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Dell Dimension 2350 Series Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Solving Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System RestoreIf the screen is difficult to read Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPFront and Back View of the Computer Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 100118 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 121 Contents 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 How to reinstall my operating system E r a t i n g S y s t e m C D Te l l M e H o w h e l p f i l e Click Tell Me How Finding Information for Your Computer Setting Up Using Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a USB Printer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Click checklist for creating a network Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Copying CDs If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Using Easy CD Creator Basic Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Helpful Tips How to Copy a CD Turning Off the Computer Click Turn off Solving Problems Finding Solutions See Solving Problems Battery Problems Finding Help Information Back of floppy disk Write-protected Drive ProblemsFloppy drive problems CD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs General Problems Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Click Applications Other software problems Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Other technical problems General hardware problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Lightlight Network ProblemsPower Problems Printer Problems Diagnostic Lights on Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers No sound from headphones Check the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device box Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Click Appearance and Themes Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Suggested Resolution Description Light Pattern Problem Suggested Resolution Description Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Tab Function Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You ReinstallReinstalling Windows XP Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD Starting Windows XP Setup Completing the GUI Setup Completing the Operating System Setup Reinstalling Drivers and Software Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Front View Computer. Instead, perform a Windows shutdown Back View Removing the Computer Cover Place the computer cover on a level surface Looking Inside Your Computer System Board Cmos Adding Cards W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Fully seated Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Side hinges Front panel Top tab Insert Tabs Gently slide the drive into place Side hinges Front panel Adding Memory Adding Parts Adding a Floppy Drive Release lever middle tab Tabs Insert Top bracket screw drive bracket Floppy drive Adding Parts Side hinges Front panel Replacing the Computer Cover P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorSystem Information Expansion Bus Drives Ports and ConnectorsMemory Power VideoAudio Network Standard Settings Viewing Settings System Setup Program Screens Clearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Battery Battery socket Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell 101 102 Brunei Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands Chile Santiago China Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com 105 France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com Home and Small BusinessCorporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com 107 Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica 108 109 Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 110 Mexico MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 112 113 114 Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.comSweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com 115 116 Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comUruguay A. Austin, Texas BusinessVirgin Islands Venezuela Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Regulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only 119 Appendix Limited Warranty for the U.S What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return Policy How long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service?What will Dell do? 122 123 What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? May I transfer the limited warranty? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. OnlyWhat do I do if I am not satisfied? 124 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada 125 Technical Support and Customer Service 126 127 Total Satisfaction Return Policy 128 Dell Software and Peripherals Third-Party Software and Peripherals ProductsDell-Branded Peripheral Products Return Policy Guarantee ExclusionsMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory Rights Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 131 132 What are ’Errata’? D ex 133 134 135 136