Dell 6K797, 4300s manual If the CD-RW drive stops writing, If you have a hard drive problem

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TEST THE DRIVE WITH ANOTHER DVD— Insert another DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original DVD is defective.

CLEAN THE DISCSee the Tell Me How help file for instructions.

If the CD-RW drive stops writing

TURN OFF STANDBY IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD -RW

DISCSee the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in Help and Support (Help in Windows 2000). To access help files, see page 28.

CHANGE THE WRITE SPEED TO A SLOWER RATEThe CD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Closing all programs before writing to the CD-RW may also alleviate the problem.

If you have a hard drive problem

R UN SCANDISK

1 In Windows XP click the Start button, and then click My Computer. In Windows 2000 double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop.

2 Right-click on the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and then click Properties.

3 Click the Tools tab.

4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now.

5 Click Start.

CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTSSee page 50.

HINT: If you disable standby mode to write to a CD-RW drive, remember to reenable standby mode when you finish writing to the CD.

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Contents Dell Dimension 4300S Rev. A00 Setting Up If the screen is difficult to read Adding Parts Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy Contents When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Page When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m C T I O N Setting Up Setting Up Parallel Printer Screws On computer USB Printer Installing the Printer DriverSetting Up Windows XP Click checklist for creating a networkWindows Click Turn offSetting Up W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m C T I O N Solving Problems See To Access Help in Windows XP Connect the Computer Directly to AN Electrical Outlet If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Try different settings for Colors and Screen area If you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printer Verify That the Printer is Recognized by Windows Check for Interrupt Request CONFLICTS- See Press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Check the Mouse Settings If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk If you cannot play a DVD movie If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CDIf the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a hard drive problemRestart the COMPUTER- Try to log on to the network again Program crashes Solid blue screen appears Program error causes the system to lock upProgram stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system If you have a problem with your Internet connectionW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Solving Problems At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click Roll Back Driver Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackClick Properties Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Windows Click the System Restore tab Click Performance and MaintenanceAccessories-System Tools, and then click System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the XP System Restore Wizard Manually Creating the Restore PointsRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Solving Problems Solving Problems Next C T I O N Floppy-drive access light Keyboard connector Line-out jack USB connectors Line-in jack Release buttons Inch drive Inch floppy drive Frontaudio System BoardAdding Parts Card cage Adding Parts Adding Parts Card cage Tabs Slots Page Adding Parts Adding Parts Adding Parts C T I O N W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Sdram PC133 Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power light At 35C 95F, the maximum operating altitude is 914 m 3000 ft Appendix System Setup Program Screens Viewing SettingsAppendix Appendix Appendix Battery Battery socket Battery Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContact Numbers and Addresses International Access Code AutoTech Automated technical support International Access Code W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m International Access Code Country Code Customer Service Seoul, Korea City Code Corporate Sales W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m International Access Code Toll free 800 6011 Technical Support Servers W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m VARs Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Appendix FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B Battery Disposal NOM Information Mexico Only Información para NOM únicamente para México One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only 106 Appendix Two-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One Limited Warranty Coverage During Year Two General Provisions Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three Appendix 113 Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and Four 116 Appendix One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 118 Appendix Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Coverage During Year One Coverage During Year Two Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 123 Coverage During Years Two and Three Appendix 125 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only Making a Claim GuaranteeExclusions Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Limitation and Statutory RightsDell Computer de Colombia Corporation Index 129 Index Index 131 Index 132
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