Dell Dimension 4500S- User Manual

Dell Dimension 4500S

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the
  • Page 6 – C o n t e n t s; A p p e n d i x; Viewing Settings; I n d e x
  • Page 7 – S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s; When Using Your Computer; D o n o t o p e r a t e y o u r c o m p u t e r w i t h a n y c o v e r ( s ); Your computer is equipped with one of the following:; The voltage selection switch must be set to the 115V position
  • Page 8 – Fixed-voltage power supplies and auto-select power supplies do
  • Page 9 – When Working Inside Your Computer; D o n o t a t t e m p t t o s e r v i c e t h e c o m p u t e r y o u r s e l f,; Turn off your computer and any devices.
  • Page 10 – T h e r e i s a d a n g e r o f a n e w b a t t e r y ex p l o d i n g i f i t i s; Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge; You can also take the following steps to prevent static damage:; Battery Disposal
  • Page 12 – O p e r a t i n g S y s t e m C D
  • Page 15 – S E C T I O N 1; Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand
  • Page 16 – S e t t i n g U p; Use the green tab; Fit the stand onto what was the left side of the computer.
  • Page 17 – Turn the computer over so that the stand is at the top.
  • Page 18 – Removing the packaging; Parallel Printer; Use only a standard IEEE parallel cable measuring 3 m (10 ft) or
  • Page 19 – USB Printer; You can connect; Installing the Printer Driver
  • Page 20 – The CD that you
  • Page 21 – Connecting to a Network Adapter; Click the; Selecting the; Follow the instructions on the screen.; network cable
  • Page 22 – To prevent data loss, you must turn off your computer through the; Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
  • Page 23 – S E C T I O N 2
  • Page 24 – S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s
  • Page 27 – Floppy drive problems; Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You may
  • Page 28 – CD drive problems; C D —; Tell Me How
  • Page 29 – Problems writing to a CD-RW drive; Because of; Hard drive problems; D V D —
  • Page 30 – Connect the
  • Page 32 – Start
  • Page 33 – The computer stops responding; Software usually; A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
  • Page 34 – A solid blue screen appears
  • Page 35 – Other technical problems; A recently added device does not work.; Dell
  • Page 42 – Dell does not
  • Page 43 – No sound from speakers; The volume
  • Page 44 – No sound from headphones; See the monitor
  • Page 45 – If the screen is difficult to read
  • Page 46 – Restore the original
  • Page 47 – S E C T I O N 3
  • Page 48 – A d v a n c e d Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g; B e f o r e y o u b e g i n a n y o f t h e p r o c e d u r e s i n t h i s s e c t i o n ,
  • Page 50 – Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not; Creating a Restore Point; Using the System Restore Wizard; • Ensure that the cables are properly
  • Page 51 – Manually Creating Restore Points; Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State; Before restoring the computer to an earlier operating state, save
  • Page 52 – Undoing the Last System Restore; Enabling System Restore
  • Page 53 – Using Windows; Dell Dimension ResourceCD
  • Page 54 – The ResourceCD
  • Page 56 – Operating System
  • Page 59 – S E C T I O N 4
  • Page 60 – A d d i n g P a r t s; Front View; front door
  • Page 61 – Back View
  • Page 63 – Press the two release buttons until the cover is free to swing up.; Open the cover slowly to ensure that you do not damage any cables.
  • Page 65 – System Board; On computers with integrated audio.
  • Page 66 – Remove the card cage:
  • Page 68 – Press the lever on the retention arm and raise the retention arm.; card
  • Page 69 – Insert the card into the card connector.; card cage
  • Page 70 – Reconnect any cables that you removed in step 6.
  • Page 71 – Removing a Memory Module; Grasp the module and pull up.; Adding a Memory Module; To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight
  • Page 72 – My Computer; To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network
  • Page 73 – S E C T I O N 5
  • Page 74 – Microprocessor
  • Page 76 – Controls and Lights
  • Page 78 – Unless you are an expert computer user, don’t change the settings; See the following figure for an example of the main program screen.
  • Page 79 – Windows; System Setup Program Screens; Computer data
  • Page 82 – To avoid damage to the system board while you pry the battery
  • Page 83 – technical support options may be available for purchase.
  • Page 84 – Contact Numbers and Addresses; Department Name or Ser vice Area,
  • Page 86 – Cayman Islands
  • Page 88 – Home and Small Business
  • Page 92 – Latin America
  • Page 94 – Panama
  • Page 96 – Taiwan
  • Page 98 – Dell Home and Small Business Group
  • Page 99 – Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  • Page 100 – Reorient the receiving antenna.
  • Page 102 – Class A; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 107 – Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One
  • Page 108 – Limited Warranty Coverage During Year Two
  • Page 109 – General Provisions
  • Page 123 – Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three
  • Page 126 – Guarantee
  • Page 127 – Making a Claim; Dell World Trade LP
  • Page 128 – Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation
  • Page 129 – See
  • Page 131 – warranty information, 104
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Page 2 - For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the

H I N T: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. N O T I C E : A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. C A U T I O N : A C A U T I O N i n d i c a t e s a p o t e n t i a l f o r p ...

Page 6 - C o n t e n t s; A p p e n d i x; Viewing Settings; I n d e x

6 C o n t e n t s 5 A p p e n d i x Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Standard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Viewing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 System Setup Program Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 7 - S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s; When Using Your Computer; D o n o t o p e r a t e y o u r c o m p u t e r w i t h a n y c o v e r ( s ); Your computer is equipped with one of the following:; The voltage selection switch must be set to the 115V position

S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s 7 Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety. When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following safe-handling guidelines. C A U T I O N : D o n o t o p e r a...

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