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Dell™ Dimension™ 2300C

front door

power button

hard-drive light

CD or DVD drive light

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

headphone connector

breakaway hinges

IEEE 1394 connector*

PC Card connectors (2)**

* On computers with integrated IEEE 1394 connectors.
** On computers with integrated PC Card connectors.

parallel connector

USB 2.0 connectors (4)

microphone connector

voltage selection switch (see page 9)

line-out connector

mouse connector

diagnostic lights (4)

video connector

power connector

keyboard connector

network connector

line-in connector

serial connector

modem connectors (2)

IEEE 1394 connector*

Summary of Contents for Dimension 2300C

Page 1: ...or PC Card connectors 2 On computers with integrated IEEE 1394 connectors On computers with integrated PC Card connectors parallel connector USB 2 0 connectors 4 microphone connector voltage selection switch see page 9 line out connector mouse connector diagnostic lights 4 video connector power connector keyboard connector network connector line in connector serial connector modem connectors 2 IEE...

Page 2: ... logo Dimension Inspiron Latitude OptiPlex and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Othertrademarksandtradenamesmaybeusedinthisdocumenttorefertoeithertheentitiesclaiming themarksandnamesortheirproducts Dell ComputerCorporationdisclaimsanypr...

Page 3: ...etting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting the AC Adapter 18 Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand 19 Setting Up a Printer 21 Printer Cable 21 Connecting a Parallel Printer 21 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device Optional 23 Transferring Information to a New Computer 24 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 25 Connecting to a Network Adapter 25 Network Setup Wizard 25 Co...

Page 4: ...drive problems 37 Problems writing to a CD RW drive 37 DVD drive problems 38 Hard drive problems 38 E Mail Modem and Internet Problems 39 Error Messages 41 General Problems 42 A program stops responding 42 A program crashes repeatedly 42 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 42 A solid blue screen appears 43 Other software problems 43 Other technical problems 44 General har...

Page 5: ...ubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 58 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers 61 Using System Restore 62 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 63 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 64 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 65 Before You Reinstall 65 Reinstalling Windows XP 65 4 Ad...

Page 6: ...C Card Types 78 Installing a PC Card 78 Removing a PC Card 79 Adding Other Cards 80 Adding Memory 82 Closing the Computer Cover 84 5 Appendix Specifications 86 Standard Settings 90 Viewing Settings 91 System Setup Program Screens 91 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 92 Replacing the Battery 93 Dell Technical Support Policy 94 Contacting Dell 95 Regulatory Information 96 Index 97 ...

Page 7: ... wire cable with properly grounded plugs To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not use your computer during an electrical storm To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm If your computer includes a modem the cable used with the modem should be ma...

Page 8: ...they can be stepped on or tripped over Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources Also do not block cooling vents Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer do not place your computer in a closed in wall unit or on a bed sofa or rug Do not u...

Page 9: ... on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage A manual voltage selection switch Computers with a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set to operate at the correct operating voltage NOTICE To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your...

Page 10: ... the metal around the card slot openings at the back of the computer before touching anything inside your computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components 4 Disconnect your computer and devices including the monitor from their electrical outlets Also disconnect any telephone or tele...

Page 11: ...inted metal surface on the computer chassis As you continue to work inside the computer periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge ESD Do not remove components from their antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in your c...

Page 12: ...lithium coin cell battery is a long life battery and it is very possible that you will never need to replace it However should you need to replace it see page 93 Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site When Using Your Computer continued ...

Page 13: ...ic program for my computer Drivers for my computer My computer documentation My device documentation Reso u rc eCD You can use this CD to access documentation and reinstall drivers see page 61 How to set up a printer How to troubleshoot and solve problems How to add parts How to contact Dell Warranty information Owne r s Manual ...

Page 14: ...technical service and support questions Online discussions with other users and technical support Documentation for my computer Del l Support webs ite The Dell Support website provides several online tools including Knowledge Base hints tips and online courses Customer Forum online discussion with other Dell customers Upgrades upgrade information for components such as memory the hard drive and th...

Page 15: ... and system guides and then click User s guides 3 Click Tell Me How How to use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Wi nd o ws X P H e l p a n d S up p o r t C e n te r 1 Click the Start button and then click Help and Support 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then click the arrow icon 3 Click the topic that describes your problem 4 Follow the instructions show...

Page 16: ...16 Finding Information for Your Computer w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...

Page 17: ...g the AC Adapter Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Setting Up a Printer Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device Optional Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to the Internet Copying CDs Turning Off the Computer ...

Page 18: ...d power leads because electrical shock fire or damage to your computer can occur see the following figure 2 If you decide not to connect the green ground wire to the electrical outlet go to step 4 3 Connect the metal ground connector to the grounding source on the outlet see the following figure a Loosen the grounding source b Slide the metal ground connector behind the grounding source and tighte...

Page 19: ...to prevent scratching the top cover 1 Rotate the computer to an upside down position 2 Insert the screw into the bottom of the stand 3 Align the two tabs and the screw on the stand with the tab holes and screw hole in the bottom of the computer 4 Tighten the screw 5 Place the computer in the upright position tabs 2 tab holes 2 screw screw hole ...

Page 20: ... w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m To remove the stand 1 Turn the computer over so that the stand is at the top 2 Loosen the screw and lift the stand away 3 Place the computer in a horizontal position until you reattach the stand ...

Page 21: ... USB cable or a parallel cable Your printer may not come with a printer cable so if you purchase a cable separately ensure that it is compatible with your printer If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer the cable may arrive in the computer box Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so 2 Turn off the com...

Page 22: ... printer Connecting a USB Printer HINT You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so 2 Install the printer driver if necessary See the documentation that came with your printer 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connector on the computer and the printer The USB connectors fit only one way parallel printer ca...

Page 23: ...ta between computers and devices and are ideal for use with multimedia devices such as digital video cameras Your computer provides an IEEE 1394 connector on both the front and back panels See Front and Back View of the Computer on page 70 for locations USB printer cable USB connector on the computer USB connector on printer ...

Page 24: ...omputer uses another Windows operating system the wizard can be launched from the Windows XP operating system CD You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection or you can store it on a removable medium such as a writable CD To transfer information to a new computer HINT The CD that you need to place in your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System 1 Click the S...

Page 25: ...l it to ensure that it is secure 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device HINT Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack Network Setup Wizard Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files printers or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office 1 Click the Start button point to All P...

Page 26: ...gh your existing phone line With a DSL connection you can access the Internet and use your phone on the same line simultaneously Cable modem connections that provide high speed Internet access through your local cable TV line If you are using a dial up connection connect a telephone cable to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connect...

Page 27: ...te the setup HINT If you do not know which type of connection to select contact your ISP 9 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet and then click Next 10 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup If you are having problems connecting to the Internet see page 39 If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in ...

Page 28: ...eadsheet or accounting files to a CD for permanent storage HINT Some music and game CDs are copy protected If you have a CD that cannot be copied you must use the original CD for everyday use Disc Copier allows you to make a backup copy of almost any type of CD This program allows you to make a copy of a CD for everyday use so that you can archive and save the original copy Disc Copier is titled C...

Page 29: ...iles from the Internet or files from a floppy or Zip drive copy those files to your hard drive first and then burn your CD Your CD RW drive requires a steady stream of data to properly record Direct Internet downloads floppy drives and Zip drives may not be able to provide a steady data stream to your CD RW drive Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 softw...

Page 30: ...dow appears 2 Click Disc Copier Disc Copier is titled CD Copier in some versions of Easy CD Creator Basic The Disc Copier window appears and displays your CD RW drive in the Copy from and the Record to lists 3 Insert the source CD that you want to copy into the CD RW drive The Disc Copier project program briefly checks the source CD in the CD RW drive to ensure that it is a readable CD 4 Click Cop...

Page 31: ...power button HINT If you are having difficulty turning off your computer see General Problems on page 42 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Click the Start button and then click Turn off Computer 3 Click Turn off The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes 4 Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power ...

Page 32: ...32 Setting Up and Using Your Computer w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...

Page 33: ...ery Problems Drive Problems E Mail Modem and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems IEEE 1394 Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems PC Card Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems ...

Page 34: ...Sometimes it s difficult to figure out where to go for answers Use this chart to help you quickly find the answers to your questions See page 49 See page 41 Get technical assistance from Dell See page 95 Press a key or move the mouse See the Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode ...

Page 35: ...Solving Problems 35 See page 54 See page 53 See page 51 See page 39 See page 46 See page 45 See page 37 See page 48 See page 42 See page 52 See page 41 See page 39 See page 39 See page 42 ...

Page 36: ...THE Tell Me How HELP FILE 1 Click the Start button and then click Help and Support 2 Click User and system guides and then click User s guides 3 Click Tell Me How TO ACCESS WINDOWS HELP 1 Click the Start button and then click Help and Support 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then click the arrow icon 3 Click the topic that describes your problem 4 Follow the instructions sho...

Page 37: ...K THE SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER See Sound and Speaker Problems on page 53 ENSURE THAT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE Click the Start button and click My Computer If the CD drive is not listed perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive CLEAN THE DISC See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on cl...

Page 38: ...If the DVD drive is not listed perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive CLEAN THE DISC See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on cleaning your DVDs To access help files see page 36 CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS See page 64 RUN CHECK DISK 1 Double click My Computer on the desktop...

Page 39: ...chine fax machine surge protector or line splitter then bypass them and use the telephone to connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE If you are using a line that is 3 m 10 ft or more in length try a shorter one RUN THE MODEM HELPER DIAGNOSTICS Click the Start button point to All Programs and then click Modem Helper Follow the instructions on the screen ...

Page 40: ...and then click Edit 5 Click the To Disable Call Waiting box to place a checkmark in it 6 Select the disable code from the drop down menu for example 70 7 Click Apply and then click OK ENSURE THAT YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET With the Outlook Express e mail program open click File If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it click the checkmark to remove it and connect to the Internet ENSURE THA...

Page 41: ...DIA The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable CD Insert a bootable CD NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TR Y AGAIN You have too many programs open Close all windows and open the program that you want to use In some cases you might have to restart your computer to restore computer resources If so try running the program that you want to use first OPERATING SYSTEM ...

Page 42: ...or at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off Then press the power button again to turn on the computer You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that may help you solve the problem Ensure that you properly installed and configured the program If necessary ...

Page 43: ...OR WHILE ENTERING DATA See the program documentation to make sure that the values or characters you are entering are valid CHECK FOR VIRUSES Use a virus scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs RESTART THE COMPUTER Save and close any open files exit any open programs and then shut down your computer through the Start menu instead of pressing the power button Otherwise you may lose data CHEC...

Page 44: ...e support website offers several different tools to help you such as Dell Forum a chat room where you can communicate with other Dell customers about their computers and gain access to technical support through e mail See Dell Support website on page 14 for more information about the website See the Service and Support Guide that came with your computer for a description of the hardware and softwa...

Page 45: ...r Hardware If your IEEE 1394 device is listed Windows recognizes the device IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL PROVIDED IEEE 1394 DEVICE Contact Dell see page 95 IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer RESTART THE COMPUTER If the mouse is functioning shut down the computer see page 31 After the computer shuts down press the power b...

Page 46: ...ly to the computer and try using the keyboard If the new keyboard works the original keyboard is faulty CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS See page 64 RESTART THE COMPUTER 1 Simultaneously press Ctrl Esc to display the Start menu 2 Type u press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off and then press Enter 3 After the computer turns off press the power button to restart the com...

Page 47: ...ton does not clear the computer s settings and does not restore mouse functionality CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables Straighten bent pins Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer TEST THE MOUSE Connect a mouse that works properly to the computer and try using the mouse If the new mouse works the original mouse...

Page 48: ...E BACK OF THE COMPUTER No light indicates that there is no network communication Try replacing the network cable RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TR Y TO LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS Se...

Page 49: ...onnector ENSURE THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar Ensure that the card is listed IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL Contact the PC card manufacturer ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES Your computer may be in standby or hibernate mode For information on power conservation modes see the Tell Me How help file or...

Page 50: ...y connected to the system board see page 77 Ensure that the power supply cables are securely connected to the system board see page 77 If the problem persists contact Dell see page 95 IF THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY AMBER The computer is receiving electrical power but an internal power problem might exist Ensure that the power cable is firmly inserted into both the power connector on the back of the ...

Page 51: ...tion VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS See the printer documentation for cable connection information Ensure that the printer cable is connected as described on page 21 Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp VERIFY THAT THE PRINT...

Page 52: ...f it has a locking tab or button RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TR Y THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS If your scanner has a power cable ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical outlet and that the scanner is turned on Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS ...

Page 53: ...OL Click or double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted DISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer s front panel headphone connector TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET Ensure that the electrical outlet is work...

Page 54: ...Check the connector for bent or broken pins It is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins Ensure that the video cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your computer TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp SWAP THE POWER CABLES Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if th...

Page 55: ...and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear shaky Turn off nearby devices to check for interference ROTATE THE MONITOR TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION Eliminate sunlight glare which can cause poor picture quality ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes 3 Click Display and then click the Settings tab...

Page 56: ...56 Solving Problems w w w j p d e l l c o m s u p p o r t j p d e l l c o m ...

Page 57: ...3 S E C T IO N 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP ...

Page 58: ...ave one memory module installed reinstall it see page 82 and restart the computer If you have two or more memory modules installed remove the modules reinstall one module see page 82 and then restart the computer If the computer starts normally reinstall an additional module Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error If available install properly wo...

Page 59: ...Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card and then restarting the computer 2 If the problem persists reinstall the card that you removed remove a different card see page 80 and then restart the computer 3 Repeat this process for each card If the computer starts normally troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts see Resolving Software and Hardware Incompati...

Page 60: ...erating system Connect or install a new device If you experience a problem with any device perform the steps in the following sections to identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and if necessary to update the driver Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window under Pick a Category click Performance and Maintenance 3 In the Pe...

Page 61: ...rsion To use Device Driver Rollback 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window under Pick a Category click Performance and Maintenance 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window click System 4 In the System Properties screen click the Hardware tab 5 Click Device Manager 6 In the Device Manager window right click the device for which the new driver was installed...

Page 62: ...s might not be displayed by the ResourceCD If those drivers are not displayed exit the ResourceCD program For drivers information see the documentation that came with that product A message stating that the ResourceCD is detecting hardware in your computer appears The drivers that are used by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers The ResourceCD has identified these components...

Page 63: ...s System Tools and then click System Restore 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points All calendar dates with available restore points appear in bold 4 Select a restore point and click Next I...

Page 64: ...If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard disk space available System Restore is automatically disabled To see if System Restore is enabled 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 Click the System Restore tab 5 Make sure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked If a particular driver is not listed then that driver ...

Page 65: ...Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer and click Next Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You Reinstall If you are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a n...

Page 66: ...he Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive 2 Exit any program or utility that might run after you insert the CD 3 Shut down see page 31 and restart the computer 4 Press F12 immediately after the DELL logo appears If the operating system logo appears wait until you see the Windows desktop and then shut down the computer and try again 5 Use the arrow keys to select CD ROM and then press Enter 6...

Page 67: ...uter s name window enter a name for your computer or accept the name provided and click Next If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window enter a name for your computer or accept the one provided and a password and then click Next 4 If you have a modem installed enter the requested information and click Next when the Modem Dialing Informati...

Page 68: ...ge appears click Skip 3 When the Ready to register with Microsoft screen appears select No not at this time and click Next 4 When the Who will use this computer screen appears you can enter up to five users 5 Click Next 6 Click Finish to complete the setup and remove the CD from the drive Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers see page 61 2 Reinstall your virus prote...

Page 69: ... Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding PC Cards Optional Adding Other Cards Adding Memory Closing the Computer Cover ...

Page 70: ...pened too far To reattach the front door see page 73 2 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector available on computers with an IEEE 1394 option for high speed data transfer between your computer and a device such as a digital camera 3 CD or DVD drive light The drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the CD or DVD drive 4 PC Card connectors 2 Connect a PC Card i...

Page 71: ... the device or contact the USB device manufacturer for more information 6 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most speakers for listening to all sounds from your computer including your CD player and computer sounds such as beeps 7 hard drive light The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive The light might also...

Page 72: ...e a USB printer plug it into a USB connector 2 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer If you have a USB mouse plug it into a USB connector 3 network connector Connect your computer to a network using this connector 4 modem connectors 2 Use the modem connector to connect your comp...

Page 73: ...sonal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program 11 USB 2 0 connectors 4 For quick connections Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as digital cameras gaming controllers and scanners Use the back panel USB connectors for USB devices that are seldom disconnected such as USB mouse and keyboard devices NOTICE This computer supports ...

Page 74: ...ront door until it clips to both hinge arms Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions on page 7 CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover 1 Shut down the computer see page 31 NOTICE To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from y...

Page 75: ...e is sufficient space to support the open cover at least 30 cm 1 ft of desk top space 5 Press the two release buttons until the cover is free to swing up NOTICE Open the cover slowly to ensure that you do not damage any cables 6 Raise the back of the cover and pivot it toward the front of the computer HINT Make sure that the computer is oriented with the cable security tab on top as shown in the i...

Page 76: ... safety instructions on page 7 CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover NOTICE Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board hard drive card slots power supply heat sink and blower assembly system board CD or DVD drive ...

Page 77: ...POWER microprocessor connector CPU microprocessor fan connector FAN front panel switch connector FRONTPANEL CD audio connector CD IN front panel audio cable connector FRONTAUDIO telephony voice modem connector MODEM configuration jumper PSWD page 92 back of computer PCI2 card connector PCI2 page 80 microprocessor power connector 12VPOWER PCI1 card connector PCI1 page 80 standby power light AUX_PWR...

Page 78: ...r the upper or lower PC Card connector One Type I card and one Type II card using either connector Two Type I cards or two Type II cards One Type III card using the lower connector Both PC Card connectors support extended PC Cards Installing a PC Card HINT The length of some PC Cards may prevent the front panel door from closing PC Cards are generally marked with a symbol such as a triangle or an ...

Page 79: ...m with the CD that accompanied the PC Card Removing a PC Card NOTICE Use the PC Card configuration utility on the taskbar to select and stop a card from functioning before you remove it from the computer If you do not remove the card in the configuration utility you could lose data from open programs HINT Press the button with the upper dot to eject the top card and the button with the lower dot t...

Page 80: ...he card The computer s card connectors allow you to install different types of devices such as modems and network adapters 1 Shut down the computer see page 31 NOTICE To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack 2 Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets 3 Disconnect the computer power c...

Page 81: ...ectrical outlet before installing any cards 9 Insert the card into the card connector 10 Lower the retention arm and press it into place securing the card s in the computer 11 Reconnect any cables that you previously removed 12 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card See the documentation for the card for information about the card s cable connections NOTICE Do not route card cables...

Page 82: ...rranty 1 Shut down the computer see page 31 NOTICE To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack 2 Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets 3 Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet and then press the power button to ground the system board 4 Remove the computer stand see...

Page 83: ...t down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module 9 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position If you insert the module correctly the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module securing clips 2 connector memory connector closest to microprocessor notch memory module cutouts 2 crossbar ...

Page 84: ... the memory is installed correctly check the amount of memory RAM listed Closing the Computer Cover 1 Ensure that all cables are connected and fold cables out of the way Make sure that cables are not routed over the drive cage they will prevent the cover from closing properly 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer 3 Pivot the cover down and ensure that the release butto...

Page 85: ...5 S E C T IO N 5 Appendix Specifications Standard Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Dell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Regulatory Information ...

Page 86: ...on L1 cache 8 KB L2 cache 128 KB System Information System chip set Intel 845G DMA channels four Interrupt levels 24 APIC mode System BIOS chip 4 Mb 512 KB System clock 400 MHz data rate Expansion Bus Bus types PCI Bus speed 33 MHz PCI connectors one low profile PCI connector size 120 pins PCI connector data width maximum 32 bits ...

Page 87: ... bay for 1 inch high IDE hard drive Available devices ATA 100 Ultra DMA hard drive CD drive DVD drive and CD RW drive Ports and Connectors Externally accessible Serial One 9 pin connector 16550C compatible Parallel 25 hole connector bidirectional IEEE 1394 Two 4 hole unpowered connectors Video 15 hole connector Keyboard 6 pin mini DIN connector or USB connector Mouse 6 pin mini DIN connector or US...

Page 88: ... Lights Power control push button Power light green light on power button blinking green in sleep state solid green for power on state Hard drive access light green Diagnostic code lights four bicolor amber and green located on back panel Power DC power supply Wattage 160 W Heat dissipation 500 BTU fully loaded computer without monitor Voltage see page 9 for important voltage setting information 9...

Page 89: ...is 914 m 3000 ft Storage 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F Relative humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing Maximum vibration Operating 0 25 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 2 octave min Storage 0 5 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 2 octave min Maximum shock Operating bottom half sine pulse with a change in velocity of 50 8 cm sec 20 inches sec Storage 23 G faired square wave with a velocity change of 508 cm sec 200 inches sec Altitude O...

Page 90: ...The system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer NOTICE Unless you are an expert computer user don t change the settings for this program Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly See the following figure for an example of the main program screen ...

Page 91: ...e title that display the system processor L2 cache service tag and the version number of the BIOS Options A scrollable box listing options that define the configuration of your computer including installed hardware power conservation and security features Fields to the right of the listed options contain settings or values The settings and values that you can change are brighter on the screen All ...

Page 92: ...r power cable from the wall outlet and then press the power button to ground the system board 4 Remove the computer stand see page 19 5 Open the computer cover see page 74 6 Locate jumper PSWD on the system board see page 77 and remove the jumper plug 7 Close the computer cover see page 84 plug your computer into an electrical outlet and turn on the computer The existing password s will be erased ...

Page 93: ... last several years If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer replace the battery CAUTION A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed Replace the 3 V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 1 Record all the screens in the system...

Page 94: ... snap it into place 7 Attach the computer stand see page 19 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on 9 Access the system setup program see page 90 and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 10 Properly dispose of the old battery see page 12 Del...

Page 95: ...Website support jp dell com Technical Support servers toll free 0120 1984 98 Technical Support outside of Japan servers 81 44 556 4162 Technical Support Dimension and Inspiron toll free 0120 1982 26 Technical Support outside of Japan Dimension and Inspiron 81 44 520 1435 Technical Support Dell Precision OptiPlex and Latitude toll free 0120 1984 33 Technical Support outside of Japan Dell Precision ...

Page 96: ...ry agency limits for EMI there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the computer with r...

Page 97: ...ware incompatibilities 64 cover closing 84 opening 74 D Device Driver Rollback 61 diagnostic lights 58 display See monitor drivers definition 60 reinstalling 61 ResourceCD 62 troubleshooting 60 drives fixing problems 37 DVD drive fixing problems 38 E electrostatic discharge See ESD e mail fixing problems 39 error messages diagnostic lights 58 startup 41 ESD protecting computer from 11 F Files and ...

Page 98: ...problems 54 motherboard See system board N network fixing problems 48 setting up 25 O operating system reinstallation Windows XP 65 P password clearing system setup 92 PC Card removing 79 types 78 PC Cards 78 installing 78 power fixing problems 49 turning off 31 printer cable 21 connecting 21 fixing problems 51 parallel 21 setting up 21 troubleshooting 51 USB 22 R RAM See memory reinstalling drive...

Page 99: ...ice Driver Rollback 61 diagnostic lights 58 drivers 60 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 reinstalling Windows XP 65 System Restore 62 turning off the computer 31 V video fixing problems 54 video memory connector 77 volume adjusting 53 W Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 61 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Help 36 reinstalling 65 scanner 52 shutdown 31 System Restore 62 ...

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