Dell K0004, DHM manual Adding Parts

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1

power connector

The connection for the power cable.

 

 

 

2

voltage selection switch

Set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in

 

(may not be available on

your location. See "When Using Your Computer" on page 11 for additional

 

all computers)

information.

 

 

 

3

parallel connector

Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a

 

 

USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.

 

 

 

4

mouse connector

Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer

 

 

and any attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer. If you have

 

 

a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector.

 

 

 

5

network adapter

Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP

 

 

concentrator or hub and press the other end of the UTP cable into the network

 

 

adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into place.

 

 

Dell recommends the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for our customers’

 

 

networks.

 

 

 

6

line-in connector

Use the blue line-in connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to

 

 

attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.

 

 

On computers with a sound card, the line-in connector is on the card.

 

 

 

7

video connector

Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue connector.

 

 

 

8

line-out connector

Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound)

 

 

to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.

 

 

On computers with a sound card, the line-out connector is on the card.

 

 

 

9

microphone connector

Use the pink microphone connector (available on computers with integrated

 

 

sound) to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into

 

 

a sound or telephony program.

 

 

On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

 

 

 

10

USB 2.0 connectors (6)

Connect a USB device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, or speaker

 

 

system into any of the USB connectors.

 

 

 

11

keyboard connector

If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you

 

 

have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.

 

 

 

12

diagnostic lights (4)

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the

 

 

diagnostic code. For more information, see page 60.

 

 

 

13

serial connector

Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.

 

 

 

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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 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 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 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 problemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsDVD drive problems Hard drive problemsClick Phone and Modem Options Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Error MessagesClick the Change or Remove Program icon 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 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 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 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 CardCard clip Slot connector Installing an AGP CardNotch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connector PCI 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 Computer Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor MemoryDrives VideoAudio1 Expansion BusControls and Lights Connectors112 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 NumbersKorea Seoul Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com129 Malaysia Penang Latin AmericaLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com MacaoNetherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com MexicoMontserrat Netherlands Antilles132 133 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com134 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?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only May I transfer the limited warranty?144 145 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 PolicyLimitation 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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