Dell Dimension 4300 technical specifications Controls and Lights, Front View

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Controls and Lights

Dell™ Dimension™ 4300

Front View

Back View

Front View

CD Activity Light

The CD activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD drive.

CD Drive Eject Button

Press this button to eject your CD from the CD drive.

Floppy Drive Eject Button

Press this button to eject a disk from the floppy drive.

Hard Drive Light

The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to your hard drive.

Power Button

Press the power button to turn on the computer.

NOTICE: To turn off your computer, perform a Windows® shutdown rather than pressing the power button. Otherwise, you may lose data.

Floppy Drive Light

The floppy drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the floppy drive.

CD Audio Jack

Use the CD audio jack to attach headphones to the CD drive.

CD Volume Control Dial

Move the dial to adjust the volume of your audio CD.

HINT: To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is lifted up too far. For instructions on how to reattach the door, see "Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms."

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Contents Dell Dimension Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem Codes and Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Post Beep CodesSystem Messages Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files DocumentationPrinted Documentation Online DocumentationAdding Parts Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your ComputerReattaching 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 Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyRemoving the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the System BoardRemoving the System Board Replacing the System Board Closing the Computer CoverPage Solving Problems Accessing Help FilesPower Problems If the screen is blank Start-Up Error MessagesVideo and Monitor Problems Adjust the Windows display settingsIf you cannot print to a USB printer Sound and Speaker ProblemsPrinter Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printerControl Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem Options Scanner ProblemsModem Problems Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsCheck the mouse settings Mouse ProblemsKeyboard Problems Drive ProblemsIf the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a hard drive problemUnder Error-checking, click Check Now If you cannot play a DVD movieNetwork Problems Microsoft Windows Error MessagesGeneral Program Problems Internet Connection Problems Mail ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Click Properties Reinstalling DriversUsing the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextWindows Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows MeClick the System Restore tab Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click Performance and MaintenanceRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Click Create a restore pointClick 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 SpecificationsControls and Lights PowerAudio3 VideoPage Overview System Setup ProgramViewing Settings System Setup Program ScreensOption 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 P2 DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9DC Power Connector P7 IDE Channel IDE Connector Location Dell Installed Drive IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesPlacement of Dell-Installed Cards Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireFront View Controls and LightsWindows Label Back ViewSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms