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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
Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
9
General
9
When Using Your Computer
11
When Working Inside Your Computer
12
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
13
Ergonomic Computing Habits
13
Battery Disposal
14
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
Connecting the Monitors to Your Computer
22
Enabling Clone Mode
24
Enabling Extended Desktop Mode
25
Transferring Information to a New Computer
25
Setting up a Home and Office Network
27
Connecting to a Network Adapter
27
Network Setup Wizard
27
Connecting to the Internet
28
Setting up Your Internet Connection
28
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
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
40
DVD Drive Problems
41
Hard Drive Problems
41
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
41
Error Messages
43
General Problems
44
The Computer Stops Responding
44
A Program Stops Responding
44
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
45
Other Technical Problems
46
General Hardware Problems
47
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
47
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
56
If the Screen Is Blank
56
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
57
3 Advanced Troubleshooting
59
Diagnostic Lights
60
Dell Diagnostics
62
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
62
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
63
Drivers
65
What Is a Driver
65
Identifying Drivers
66
Reinstalling Drivers
66
Using System Restore
68
Creating a Restore Point
68
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
68
Undoing the Last System Restore
69
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
70
Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
71
Before You Reinstall
71
Reinstalling Windows XP
71
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
74
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
83
Opening the Computer Cover
84
Looking Inside Your Computer
85
System Board
87
Installing and Removing Cards
88
Cards
88
Installing a Card
88
Removing a Card
92
Adding Memory
93
RDRAM Overview
93
Removing a Memory Module
95
Adding a Memory Module
96
Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
98
Removing an AGP Card
98
Installing an AGP Card
99
Adding a Second Hard Drive
100
Adding a Floppy Drive
103
Removing the Front-Panel Insert
103
Installing a Floppy Drive
105
Closing the Computer Cover
107
5 Appendix
109
Specifications
110
Standard Settings
114
Viewing Settings
115
System Setup Screens
116
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
116
Replacing the Battery
117
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
119
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
119
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
120
Contacting Dell
120
Regulatory Information
138
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
139
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
141
Limited Warranty for the U.S
141
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)
144
Limited Warranty Terms for Canada
145
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)
148
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
148
One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)
149
Intel ® Warranty Statement for Pentium ® and Celeron ® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)
151
Index
153
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