Dell Dimension 8250 Series Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Dimension 8250 Series. We have 3 Dell Dimension 8250 Series manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Manual, Quick Setup Manual

Dell Dimension 8250 Series Owner's Manual (156 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.78 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
- Connecting Two Monitors
  22
- 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
- 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
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  70
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  71
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
Index

153

Dell Dimension 8250 Series Manual (56 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.91 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
1
Advanced Troubleshooting
2
Diagnostic Lights
2
Beep Codes
3
System Messages
4
What Is a Driver
4
Identifying Drivers
5
Reinstalling Drivers
5
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback
5
Using the Dell Dimension Resourcecd
5
Using System Restore
6
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
6
Creating a Restore Point
6
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
6
Undoing the Last System Restore
6
Enabling System Restore
6
Before You Reinstall
7
Reinstalling Windows XP
7
Completing the Operating System Setup
8
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
8
Finding Information for Your Computer
9
Printed Documentation
10
Online Documentation
10
Adding and Replacing Parts
12
Turning off the Computer
12
Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
12
Reattaching the Hinge Arms
12
Opening the Computer Cover
14
Installing and Removing Cards
14
Installing a Card
14
Removing a Card
16
Adding Memory
16
RDRAM Overview
16
Removing a Memory Module
17
Adding a Memory Module
18
Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
18
Removing an AGP Card
19
Installing an AGP Card
19
Removing a Hard Drive
20
Installing a Hard Drive
20
Adding a Second Hard Drive
21
Front-Panel Inserts
23
Removing a Floppy Drive
24
Installing a Floppy Drive
24
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
25
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
26
Replacing the Microprocessor
27
Installing the Microprocessor
28
Removing the Front I/O Panel
29
Removing the Power Supply
30
Replacing the Power Supply
31
Removing the System Board
31
Replacing the System Board
32
Closing the Computer Cover
32
Solving Problems
34
Finding Help Information
34
Battery Problems
34
Drive Problems
34
Floppy Drive Problems
34
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
35
CD Drive Problems
35
DVD Drive Problems
35
Hard Drive Problems
35
Error Messages
36
General Problems
36
The Computer Stops Responding
36
A Program Stops Responding
36
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
37
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
37
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
37
Other Software Problems
37
Other Technical Problems
37
General Hardware Problems
37
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
38
Keyboard Problems
38
Mouse Problems
38
Network Problems
39
Power Problems
39
Printer Problems
40
Scanner Problems
40
Sound and Speaker Problems
40
No Sound from Speakers
40
Video and Monitor Problems
41
No Sound from Headphones
41
If the Screen Is Blank
41
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
41
Technical Specifications
42
System Setup Program
45
Standard Settings
45
Hyper-Threading
45
Viewing Settings
46
System Setup Screens
46
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
47
Technical Overview
49
Looking Inside Your Computer
49
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
50
DC Power Connectors
50
DC Power Connector P1
51
DC Power Connector P2
51
DC Power Connector P7
52
Controls and Lights
54
Front View
54
Back View
54

Dell Dimension 8250 Series Quick Setup Manual (2 pages)

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Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.49 MB

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Dell Dimension 8250 Series Owner's Manual (156 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

2 Solving Problems

3 Advanced Troubleshooting

4 Adding Parts

5 Appendix

Index

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Dell Dimension 8250 Series Quick Setup Manual (2 pages)

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