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3100C owner manual
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Contents
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Dell Dimension 3100C Owners Manual
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Contents
1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
2 Solving Problems
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3 Advanced Troubleshooting
4 Removing and Installing Parts
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5 Appendix
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Finding Information
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Playing CDs and DVDs
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Power Management
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
Hyper-Threading
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Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
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CD and DVD drive problems
Problems writing to a DVD-RW drive
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
Media Card Reader Problems
NOTE:
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Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
A solid blue screen appears
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
CAUTION:
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Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
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No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
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Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights
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NOTE:
Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Removing Dell PC Restore
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Front View of the Computer
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Back View of the Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Inside View of Your Computer
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System Board Components
Memory
DDR2 Memory Overview
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Installing Memory
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Removing Memory
Cards
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Drives
IDE Drive Addressing
Connecting Drive Cables
Drive Interface Connectors
Power Cable Connector
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
Hard Drive
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Floppy Drive
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Media Card Reader
Removing a Media Card Reader
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Installing a Media Card Reader
DVD Drive
Removing a DVD Drive
Installing a DVD Drive
Battery
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Computer Cover
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Appendix
Specifications
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System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
System Setup Options
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Drives
Onboard Devices
NOTE: Video
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Performance
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NOTE: Security
Power Management
Boot Sequence
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings
Jumper Locations
Clearing Password Settings
Clearing CMOS Settings
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
Class A
Class B
FCC Identification Information
Contacting Dell
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