Dell 9N756, 4500 manual Problems writing to a CD-RW drive, DVD drive problems, Hard drive problems

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Problems writing to a CD-RW drive

TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD-RWDISC — For information on power conservation modes, see the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in Windows Help. To access help files, see page 26.

CHANGE THE WRITE SPEED TO A SLOWER RATE — The CD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Try closing all programs before writing to the CD-RW.

DVD drive problems

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

ENSURE THAT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE — Double-click My Computer on the desktop. If the DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.

CLEAN THE DISC — See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on cleaning your DVDs. To access help files, see page 26.

CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS — See page 54.

Hard drive problems

R UN CHECK DISK

1 Double-click My Computer on the desktop.

2 Right-click 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.

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.

HINT: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.

Solving Problems

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Contents Dell Dimension April 9N756 Setting Up Problems writing to a CD-RW drive Advanced Troubleshooting Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Contents When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Re s o u r c e C D E r a t i n g S y s t e m C D A r t H e r e S e t u p D i a g r a m Safety Instr uctions C T I O N Parallel Printer USB Printer Installing the Printer DriverSetting Up Click checklist for creating a network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Click Turn off C T I O N Solving Problems Solving Problems To Access Windows Help Floppy drive problems CD drive problems Hard drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveDVD drive problems O r t . d e l l . c o m Filename Cannot Contain ANY of the Following Operating System not Found Contact Dell see Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears Other software problemsGeneral hardware problems Other technical problemsRestart the Computer Check the Mouse Cable Check the Mouse Settings Restart the Computer and TR Y to LOG on to the Network Again W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Verify the Printer Cable Connections Verify That the Scanner is Recognized by Microsoft Windows Ensure That the Subwoofer and the Speakers are Turned If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read 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 Memory Y G Using the System Restore Wizard Creating a Restore PointClick Help and Support Click System Restore Manually Creating Restore PointsRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tabUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackClick Properties Click Roll Back DriverAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemClick Help and Support W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting C T I O N Front View Windows Headphone License label Reattaching the Front Door Back ViewReattaching the Hinge Arms Front-panel insert Use fingers to pull here Adding Parts Adding Parts Arrow Release button Adding Parts Computer cover* page 66 System Board Main PowerInstalling a Card Card Edge connector Before you lower the retention arm, make sure that Adding Parts Removing a Card Adding Parts Removing a Memory Module Adding a Memory Module W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Card Removal Card Installation Adding Parts Rail tabs Power cable 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 DDR Sdram AGP At 35C 95F, the maximum operating altitude is 914 m 3000 ft Viewing Settings System Setup Program Screens Appendix Battery socket Battery Appendix Appendix Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContact Numbers and Addresses AutoTech Automated technical support 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 Mail techsupportcentraleurope@dell.com 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 Country Code Customer Service Seoul, Korea Customer Service Austin, Texas, U.S.A Page 800 300 412 or 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 Mail delldirectsupport@dell.com Appendix 109 Have your account number handy or value-added resellers VARs Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 112 Appendix DHM NOM Information Mexico OnlyOne-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Appendix 115 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 122 Appendix Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and Four Appendix 125 One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 127 Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 129 130 Appendix Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 132 Appendix Appendix 133 134 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Making a Claim GuaranteeExclusions Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Limitation and Statutory RightsDell Computer de Colombia Corporation Appendix Index 139 Index Index 141 Index 142

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