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2H930bk1.book Page 1 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM Dell™ Dimension™ 4300 Solutions Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 2
tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, DellPlus, and DellNet are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 3
Printer 16 USB Printer 17 Installing the Printer Driver 18 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only) 18 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only) . . . 19 Turning Off the Computer 20 Windows XP 20 Windows Me and Windows 2000 20 2 Solving Problems Finding - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 4
Problems 35 Drive Problems 35 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 35 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD . 36 If you cannot play a DVD movie 37 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 37 If you have a hard drive problem 38 Network Problems 38 Microsoft® Windows® Error - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 5
the Front Door and Hinge Arms 62 Reattaching the Front Door 62 Reattaching the Hinge Arms 63 Opening the Computer Cover 65 Looking Inside Your Computer 67 System Board 68 Adding Cards 69 Removing Cards 72 Adding Memory 74 Replacing the AGP Card 76 Adding a Second Hard Drive 77 Contents 5 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 6
Other Drives 81 5.25-Inch Devices 81 3.5-Inch Devices 84 Closing the Computer Cover 87 4 Appendix Specifications 90 Standard Settings 94 Viewing Settings 95 System Setup Program Screens 95 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 95 Replacing the Battery 97 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 7
2H930bk1.book Page 7 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only 137 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . 141 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 142 144 Index 145 Contents 7 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 8
2H930bk1.book Page 8 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM 8 Contents - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 9
cover(s) (including the computer cover, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed or opened. • To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power available at your location: - 115 V/60 Hz in most of North and South America and - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 10
power supply. • Be sure that nothing rests on your computer's cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over. • Do not spill food or liquids on your computer. If the computer gets wet, contact Dell (see page 100). • Do not push any objects into the openings - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 11
, its contrast and brightness settings, and the lighting around you (such as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to minimize reflections and glare do not have to type for extended periods of time. When you stop typing, try to do things that use both hands. 11 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 12
Computer Before you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated. CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the computer yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. 1 Turn off - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 13
card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal bracket. CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 14
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2H930bk1.book Page 15 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM SECTION 1 Setting Up Connecting a Printer Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only) Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only) Turning Off the Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 16
, 2001 5:02 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Printer See the documentation that came with the printer for any recommended preparation procedures, such as: • Removing the packaging • Installing the toner or ink cartridge • Loading paper Then follow the instructions that came with the - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 17
then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Installing the Printer Driver" on page 18). USB Printer Follow the instructions that came with the USB printer to connect it to the computer. If no information is - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 18
driver, insert the printer installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. Then follow the prompts on the screen using the instructions that came with the printer. If your printer installation CD does not automatically run, click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Run, and type - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 19
another Windows operating system, the wizard can be launched from the Windows XP operating system CD or from a floppy disk created on the Windows XP computer the instructions on the screen. Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only) Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 20
your computer, see "General Program Problems" on page 40. Turning Off the Computer NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you must turn off your computer through the Start menu rather than by pressing the power button. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 21
Problems Drive Problems Network Problems Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 22
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 22 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to go for answers. Use this chart to help you quickly find the answers to your questions. See page 25. Get technical assistance from Dell. See page - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 23
2H930bk1.book Page 23 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM See page 43. See page 26. See page 28. See page 29. See page 32. See page 34. See page 35. See page 35. See page 38. See page 31. See page 39. See page 40. See page 42. See page 43. S olving Pr oblems 23 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 24
.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 24 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM Accessing Help Files TO A C C E S S T H E Tell Me How H E L P F I L E Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides, and then click User's guides - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 25
file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center in Windows XP and Windows Me (Help in Windows 2000). To access help files, see page 24. Start-Up Error Messages O P E R A T IN G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - Call Dell for technical assistance (see page 100). HINT: See the Tell - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 26
E M D IS K ERR OR - There is a floppy disk in the floppy drive. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer. HINT: See the documentation that come with your monitor for fault indications and troubleshooting procedures specific to your monitor. Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blank - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 27
all four lights below the serial connector (see page 61) are not green, call Dell for technical assistance (see page 100). C H E C K T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I E S - See the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center in Windows XP and Windows Me (Help - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 28
www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K F O R A D D I T IO N A L A D J U S T M E N T S - See the documentation that came with your monitor for any additional adjustments that your monitor may require. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 29
T R O L - In Windows XP, click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. In Windows Me or 2000, double-click diagnostics. See the speaker documentation for diagnostics instructions. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E IN T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 30
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 30 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 31
Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer name. 5 Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. Windows Me and Windows - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 32
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 32 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - Reinstall the scanner driver. See the scanner documentation for instructions. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C T S - See page 46. - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 33
WINDOWS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Internet Options. 5 Click Network Diagnostics and perform the connectivity test. Windows Me 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 34
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 34 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM Mouse Problems IF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE BEFORE TURNING ON THE C O M P U T E R, R E C O N N E C T T H E M O U S E C A B L E 1 Press to display the Start menu. 2 In Windows XP, type the letter u, - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 35
page 46. Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - In Windows XP, Click the Start button, and then click My Computer. In Windows Me and Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. If - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 36
normal and may cause noise. This does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD. If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - In Windows XP, click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. In - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 37
Me How help file for instructions. If the CD-RW drive stops writing TURN OFF STANDBY IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING T O A CD -RW DI SC - See the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center in Windows XP and Windows Me (Help in Windows 2000). To access help files - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 38
have a hard drive problem RUN SCANDISK Windows XP and Windows 2000 1 In Windows XP click the Start button, and then click My Computer. In Windows 2000 double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Right-click on the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and then - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 39
your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C T S - See page 46. Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages x: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E . T H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y - Insert a disk into the drive and try - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 40
| support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 40 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM A R E Q U I R E D . D L L F IL E W A S N O T F O UN D - The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows XP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 41
a Microsoft Windows shutdown. A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD Windows XP provides a click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen. HINT: ScanDisk may run when you restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. HINT - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 42
for instructions on deactivating this feature. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click to highlight your connection type in - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 43
R - Contact your Internet service provider for assistance. Resolving Other Technical Problems G O T O T H E D E L L S U P P O R T W E B S I T E - Go to http://support.dell.com for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. See "Dell Technical Support Policy" on page 98 for - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 44
, click the Start button, point to Programs-> User's Guides, and click the appropriate guide from the list. Sometimes you can fix a device problem by reinstalling its driver: 1 From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. If this is your first time to use - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 45
Topic list. If you select Drivers in the Topic list and a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by your operating system. Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback The Windows XP Device Driver Rollback can replace a device driver with the previously installed version - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 46
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 46 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 47
2H930bk1.book Page 47 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help and Support. Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field, and then click the arrow to start the search. Click - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 48
2001 5:02 PM You can also use the Windows Me Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help. Click Troubleshooting in the What would you like help with? list, click Hardware & system device problems, click Hardware, memory, & others, and then click Hardware - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 49
creates system checkpoints. You can also manually create your own checkpoints by creating Restore Points. To limit the amount of hard disk space used, older restore points will be automatically purged. If your computer experiences an operating system problem, you can use System Restore from - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 50
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 50 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM System Restore is enabled on your new computer. However, if you reinstall Windows XP or Windows Me with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 51
Restore Wizard In Windows XP you can manually create restore points or you can use the System Restore Wizard to create the restore points for you. To use the System Restore Wizard, click the Start button, click Help and Support, click System Restore, and then follow the instructions on the screen - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 52
dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 52 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point (Choose a Restore Point in Windows and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 53
and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, you must disable any virus protection software - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 54
, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next. 15 If you have a network card in your computer, select the appropriate network settings. If you do not have a network card, you will not see this option. Windows XP begins to install its components and configure the computer - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 55
and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows Me, you must disable any virus protection software - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 56
is the bar code number found on the Microsoft Windows label, which is located behind the front-panel connector door as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer. 20 Click Finish. Windows Setup installs additional files, and then restarts the computer. 21 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 57
and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows 2000, you must disable any virus protection software - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 58
screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next. 12 Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software screen, and then click Next. 13 Type the Windows product key in the fields provided, and then click Next. The product key is the bar code number found on the - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 59
Inside Your Computer Adding Cards Removing Cards Adding Memory Replacing the AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Closing the Computer Cover FILE LOCATION: C:\Projects\Green_Lantern_solutions\2H930c31.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 www.dell.com | support.dell.com - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 60
Projects\Green_Lantern_solutions\2H930c31.fm Front and Back View of the Computer CD volume control dial CD headphone jack floppy drive light CD activity light CD drive eject button floppy drive eject button hard drive light power button DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 60 Adding Parts - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 61
instructions on how to reattach the door. Windows license label USB connectors power connector voltage selection switch parallel connector serial connector keyboard connector USB connectors line-out jack line-in jack microphone jack headphone jack service tag mouse connector video connector DELL - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 62
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 62 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Projects\Green_Lantern_solutions\ the front door until it clips to both hinge arms. front-door clips (2) hinge arms (2) front door DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 62 Adding Parts - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 63
in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 20). 2 Disconnect the power cable from your computer. 3 Remove -panel insert use fingers to pull here DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 Addi ng Part s 63 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 64
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 64 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Projects\Green_Lantern_solutions\2H930c31.fm snap back into place on the first attempt, slightly reposition the arms and try again. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 64 Adding Parts - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 65
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. NOTICE: Ensure that there is sufficient space to support the open cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space. 4 Lay the - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 66
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 66 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Projects\Green_Lantern_solutions\2H930c31.fm release button back of computer arrow release button DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 66 Adding Parts - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 67
87) power supply hard drive (page 77) back of computer system board (page 68) filler brackets for empty card slots (4) (page 69 and page 72) * Depending on the types of drives installed in your computer, the cover may not open as widely as shown in the figure. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 68
page 81 standby power light (AUX_PWR) front panel switch connector (FRONTPANEL) hard drive connector (IDE1) memory module connectors (DIMM A, DIMM B) page 74 AGP slot connector (AGP) page 76 PCI card connectors (PCI1-PCI4) page 69 telephony voice modem connector (MODEM)* CD audio connector (CD IN - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 69
\2H930c31.fm Adding Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When opening the cover. The computer's card connectors allow you to install different types of devices such as modems, network adapters, and video cards. - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 70
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 70 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Projects\Green_Lantern_solutions\2H930c31.fm HINT: The AGP card is removed from the following two illustrations to provide a better view of the inside of your computer. 6 Insert the card - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 71
: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer. 12 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 Addi ng Part s 71 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 72
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 72 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Projects\Green_Lantern_solutions\2H930c31.fm Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 73
card securing lever slot connector system board HINT: The AGP card is removed from the following illustration to provide a better view of the inside of your computer. filler bracket in empty card-slot opening filler brackets over empty cardslot openings is necessary to maintain Federal - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 74
this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory type" under "Memory" on page 91 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 75
with the crossbars in the connector. NOTICE: To avoid breaking the memory module, do not press near the middle of the module. 8 the connector, ensuring that it fits into the vertical guides at each end of the connector. Press firmly on the DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 Addi ng Part s 75 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 76
the power button to ground the system board. 4 Open the computer cover (see page 65). 5 Press the card clip lever on the side of the AGP card to release the card from the slot connector, and remove the card. AGP card card clip lever AGP card clip slot connector back of computer DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 77
into place. Press the card clip lever while inserting the card into the slot connector. AGP card card clip lever AGP card clip slot connector back of computer Adding a Second Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 78
in the two green rail tabs and pull the first hard drive out of the upper bay. c Gently slide the first hard drive into the lower bay until you hear a click. d Reconnect the power cable and the data cable to the back of the first hard drive. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 78 Adding Parts - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 79
the upper bay until you hear a click. rail tabs (2) second hard drive in upper bay first hard drive in lower bay hard drive cage 10 Connect a power cable to the drive. NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 Addi ng Part s 79 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 80
for information). 11 Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your first hard drive and attach the connector to the second hard drive. power cable second hard-drive cable (secondary drive) first hard-drive cable (primary boot drive) 12 Close the computer cover (see page 87 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 81
of the drive. 7 Open the computer cover (see page 65). HINT: Drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a drive, refer to the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the drive software. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 82
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 82 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\ remove front panel insert through here securing tabs (4) front-panel insert securing tab drive-bay cover panel front panel insert DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 82 Adding Parts - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 83
into the bay until you hear a click. rail tabs (2) drive drive bay 10 Connect a power cable to the drive. 11 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on connecting a drive cable to the drive and system board. power cable drive cable HINT: Your computer uses cable-select - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 84
dell.com | support.dell drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive power button to ground the system board. 4 Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. See the documentation that came with the drive to ensure that the drive is setup for your computer. 5 Open - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 85
rails are not attached to the drive cage with screws. To remove the rails, firmly pull the rails from the drive cage. 9 Attach the rails to the drive using the two captive screws on each rail. Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back of the drive. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 86
\2H930c31.fm 10 Gently slide the drive into the bay until you hear a click. rail tabs (2) drive drive bay 11 Carefully replace the front panel insert. You do not need to replace the drive-bay cover panel. 12 Connect a power cable to the drive. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 11/20/01 86 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 87
drive for instructions on connecting a drive cable to the drive. power cable drive cable HINT: Your computer uses cable-select drive setting on the new device is set for "cable select" (see the documentation that came with the drive drivers required for the drive as described in the drive - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 88
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Page 89 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM SECTION 4 Appendix Specifications Standard Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Contacting Dell Regulatory Information Limited Warranties and Return Policy www.dell.com | support.dell.com - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 90
.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 90 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type L1 cache L2 cache System Information System chip set DMA channels Interrupt levels System BIOS chip System clock Expansion Bus Bus types Bus speed AGP connector AGP - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 91
-panel and two back-panel USB-compliant connectors Headphone Audio2 front-panel miniature jack three miniature jacks for line-in, line-out, and microphone 1 Microsoft requires a minimum of 128 MB of memory for Windows XP. 2 Present only on computers with built-in audio capabilities. Appendix 91 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 92
on PCI local bus Floppy drive 34-pin connector Audio3 Audio controller Analog Devices AD1885 AC97 Codec Video Video controller AGP 4X Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Diagnostic code lights push button green light on power button-blinking green in sleep - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 93
2H930bk1.book Page 93 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM Physical Height x Width x Depth Weight 42.5 x 18.1 x 44.7 cm (16.7 x 7.1 x 17.6 inches) 12.7 kg (28 lb) Environmental Temperature: Operating 10°to 35°C (50° to 95°F)4 Storage -40°to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Relative humidity 20% to 80% - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 94
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 94 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM Standard Settings The system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer. NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user, don't change the settings for this program. Certain changes might - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 95
, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM Viewing Settings 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue Dell™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer and - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 96
dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 96 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM If you forget your user or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 10 Open the - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 97
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Record all the screens in the system setup program (see page 95) so that you can restore the correct settings in step 7. 2 Open the computer cover (see page - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 98
page 95) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. 8 Properly dispose of the old battery (see page 118). Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 99
02 PM Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dellbranded module bay or PC Card accessories. In addition, any Dell-branded or application software sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Support for all third-party software - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 100
Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-mail Address Antigua and Barbuda General Support Argentina (Buenos Aires) Tech Support and Customer Care International Access Code: 00 Sales Country Code: 54 Tech Support Fax City Code: 11 Customer Care Fax Website: www.dell - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 101
General Support Brazil Customer Support, Technical Support International Access Code: 0021 Tech Support Fax Country Code: 55 Customer Care Fax City Code: 51 Sales Website: www.dell.com/br Brunei Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 673 Customer Service (Penang - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 102
| support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Canada (North York, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Cayman Islands Chile (Santiago) Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Costa Rica Department Name or Service - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 103
(Helsinki) International Access Code: 990 Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-mail Address Technical Support Customer Care Fax TechFax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Relational Customer Care Home - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 104
: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103 Guatemala Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-mail Address Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Care Switchboard Switchboard (Alternative) Sales Fax Fax (Alternative) Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 105
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Code: 82 City Code: 2 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-mail Address General Support Technical Support (Server) Technical Support Outside of Japan (Server) Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support Outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 107
(Brussels, Belgium) Switchboard (Brussels, Belgium) Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Technical Support Customer Service Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 108
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Phone Customer Care Sales Customer Service Fax Reception Desk Fax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Customer Care Sales Puerto Rico St. Lucia Fax E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ General Support General Support Area Codes, Local - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 110
00 Country Code: 34 City Code: 91 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-mail Address Technical Support Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Technical Support Customer Care Sales Fax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 111
HSB and Corporate Customers: support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/ Technical Support Technical Support (Servers) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Thailand International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66 Technical Support Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 112
employees) Customer Care Central Government Customer Care Local Government Customer Care Home/Small Business Sales Corporate/Public Sector Sales Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers 1-800-805-8035 0870 908 0500 0870 908 - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 113
-879-3355 Spare Parts Sales toll free: 1-800-357-3355 Desktop and Portable Fee-Based Technical Support toll free: 1-800-433-9005 Sales (Catalogs) toll free: 1-800-426-5150 Fax toll free: 1-800-727-8320 TechFax toll free: 1-800-950-1329 Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 114
: 1 Call Dell to obtain an authorization number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box. 2 Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return. 3 Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, CDs, guides, and so - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 115
television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). These licensed services, along with consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Dell computer systems - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 116
5:02 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com 116 Appendix Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/ specific for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Dell - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 117
manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 118
.dell.com | support.dell.com 118 Appendix Company name: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way the battery in your Dell computer documentation for instructions.Do not dispose of Supply voltage: Frequency: Input current rating: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 119
xico, D.F. 115-230 VAC 60-50 Hz 3.0/1.5 A Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a one-year ). To determine which warranty you purchased, see the Dell invoice that accompanied your computer. The following sections describe - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 120
accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell. This limited warranty does - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 121
locations will be made freight collect. NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not accept liability for lost data or software - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 122
causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell. 122 Appendix - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 123
locations will be made freight collect. NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not accept liability for lost data or software - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 124
Dell's Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that a part should be replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell to Dell. Replacement parts are new or reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 125
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 126
accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell. This limited warranty does - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 127
locations will be made freight collect. NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not accept liability for lost data or software - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 128
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 129
accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell. This limited warranty does - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 130
locations will be made freight collect. NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not accept liability for lost data or software - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 131
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 132
accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell. This limited warranty does - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 133
locations will be made freight collect. NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not accept liability for lost data or software - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 134
causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell. 134 Appendix - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 135
locations will be made freight collect. NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not accept liability for lost data or software - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 136
Dell's Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that a part should be replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell part to Dell. Replacement parts are new or reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 137
2H930bk1.book Page 137 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 138
accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell. This limited warranty does - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 139
Dell's Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that a part should be replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell part to Dell. Replacement parts are new or reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 140
OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 141
, and all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be returned with it. For customers who want to return, for refund or credit only, either applications software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell, the whole system must - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 142
dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 142 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell the Dell point of sale within the guarantee period. The end user must always supply proof - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 143
permitted by law. In the absence of applicable legislation, this Guarantee will be the end user's sole and exclusive remedy against Dell or any of its affiliates, and neither Dell nor any of its affiliates shall be liable for loss of profit or contracts, or any other indirect or consequential loss - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 144
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2H930bk1.book Page 144 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:02 PM 144 Appendix - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 145
, 87 opening, 65 crashes, 40 D Dell support policy, 98 display. See monitor drivers reinstalling, 44 drives adding, 77, 81 fixing problems, 35 DVD drive fixing problems, 37 E e-mail fixing problems, 43 error messages start-up, 25 Windows, 39 F FCC notices, 115 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 146
printer connecting, 16 fixing problems, 29 reinstalling driver, 18 setting up, 16 troubleshooting, 29 programs fixing problems, 40 R RAM. See memory reinstalling drivers, 44 Windows 2000, 57 Windows Me, 55 Windows XP, 53 ResourceCD, 44 return policy, 141 S safety instructions, 9 ScanDisk, 38 screen - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 147
V video fixing problems, 26 video memory connector, 68 volume adjusting, 28 W warranty, 119 Windows 2000 error messages, 39 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 57 shutdown, 20 Windows Me error messages, 39 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 55 shutdown, 20 Windows XP device driver rollback, 45 error - Dell Dimension 4300 | Dell Dimension 4300 Solutions Guide - Page 148
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