Dell H7228 Answers to technical service, Support questions, Online courses, Technical support

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What are you looking for?

Find It Here

 

 

• Latest drivers for my computer

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

• Answers to technical service and

The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:

support questions

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians,

• Online discussions with other users and

and online courses

technical support

• Community Forum — Online discussion with other Dell customers

• Documentation for my computer

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory,

 

 

the hard drive, and the operating system

 

• Customer Care — Contact information, order status, warranty, and

 

repair information

 

• Downloads — Drivers, patches, and software updates

 

• Reference — Computer documentation, product specifications, and

 

white papers

 

 

• How to use Windows XP

Windows Help and Support Center

• Documentation for my computer

1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.

• Documentation for devices (such as

2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the

a modem)

arrow icon.

 

3 Click the topic that describes your problem.

 

4 Follow the instructions on the screen.

 

 

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Finding Information for Your Computer

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Contents Dell Dimension 4600C USB 2.0 connectors Ieee 1394 connectorAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Program is designed for an earlier Microsoft WindowsUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesAppendix Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Finding Information for Your Computer Tips on using WindowsHow to clean my computer Microsoft Windows License LabelHow to use Windows XP Answers to technical serviceDownloads Drivers, patches, and software updates Support questionsConnecting the AC Adapter Japan only Setting Up and Using Your ComputerAttaching and Removing the Computer Stand Tabs Tab holes Setting Up and Using Your ComputerScrew Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a Parallel PrinterParallel connector on computer Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable NotchesConnecting a USB Printer USB connector on computerConnecting to a Network Adapter Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device OptionalSetting Up a Home and Office Network Ieee 1394 connector Ieee 1394 cableNetwork Setup Wizard Network cableConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsHyper-Threading Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsHelpful Tips Booting to a USB Device Turning Off Your ComputerSetting Up and Using Your Computer Finding Solutions Solving ProblemsW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m See Battery Problems Finding Help InformationCD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Solving Problems Error Messages Operating System not Found Contact Dell seeProgram stops responding General ProblemsComputer stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsOther technical problems General hardware problemsIeee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsMouse Problems PC Card Problems Network ProblemsLink activity light Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsAdvanced Troubleshooting Normally, reinstall an additional Modules installed, removeModules, reinstall one module Identified a faulty module orIf the computer has a video card Remove the card and reinstall itIf the problem persists or See page 66, and restartDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Option FunctionIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Tab FunctionReinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Enabling System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesFront View Front and Back View of the ComputerAdding Parts More information Unexpectedly restartInstead, perform an operating system shutdown Back View Network jack Modem jack Reattaching the Front Door Hinge arms Closed position Opening the Computer CoverFront door Cable security tab Back of computer Adding PartsLooking Inside Your Computer System Board Adding PC Cards Optional PC Card TypesInstalling a PC Card Removing a PC Card Adding Other Cards Adding or Replacing a Video Card Removing a Video Card Notch Lever Tab card clip AGP connector PCI connectorHinged lever Filler bracket Adding Memory Installing a Video CardDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Securing clips Connector Notch Memory module Cutouts CrossbarRemoving Memory Closing the Computer Cover System Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor Expansion BusDrives Ports and ConnectorsMemory VideoNetwork PowerAudio Controls and LightsIs 914 m 3000 ft Environmental914 m 3000 ft Standard Settings Viewing Settings Clearing Forgotten PasswordsSystem Setup Screens Replacing the Battery Battery Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class BContacting Dell FCC Identification InformationAppendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Appendix Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix 800 300 412 or 21 422 07 Appendix Appendix Toll-free Or toll-free Appendix Index Index 101Index 102 IndexIndex 103 Index 104
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