Dell 4500C manual Computer to unexpectedly restart

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5USB 2.0 connectors (2) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners. Use the back-panel USB connectors for USB devices that are seldom disconnected, such as USB mouse and keyboard devices.

 

 

NOTICE: This computer supports the use of a USB hub. However, do not

 

 

connect two or more USB hubs to a USB connector. Doing so may cause the

 

 

computer to unexpectedly restart.

 

 

HINT: If you attach a USB device that was not included in your original

 

 

computer order, you may need to install a specific driver to make the device work.

 

 

Check the documentation that came with the device or contact the USB device

 

 

manufacturer for more information.

 

 

 

6

headphone connector

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most speakers for listening to

 

 

all sounds from your computer, including your CD player and computer sounds such as

 

 

beeps.

 

 

 

7

hard-drive light

The hard-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the

 

 

hard drive. The light might also be on when devices such as your CD player are

 

 

operating.

 

 

 

8

power button

Press this button to turn on the computer.

 

 

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the

 

 

computer. Instead, perform a Windows shutdown.

 

 

 

9

front door

Open the door to use the front-panel connectors.

HINT: The front door is removable; if you remove it or accidentally knock it off its hinges, it snaps back in place. For instructions on how to reattach the door, see page 79.

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Contents Dell Dimension 4500C Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Adding Parts Contacting Dell Regulatory Information Index Contents General Page When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeBattery Disposal Re s o u r c e C D Finding Information for Your ComputerE r a t i n g S y s t e m C D Te l l M e H o w H e l p F i l e Finding Information for Your Computer Setting Up Connecting the AC Adapter Tighten the screw Attaching and Removing the Computer StandSetting Up Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device Optional Transferring Information to a New Computer On the Now go to your old computer screen, click Next 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 CDsUsing Easy CD Creator Basic Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsHow to Copy a CD Turning Off Your Computer Hyper-ThreadingSolving Problems See Finding SolutionsSolving Problems Finding Help Information Battery ProblemsCD drive problems Drive ProblemsDVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsClick Phone and Modem Options Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesProgram stops responding General ProblemsProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsGeneral hardware problems Other technical problemsKeyboard Problems Ieee 1394 ProblemsMouse Problems Network Problems Lightlight PC Card ProblemsPower Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Diagnostic LightsY G Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Undoing the Last System Restore When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemReinstalling Windows XP Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Adding Parts Front View Front and Back View of the ComputerComputer to unexpectedly restart Back View Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Page Looking Inside Your Computer Dimm A, Dimm B System BoardPC Card Types Installing a PC CardAdding PC Cards Optional Press the eject button, and gently remove the card Removing a PC CardAdding Other Cards Adding Parts Removing a Video Card Adding or Replacing a Video CardInstalling a Video Card Adding Memory To microprocessor Closing the Computer Cover Adding Parts Adding Parts P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsMemory Video Environmental Standard Settings System Setup Program Screens Viewing SettingsClearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Dell Technical Support Policy Japan Kawasaki Contacting DellRegulatory Information D ex 108 109 110
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