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Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual - Page 16
...• Upgrades - upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care - contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information
• Downloads - drivers, patches, and software updates
• Reference - computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers
• How to set up my computer
Setup diagram...
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual - Page 20
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Setting Up a Printer
NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:
• Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the ...
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual - Page 21
... printer.
Connecting a USB Printer
NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your
printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connector on the computer and the printer.
The USB connectors fit only one way.
Setting...
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual - Page 28
... a steady stream of data to properly record. Direct Internet downloads, floppy drives, and Zip drives may not be able to provide a steady data stream to your CD-RW drive.
• Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed.
• Ensure that you set the sampling rate to at least 128 Kbps...
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual - Page 59
... controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may need to install...
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual - Page 60
... 61) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver.
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 61) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD:
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. If this is...
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual - Page 61
.... System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.
Creating a Restore Point
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see page 60) to resolve the problem...
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual - Page 64
..., you need to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts...
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual - Page 66
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7 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you may be prompted to provide further network information regarding your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components, configures the computer, and then restarts the computer....
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual - Page 78
... drive for instructions on installing and using the drive software. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 30). 2 Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer...
User Guide - Page 2
... or reinstalled all modules without error. l If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. l If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
PCI bus failure has occurred.
1. Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card and then restarting the computer. 2. If the problem persists...
User Guide - Page 5
...Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback or to replace the driver with the previously installed version. To use Device...
User Guide - Page 6
... to the operating state it was in before you installed the new driver.
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD
If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1. With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. If this is your first time to use the...
User Guide - Page 7
... to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next.
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
Before You Reinstall
If you are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the device driver with the previously installed version. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem...
User Guide - Page 8
..., you need to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts...
User Guide - Page 9
5. Click Finish to complete the setup and remove the CD from the drive.
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
1. Reinstall the appropriate drivers. 2. Reinstall your virus protection software. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 3. Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions.
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User Guide - Page 10
... courses l Customer Forum - online discussion with other Dell customers l Upgrades - upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the
operating system l Customer Care - contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information l Downloads - drivers, patches, and software updates l Reference - computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers
User Guide - Page 11
...: Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual (.pdf) (1.16 MB) - Provides information on adding upgrades, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. It also provides technical specifications. Setup diagram (.pdf) (848 KB) - Provides information on how to set up your computer.
Online Documentation
HINT: PDF files require Adobe™ Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from...
User Guide - Page 23
..., follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual. HINT: Drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the drive software. 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off...
User Guide - Page 24
..., follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual. HINT: Drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and documentation. After you install a drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the drive software. 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off...