Dell Dimension 2350 Series
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Solving Problems
Using System Restore
If the screen is difficult to read
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Front and Back View of the Computer
Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive
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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
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
How to reinstall my operating system
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
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Click checklist for creating a network
Network Setup Wizard
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Connecting to the Internet
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
Copying CDs
Using Easy CD Creator Basic
Helpful Tips
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
How to Copy a CD
Click Turn off
Turning Off the Computer
Solving Problems
See
Finding Solutions
Solving Problems
Finding Help Information
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
Floppy drive problems
Back of floppy disk Write-protected
Problems writing to a CD-RW drive
CD drive problems
Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel
Error Messages
Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs
Click the Change or Remove Program icon
Click Applications
General Problems
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding
Solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Program crashes repeatedly
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
General hardware problems
Other technical problems
Keyboard Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Lightlight
Diagnostic Lights on
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
Check the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device box
No sound from headphones
If the screen is blank
Video and Monitor Problems
Click Appearance and Themes
If the screen is difficult to read
Solving Problems
Advanced Troubleshooting
Light Pattern Problem Suggested Resolution Description
Diagnostic Lights
Light Pattern Problem Suggested Resolution Description
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD
Tab Function
Option Function
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Enabling System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Click Performance and Maintenance and click System
Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Reinstall
Reinstalling Windows XP
Completing the GUI Setup
Starting Windows XP Setup
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
Completing the Operating System Setup
Adding Parts
Front View
Front and Back View of the Computer
Computer. Instead, perform a Windows shutdown
Back View
Removing the Computer Cover
Place the computer cover on a level surface
Looking Inside Your Computer
Cmos
System Board
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
Expansion Bus
Specifications
Microprocessor
System Information
Ports and Connectors
Memory
Drives
Network
Power
Video
Audio
Standard Settings
System Setup Program Screens
Viewing Settings
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Replacing the Battery
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Battery Battery socket
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Contacting Dell
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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Chile Santiago
Brunei
Canada North York, Ontario
Cayman Islands
Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com
China Xiamen
Colombia
Costa Rica
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Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com
France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com
Home and Small Business
Corporate
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Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com
Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com
Jamaica
Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com
Korea Seoul
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Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers
Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com
Mexico
Montserrat
Netherlands Antilles
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Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com
Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com
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Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com
Uruguay
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Venezuela
A. Austin, Texas
Business
Virgin Islands
Regulatory Notices
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
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NOM Information Mexico Only
Appendix
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?
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How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
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May I transfer the limited warranty?
Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only
What do I do if I am not satisfied?
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Limited Warranty Terms for Canada
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Technical Support and Customer Service
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Total Satisfaction Return Policy
Return Policy
Dell Software and Peripherals
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Limitation and Statutory Rights
Guarantee
Exclusions
Making a Claim
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Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
What are ’Errata’?
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D ex
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