Transferring Information to a New Computer | Dell 2300C guide

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HINT: The connector can accept six-pin IEEE 1394 devices with the use of an adapter.

IEEE 1394 connector

IEEE 1394 cable

HINT: The CD that you need to place in your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System.

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Windows XP provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data, such as e-mails, window sizes, toolbar settings, and Internet bookmarks, from one computer to another. First you collect the data from the source computer, and then you import the data to the new computer.

If the source computer uses another Windows operating system, the wizard can be launched from the Windows XP operating system CD. You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on a removable medium, such as a writable CD.

To transfer information to a new computer:

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

2On the welcome screen, click Next.

3On the Which computer is this? screen, select New Computer, and then click Next.

4Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Dell 2300C manual Transferring Information to a New Computer, Ieee 1394 connector Ieee 1394 cable

Contents

Dell Dimension 2300C Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Solving Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Diagnostic Lights Using System RestoreIf the screen is difficult to read Front and Back View of the Computer Appendix 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 Habits Battery Disposal Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? Find it Here P 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 Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device Optional Ieee 1394 connector Ieee 1394 cable Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Set up or change your Internet connection Copying CDs Using Easy CD Creator Basic Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Helpful Tips How to Copy a CD Support.roxio.com Turning Off the Computer Click Turn off Setting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Finding Solutions See Solving Problems Battery Problems Finding Help Information Drive Problems CD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click Phone and Modem Options Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel Error Messages Click the Change or Remove Program icon General Problems Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problems Solid blue screen appears Other technical problems General hardware problems Ieee 1394 Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems CH E C K T H E M O U S E C a B L E Network Problems Lightlight PC Card Problems Power Problems Solving Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Y Y What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Using System Restore Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD 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 ReinstallReinstalling 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 View Computer to unexpectedly restart Back View Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Cable security tab Release buttons One on each side Back of computer Looking Inside Your Computer CD or DVD drive Hard drive System boardCard slots System Board Installing a PC Card Adding PC Cards OptionalPC Card Types Removing a PC Card Press the eject button, and gently remove the card Adding Other Cards Adding Parts Adding Memory To microprocessor Closing the Computer Cover P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorSystem Information Expansion Bus Ports and Connectors MemoryDrives Power AudioControls and Lights Physical Environmental Standard Settings Viewing Settings System Setup Program Screens Clearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Battery Dell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Regulatory Information D ex Index Index 100