Replacing the Battery | Dell 2350 specs

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9If you are prompted to press <F1> to continue, press <F1>.

10After the Microsoft Windows desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see page 30).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

11Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

12Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

13Remove the computer cover (see page 71).

14Remove the password jumper.

Attach the jumper to only one pin so that you do not lose it.

15Replace the computer cover (see page 90).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

16Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

17If you are prompted to press <F1> to continue, press <F1>.

Replacing the Battery

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9.

A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years.

If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery.

CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the 3- V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

1Record all the screens in the system setup program (see page 95) so that you can restore the correct settings when your perform step 7.

2Open the computer cover (see page 71).

3Locate the battery socket (see page 74).

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Contents

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 118 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only100 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 Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsDVD 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 Program stops responding General ProblemsComputer stops responding Click Applications Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly 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 Starting the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use 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 Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall 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 System Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor Expansion Bus Drives Ports and ConnectorsMemory Audio PowerVideo 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 Cayman Islands BruneiCanada North York, Ontario Chile Santiago Costa Rica China XiamenColombia Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com 105 Corporate France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com 107 Jamaica Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.comItaly Milan Website support.euro.dell.com 108 109 Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 110 Netherlands Antilles MexicoMontserrat 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 Virgin Islands A. Austin, TexasBusiness Venezuela Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Regulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only 119 Appendix What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty for the U.SWhat is covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return Policy What will Dell do? How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? 122 123 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 124 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada 125 Technical Support and Customer Service 126 127 Total Satisfaction Return Policy 128 Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Dell Software and PeripheralsThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Return Policy Making a Claim GuaranteeExclusions Limitation and Statutory Rights Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 131 132 What are ’Errata’? D ex 133 134 135 136