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Dell Dimension 4500 Owner's Manual

Dell Dimension 4500 Owner's Manual (142 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.09 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Safety Instructions
9
Finding Information for Your Computer
13
Setting up
17
Connecting a Printer
17
- Parallel Printer
  18
- USB Printer
  19
- Installing the Printer Driver
  19
Transferring Information to a New Computer
20
Setting up a Home and Office Network
21
- Connecting to a Network Adapter
  21
- Network Setup Wizard
  21
Turning off the Computer
22
Finding Solutions
23
Battery Problems
23
Finding Help Information
26
Drive Problems
27
- Floppy Drive Problems
  27
- CD Drive Problems
  28
- Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
  29
- DVD Drive Problems
  29
- Hard Drive Problems
  29
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
30
Error Messages
31
General Problems
33
Keyboard Problems
36
Mouse Problems
37
Network Problems
38
Power Problems
39
Printer Problems
41
Scanner Problems
42
Sound and Speaker Problems
43
Video and Monitor Problems
44
- If the Screen Is Blank
  44
- If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
  45
Diagnostic Lights
47
Using System Restore
50
Reinstalling Drivers
52
- Using Windows ® XP Device Driver Rollback
  53
- Using the Dell Dimension Resourcecd
  53
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
54
Reinstalling Windows ® XP
55
Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
59
Adding a Second Hard Drive
59
Closing the Computer Cover
59
- Front View
  60
- Back View
  62
Front and Back View of the Computer
59
Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
62
- Reattaching the Front Door
  62
- Reattaching the Hinge Arms
  63
Opening the Computer Cover
66
Looking Inside Your Computer
68
- System Board
  69
Installing and Removing Cards
70
- Installing a Card
  70
- Removing a Card
  74
Adding Memory
76
- Removing a Memory Module
  76
- Adding a Memory Module
  77
- 5 Appendix
  85
Specifications
85
Standard Settings
85
Regulatory Information
112

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Dell Dimension 4500 Owner's Manual

Dell Dimension 4500 Owner's Manual (110 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.02 MB

Table of Contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
9
- General
  9
When Using Your Computer
11
Finding Information for Your Computer
15
1 Setting up

19
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  20
- Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand
  21
- Setting up a Printer
  23
  - Printer Cable
    23
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    23
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    24
- Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device (Optional)
  25
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  26
- Setting up a Home and Office Network
  28
  - Connecting to a Network Adapter
    28
  - Network Setup Wizard
    28
- Connecting to the Internet
  29
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    29
- Copying Cds
  30
  - Using Easy CD Creator Basic
    31
  - Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
    32
  - Helpful Tips
    32
  - How to Copy a CD
    33
- Hyper-Threading
  34
- Turning off Your Computer
  34
2 Solving Problems

35
- Finding Solutions
  36
- Finding Help Information
  38
- Battery Problems
  38
- Drive Problems
  39
  - CD Drive Problems
    39
  - Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
    40
  - DVD Drive Problems
    40
  - Hard Drive Problems
    41
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  41
- Error Messages
  43
- General Problems
  44
- IEEE 1394 Problems
  47
- Keyboard Problems
  47
- Mouse Problems
  48
- Network Problems
  49
- PC Card Problems
  50
- Power Problems
  51
- Printer Problems
  52
- Scanner Problems
  53
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  54
- Video and Monitor Problems
  55
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    55
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    56
3 Advanced Troubleshooting

59
- Diagnostic Lights
  60
- Using System Restore
  62
- Dell Diagnostics
  64
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    64
  - Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    65
- Drivers
  67
  - What Is a Driver
    67
  - Identifying Drivers
    68
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    68
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  70
- Reinstalling Windows ® XP
  71
4 Adding Parts

75
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  76
  - Front View
    76
  - Back View
    78
- Reattaching the Front Door
  79
- Opening the Computer Cover
  80
- Looking Inside Your Computer
  82
  - System Board
    83
- Adding PC Cards (Optional)
  84
  - PC Card Types
    84
  - Installing a PC Card
    84
  - Removing a PC Card
    85
- Adding Other Cards
  86
- Adding or Replacing a Video Card
  88
  - Removing a Video Card
    88
  - Installing a Video Card
    89
- Adding Memory
  90
- Closing the Computer Cover
  92
5 Appendix

95
- Specifications
  96
- Standard Settings
  100
  - Viewing Settings
    101
  - System Setup Program Screens
    101
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  102
- Replacing the Battery
  103
- Dell Technical Support Policy
  104
  - Contacting Dell
    105
  - Regulatory Information
    106

Dell Dimension 4500 Manual

Dell Dimension 4500 Manual (60 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.11 MB

Table of Contents

Advanced Troubleshooting
2
Diagnostic Codes
2
Beep Codes
3
System Messages
3
Using System Restore
4
Creating a Restore Point
4
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
4
Undoing the Last System Restore
5
Reinstalling Drivers
5
Enabling System Restore
5
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback
5
Using the Dell Dimension Resourcecd
6
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
6
Reinstalling Windows
6
Finding Information for Your Computer
8
Printed Documentation
9
Online Documentation
9
Adding Parts
11
Safety Instructions
11
When Using Your Computer
11
When Working Inside Your Computer
12
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
12
Ergonomic Computing Habits
12
Battery Disposal
12
Shutting down the Computer
13
Windows XP
13
Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
13
Reattaching the Hinge Arms
13
Opening the Computer Cover
14
Adding Cards
15
Removing Cards
16
Adding Memory
17
Adding a Second Hard Drive
19
Adding Other Drives
20
Inch Devices
21
Replacing the Microprocessor
23
Installing the Microprocessor
25
Removing the Front I/O Panel
26
Replacing the Power Supply
27
Removing the Power Supply
27
Replacing the System Board
28
Removing the System Board
28
Closing the Computer Cover
29
Solving Problems
30
Finding Help Information
30
Battery Problems
30
Drive Problems
30
Floppy Drive Problems
30
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
31
CD Drive Problems
31
DVD Drive Problems
31
Hard Drive Problems
31
Error Messages
32
General Problems
32
The Computer Stops Responding
32
A Program Stops Responding
33
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
33
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
33
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
33
Other Software Problems
33
Other Technical Problems
33
General Hardware Problems
34
Keyboard Problems
34
Mouse Problems
34
Network Problems
35
Power Problems
35
Printer Problems
36
Scanner Problems
36
Sound and Speaker Problems
36
No Sound from Speakers
36
Video and Monitor Problems
37
No Sound from Headphones
37
If the Screen Is Blank
37
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
37
Technical Specifications
39
Entering the System Setup Program
42
Main Screen
42
Advanced Screen
43
Boot Configuration Submenu
44
Peripheral Configuration Submenu
44
IDE Configuration Submenu
45
Primary IDE Master Submenu
45
Diskette Configuration Submenu
46
Event Log Configuration Submenu
46
Video Configuration Submenu
47
Security Screen
47
Power Screen
48
Boot Screen
49
Exit Screen
49
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
50
Technical Overview
51
Internal View
51
System Board Connectors and Sockets
51
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
52
DC Power Connectors
52
DC Power Connector P1
53
DC Power Connector P2
53
DC Power Connector P7
54
Controls and Lights
56
Front View
56
Back View
57
Headphone Connector
57
Service Tag
57
Power Connector
57
Parallel Connector
58
Serial Connector
58
Mouse Connector
58
Keyboard Connector
58
Microphone Connector
58
Video Connector
58
Abbreviations and Acronyms
59

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