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1.Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. Do not route cables over the drive cage—they can prevent the cover from closing properly.

2.Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer.

3.Pivot the cover down and ensure that the release buttons click into place.

4.Attach the computer stand (optional).

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

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

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Dell Dimension 4300S Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem Codes and Messages Post Beep Codes System MessagesBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Post Documentation Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerWhen Working Inside Your Computer Adding Parts Shutting Down the Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer StandProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Microsoft Windows XP Opening the Computer Cover Shut down the computer Looking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Shut down the computer Adding Memory Close the computer cover Attach the computer stand optional Replacing the AGP Card Front Panel Inserts Hard Drive Page Floppy Drive Page Inch Drive Page Replacing the Microprocessor Page Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board Closing the Computer Cover Replacing the System Board Back to Contents Solving Problems Accessing Help FilesPower Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blank Printer Problems Reinstall the Sound audio driver- See Reinstalling DriversIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printer Scanner Problems Modem ProblemsMouse Problems Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows Keyboard Problems Drive ProblemsCheck the mouse settings If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Network Problems Microsoft Windows Error MessagesIf you have a hard drive problem If the CD-RW drive stops writing General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling DriversDouble-click the Phone and Modems Options icon At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows XP Using System Restore Creating a Restore PointClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tab Reinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows Back to Contents Technical Specifications Power Audio3Video Controls and Lights Back to Contents System Setup Program Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Program Screens Overview Option Function Clearing Forgotten Passwords PXE BIS Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Technical Overview Power Supply Socketed Microprocessor DC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P6 DC Power Connectors P2, P3, and P4DC Power Connector P5 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WirePage Controls and Lights Computer StandFront View Headphone Connector Back View Serial Connector

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Models: 4300s

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