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Dell Dimension E310 Owner's Manual (140 pages)

Dell Owner's Manual network adapter 3100, E310

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.53 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
    13
- Connecting to the Internet
  14
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    15
- Playing Cds and Dvds
  16
  - Adjusting the Volume
    17
  - Adjusting the Picture
    18
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  18
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    18
  - Using Blank Cds and Dvds
    19
  - Helpful Tips
    20
- Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
  20
- Setting up a Home and Office Network
  21
  - Connecting to a Network Adapter
    21
  - Network Setup Wizard
    22
- Power Management
  22
  - Standby Mode
    23
  - Hibernate Mode
    23
  - Power Options Properties
    23
- About RAID Configurations
  25
- Hyper-Threading
  30
2 Solving Problems

31
- Troubleshooting Tips
  31
- Battery Problems
  31
- Drive Problems
  31
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    32
  - Hard Drive Problems
    33
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  33
- Error Messages
  34
- Media Card Reader Problems
  35
- Keyboard Problems
  36
- Lockups and Software Problems
  36
- Memory Problems
  38
- Mouse Problems
  39
- Network Problems
  40
- Power Problems
  40
- Printer Problems
  41
- Scanner Problems
  42
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  43
  - No Sound from Speakers
    43
  - No Sound from Headphones
    44
- Video and Monitor Problems
  44
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    44
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    45
3 Advanced Troubleshooting

47
- Diagnostic Lights
  47
- Dell Diagnostics
  51
  - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
    51
- Drivers
  52
  - What Is a Driver
    52
  - Identifying Drivers
    53
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    53
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  54
- Restoring Your Operating System
  54
4 Removing and Installing Parts

59
- Before You Begin
  59
- Front View of the Computer
  61
- Back View of the Computer
  63
- Removing the Computer Cover
  64
- Inside View of Your Computer
  66
- System Board Components
  67
- Memory
  67
  - DDR2 Memory Overview
    68
  - Installing Memory
    69
  - Removing Memory
    70
- Cards
  71
- Drive Panels
  75
- Drives
  78
- Hard Drive
  81
- Floppy Drive
  85
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    85
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    87
- Media Card Reader
  89
  - Removing a Media Card Reader
    89
  - Installing a Media Card Reader
    91
- CD/DVD Drive
  92
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    93
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    94
- Battery
  97
  - Replacing the Battery
    97
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  98
5 Appendix

101
- Specifications
  101
- System Setup
  105
  - Overview
    105
  - Entering System Setup
    105
  - System Setup Options
    106
  - Boot Sequence
    107
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  111
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  112
- Cleaning Your Computer
  112
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    112
  - Mouse
    113
  - Floppy Drive
    113
  - Cds and Dvds
    113
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  114
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    114
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    114
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  114
  - Class a
    115
  - Class B
    115
  - FCC Identification Information
    116
- Contacting Dell
  116
Index

135

DELL Dimension E310 Owner's Manual (138 pages)

Brand: DELL | Category: Desktop | Size: 6.02 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
    13
- Connecting to the Internet
  14
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    15
- Playing Cds and Dvds
  16
  - Adjusting the Volume
    17
  - Adjusting the Picture
    18
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  18
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    18
  - Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
    19
  - Helpful Tips
    19
- Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
  20
- Setting up a Home and Office Network
  21
  - Connecting to a Network Adapter
    21
  - Network Setup Wizard
    21
- Power Management
  22
  - Standby Mode
    22
  - Hibernate Mode
    22
  - Power Options Properties
    23
- About RAID Configurations
  24
- Hyper-Threading
  29
2 Solving Problems

31
- Troubleshooting Tips
  31
- Battery Problems
  31
- Drive Problems
  31
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    32
  - Hard Drive Problems
    33
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  33
- Error Messages
  34
- Media Card Reader Problems
  35
- Keyboard Problems
  36
- Lockups and Software Problems
  36
- Memory Problems
  38
- Mouse Problems
  39
- Network Problems
  40
- Power Problems
  40
- Printer Problems
  41
- Scanner Problems
  42
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  43
  - No Sound from Speakers
    43
  - No Sound from Headphones
    44
- Video and Monitor Problems
  44
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    44
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    45
3 Advanced Troubleshooting

47
- Diagnostic Lights
  47
- Dell Diagnostics
  50
  - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
    50
- Drivers
  51
  - What Is a Driver
    51
  - Identifying Drivers
    52
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    52
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  53
- Restoring Your Operating System
  53
  - Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP System Restore
    54
  - Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec
    55
4 Removing and Installing Parts

57
- Before You Begin
  57
- Front View of the Computer
  59
- Back View of the Computer
  61
- Removing the Computer Cover
  63
- Inside View of Your Computer
  64
- System Board Components
  65
- Memory
  65
  - DDR2 Memory Overview
    66
  - Installing Memory
    67
  - Removing Memory
    68
- Cards
  69
- Drive Panels
  73
- Drives
  76
- Hard Drive
  79
- Floppy Drive
  83
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    83
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    85
- Media Card Reader
  87
  - Removing a Media Card Reader
    87
  - Installing a Media Card Reader
    89
- CD/DVD Drive
  90
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    91
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    92
- Battery
  95
  - Replacing the Battery
    95
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  96
5 Appendix

99
- Specifications
  99
- System Setup
  103
  - Overview
    103
  - Entering System Setup
    103
  - System Setup Options
    104
  - Boot Sequence
    107
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  109
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  110
- Cleaning Your Computer
  110
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    110
  - Mouse
    111
  - Floppy Drive
    111
  - Cds and Dvds
    111
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  112
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    112
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    112
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  112
  - Class a
    113
  - Class B
    113
  - FCC Identification Information
    114
- Contacting Dell
  114
Index

133

dell Dimension E310 Installation Instructions (1 page)

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Brand: dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.03 MB

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Dell Dimension E310 Owner's Manual (140 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

2 Solving Problems

3 Advanced Troubleshooting

4 Removing and Installing Parts

5 Appendix

Index