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HINT: The front door does not close when you are using certain PC Cards or the IEEE 1394, USB, or headphone connector(s).

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1	breakaway hinges (2)	To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is
		opened too far. To reattach the front door, see page 73.

2	IEEE 1394 connector	Use the IEEE 1394 connector (available on computers with an IEEE 1394 option) for
		high-speed data transfer between your computer and a device, such as a digital camera.

3	CD or DVD drive light	The drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the CD or
		DVD drive.

4	PC Card connectors(2)	Connect a PC Card into any of the PC Card connectors (available on computers with a
		PC Card option). Use the PC Card connectors for 16-bit PCMCIA cards only. Do not
		use a 32-bit CardBus.

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Contents Dell Dimension 2300C Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsContents Solving Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Diagnostic LightsUsing System Restore Front and Back View of the ComputerAppendix General W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing HabitsBattery Disposal Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? Find it HereP r e s s S e r v i c e code a n d P r o d u c t Ke y T u p D i a g r a m Finding Information for Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting the AC Adapter Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device Optional Ieee 1394 connector Ieee 1394 cable Transferring Information to a New ComputerConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Set up or change your Internet connection Copying CDsUsing Easy CD Creator Basic Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Helpful TipsHow to Copy a CD Support.roxio.comTurning Off the Computer Click Turn offSetting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Finding Solutions SeeSolving Problems Battery Problems Finding Help InformationCD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problems Hard drive problemsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click Phone and Modem OptionsClick the Start button, and then click Control Panel Error Messages Click the Change or Remove Program iconProgram crashes repeatedly General ProblemsProgram stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsOther technical problems General hardware problemsIeee 1394 Problems Keyboard ProblemsMouse Problems CH E C K T H E M O U S E C a B L E Network Problems LightlightPC Card Problems Power ProblemsSolving Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other HardwareSound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionY Y Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing System Restore Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCDCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUndoing the Last System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD Completing the GUI Setup Completing the Operating System Setup Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Front ViewComputer to unexpectedly restart Back View Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Cable security tab Release buttons One on each side Back of computerCD or DVD drive Hard drive System board Looking Inside Your ComputerCard slots System Board Adding PC Cards Optional Installing a PC CardPC Card Types Removing a PC Card Press the eject button, and gently remove the cardAdding Other Cards Adding Parts Adding Memory To microprocessor Closing the Computer Cover P e n d i System Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor Expansion BusMemory Ports and ConnectorsDrives Audio PowerControls and Lights Physical EnvironmentalStandard Settings Viewing Settings System Setup Program ScreensClearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Battery Dell Technical Support PolicyContacting Dell Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comRegulatory Information D ex Index Index 100