Dell Dimension 5100C manuals

Dell Dimension 5100C User Manual (128 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Computers | Size: 2.59 MB |

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Dell™ Dimension™ 5100C

1

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

2

Contents

3

2 Solving Problems

4

3 Troubleshooting Tools

5

5 Appendix

6

8 Contents

8

Finding Information

9

10 Finding Information

10

12 Finding Information

12

Setting Up a Printer

13

Connecting a USB Printer

14

Connecting a TV (Optional)

15

Changing the Display Settings

16

Connecting to the Internet

17

Playing a CD or DVD

18

Copying CDs and DVDs

21

Helpful Tips

22

Power Management

23

Hibernate Mode

24

Power Options Properties

24

Hyper-Threading

25

Solving Problems

27

CD and DVD drive problems

28

Hard drive problems

29

Error Messages

30

Media Card Reader Problems

31

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

31

Keyboard Problems

32

Lockups and Software Problems

32

The computer stops responding

33

A program stops responding

33

A program crashes repeatedly

33

A solid blue screen appears

33

Memory Problems

34

Mouse Problems

35

Network Problems

36

Power Problems

36

Printer Problems

37

Scanner Problems

38

Sound and Speaker Problems

39

Video and Monitor Problems

40

42 Solving Problems

42

Troubleshooting Tools

43

44 Troubleshooting Tools

44

Dell Diagnostics

46

What Is a Driver?

47

Reinstalling Drivers

48

Using Microsoft

49

Windows XP System Restore

49

Creating a Restore Point

50

Enabling System Restore

51

Removing and Installing Parts

53

Front View

55

Back View

57

Removing the Computer Cover

59

Inside View of Your Computer

61

System Board Components

62

DDR2 Memory Overview

63

Installing Memory

64

Removing Memory

66

PCI Express Cards

67

Removing a PCI Express Card

70

Connecting Drive Cables

72

Drive Interface Connectors

72

Power Cable Connector

72

Hard Drive

73

Installing a Hard Drive

75

CD/DVD Drive

76

CD/DVD drive

77

Installing a CD/DVD Drive

78

Media Card Reader

79

Removing a Media Card Reader

80

Floppy Drive (Optional)

83

Installing a Floppy Drive

85

Replacing the Modem

87

Replacing the Battery

90

Replacing the Computer Cover

91

Appendix

93

94 Appendix

94

96 Appendix

96

System Setup

97

Entering System Setup

98

System Setup Options

99

Maintenance

101

POST Behavior

101

Boot Sequence

102

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

103

Clearing CMOS Settings

104

Cleaning Your Computer

105

CDs and DVDs

106

FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

107

Contacting Dell

108

110 Appendix

110

112 Appendix

112

114 Appendix

114

116 Appendix

116

118 Appendix

118

120 Appendix

120

122 Appendix

122

124 Appendix

124

Index 125

125

126 Index

126

Index 127

127

128 Index

128

Dell Dimension 5100C User Manual (46 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Computers | Size: 2.93 MB |

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 Troubleshooting Tools

2

System Lights

3

Diagnostic Lights

3

Beep Codes

4

 Before You Begin

6

Memory

10

Installing Memory

11

Cards

12

Hard Drive

14

Removing a Hard Drive

15

Installing a Hard Drive

15

CD/DVD Drive

16

Installing a CD/DVD Drive

17

Floppy Drive (Optional)

18

Installing a Floppy Drive

19

Media Card Reader

20

Heat-Sink Assembly

22

Fan Assembly

23

Processor

24

Modem

25

Power Supply

27

System Board

28

Replacing the System Board

29

Front I/O Panel

30

Battery

30

Replacing the Battery

31

 Specifications

32

 System Setup

35

Boot Sequence

37

Clearing CMOS Settings

39

 Technical Overview

40

Back View

41

System Board Components

43

DC Power Connector P1

44

DC Power Connector P2

45

DC Power Connector P3

45

Dell Dimension 5100C User Manual (2 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Computers | Size: 6.94 MB |

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