Dell K0004, DHM manual Dell Dimension 8250 Series

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Dell™ Dimension™ 8250 Series

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

headphone connector service tag

power connector

voltage selection switch

CD or DVD volume control dial

CD or DVD

activity light

CD or DVD drive eject button

floppy drive eject button*

floppy drive light* hard drive light

power button

*On computers with an optional floppy drive.

serial connector

parallel connector

keyboard connector

mouse connector

USB 2.0 connectors (6)

microphone connector

line-out connector

network adapter

video connector

line-in connector

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Contents Dell Dimension 8250 Series Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Solving ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Advanced TroubleshootingFront and Back View of the Computer Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareReattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Adding or Replacing the AGP Card107 103110 114153 General W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeBattery Disposal What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Finding Information for Your ComputerE r a t i n g S y s t e m C D How to reinstall my operating systemClick User and system guides, and then click User’s guides How to set up my computerClick Tell Me How Finding Information for Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Parallel connector on computer Connecting a USB PrinterScrews Clips Parallel printer cable Notches Connecting the Monitors to Your Computer Connecting Two MonitorsUSB connector on computer USB printer On printer CableOptional VGA adapter Enabling Clone Mode Transferring Information to a New Computer Enabling Extended Desktop ModeSetting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetClick Connect to the Internet Copying CDs Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Click Hardware and click Device Manager Hyper-ThreadingTurn off computer window, click Turn off Turning Off the ComputerSolving Problems See Finding SolutionsSolving Problems Finding Help Information Battery ProblemsFloppy drive problems Drive ProblemsBack of floppy disk Write-protected Problems writing to a CD-RW drive CD drive problemsDVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click StartClick Phone and Modem Options Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Error MessagesClick the Change or Remove Program icon Computer stops responding General ProblemsProgram stops responding Click ApplicationsProgram crashes repeatedly Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsOther technical problems General hardware problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsClick Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Keyboard ProblemsMouse Problems Connection speed light Network ProblemsPower Problems Solving Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsClick Sounds and Audio Devices No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Click Appearance and Themes Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Diagnostic LightsDiagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuDrivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling driversIdentifying Drivers Click Roll Back Driver Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCDCreating a Restore Point Using System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Enabling System RestoreBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CDCompleting the GUI Setup Starting Windows XP SetupCompleting the Operating System Setup Reinstalling Drivers and Software Adding Parts Front View Front and Back View of the ComputerComputer. Instead, perform a Windows shutdown Back View Adding Parts Reattaching the Hinge Arms Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ArmsUse fingers to pull here Pivot bar Hinge arms in horizontal position View slotsReattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Arrow Release button Back of computer Looking Inside Your ComputerAdding Parts RIMM1 RIMM2 System BoardInstalling a Card Installing and Removing CardsFollow the steps in When Working Inside Your Computer on CardsRetention arm Lever CardNot fully seated card Fully seated card Filler bracket Retention armRemoving a Card Rdram Overview Adding MemoryMetal cover Memory module Continuity module Adding Parts Removing a Memory Module Continuity modules in connectors RIMM3 and RIMM4Adding a Memory Module Cutouts Step Securing clips NotchesRemoving an AGP Card Adding or Replacing the AGP CardNotch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connector Installing an AGP CardPCI connector Card clip Slot connectorAdding a Second Hard Drive First hard drive in lower bay Hard drive bay Rail tabs101 102 Power cableRemoving the Front-Panel Insert Adding a Floppy Drive104 105 Installing a Floppy Drive106 Closing the Computer Cover W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsMemory Computer InformationAudio1 VideoExpansion Bus DrivesControls and Lights Connectors112 Physical PowerEnvironmental 113Altitude Operating 15.2 to 3048 m -50 to 10,000 ft Storage Standard Settings115 Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Screens Clearing Forgotten PasswordsReplacing the Battery 118 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting DellAnguilla Antigua and Barbuda121 122 Cayman Islands Canada North York, OntarioChile Santiago 123Colombia China XiamenCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com125 126 India Hong KongIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com 127Jamaica Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comArea Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 128Korea Seoul Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com129 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Latin AmericaMacao Malaysia PenangMontserrat MexicoNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com132 133 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com134 135 Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservicesUruguay 136Business A. Austin, TexasVirgin Islands VenezuelaRegulatory Information 139 NOM Information Mexico OnlyAppendix What is covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty for the U.SWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return PolicyWhat do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?What will Dell do? 142How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?What do I do if I am not satisfied? 143Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only May I transfer the limited warranty?144 145 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada146 Technical Support and Customer Service147 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products 148Dell-Branded Peripheral Products GuaranteeReturn Policy ExclusionsLimitation and Statutory Rights Making a Claim150 151 Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyWhat are ’Errata’? 152153 D ex154 155 Printer parallel, 20 setting up, 20 troubleshooting, 53 USB156

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