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5

power connector

The connection for the power cable.

 

 

 

6

voltage selection switch

Your computer is equipped with either an auto-sensing voltage selector or a manual

 

(may not be available on

voltage selection switch. See page 9 for more information.

 

all computers)

 

 

 

 

7

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.

 

 

 

8

line-in connector

Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette

 

 

player, CD player, or VCR.

 

 

 

9

line-out connector

Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with

 

 

integrated amplifiers.

 

 

 

10

microphone connector

Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for

 

 

voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

11USB 2.0 connectors (4) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners. Use the back-panel USB connectors for USB devices that are seldom disconnected, such as USB mouse and keyboard devices.

 

 

NOTICE: This computer supports the use of a USB hub. However, do not

 

 

connect two or more USB hubs to a USB connector. Doing so may cause the

 

 

computer to unexpectedly restart.

 

 

HINT: If you attach a USB device that was not included in your original

 

 

computer order, you may need to install a specific driver to make the device work.

 

 

Check the documentation that came with the device or contact the USB device

 

 

manufacturer for more information.

 

 

 

12

keyboard connector

If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you have

 

 

a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.

 

 

 

13

diagnostic lights (4)

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic

 

 

code. For more information, see page 58.

 

 

 

14

video connector

Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue connector.

 

 

 

15

serial connector

Connect a serial device to the serial connector.

 

 

 

Reattaching the Front Door

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:

1Shut down the computer (see page 31).

2Disconnect the computer’s power cable from the electrical outlet.

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Contents Dell Dimension 2300C Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Solving ProblemsUsing System Restore Diagnostic LightsIf the screen is difficult to read 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 Ergonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeBattery Disposal What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Finding Information for Your ComputerP 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 Transferring Information to a New Computer Ieee 1394 connector Ieee 1394 cableConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetCopying CDs Click Set up or change your Internet connectionUsing Easy CD Creator Basic Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsSupport.roxio.com How to Copy a CDClick Turn off Turning Off the ComputerSetting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems See Finding SolutionsSolving Problems Finding Help Information Battery ProblemsCD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive Hard drive problems DVD drive problemsClick Phone and Modem Options Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsClick the Start button, and then click Control Panel Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesProgram stops responding General ProblemsProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsGeneral hardware problems Other technical problemsKeyboard Problems Ieee 1394 ProblemsMouse Problems CH E C K T H E M O U S E C a B L E Lightlight Network ProblemsPower Problems PC Card ProblemsSolving Problems Printer Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Diagnostic LightsY Y Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Using System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore PointResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Undoing the Last System RestoreBefore 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 View Front and Back View of the ComputerComputer to unexpectedly restart Back View Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Release buttons One on each side Back of computer Cable security tabCD or DVD drive Hard drive System board Looking Inside Your ComputerCard slots System Board Adding PC Cards Optional Installing a PC CardPC Card Types Press the eject button, and gently remove the card Removing a PC CardAdding Other Cards Adding Parts Adding Memory To microprocessor Closing the Computer Cover P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsSystem Information Expansion BusMemory Ports and ConnectorsDrives Audio PowerControls and Lights Environmental PhysicalStandard Settings System Setup Program Screens Viewing SettingsClearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Dell Technical Support Policy BatteryJapan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Contacting DellRegulatory Information D ex Index Index 100
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