Dell Dimension
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Contents
Program is designed for an earlier
Problems writing to a CD-RW drive
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
If the screen is difficult to read
Undoing the Last System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 109
System Setup Program Screens
Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive
Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 116
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 Using Your Computer
When Working Inside Your Computer
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Battery Disposal
What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
Finding Information for Your Computer
E r a t i n g S y s t e m C D
Click Tell Me How
Te l l M e H o w h e l p f i l e
Finding Information for Your Computer
Setting Up Using Your Computer
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Setting Up a Printer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Printer Cable
Parallel connector on computer
Connecting a USB Printer
Screws Clips
Cable Notches
USB printer On printer Cable
USB connector on the computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network adapter Connector on computer
Network wall jack
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to the Internet
Click Connect to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Copying CDs
Helpful Tips
Using Easy CD Creator Basic
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
How to Copy a CD
Click Turn off
Turning Off the Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Solving Problems
Solving Problems
Finding Solutions
Solving Problems
Finding Help Information
Battery Problems
Floppy drive problems
Drive Problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW drive
CD drive problems
DVD drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start
Click Phone and Modem Options
Click the Change or Remove Program icon
Error Messages
Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs
Computer stops responding
General Problems
Program stops responding
Click Applications
Program crashes repeatedly
Other software problems
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Solid blue screen appears
Other technical problems
General hardware problems
Keyboard Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Lightlight
Power Problems
Solving Problems
Printer Problems
If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner
Scanner Problems
Click Sounds and Audio Devices
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
Media Player
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
Click Appearance and Themes
If the screen is difficult to read
Solving Problems
Advanced Troubleshooting
Creating a Restore Point
Using System Restore
Advanced Troubleshooting
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Enabling System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
Identifying Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD
Reinstalling drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Reinstalling Windows XP
Reinstalling Windows XP
Before You Reinstall
Starting Windows XP Setup
Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD
Completing the GUI Setup
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
Completing the Operating System Setup
Adding Parts
Adding Parts
Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
Audio Devices
Hint Express Service may not be available in some countries
Back View
Removing the Computer Cover
Thumbscrew Cover button
Looking Inside Your Computer
PCI card slots CD audio Connector Adding Parts
Fan connector
System Board
CD drive
Filler bracket Adding Parts
Adding Cards
Card Card cutout Card connector On system board Crossbar
Bracket within slot
Fully seated
Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive
Bottom tab Adding Parts
Side hinges Front panel Top tab
Middle tab
Insert Tabs Adding Parts
Drive Alignment screws Adding Parts
Drive Metal plate
Drive Securing screw
Side hinges Front panel
Adding Memory
Adding Parts
Replacing the Computer Cover
P e n d i
Microprocessor
Specifications
System Information
Expansion Bus
Memory
Ports and Connectors
Drives
Video
Audio
Power
Controls and Lights
Physical
Environmental
Standard Settings
System Setup Program Screens
Viewing Settings
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Replacing the Battery
Battery Battery socket Battery
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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Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers
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Appendix 101
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Taiwan
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Thailand
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Trinidad/Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
108 Appendix
A. Austin, Texas
Regulatory Notices
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Virgin Islands
Venezuela
110 Appendix
Appendix 111
NOM Information Mexico Only
Appendix
What is covered by this limited warranty?
Limited Warranty for the U.S
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
Appendix 113
What do I do if I need warranty service?
How long does this limited warranty last?
What will Dell do?
114 Appendix
How will you fix my product?
What if I purchased a service contract?
What do I do if I am not satisfied?
Appendix 115
116 Appendix
May I transfer the limited warranty?
Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only
Appendix 117
Limited Warranty for Canada
One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only
118 Appendix
Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only
Appendix 119
Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One
120 Appendix
Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only
Appendix 121
Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three
Exclusions
Guarantee
Making a Claim
Limitation and Statutory Rights
Appendix 123
Appendix
Index 125
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Index
Index 127
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