Dell Dimension 4300 technical specifications Printed Documentation, Online Documentation

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Documentation

Dell™ Dimension™ 4300

Printed Documentation

Online Documentation

Printed Documentation

HINT: You must right-click the link for a portable document format (PDF) file and save the file to your hard drive. Attempting to open large PDF files through your browser causes your system to freeze.

To save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf) to your hard drive, right-click the document title, click Save Target As in Microsoft® Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify a location on your hard drive.

Right-click only the following links:

Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide (.pdf) (3.5 MB) — Provides information on adding upgrades, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. It also provides technical specifications.

HINT: PDF files require Adobe™ Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe World Wide Web site at www.adobe.com/acrobat/. To view a PDF file, launch Acrobat Reader. Click File—> Open and select the PDF file.

Online Documentation

The Tell Me How help file is already loaded on your hard drive when you receive your computer. To open the file, click the Start button on the Windows® desktop, point to Programs—> User's Guides, and then click Tell Me How.

HINT: Tell Me How help files (files with an extension of .chm) require Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.

The Tell Me How help file allows you to search for information in multiple ways. You can quickly link to information on the following topics:

•Hardware and software features of your computer

•The Windows desktop, where you can change your wallpaper and screen saver, create shortcuts, and position icons

•Software access, installation, and removal

•Basic file management, such as finding, copying, deleting, and renaming files

•Tips on using your computer hardware

Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files

1.Right-click the following link to the hhactivex.dll file: hhactivex.dll.

2.Click Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify c:\windows\system.

3.Click the Start button on the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then click Run.

4.Type regsvr32 hhactivex.dll and then press <Enter>.

5.Click OK when the installation is complete.

6.Right-click the following link to the file: Dell Dimension 4300 System Tell Me How (.chm) (1.4 MB).

7.Click Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify a location on your hard drive.

Viewing the Tell Me How Help File

1.Click the Start button on the Windows desktop, point to Programs, and then click Windows Explorer.

2.Navigate to the directory in which you saved the Tell Me How help file.

3.Double-click the file (tellhow.chm).

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell DimensionHints, Notices, and Cautions System Codes and Messages Diagnostic CodesDiagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action System Messages Post Beep CodesBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Printed Documentation DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesWhen Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsWhen Working Inside Your Computer Adding PartsReattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Shutting Down the ComputerReattaching the Hinge Arms Opening the Computer Cover Open the computer cover Adding CardsClose the computer cover Removing CardsAdding Memory Replacing an AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Inch Devices Adding Other DrivesShut down the computer Inch Devices Replacing the Microprocessor Page Installing the Microprocessor Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Removing the System Board Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Replacing the System Board Closing the Computer CoverPage Power Problems Solving ProblemsAccessing Help Files Video and Monitor Problems Start-Up Error MessagesAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blankPrinter Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printerModem Problems Scanner ProblemsVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Control Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem OptionsKeyboard Problems Mouse ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settingsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now If you have a hard drive problemIf you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writingGeneral Program Problems Network ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Error Messages Resolving Other Technical Problems Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click PropertiesResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemWindows Me WindowsCreating a Restore Point Using System RestoreClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tabUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XPClick Create a restore point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateClick Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window Reinstalling Windows MeClick I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Reinstalling WindowsBack to Contents Specifications Technical SpecificationsAudio3 PowerVideo Controls and LightsPage Viewing Settings System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewOption Function PXE BIS Clearing Forgotten PasswordsTechnical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsSocketed Microprocessor Power SupplyPin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power ConnectorsDC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 Placement of Dell-Installed Cards IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesPin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire IDE Channel IDE Connector Location Dell Installed DriveFront View Controls and LightsWindows Label Back ViewSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
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