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Dell Dimension DMC Owner's Manual

Dell Dimension DMC Owner's Manual (110 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.39 MB

Table of Contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Safety Instructions
7
Finding Information for Your Computer
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

11
- Setting up a Printer
  11
  - Printer Cable
    11
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    11
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    12
- Setting up a Home and Office Network
  13
  - Connecting to a Network Adapter
    13
  - Network Setup Wizard
    14
- Connecting to the Internet
  14
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    15
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  16
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    16
  - Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
    16
  - Helpful Tips
    17
- Hyper-Threading
  17
- Booting to a USB Device
  18
- Turning off Your Computer
  18
2 Solving Problems

19
- Finding Solutions
  19
- Finding Help Information
  21
- Battery Problems
  21
- Drive Problems
  21
  - Floppy Drive Problems
    21
  - CD Drive Problems
    22
  - Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
    23
  - DVD Drive Problems
    23
  - Hard Drive Problems
    24
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  24
- Error Messages
  25
- General Problems
  26
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  29
- Keyboard Problems
  30
- Mouse Problems
  30
- Network Problems
  31
- Power Problems
  32
- Printer Problems
  33
- Scanner Problems
  34
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  35
  - No Sound from Speakers
    35
  - No Sound from Headphones
    36
- Video and Monitor Problems
  36
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    36
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    37
3 Advanced Troubleshooting

39
- Diagnostic Lights
  39
- Dell Diagnostics
  43
  - Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    43
  - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
    44
- Drivers
  45
  - What Is a Driver
    45
  - Identifying Drivers
    45
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    45
- Restoring Your Operating System
  46
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    47
  - Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
    48
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  49
4 Adding Parts

51
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  51
  - Front View
    51
  - Back View
    53
- Removing the Computer Cover
  55
- Looking Inside Your Computer
  57
  - System Board
    58
- Adding Cards
  59
- Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
  61
  - Removing an AGP Card
    62
  - Installing an AGP Card
    62
- Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive
  63
- Adding a Floppy Drive
  66
- Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive
  70
- Adding Memory
  75
  - DDR Memory Overview
    75
  - Memory Installation Guidelines
    75
  - Installing Memory
    76
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  78
5 Appendix

79
- Specifications
  79
- System Setup
  82
  - Overview
    82
  - Viewing Settings
    83
  - Boot Sequence
    84
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  85
- Replacing the Battery
  86
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  88
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    88
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    88
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  88
  - Class a
    89
  - Class B
    89
  - FCC Identification Information
    90
- Contacting Dell
  90
Index

107

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