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Dell Dimension 5150C Owner's Manual (132 pages)

Dell PC Owners Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.46 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

13
- Setting up a Printer
  13
  - Printer Cable
    13
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    14
- Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
  14
- Connecting a TV (Optional)
  15
  - Changing the Display Settings
    16
- Setting up a Home and Office Network
  16
  - Connecting to a Network Adapter
    16
  - Network Setup Wizard
    17
- Connecting to the Internet
  17
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    17
- Playing a CD or DVD
  18
  - Adjusting the Volume
    21
  - Adjusting the Picture
    21
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  21
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    21
  - Using Blank Cds and Dvds
    22
  - Helpful Tips
    23
- Power Management
  24
  - Standby Mode
    24
  - Hibernate Mode
    24
  - Power Options Properties
    25
- Understanding Intel ® VIIV™ Technology (Optional)
  26
- Using Intel VIIV™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)
  26
  - Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup
    27
  - Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating System
    27
- Hyper-Threading
  27
2 Solving Problems

29
- Troubleshooting Tips
  29
- Battery Problems
  29
- Drive Problems
  29
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    30
  - Hard Drive Problems
    31
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  31
- Error Messages
  32
- Media Card Reader Problems
  33
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  33
- Keyboard Problems
  34
- Lockups and Software Problems
  34
- Memory Problems
  36
- Mouse Problems
  37
- Network Problems
  38
- Power Problems
  38
- Printer Problems
  39
- Scanner Problems
  40
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  41
  - No Sound from Speakers
    41
  - No Sound from Headphones
    42
- Video and Monitor Problems
  42
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    42
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    43
3 Troubleshooting Tools

45
- Diagnostic Lights
  45
- Dell Diagnostics
  48
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    48
  - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
    48
- Drivers
  49
  - What Is a Driver
    49
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    50
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  51
- Restoring Your Operating System
  51
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    51
4 Removing and Installing Parts

55
- Before You Begin
  55
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  57
  - Front View
    57
  - Back View
    59
- Removing the Computer Cover
  61
- Inside View of Your Computer
  63
- System Board Components
  64
- Memory
  65
  - DDR2 Memory Overview
    65
  - Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
    66
  - Installing Memory
    66
  - Removing Memory
    68
- Cards
  68
- Drives
  73
- Hard Drive
  75
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    76
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    77
- CD/DVD Drive
  78
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    78
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    80
- Media Card Reader
  81
  - Removing a Media Card Reader
    82
  - Installing a Media Card Reader
    83
- Floppy Drive (Optional)
  85
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    85
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    87
- Modem
  89
  - Replacing the Modem
    89
  - Replacing the External Modem Connector
    90
- Battery
  91
  - Replacing the Battery
    92
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  93
5 Appendix

95
- Specifications
  95
- System Setup
  99
  - Overview
    99
  - Entering System Setup
    100
  - System Setup Options
    102
  - Boot Sequence
    105
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  107
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  108
- Cleaning Your Computer
  108
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    108
  - Mouse
    109
  - Cds and Dvds
    109
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  110
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    110
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    110
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  110
  - FCC Class B
    110
- Contacting Dell
  111
Index

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Table of Contents

1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

2 Solving Problems

3 Troubleshooting Tools

4 Removing and Installing Parts

5 Appendix

Index

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