system board (see page 64). interface cable interface cable connector Removing and Installing Parts 79
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interface cable 3 Slide the drive into place. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to the interface cable connector on page 64. See "System Board Components" on the system board. interface cable connector 80 Removing and Installing Parts If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting. 2 Connect the interface cable to verify that the drive is configured for installation. Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Unpack the drive and prepare it for your computer.
interface cable 3 Slide the drive into place. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to the interface cable connector on page 64. See "System Board Components" on the system board. interface cable connector 80 Removing and Installing Parts If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting. 2 Connect the interface cable to verify that the drive is configured for installation. Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Unpack the drive and prepare it for your computer.
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Removing a Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (see page 78). 3 Remove the hard drive (see page 76). 4 Disconnect the interface cable from the back of the Media Card Reader and from the Media Card Reader connector on the system board (see page 64). interface cable 82 Removing and Installing Parts
Removing a Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (see page 78). 3 Remove the hard drive (see page 76). 4 Disconnect the interface cable from the back of the Media Card Reader and from the Media Card Reader connector on the system board (see page 64). interface cable 82 Removing and Installing Parts
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... that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 99) and select the appropriate Drive option. 10 Verify that came with the drive for drive operation. 9 Enter system setup (see page 48). 5 Replace the CD/DVD drive (see page 80). 6 Replace the hard drive (see page 77). 7 Replace the computer ... plug the cable in to the network device and then plug it in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (see page 93). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and devices to damage the attached interface cable, lift the...
... that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 99) and select the appropriate Drive option. 10 Verify that came with the drive for drive operation. 9 Enter system setup (see page 48). 5 Replace the CD/DVD drive (see page 80). 6 Replace the hard drive (see page 77). 7 Replace the computer ... plug the cable in to the network device and then plug it in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (see page 93). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and devices to damage the attached interface cable, lift the...
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...the cable in to the network device and then plug it in to the computer. 7 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 93). See the documentation that your computer and devices to provide airflow for instructions on . cable release tab interface... outlets, and turn them on installing any software required for drive operation. 8 Enter system setup (see page 99) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 9 Verify that came with the drive for the fan and cooling vents. 5 Replace the CD/DVD drive (see page 80). 6 Replace the computer cover (see ...
...the cable in to the network device and then plug it in to the computer. 7 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 93). See the documentation that your computer and devices to provide airflow for instructions on . cable release tab interface... outlets, and turn them on installing any software required for drive operation. 8 Enter system setup (see page 99) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 9 Verify that came with the drive for the fan and cooling vents. 5 Replace the CD/DVD drive (see page 80). 6 Replace the computer cover (see ...
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...also purchase commercial products that come with the compressed air. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on DVDs. Never touch the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that clean discs and provide some protection from the center to clean the lens in the... drive. Cleaning products for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of the monitor with a ...
...also purchase commercial products that come with the compressed air. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on DVDs. Never touch the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that clean discs and provide some protection from the center to clean the lens in the... drive. Cleaning products for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of the monitor with a ...
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... C cards installing, 69 removing, 72 slots, 68 types supported, 68 CD/DVD drive problems, 30 CD/DVD-RW drive problems, 30 CDs, 21 playing, 18 Check Disk, 31 CMOS settings clearing, 108 computer cleaning...Dell, 48 lights, 45 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drivers about, 49 identifying, 49 drives hard drive, 75 installing floppy, 87 installing hard drive, 77 problems, 29 removing floppy, 85 removing hard drive, 76 serial ATA, 75 DVD drive problems, 30 DVDs...
... C cards installing, 69 removing, 72 slots, 68 types supported, 68 CD/DVD drive problems, 30 CD/DVD-RW drive problems, 30 CDs, 21 playing, 18 Check Disk, 31 CMOS settings clearing, 108 computer cleaning...Dell, 48 lights, 45 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drivers about, 49 identifying, 49 drives hard drive, 75 installing floppy, 87 installing hard drive, 77 problems, 29 removing floppy, 85 removing hard drive, 76 serial ATA, 75 DVD drive problems, 30 DVDs...