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Dell Dimension 8300N User Manual (146 pages)

Dell Dimension 8300: User Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.24 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
9
Finding Information for Your Computer
13
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

17
- Setting up a Printer
  18
  - Printer Cable
    18
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    18
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    19
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  20
- Setting up a Home and Office Network
  22
  - Connecting to a Network Adapter
    22
  - Network Setup Wizard
    22
- Connecting to the Internet
  23
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    23
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  25
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    25
  - Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
    26
  - Helpful Tips
    26
- Hyper-Threading
  26
- Turning off Your Computer
  27
2 Solving Problems

29
- Finding Solutions
  30
- Finding Help Information
  32
- Battery Problems
  32
- Drive Problems
  33
  - Floppy Drive Problems
    33
  - CD Drive Problems
    34
  - Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
    34
  - DVD Drive Problems
    35
  - Hard Drive Problems
    35
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  35
- Error Messages
  37
- General Problems
  38
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  41
- Keyboard Problems
  42
- Mouse Problems
  42
- Network Problems
  44
- Power Problems
  44
- Printer Problems
  46
- Scanner Problems
  47
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  48
  - No Sound from Speakers
    48
  - No Sound from Headphones
    49
- Video and Monitor Problems
  50
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    50
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    50
3 Advanced Troubleshooting

53
- Diagnostic Lights
  54
- Dell Diagnostics
  58
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    58
  - Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    58
- Drivers
  61
  - What Is a Driver
    61
  - Identifying Drivers
    61
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    62
- Using Windows ® System Restore
  63
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  65
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  66
  - Before You Begin
    66
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    66
4 Adding Parts

69
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  70
  - Front View
    70
  - Back View
    72
- Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
  75
  - Reattaching the Hinge Arms
    75
  - Reattaching the Front Door
    77
- Opening the Computer Cover
  78
- Looking Inside Your Computer
  80
  - System Board
    81
- Installing and Removing Cards
  82
  - Installing a Card
    82
  - Removing a Card
    86
- Adding Memory
  87
- Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
  91
  - Removing an AGP Card
    91
  - Installing an AGP Card
    92
- Adding a Second Hard Drive
  93
- Adding a Floppy Drive
  96
  - Removing the Front-Panel Insert
    97
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    99
- Closing the Computer Cover
  100
5 Appendix

101
- Specifications
  102
- Standard Settings
  106
  - Viewing Settings
    107
  - System Setup Screens
    107
  - Boot Sequence
    107
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  109
- Replacing the Battery
  110
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  112
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    112
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    112
- Contacting Dell
  113
- Regulatory Notices
  131
  - NOM Information (Mexico Only)
    132
- Limited Warranties
  133
Index

143

Dell Dimension 8300N Quick Setup Manual (2 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Quick Setup Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.1 MB

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Dell Dimension 8300N User Manual (146 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 8300N Quick Setup Manual (2 pages)

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