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3100, E310 owner manual
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Contents
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Dell Dimension 3100/E310
Owners Manual
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Contents
1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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2 Solving Problems
3 Advanced Troubleshooting
4 Removing and Installing Parts
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5 Appendix
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
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Finding Information
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Playing CDs and DVDs
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Power Management
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
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About RAID Configurations
Using RAID with Hard Drive Passwords
RAID Level 1
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility
Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
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Hyper-Threading
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
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CD and DVD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
Media Card Reader Problems
NOTE:
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Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
A solid blue screen appears
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
CAUTION:
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Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
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No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
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Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights
NOTE:
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Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Removing Dell PC Restore
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Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Front View of the Computer
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Back View of the Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
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Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Memory
DDR2 Memory Overview
Installing Memory
Removing Memory
Cards
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Drive Panels
Removing the Drive Panel
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
Replacing the Drive Panel
Drives
IDE Drive Addressing
Connecting Drive Cables
Drive Interface Connectors
Power Cable Connector
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Drive
Adding a Second Hard Drive (optional)
Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
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Installing a Floppy Drive
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Media Card Reader
Removing a Media Card Reader
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Installing a Media Card Reader
CD/DVD Drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
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Battery
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Computer Cover
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Appendix
Specifications
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System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
System Setup Options
NOTE:
Drives
Onboard Devices
NOTE: Video
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Performance
NOTE:
NOTE: Security
Power Management
Boot Sequence
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing CMOS Settings
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
Class A
Class B
FCC Identification Information
Contacting Dell
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