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Dell Dimension K0004 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Dell Dimension K0004 Owner's Manual (156 pages)
Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 1.78 MB
Table of Contents
2
Abbreviations and Acronyms
3
Table of Contents
9
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
9
General
11
When Using Your Computer
12
When Working Inside Your Computer
13
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
13
Ergonomic Computing Habits
14
Battery Disposal
15
Finding Information for Your Computer
19
1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
20
Setting Up a Printer
20
Printer Cable
20
Connecting a Parallel Printer
21
Connecting a USB Printer
22
Connecting Two Monitors
22
Connecting the Monitors to Your Computer
24
Enabling Clone Mode
25
Enabling Extended Desktop Mode
25
Transferring Information to a New Computer
27
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
27
Connecting to a Network Adapter
27
Network Setup Wizard
28
Connecting to the Internet
28
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
30
Copying Cds
31
Using Easy CD Creator Basic
31
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
31
Helpful Tips
32
How to Copy a CD
33
Hyper-Threading
34
Turning Off the Computer
35
2 Solving Problems
36
Finding Solutions
38
Finding Help Information
38
Battery Problems
39
Drive Problems
39
Floppy Drive Problems
40
CD Drive Problems
40
Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
41
DVD Drive Problems
41
Hard Drive Problems
41
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
43
Error Messages
44
General Problems
44
The Computer Stops Responding
44
A Program Stops Responding
45
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
45
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
45
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
45
Other Software Problems
46
Other Technical Problems
47
General Hardware Problems
47
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
48
Keyboard Problems
49
Mouse Problems
50
Network Problems
51
Power Problems
53
Printer Problems
54
Scanner Problems
55
Sound and Speaker Problems
55
No Sound From Speakers
56
No Sound From Headphones
56
Video and Monitor Problems
56
If the Screen Is Blank
57
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
59
3 Advanced Troubleshooting
60
Diagnostic Lights
62
Dell Diagnostics
62
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
63
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
65
Drivers
65
What Is a Driver
66
Identifying Drivers
66
Reinstalling Drivers
68
Using System Restore
68
Creating a Restore Point
68
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
69
Undoing the Last System Restore
70
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
71
Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
71
Before You Reinstall
71
Reinstalling Windows XP
74
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
75
4 Adding Parts
76
Front and Back View of the Computer
76
Front View
78
Back View
80
Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
80
Reattaching the Hinge Arms
83
Reattaching the Front Door
84
Opening the Computer Cover
85
Looking Inside Your Computer
87
System Board
88
Installing and Removing Cards
88
Cards
88
Installing a Card
92
Removing a Card
93
Adding Memory
93
RDRAM Overview
95
Removing a Memory Module
96
Adding a Memory Module
98
Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
98
Removing an AGP Card
99
Installing an AGP Card
100
Adding a Second Hard Drive
103
Adding a Floppy Drive
103
Removing the Front-Panel Insert
105
Installing a Floppy Drive
107
Closing the Computer Cover
109
5 Appendix
110
Specifications
114
Standard Settings
115
Viewing Settings
116
System Setup Screens
116
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
117
Replacing the Battery
119
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
119
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
120
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
120
Contacting Dell
138
Regulatory Information
139
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
141
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
141
Limited Warranty for the U.S
144
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)
145
Limited Warranty Terms for Canada
148
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)
148
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
149
One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)
151
Intel ® Warranty Statement for Pentium ® and Celeron ® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)
153
Index
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