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DELL DIMENSION 3000 SYSTEMS DMC Owner's Manual

DELL DIMENSION 3000 SYSTEMS DMC Owner's Manual (112 pages)

Brand: DELL | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.51 MB

Table of Contents

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

9
- Setting up a Printer
  9
- Setting up a Home and Office Network
  11
  - Connecting to a Network Adapter
    11
  - Network Setup Wizard
    12
- Connecting to the Internet
  12
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    13
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  14
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    14
  - Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
    15
  - Helpful Tips
    15
- Hyper-Threading
  16
2 Solving Problems

17
- Troubleshooting Tips
  17
- Battery Problems
  17
- Drive Problems
  17
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    18
  - Hard Drive Problems
    19
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  19
- Error Messages
  20
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  21
- Keyboard Problems
  22
- Lockups and Software Problems
  22
- Memory Problems
  24
- Mouse Problems
  25
- Network Problems
  26
- Power Problems
  26
- Printer Problems
  27
- Scanner Problems
  28
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  29
  - No Sound from Speakers
    29
  - No Sound from Headphones
    30
- Video and Monitor Problems
  30
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    30
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    31
3 Advanced Troubleshooting

33
- Diagnostic Lights
  33
- Dell Diagnostics
  36
  - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
    37
- Drivers
  38
  - What Is a Driver
    38
  - Identifying Drivers
    38
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    39
- Restoring Your Operating System
  40
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    40
  - Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
    41
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  42
4 Removing and Installing Parts

43
- Before You Begin
  43
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  45
  - Front View
    45
  - Back View
    47
- Removing the Computer Cover
  49
- Inside View of Your Computer
  50
- System Board Components
  51
- Memory
  52
  - DDR Memory Overview
    52
  - Memory Installation Guidelines
    52
  - Installing Memory
    53
- Cards
  55
  - PCI Cards
    55
- Front Panel
  58
- Drives
  61
  - General Installation Guidelines
    62
  - Connecting Drive Cables
    62
- Hard Drive
  63
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    63
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    65
  - Adding a Second Hard Drive
    66
- Floppy Drive
  69
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    69
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    70
- CD/DVD Drive
  71
- Battery
  76
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  77
5 Appendix

79
- Specifications
  79
- System Setup
  82
  - Overview
    82
  - Entering System Setup
    83
  - System Setup Options
    84
  - Boot Sequence
    87
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  88
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  90
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    90
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    90
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  90
  - Class a
    91
  - Class B
    91
  - FCC Identification Information
    91
- Contacting Dell
  91
Index

109

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