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3Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

4Open the computer cover (see page 84).

5Locate jumper PSWD on the system board (see page 87) and remove the jumper plug.

6Close the computer cover (see page 107), plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer.

The existing password(s) will be erased.

7Shut down the computer (see page 33).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

8Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

9Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

10Open the computer cover (see page 84).

11Reconnect the jumper plug to jumper PSWD (see page 87).

12Close the computer cover (see page 107).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack, and then plug it into the computer.

13Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Turning on your computer with the PSWD jumper installed reenables the password feature.

Replacing the Battery

CAUTION: Before you begin this procedure, follow the steps in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12.

Acoin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years.

If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery.

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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 systemHow to set up my computer Click User and system guides, and then click User’s guidesClick Tell Me How Finding Information for Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Parallel connector on computerScrews 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 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetClick Connect to the Internet Copying CDs Using Easy CD Creator Basic Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsHelpful 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 ProblemsDrive Problems Floppy 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 Error Messages Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove ProgramsClick 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 Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersClick Sounds and Audio Devices Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf 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 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveStarting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuWhat Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Reinstalling drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Click Roll Back Driver Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCDUsing System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring 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 Adding Memory Rdram OverviewMetal 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 Rail tabs First hard drive in lower bay Hard drive bay101 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 DrivesConnectors Controls and Lights112 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 128Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul129 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Latin AmericaMacao Malaysia PenangMontserrat MexicoNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com132 133 Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com Sweden Upplands Vasby 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? 143May I transfer the limited warranty? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only144 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 ExclusionsMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory Rights150 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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