Dell 4300s Printed Documentation, Online Documentation, Viewing the Tell Me How Help File

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Documentation

Dell™ Dimension™ 4300S

Printed Documentation

Online Documentation

Printed Documentation

HINT: You must right-click the link for a portable document format (PDF) file and save the file to your hard drive. Attempting to open large PDF files through your browser causes your system to freeze.

To save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf) to your hard drive, right-click the document title, click Save Target As in Microsoft® Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify a location on your hard drive.

Right-click only the following link:

Dell Dimension 4300S Owner's Manual (.pdf) (1547 KB) — Provides information on adding upgrades, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. It also provides technical specifications.

HINT: PDF files require Adobe™ Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe World Wide Web site at http://www.adobe.com/acrobat/. To view a PDF file, launch Acrobat Reader. Click File—> Open and select the PDF file.

Online Documentation

The Tell Me How help file is already loaded on your hard drive when you receive your computer. To open the file, click the Start button on the Windows® desktop, point to Programs—> User's Guides, and then click Tell Me How.

HINT: Tell Me How help files (files with an extension of .chm) require Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.

The Tell Me How help file allows you to search for information in multiple ways. You can quickly link to information on the following topics:

•Hardware and software features of your computer

•The Windows desktop, where you can change your wallpaper and screen saver, create shortcuts, and position icons

•Software access, installation, and removal

•Basic file management, such as finding, copying, deleting, and renaming files

•Tips on using your computer hardware

Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files

1.Right-click the following link to the hhactivex.dll file: hhactivex.dll.

2.Click Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify c:\windows\system.

3.Click the Start button on the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then click Run.

4.Type regsvr32 hhactivex.dll and then press <Enter>.

5.Click OK when the installation is complete.

6.Right-click the following link to the file: Dell Dimension 4300S Tell Me How (.chm) (1339 KB).

7.Click Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify a location on your hard drive.

Viewing the Tell Me How Help File

1.Click the Start button on the Windows desktop, point to Programs, and then click Windows Explorer.

2.Navigate to the directory in which you saved the Tell Me How help file.

3.Double-click the file (tellhow.chm).

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell Dimension 4300SHints, Notices, and Cautions System Codes and Messages Diagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action System Messages Post Beep CodesBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Printed Documentation DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesWhen Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsWhen Working Inside Your Computer Adding PartsAttaching and Removing the Computer Stand Shutting Down the ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Microsoft Windows XPShut 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 Accessing Help Files Solving ProblemsPower Problems Start-Up Error MessagesSound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blankReinstall the Sound audio driver- See Reinstalling Drivers Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printerModem Problems Scanner ProblemsMouse Problems Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsDrive Problems Keyboard ProblemsCheck the mouse settings If you cannot save a file to a floppy diskMicrosoft Windows Error Messages Network ProblemsIf you have a hard drive problem If the CD-RW drive stops writingInternet Connection Problems General Program ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Mail ProblemsDouble-click the Phone and Modems Options icon At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextWindows XP Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Creating a Restore Point Using System RestoreClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tabRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows Back to Contents Technical Specifications Audio3 PowerVideo Controls and LightsBack to Contents Viewing Settings System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewOption 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 ConnectorsDC Power Connectors P2, P3, and P4 DC Power Connector P6DC Power Connector P5 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WirePage Front View Controls and LightsComputer Stand Back View Headphone ConnectorSerial Connector
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