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DHM, K0004 manual
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Contents
Main
Dell Dimension 8250 Series
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
1Setting Up and Using Your Computer
2Solving Problems
3Advanced Troubleshooting
4Adding Parts
5Appendix
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
General
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
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When Working Inside Your Computer
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Battery Disposal
Finding Information for Your Computer
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Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Connecting Two Monitors
Connecting the Monitors to Your Computer
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Enabling Clone Mode
Enabling Extended Desktop Mode
Transferring Information to a New Computer
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
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Copying CDs
Using Easy CD Creator Basic
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
Helpful Tips
How to Copy a CD
Hyper-Threading
Turning Off the Computer
Solving Problems
36 Solving Problems
Finding Solutions
Tell M e H ow
Solving Problems 37
Finding Help Information
Tell Me How
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
Floppy drive problems
CD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW drive
DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
General Problems
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The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Other software problems
A solid blue screen appears
Other technical problems
General hardware problems
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Prob lems
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Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
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Diagnostic Lights
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Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
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Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling drivers
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Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Undoing the Last System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Reinstall
Reinstalling Windows XP
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Reinstalling Drivers and Software
Adding Parts
Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
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Back View
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Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
Reattaching the Hinge Arms
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Reattaching the Front Door
Opening the Computer Cover
Looking Inside Your Computer
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System Board
Installing and Removing Cards
Cards
Installing a Card
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Removing a Card
Adding Memory
RDRAM Overview
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Removing a Memory Module
Adding a Memory Module
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Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
Removing an AGP Card
Installing an AGP Card
Adding a Second Hard Drive
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Adding a Floppy Drive
Removing the Front-Panel Insert
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Installing a Floppy Drive
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Closing the Computer Cover
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Appendix
Specifications
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Standard Settings
Viewing Settings
System Setup Screens
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Replacing the Battery
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Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
Contacting Dell
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Regulatory Information
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
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Limited Warranties and Return Policy
Limited Warranty for the U.S.
What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
Appendix 143
NOTE:
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
What do I do if I am not satisfied?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)
Limited Warranty Terms for Canada
What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
146 Appendix
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
NOTE:
Appendix 147
What if I purchased an on-site service contract?
How will you fix my product?
What do I do if I am not satisfied?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Return Policy
One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)
Guarantee
Exclusions
Making a Claim
Limitation and Statutory Rights
Intel Warranty Statement for Pentium and Celeron Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)
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