Dell Dimension 8250 Series
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Solving Problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Advanced Troubleshooting
If the screen is difficult to read
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
Front and Back View of the Computer
Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
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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
Click User and system guides, and then click User’s guides
How to set up my computer
Click Tell Me How
Finding Information for Your Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Parallel connector on computer
Connecting a USB Printer
Screws Clips Parallel printer cable Notches
Connecting Two Monitors
Connecting the Monitors to Your Computer
USB connector on computer
USB printer On printer Cable
Optional VGA adapter
Enabling Clone Mode
Enabling Extended Desktop Mode
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Click Connect to the Internet
Copying CDs
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
Using Easy CD Creator Basic
Helpful Tips
How to Copy a CD
Hyper-Threading
Click Hardware and click Device Manager
Turning Off the Computer
Turn off computer window, click Turn off
Solving Problems
Finding Solutions
See
Solving Problems
Battery Problems
Finding Help Information
Floppy drive problems
Drive Problems
Back of floppy disk Write-protected
CD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW drive
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start
Click Phone and Modem Options
Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs
Error Messages
Click the Change or Remove Program icon
General Problems
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding
Click Applications
Other software problems
Program crashes repeatedly
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Solid blue screen appears
Other technical problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
General hardware problems
Keyboard Problems
Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Connection speed light
Power Problems
Solving Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
Click Sounds and Audio Devices
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
Click Appearance and Themes
Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights
Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action
Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Tab Function
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Reinstalling drivers
Identifying Drivers
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD
Click Roll Back Driver
Creating a Restore Point
Using System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Reinstall
Reinstalling 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
Adding Parts
Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
Reattaching the Hinge Arms
Use fingers to pull here
View slots
Pivot bar Hinge arms in horizontal position
Reattaching the Front Door
Opening the Computer Cover
Looking Inside Your Computer
Arrow Release button Back of computer
Adding Parts
System Board
RIMM1 RIMM2
Installing and Removing Cards
Installing a Card
Follow the steps in When Working Inside Your Computer on
Cards
Card
Retention arm Lever
Not fully seated card Fully seated card
Retention arm
Filler bracket
Removing a Card
Rdram Overview
Adding Memory
Metal cover Memory module Continuity module
Adding Parts
Continuity modules in connectors RIMM3 and RIMM4
Removing a Memory Module
Adding a Memory Module
Securing clips Notches
Cutouts Step
Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
Removing an AGP Card
Installing an AGP Card
Notch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connector
PCI connector
Card clip Slot connector
Adding a Second Hard Drive
First hard drive in lower bay Hard drive bay
Rail tabs
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Power cable
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Adding a Floppy Drive
Removing the Front-Panel Insert
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Installing a Floppy Drive
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Closing the Computer Cover
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
P e n d i
Specifications
Microprocessor
Memory
Computer Information
Video
Audio1
Expansion Bus
Drives
Controls and Lights
Connectors
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Power
Physical
Environmental
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Standard Settings
Altitude Operating 15.2 to 3048 m -50 to 10,000 ft Storage
Viewing Settings
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
System Setup Screens
Replacing the Battery
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Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Contacting Dell
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
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Canada North York, Ontario
Cayman Islands
Chile Santiago
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China Xiamen
Colombia
Costa Rica
Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com
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Hong Kong
India
Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com
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Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com
Jamaica
Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers
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Korea Seoul
Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com
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Latin America
Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com
Macao
Malaysia Penang
Mexico
Montserrat
Netherlands Antilles
Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com
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Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com
Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com
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Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices
Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com
Uruguay
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A. Austin, Texas
Business
Virgin Islands
Venezuela
Regulatory Information
NOM Information Mexico Only
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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?
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What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
What do I do if I am not satisfied?
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Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only
May I transfer the limited warranty?
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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 Canada Only
Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
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Guarantee
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Return Policy
Exclusions
Limitation and Statutory Rights
Making a Claim
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Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
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What are ’Errata’?
D ex
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Printer parallel, 20 setting up, 20 troubleshooting, 53 USB
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