Dell Dimension 2350 Series Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Dimension 2350 Series. We have 2 Dell Dimension 2350 Series manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, User Manual

Dell Dimension 2350 Series Owner's Manual (136 pages)

Dell Dimension 2350: Owners Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.22 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
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  22
- Setting up a Home and Office Network
  23
  - Connecting to a Network Adapter
    23
  - Network Setup Wizard
    24
- Connecting to the Internet
  25
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    25
- Copying Cds
  26
  - Using Easy CD Creator Basic
    27
  - Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
    28
  - Helpful Tips
    28
  - How to Copy a CD
    29
- Turning off the Computer
  30
2 Solving Problems

31
- Finding Solutions
  32
- Finding Help Information
  34
- Battery Problems
  34
- Drive Problems
  35
  - Floppy Drive Problems
    35
  - CD Drive Problems
    36
  - Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
    36
  - DVD Drive Problems
    37
  - Hard Drive Problems
    37
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  37
- Error Messages
  39
- General Problems
  40
- Keyboard Problems
  43
- Mouse Problems
  44
- Network Problems
  45
- Power Problems
  45
- 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
    51
3 Advanced Troubleshooting

53
- Diagnostic Lights
  54
- Dell Diagnostics
  56
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    56
  - Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    56
- Drivers
  59
  - What Is a Driver
    59
  - Identifying Drivers
    59
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    60
- Using System Restore
  61
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  63
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  64
  - Before You Reinstall
    64
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    64
4 Adding Parts

67
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  68
  - Front View
    68
  - Back View
    70
- Removing the Computer Cover
  71
- Looking Inside Your Computer
  73
  - System Board
    74
- Adding Cards
  75
- Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive
  78
- Adding Memory
  83
- Adding a Floppy Drive
  85
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  90
5 Appendix

91
Index

133

Dell Dimension 2350 Series User Manual (56 pages)

User Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.87 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
1
Advanced Troubleshooting
2
Diagnostic Codes
2
Beep Codes
3
System Messages
3
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
4
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
4
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
4
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
4
What Is a Driver
5
Identifying Drivers
5
Reinstalling Drivers
5
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback
5
Using System Restore
6
Creating a Restore Point
6
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
6
Using the Dell Dimension Resourcecd
6
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
7
Undoing the Last System Restore
7
Enabling System Restore
7
Before You Reinstall
7
Reinstalling Windows XP
8
Completing the Operating System Setup
8
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
9
Finding Information for Your Computer
10
Printed Documentation
11
Online Documentation
11
Adding and Replacing Parts
13
Shutting down the Computer
13
Removing the Computer Cover
13
Looking Inside Your Computer
14
Removing Cards
16
Adding Memory
16
Removing the Front Panel
17
Replacing the Front Panel
18
Removing the Front-Panel Insert
18
Hard Drive
19
Floppy Drive
21
Replacing the CD/DVD Drive
23
Replacing the Microprocessor
25
Removing the Microprocessor
25
Installing the Microprocessor
27
Replacing the System Board
28
Removing the System Board
28
Installing the System Board
29
Replacing the Power Supply
29
Removing the Power Supply
29
Replacing the Battery
30
Replacing the Computer Cover
31
Solving Problems
32
Finding Help Information
32
Battery Problems
32
Drive Problems
32
Floppy Drive Problems
32
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
33
CD Drive Problems
33
DVD Drive Problems
33
Hard Drive Problems
33
Error Messages
34
General Problems
34
The Computer Stops Responding
34
A Program Stops Responding
34
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
35
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
35
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
35
Other Software Problems
35
Other Technical Problems
35
General Hardware Problems
35
Keyboard Problems
36
Mouse Problems
36
Network Problems
36
Power Problems
37
Printer Problems
37
Scanner Problems
38
Sound and Speaker Problems
38
No Sound from Speakers
38
No Sound from Headphones
38
Video and Monitor Problems
39
If the Screen Is Blank
39
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
39
Technical Specifications
40
Entering the System Setup Program
43
Main Screen
43
Advanced Screen
44
Peripheral Configuration Submenu
45
IDE Configuration Submenu
45
IDE Primary Master Submenu
46
Diskette Configuration Submenu
46
Event Log Configuration Submenu
47
Security Screen
47
Power Screen
47
Boot Screen
48
Exit Screen
49
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
49
Clearing CMOS
50
Technical Overview
51
Internal View
51
System Board Connectors and Sockets
51
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
52
DC Power Connector P1
52
DC Power Connector P7
52
Controls and Lights
54
Front View
54
Back View
55

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Dell Dimension 2350 Series Owner's Manual (136 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 2350 Series User Manual (56 pages)

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