Dell K0004, DHM manual When Using Your Computer

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When Using Your Computer

As you use your computer, observe the following safe-handling guidelines.

CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed.

Your computer is equipped with one of the following:

A fixed-voltage power supply — Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at only one voltage (see the regulatory label on the outside of the computer for its operating voltage).

An auto-sensing voltage circuit — Computers with an auto-sensing voltage circuit do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage.

A manual voltage selection switch — Computers with a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set to operate at the correct operating voltage.

NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. For Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.

Before working inside the computer, unplug the computer to help prevent electric shock or system board damage. Certain system board components continue to receive power any time the computer is connected to AC power.

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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 TroubleshootingAdding or Replacing the AGP Card Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareFront and Back View of the Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms114 103107 110153 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 Tell Me How How to set up my computerClick User and system guides, and then click User’s guides Finding Information for Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Screws Clips Parallel printer cable Notches Connecting a USB PrinterParallel connector on computer USB printer On printer Cable Connecting Two MonitorsConnecting the Monitors to Your Computer USB connector on computerOptional VGA adapter Enabling Clone Mode Transferring Information to a New Computer Enabling Extended Desktop ModeSetting Up and Using Your Computer Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetClick Connect to the Internet Copying CDs Helpful Tips Using Easy CD Creator BasicUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs 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 ProblemsBack of floppy disk Write-protected Drive ProblemsFloppy drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW drive CD drive problemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsDVD drive problems Hard drive problemsClick Phone and Modem Options Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Click Applications General ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemOther 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 Click Sounds and Audio Devices Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones 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 the ResourceCD Starting the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling driversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Click Roll Back Driver Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCDRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Undoing the Last System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Enabling System RestorePreparing to Boot From the Operating System CD Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Windows XPCompleting 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 BoardCards Installing and Removing CardsInstalling a Card Follow the steps in When Working Inside Your Computer onRetention arm Lever CardNot fully seated card Fully seated card Filler bracket Retention armRemoving a Card Metal cover Memory module Continuity module Adding MemoryRdram Overview 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 CardCard clip Slot connector Installing an AGP CardNotch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connector PCI connectorAdding a Second Hard Drive 101 Rail tabsFirst hard drive in lower bay Hard drive bay 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 Computer Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor MemoryDrives VideoAudio1 Expansion Bus112 ConnectorsControls and Lights 113 PowerPhysical EnvironmentalAltitude 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 PeripheralsAntigua and Barbuda Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Anguilla121 122 123 Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands Chile SantiagoCzech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com China XiamenColombia Costa Rica125 126 127 Hong KongIndia Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com128 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers129 Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul Malaysia Penang Latin AmericaLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com MacaoNetherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com MexicoMontserrat Netherlands Antilles132 133 134 Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.comSweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com 135 136 Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservicesBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com UruguayVenezuela A. Austin, TexasBusiness Virgin IslandsRegulatory Information 139 NOM Information Mexico OnlyAppendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy Limited Warranty for the U.SWhat is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?142 How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? What will Dell do?143 What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? What do I do if I am not satisfied?144 May I transfer the limited warranty?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 145 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada146 Technical Support and Customer Service147 148 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyDell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Third-Party Software and Peripherals ProductsExclusions GuaranteeDell-Branded Peripheral Products Return Policy150 Making a ClaimLimitation and Statutory Rights 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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