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Dell H7228 manual Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Dell Dimension 4600C USB 2.0 connectors Ieee 1394 connector Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Appendix Safety Instructions Safety Instructions W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Finding Information for Your Computer Tips on using WindowsHow to clean my computer Microsoft Windows License Label How to use Windows XP Answers to technical serviceDownloads Drivers, patches, and software updates Support questions Connecting the AC Adapter Japan only Setting Up and Using Your Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Tabs Tab holes Setting Up and Using Your ComputerScrew Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a Parallel PrinterParallel connector on computer Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Connecting a USB Printer USB connector on computer Connecting to a Network Adapter Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device OptionalSetting Up a Home and Office Network Ieee 1394 connector Ieee 1394 cable Network Setup Wizard Network cable Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Hyper-Threading Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsHelpful Tips Booting to a USB Device Turning Off Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Finding Solutions Solving Problems W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m See Battery Problems Finding Help Information CD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Solving Problems Error Messages Operating System not Found Contact Dell see Program stops responding General ProblemsComputer stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Other software problems Solid blue screen appears Other technical problems General hardware problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems PC Card Problems Network ProblemsLink activity light Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsAdvanced Troubleshooting Normally, reinstall an additional Modules installed, removeModules, reinstall one module Identified a faulty module or If the computer has a video card Remove the card and reinstall itIf the problem persists or See page 66, and restart Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Tab Function Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Enabling System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Front View Front and Back View of the ComputerAdding Parts More information Unexpectedly restartInstead, perform an operating system shutdown Back View Network jack Modem jack Reattaching the Front Door Hinge arms Closed position Opening the Computer CoverFront door Cable security tab Back of computer Adding Parts Looking Inside Your Computer System Board Adding PC Cards Optional PC Card Types Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card Adding Other Cards Adding or Replacing a Video Card Removing a Video Card Notch Lever Tab card clip AGP connector PCI connectorHinged lever Filler bracket Adding Memory Installing a Video CardDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Securing clips Connector Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Removing Memory Closing the Computer Cover System Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor Expansion Bus Drives Ports and ConnectorsMemory Video Network PowerAudio Controls and Lights Is 914 m 3000 ft Environmental914 m 3000 ft Standard Settings Viewing Settings Clearing Forgotten PasswordsSystem Setup Screens Replacing the Battery Battery Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B Contacting Dell FCC Identification Information Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Appendix Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix 800 300 412 or 21 422 07 Appendix Appendix Toll-free Or toll-free Appendix Index Index 101 Index 102 Index Index 103 Index 104