Dell 4300s technical specifications General Program Problems, Internet Connection Problems

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3.Select the program that you want to remove.

4.Click Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen.

5.See the program documentation for installation instructions.

General Program Problems

A program crashes

See the software documentation— Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that may help you to solve the problem.

A program stops responding

End the program

1.Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc>.

2.Click the Task Manager button, click the Applications tab, and then select the program that is no longer responding.

3.Click the End Task button.

A program error causes the system to lock up

HINT: Check Disk may run when you restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Turn the computer off— If your computer locks up and you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then press the power button again to turn on the computer. You might lose data if you are unable to perform a Microsoft Windows shutdown.

A solid blue screen appears

HINT: Check Disk may run when you restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Turn the computer off— If your computer locks up and you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then press the power button again to turn on the computer. The solid blue screen appears because you were not able to perform a proper Windows shutdown. You might lose data if you are unable to perform a Microsoft Windows shutdown.

A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system

Run the Program Compatibility Wizard— Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that configures a program to run in an environment more similar to older Windows operating system environments.

1.Click the Start button, point to All Programs—> Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard.

2.On the welcome screen, click Next.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

Internet Connection Problems

If you have a problem with your Internet connection

Review "Modem Problems."

Turn off call waiting (catch-phone)—See your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating this feature. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties.

Windows XP

1.Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

2.Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Phone and Modem Options.

3.Click to highlight your connection type in the displayed list.

4.Click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click the Edit button.

5.Click to place a checkmark in the To Disable Call Waiting box.

6.Select the disable code from the drop down menu (for example, *70).

7.Click Apply, and then click OK.

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Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions Dell Dimension 4300SAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Diagnostic CodesSystem Codes and Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Post Beep CodesSystem Messages Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files DocumentationPrinted Documentation Online DocumentationAdding Parts Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Shutting Down the ComputerAttaching and Removing the Computer Stand Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeShut down the computer Opening the Computer CoverLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Shut down the computer Close the computer cover Attach the computer stand optional Adding MemoryReplacing the AGP Card Front Panel Inserts Hard Drive Page Floppy Drive Page Inch Drive Page Replacing the Microprocessor Page Removing the System Board Replacing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Closing the Computer CoverBack to Contents Start-Up Error Messages Solving ProblemsAccessing Help Files Power ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Adjust the Windows display settingsIf you cannot print to a USB printer Printer ProblemsReinstall the Sound audio driver- See Reinstalling Drivers If you cannot print to a parallel port printer Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows Scanner Problems Modem Problems Mouse ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settingsIf the CD-RW drive stops writing Network ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Error Messages If you have a hard drive problemInternet Connection Problems General Program ProblemsAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Mail ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Double-click the Phone and Modems Options iconResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackWindows XP Click the System Restore tab Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click Performance and MaintenanceUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XPRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows Back to Contents Technical Specifications Controls and Lights PowerAudio3 VideoBack to Contents Overview System Setup ProgramViewing Settings System Setup Program ScreensOption Function PXE BIS Clearing Forgotten PasswordsTechnical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsSocketed Microprocessor Power SupplyPin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power ConnectorsPin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P6DC Power Connectors P2, P3, and P4 DC Power Connector P5Page Computer Stand Controls and LightsFront View Back View Headphone ConnectorSerial Connector
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