Dell 4300 manual If the screen is difficult to read, Microsoft Windows Error Messages

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If the screen is blank

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If the screen is difficult to read

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Sound and Speaker Problems

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Printer Problems

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If you cannot print to a parallel port printer

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If you cannot print to a USB printer

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Scanner Problems

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Modem Problems

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Mouse Problems

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Keyboard Problems

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Drive Problems

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If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk

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If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD .

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If you cannot play a DVD movie

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If the CD-RW drive stops writing

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If you have a hard drive problem

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Network Problems

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Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages

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General Program Problems

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A program crashes

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A program stops responding

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A program error causes the system to lock up

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A solid blue screen appears

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A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system

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Internet Connection Problems

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If you have a problem with your Internet connection

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E-Mail Problems

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Resolving Other Technical Problems

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Contents Solutions Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mHints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsContents Microsoft Windows Error Messages Program error causes the system to lock upIf you have a problem with your Internet connection Resolving Other Technical Problems ContentsUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 114 100115 116Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 137 141142 1442H930bk1.book Page 8 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits 2H930bk1.book Page 11 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM When Working Inside Your Computer Monitor screen at or below eye levelProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 2H930bk1.book Page 14 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Setting Up Connecting a Printer Screws Parallel connector On computerParallel printer Clips Cable Notches Setting Up Parallel PrinterUSB Printer USB printer cableInstalling the Printer Driver Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP OnlySetting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP Only Click checklist for creating a networkWindows XP Turning Off the ComputerWindows Me and Windows Solving Problems Finding Solutions Solving ProblemsSee Accessing Help Files Windows Millennium Edition Me and WindowsPower Problems Start-Up Error MessagesVideo and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read Sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture qualitySound and Speaker Problems Click Appearance and ThemesPrinter Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printerIf you cannot print to a USB printer Scanner Problems Modem Problems Windows Me Double-clickPhone and ModemsMouse Problems Drive Problems Keyboard ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write- protectedIf you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writingIf you have a hard drive problem Network ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Microsoft Windows Error Messages General Program Problems Program crashesProgram stops responding Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove ProgramsSolid blue screen appears Program error causes the system to lock upProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Internet Connection Problems If you have a problem with your Internet connectionModems Properties window, click Dialing Properties Close the Modems Properties window Close the Control PanelMail Problems Resolving Other Technical ProblemsReinstalling Drivers At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextUsing the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Click PropertiesClick Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Me Click the Device Manager tabWindows Using System Restore Windows XP Windows MeCreating a Restore Point Using the XP System Restore WizardManually Creating the Restore Points Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP 2H930bk1.book Page 54 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Reinstalling Windows Me Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me windowClick I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Reinstalling Windows Computer automatically restarts Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer CD volume control dialJack Dell Confidential Preliminary 11/20/01 Line-in jackReattaching the Front Door Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ArmsFront-door clips Hinge arms Front door Adding Parts Reattaching the Hinge Arms Front-panel insert Use fingers to pull hereT . d e l l . c o m Opening the Computer Cover Arrow Release button Back of computer Adding Parts Looking Inside Your Computer System Board Adding Cards Insert the card into the connector Not fully seated Fully seated Bracket within slot Back of computerRemoving Cards 2H930bk1.book Page 73 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Adding Memory 2H930bk1.book Page 75 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM AGP card Card clip lever AGP card clip Slot connector Replacing the AGP CardAdding a Second Hard Drive 2H930bk1.book Page 78 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Rail tabs First hard drive in lower bay Hard drive cagePower cable First hard-drive cable primary boot driveAdding Other Drives Inch DevicesRemove front panel insert through here Power cable Drive cable Rail tabs Drive Drive bay2H930bk1.book Page 84 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Securing tabs Drive-bay cover panel Front panel insert2H930bk1.book Page 86 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Closing the Computer Cover 2H930bk1.book Page 88 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorSystem Information Expansion BusMemory Ports and ConnectorsDrives Power Audio3Video Controls and LightsPhysical EnvironmentalStandard Settings Viewing Settings Clearing Forgotten PasswordsSystem Setup Program Screens 2H930bk1.book Page 96 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Replacing the Battery Battery Battery socket BatteryDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell Contact Numbers and AddressesAntigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos AiresAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.comBarbados Belgium BrusselsCanada North York, Ontario Cayman IslandsChile Santiago China XiamenCzech Republic Prague Denmark HorsholmDominican Republic El SalvadorHome and Small Business Website support.euro.dell.com CorporateWebsite support.euro.dell.com Germany Langen GuatemalaHong Kong IndiaIreland Cherrywood Italy Milan Home and Small BusinessJamaica Japan KawasakiWebsite support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul 106 AppendixLatin America LuxembourgMacau Malaysia PenangMexico Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Amsterdam New ZealandNorway Lysaker PanamaPeru Poland WarsawSingapore Singapore South Africa Johannesburg09/091 Southeast Asian and PacificSweden Upplands Vasby Switzerland GenevaTaiwan ThailandBracknell Trinidad/Tobago112 Appendix A. Austin, Texas US Virgin IslandsVenezuela Appendix 113Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 114 AppendixRegulatory Information Appendix 115FCC Notices U.S. Only 116 AppendixClass a Class B Appendix 117NOM Information Mexico Only Battery Disposal118 Appendix Información para NOM únicamente para México Limited Warranties and Return PolicyAppendix 119 One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only 120 AppendixAppendix 121 Two-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only 122 AppendixLimited Warranty Coverage During Year One Appendix 123Limited Warranty Coverage During Year Two 124 AppendixGeneral Provisions Appendix 125Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only 126 AppendixLimited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three Appendix 127128 Appendix Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Appendix 129Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and Four 130 AppendixAppendix 131 One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 132 AppendixAppendix 133 Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 134 AppendixCoverage During Year One Appendix 135Coverage During Year Two 136 AppendixThree-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 137138 Appendix Coverage During Years Two and Three Appendix 139140 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only Appendix 141Guarantee ExclusionsMaking a Claim 142 AppendixLimitation and Statutory Rights Appendix 143144 Appendix D ex Index 145Index Index 147 148 Dell Information Development Localization Supplier
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