Dell 9N756, 4500 manual Other technical problems, General hardware problems

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Other technical problems

GO TO THE DELL SUPPORT WEBSITE — Go to support.dell.com for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. See "Dell Technical Support Policy" on page 94 for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell.

E-MAILDELL — Go to the Dell Support website, and then click E-Mail Dell in the Communicate list. Send an e-mail message to Dell about your problem; you can expect to receive an e-mail message from Dell within hours. See "Dell Technical Support Policy" on page 94 for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell.

CALL DELL — If you cannot solve your problem by using the Dell Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for technical assistance (see page 95). See "Dell Technical Support Policy" on page 94 for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell.

General hardware problems

If your computer exhibits one or more of the following symptoms, a device conflict may exist:

•Your computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device.

•A recently added device does not work.

•A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problems.

•Unintelligible characters print from the printer.

•The mouse pointer does not move or "stutters" when it moves.

•Messages appear stating that the computer is not operating at maximum performance.

•Errors occur and programs crash for no apparent reason.

•Nothing displays on the monitor.

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 Manually Creating Restore Points Creating a Restore PointUsing the System Restore Wizard Click Help and Support Click System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Click the System Restore tab Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Click Performance and MaintenanceClick Roll Back Driver Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Click PropertiesAt 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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