User Manuals: Dell Dimension 4550 Series Computer

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Dimension 4550 Series Computer. We have 2 Dell Dimension 4550 Series Computer manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Quick Setup Manual

Dell Dimension 4550 Series Owner's Manual (152 pages)

Dell Dimension 4550: Owners Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.84 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
9
- General
  9
When Using Your Computer
11
Finding Information for Your Computer
15
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

19
- Setting up a Printer
  20
  - Printer Cable
    20
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    20
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    21
- Connecting Two Monitors
  22
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  25
- 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
    29
- Copying Cds
  30
  - Using Easy CD Creator Basic
    31
  - Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
    31
  - Helpful Tips
    31
  - How to Copy a CD
    32
- Hyper-Threading
  33
- Booting to a USB Device
  34
- Turning off the Computer
  34
2 Solving Problems

35
- Finding Solutions
  36
- Finding Help Information
  38
- Battery Problems
  38
- Drive Problems
  39
  - Floppy Drive Problems
    39
  - CD Drive Problems
    40
  - Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
    41
  - DVD Drive Problems
    41
  - Hard Drive Problems
    42
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  42
- Error Messages
  44
- General Problems
  45
- Keyboard Problems
  48
- Mouse Problems
  49
- Network Problems
  50
- Power Problems
  51
- Printer Problems
  53
- Scanner Problems
  54
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  55
  - No Sound from Speakers
    55
  - No Sound from Headphones
    56
- Video and Monitor Problems
  57
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    57
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    58
3 Advanced Troubleshooting

59
- Diagnostic Lights
  60
- Dell Diagnostics
  62
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    62
  - Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    62
- Drivers
  65
  - What Is a Driver
    65
  - Identifying Drivers
    66
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    66
- Using System Restore
  68
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  70
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  70
4 Adding Parts

75
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  76
  - Front View
    76
  - Back View
    78
- Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
  80
  - Reattaching the Hinge Arms
    80
  - Reattaching the Front Door
    82
- Opening the Computer Cover
  83
- Looking Inside Your Computer
  84
  - System Board
    85
- Installing and Removing Cards
  86
  - Installing a Card
    86
  - Removing a Card
    90
- Adding Memory
  92
  - Removing a Memory Module
    92
  - Adding a Memory Module
    93
- Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
  94
  - Card Removal
    95
  - Card Installation
    96
- Adding a Second Hard Drive
  97
- Adding a Floppy Drive
  100
  - Removing the Front-Panel Insert
    100
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    102
- Closing the Computer Cover
  104
5 Appendix

105
Index

149

Dell Dimension 4550 Series Quick Setup Manual (2 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Quick Setup Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.82 MB

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Dell Dimension 4550 Series Owner's Manual (152 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

2 Solving Problems

3 Advanced Troubleshooting

4 Adding Parts

5 Appendix

Index

Dell Dimension 4550 Series Quick Setup Manual (2 pages)

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