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1breakaway hinges (2) To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is opened too far. To reattach the front door, see page 57.

2

IEEE 1394 connector

Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.

 

 

(This feature is only available on computers with an optional IEEE 1394 connector.)

 

 

 

3

CD or DVD

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

 

drive-activity light

 

4PC Card connectors (2) Connect a PC Card into any of the PC Card connectors (available on computers with a PC Card option). Use the PC Card connectors for 16-bit PCMCIA cards only. Do not use a 32-bit CardBus.

5USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.

 

 

It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically

 

 

remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

 

 

NOTICE: This computer supports the use of a USB hub. However, do not connect two or

 

 

more USB hubs to a USB connector. Doing so may cause the computer to

 

 

unexpectedly restart.

 

 

NOTE: If you attach a USB device that was not included in your original computer order,

 

 

you may need to install a specific driver to make the device work. Check the

 

 

documentation that came with the device or contact the USB device manufacturer for

 

 

more information.

 

 

 

6

headphone connector

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.

 

 

 

7

hard-drive activity light

The hard-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to

 

 

the hard drive. The light might also be on when devices such as your CD player

 

 

are operating.

 

 

 

8

power button

Press to turn on the computer.

 

 

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer.

 

 

Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.

 

 

 

9

front-panel door

Open the door to use the front-panel connectors.

 

 

NOTE: The front door is removable; if you remove it or accidentally knock it off its hinges,

 

 

it snaps back in place. For instructions on how to reattach the door, see page 57.

 

 

 

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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 ComputerTabs Tab holes Setting Up and Using Your Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer StandScrew 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 DVDsUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Hyper-ThreadingHelpful 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 InformationDrive Problems CD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems DVD drive 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 Network Problems PC Card ProblemsLink activity light Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionAdvanced 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 and Back View of the Computer Front ViewAdding Parts Unexpectedly restart More informationInstead, perform an operating system shutdown Back View Network jack Modem jack Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Hinge arms Closed positionFront 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 Notch Lever Tab card clip AGP connector PCI connector Removing a Video CardHinged lever Filler bracket Installing a Video Card Adding MemoryDDR 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 LightsEnvironmental Is 914 m 3000 ft914 m 3000 ft Standard Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Screens Replacing the Battery Battery Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition 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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