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Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 4
... Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 40 DVD drive problems 40 Hard drive problems 41 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 41 Error Messages 43 General Problems 44 A program stops responding 44 A program crashes repeatedly 44 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 44 A solid blue screen appears 45 Other software problems 45 Other technical problems 46...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 5
...48 Network Problems 49 PC Card Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Printer ...Computer to an Earlier Operating State 62 Undoing the Last System Restore 63 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 65 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 68 Reinstalling Drivers 68 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Reinstalling Windows...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 15
... my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation
Find it Here ResourceCD
• How to set up a printer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to add parts • How to contact Dell • Warranty information
You can use this CD to access documentation and reinstall drivers (see page 67).
Owner's Manual
• Express Service...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 16
... with other Dell customers • 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
Setup Diagram
16...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 23
...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 printer manufacturer for technical assistance
Printer Cable
Your printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 24
www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com
parallel connector on computer
screws (2)
parallel printer cable
connector on printer clips (2)
notches (2)
HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel.
5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation ...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 28
... end of the network cable to a network connection device, such as a network wall jack.
28 Setting Up
network adapter connector on computer
network cable
network wall jack
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 32
... 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 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 34
... the system setup program, see page 100. For more information on Hyper-Threading, search the Knowledge Base on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as described next, rather than by pressing the power button.
1 Save...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 44
... moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then press the power button again to turn on the computer. You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
HINT: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a CD...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 59
3
SECTION 3
Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights Using System Restore Dell Diagnostics Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Windows® XP
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 62
.... System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.
Creating a Restore Point
1 Click the Start button.
2 Click Help and Support.
3 Click System Restore.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback (see page 68). If that is unsuccessful...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 67
... Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
A driver is a program that 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...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 68
... 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 to replace the driver with the previously installed version.
To use Device...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 69
... 62) 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 62) 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 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 71
... installed by Dell 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 installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. To reinstall Windows...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 72
..., and then press on the next screen to select the highlighted partition (recommended). Then follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Windows XP begins to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts multiple times before it requires additional input.
8 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 77
...(2) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners. Use the back-panel USB connectors for USB devices that are seldom disconnected, such as USB mouse and keyboard devices.
NOTICE: This computer supports the use of a USB hub. However, do not connect two or more USB hubs to a USB connector. Doing so may...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 108
..., 15 modem
fixing problems, 41 monitor
fixing problems, 55 motherboard. See system
board
N
network fixing problems, 49 setting up, 28
Network Setup Wizard, 28
O
office network, 28 operating system
CD, 16 operating system
reinstallation Windows XP, 71
P
password clearing system setup, 102
PC Cards installing, 84 removing, 85 types, 84
power fixing problems, 51 turning off your computer, 34
printer...
Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 109
... stops responding, 44
R
RAM. See memory reinstalling
drivers, 68 Windows XP, 71 ResourceCD, 15, 68-69 Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64
S
safety instructions, 9 scanner
fixing problems, 53 screen. See monitor service tag number, 15 settings
system setup program, 100 setup diagram, 16 shutting down your
computer, 34 software
Hyper-Threading, 34 incompatibilities, 70 reinstalling software, 68 sound adjusting...