Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2. We have 7 Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Notice, User Manual, Quick Setup

Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Owner's Manual (142 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 10.19 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
9
Finding Information for Your Computer
13
1 Using Your Computer

17
- Opening the Drive Door
  17
- Connecting Two Monitors
  17
- Configuring Graphics Cards
  19
  - Settings and Functions
    19
  - Removing the Graphics Card Driver
    20
- About Serial ATA Drives
  20
- About Your RAID Configuration
  20
  - RAID Level 0
    21
  - RAID Level 1
    21
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  22
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  23
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    24
  - Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
    24
  - Helpful Tips
    24
- Network Setup Wizard
  25
- Turning off Your Computer
  25
2 Optimizing Performance

27
3 Solving Problems

29
- Finding Solutions
  29
- Finding Help Information
  30
- Battery Problems
  31
- Drive Problems
  31
  - Floppy Drive Problems
    31
  - CD Drive Problems
    32
  - Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
    33
  - DVD Drive Problems
    33
  - Hard Drive Problems
    33
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  34
- Error Messages
  35
- General Problems
  36
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  39
- Keyboard Problems
  39
- Mouse Problems
  40
- Network Problems
  41
- Power Problems
  42
- Printer Problems
  43
- Scanner Problems
  44
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  45
  - No Sound from Speakers
    45
  - No Sound from Headphones
    46
- Video and Monitor Problems
  46
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    46
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    47
4 Advanced Troubleshooting

49
- Diagnostic Lights
  49
- Dell Diagnostics
  52
- Drivers
  55
  - What Is a Driver
    55
  - Identifying Drivers
    56
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    56
- Using Microsoft
  57
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  59
- Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
  60
  - Before You Begin
    60
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    60
5 Removing and Installing Parts

63
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  63
  - Front View
    63
  - Front View (Doors Open)
    64
  - Back View
    65
- Before You Begin
  68
- Opening the Computer Cover
  70
- Inside View of Your Computer
  72
- System Board Components
  73
- Memory
  73
  - DDR Memory Overview
    74
  - Memory Installation Guidelines
    74
  - Installing Memory
    75
- PCI Cards
  77
  - Installing a PCI Card
    77
  - Removing a PCI Card
    79
- AGP Cards
  80
  - Removing an AGP Card
    80
  - Installing an AGP Card
    81
- Drives
  81
  - Overview
    81
  - Hard Drive
    82
  - Floppy Drive
    85
  - CD/DVD Drive
    88
- Processor Airflow Shroud
  91
  - Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    91
  - Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    92
- Processor
  93
  - Installing the Processor
    93
  - Removing the Processor
    95
- Front Panel
  96
  - Removing the Front Panel
    96
  - Replacing the Front Panel
    97
- Drive Door
  98
  - Removing the Drive Door
    98
  - Replacing the Drive Door
    99
- Battery
  101
- Closing the Computer Cover
  102
6 Appendix

105
Index

139

Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Owner's Manual (134 pages)

XPS Series Portable Computers

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.42 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 A Tour of Your Computer

13
- Front View
  13
- Left Side View
  17
- Right Side View
  19
- Back View
  20
- Bottom View
  23
2 Setting up Your Computer

25
- Connecting to the Internet
  25
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    25
- Customizable Lights
  26
- Setting up a Printer
  27
  - Printer Cable
    27
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    27
- Power Protection Devices
  28
  - Surge Protectors
    28
  - Line Conditioners
    28
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    28
3 Using a Battery

31
- Battery Performance
  31
- Checking the Battery Charge
  32
  - Dell Quickset Battery Meter
    32
  - Microsoft Windows Power Meter
    32
  - Charge Gauge
    32
  - Low-Battery Warning
    33
- Charging the Battery
  33
- Removing a Battery
  33
- Installing a Battery
  34
- Storing a Battery
  34
4 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

35
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

47
- Numeric Keypad
  47
- Key Combinations
  47
  - System Functions
    47
  - Battery
    48
  - CD or DVD Tray
    48
  - Display Functions
    48
  - Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology)
    48
  - Power Management
    48
  - Speaker Functions
    49
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    49
- Touch Pad
  50
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    50
6 Using PC Cards

51
- PC Card Types
  51
- PC Card Blanks
  51
- Extended PC Cards
  51
- Installing a PC Card
  51
- Removing a PC Card or Blank
  52
7 Setting up a Home and Office Network

55
8 Solving Problems

59
- Dell™ Diagnostics
  59
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    59
- Drive Problems
  61
  - DVD Drive Problems
    62
  - Hard Drive Problems
    63
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  63
- Error Messages
  65
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  66
- Keyboard Problems
  66
  - External Keyboard Problems
    67
  - Unexpected Characters
    67
- Lockups and Software Problems
  67
- Memory Problems
  70
- Network Problems
  70
- PC Card Problems
  71
- Power Problems
  71
- Printer Problems
  72
- Scanner Problems
  73
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  74
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  75
- Video and Display Problems
  76
- Drivers
  78
  - What Is a Driver
    78
  - Identifying Drivers
    78
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    78
- Restoring Your Operating System
  79
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    80
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  81
9 Adding and Replacing Parts

83
- Before You Begin
  83
- Hard Drive
  85
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    87
- Memory
  87
- Modem
  90
- Mini PCI Card
  91
- Hinge Cover
  94
- Keyboard
  95
- Coin-Cell Battery
  96
- Display
  97
- Optical Drive
  99
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  100
10 Appendix

103
- Specifications
  103
- Using the System Setup Program
  109
  - Overview
    109
  - Viewing the System Setup Screens
    109
  - System Setup Screen
    109
  - Commonly Used Options
    110
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  111
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    111
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    112
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  112
  - Class a
    112
  - Class B
    112
  - FCC Identification Information
    113
- Macrovision Product Notice
  113
- Contacting Dell
  113

Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Service Manual (121 pages)

Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.86 MB

Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
2
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
3
Before You Begin
4
Recommended Tools
4
Turning off Your Computer
4
Before Working Inside Your Computer
4
Computer Orientation
5
Screw Identification
5
Flashing the BIOS
8
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
9
Removing the Card
9
Replacing the Card
9
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
10
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
10
Removing the Microprocessor Module
12
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
13
Display Assembly
14
Removing the Display Assembly
14
Display Bezel
16
Replacing the Display Assembly
16
Removing the Display Bezel
17
Display Panel
18
Replacing the Display Bezel
18
Removing the Display Panel
19
Replacing the Display Panel
19
Display Latch
20
Removing the Display Latch
20
Replacing the Display Latch
20
Removing the System Fans
21
Replacing the System Fans
22
Removing the Hard Drive
45
Replacing the Hard Drive
45
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
46
Removing the Center Control Cover
47
Replacing the Center Control Cover
47
Removing the Keyboard
48
Replacing the Keyboard
48
Removing the Memory Module
53
Replacing the Memory Module
54
Removing the Mini PCI Card
55
Replacing the Mini PCI Card
56
Removing the Modem
58
Replacing the Modem
59
Removing the Optical Drive
60
Replacing the Optical Drive
60
Removing the Palm Rest
61
Replacing the Palm Rest
62
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
65
USB Connector
65
S-Video TV-Out Connector
65
Video Connector
65
IEEE 1394 Connector
66
Removing the System Board
67
Replacing the System Board
69
Removing the Speakers
71
Replacing the Speakers
71
System Components
73
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
74
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
74
Removing the USB Port Board
77
Replacing the USB Port Board
77
Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly
79
Replacing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly
79
Removing the Subwoofer
81
Replacing the Subwoofer
81

Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Service Manual (45 pages)

Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.69 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
1
Advanced Troubleshooting
2
Diagnostic Lights
2
Beep Codes
3
System Messages
4
Shutting down Your Computer
6
Before You Begin
6
Getting Started
6
Recommended Tools
6
Closing the Computer Cover
8
Opening the Computer Cover
9
Removing and Installing Parts
10
DDR Memory Overview
10
Memory Installation Guidelines
10
Installing Memory
11
Installing a PCI Card
12
Removing a PCI Card
14
Removing an AGP Card
14
Installing an AGP Card
14
Removing a Hard Drive
16
Installing a Hard Drive
16
Removing a Floppy Drive
17
Installing a Floppy Drive
18
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
19
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
19
Processor Airflow Shroud
20
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
21
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
21
Removing the Processor
22
Removing the System Board
24
Replacing the System Board
24
Removing the Power Supply
25
Replacing the Power Supply
26
Removing the Front Panel
26
Replacing the Front Panel
27
Removing the Drive Door
27
Replacing the Drive Door
28
Technical Specifications
31
Entering System Setup
34
Viewing Settings
34
System Setup Screens
34
System Setup Options
35
Boot Sequence
37
Option Settings
37
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
38
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
38
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
38
Clearing CMOS Settings
39
Technical Overview
40
Inside View of Your Computer
40
System Board Components
40
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
41
DC Power Connector P1
41
DC Power Connector P2
42
DC Power Connector P3
42
DC Power Connector P4
43

Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Notice (34 pages)

Dell Inspiron Help

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.53 MB

Finding Information
2
Playing Cds and Movies
4
Playing a CD or DVD
4
Adjusting the Volume
5
Adjusting the Picture
5
Cleaning Your Computer
6
Touch Pad
6
Floppy Drive
6
Cds and Dvds
6
Personalizing Your Desktop
7
Choosing a Wallpaper
7
Start Menu
7
Choosing a Screen Saver
8
Choosing a Desktop Theme
8
Desktop Cleanup Wizard
8
Creating Shortcuts
8
Using the Display
10
Adjusting Brightness
10
Switching the Video Image
10
Setting Display Resolution
10
Working with Files
11
Updating Antivirus Software
11
Backing up Files
11
Finding Files
11
Copying Files
11
Moving Files
12
Renaming Files
12
Deleting Files
12
Retrieving Files from the Recycle bin
12
Emptying the Recycle bin
13
A Program Stops Responding
20
Power Management Tips
21
Power Management Modes
21
Standby Mode
21
Hibernate Mode
21
Power Options Properties
22
Power Schemes Tab
22
Alarms Tab
22
Power Meter Tab
22
Advanced Tab
22
Hibernate Tab
23
Working with Programs
24
Running a Program
24
Adding Software
24
Removing Software
24
Traveling with Your Computer
26
Identifying Your Computer
26
Packing the Computer
26
Travel Tips
26
Traveling by Air
27
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
27
Turning Your Computer on and off
28
Logging off
28
Turning on Your Computer
28
Turning off Your Computer
28
Adding User Accounts
28
Fast User Switching
29
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP
30
Help and Support Center
30
Microsoft Windows Desktop
30
Start Button
31
Notification Area
32
Recycle bin
32
Control Panel
32

Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 User Manual (6 pages)

Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.21 MB

Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Quick Setup (2 pages)

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8 Solving Problems

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