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Contents

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 Tips on using Windows How to clean my computerFinding Information for Your Computer Microsoft Windows License Label Answers to technical service Downloads Drivers, patches, and software updatesHow to use Windows XP Support questions Connecting the AC Adapter Japan only Setting Up and Using Your Computer Screw Tabs Tab holes Setting Up and Using Your ComputerAttaching and Removing the Computer Stand Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel Printer Parallel connector on computerPrinter Cable Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Connecting a USB Printer USB connector on computer Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device Optional Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter 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 Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsHyper-Threading 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 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive Drive ProblemsCD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsDVD drive problems Solving Problems Error Messages Operating System not Found Contact Dell see General Problems Computer stops respondingProgram 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 Link activity light Network ProblemsPC Card Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Modules installed, remove Modules, reinstall one moduleNormally, reinstall an additional Identified a faulty module or Remove the card and reinstall it If the problem persists orIf the computer has a video card See page 66, and restart Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Option Function What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying 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 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Unexpectedly restartMore information Back View Network jack Modem jack Reattaching the Front Door Front door Opening the Computer CoverHinge arms Closed position 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 Hinged lever Filler bracket Notch Lever Tab card clip AGP connector PCI connectorRemoving a Video Card DDR Memory Overview Installing a Video CardAdding Memory Installing Memory Securing clips Connector Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Removing Memory Closing the Computer Cover Specifications MicroprocessorSystem Information Expansion Bus Ports and Connectors MemoryDrives Video Power AudioNetwork Controls and Lights 914 m 3000 ft EnvironmentalIs 914 m 3000 ft Standard Settings System Setup Screens Clearing Forgotten PasswordsViewing Settings Replacing the Battery Battery Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 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