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HINT : A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 When Using Y o ur Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ergonomic Computing Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 When Working In side Y our Computer .
4 Contents Start-Up Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Video and Monitor Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 If the screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 If the screen is difficult to read .
Contents 5 Internet Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 If you have a problem with your Internet connection . . . . . . . 45 E-Mail Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Resolv ing Other T echnical Problems .
6 Contents 4 Appendix Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Standard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Viewing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 System Setup Program Screens .
Contents 7 "T otal Satisfaction" Return P olicy (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 One- Y ear End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Index . . . . . .
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9 Use the following safety guidelines to protect yourself and your computer . When Using Y our Computer CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including the computer cover , filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed or opened.
10 www .dell.com | support.dell.com • T o help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting or connecting a non-USB device from the computer . • T o help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into properly grounded power sources.
11 • Make sur e the monitor screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor . • Adjust the tilt of the monitor , its contrast and brightness settings, and the.
12 www .dell.com | support.dell.com When W o rking Inside Y our 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 e xplained in this guide and elsewhere in Dell documentation.
13 3 Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface at the back of the computer before touching anything inside your computer . While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.
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www .dell.com | support.dell.com SECTION 1 Attaching and R emoving the Computer Stand Connecting a Printer T ransferring Infor mation to a New Computer (Windows XP only) Setting Up a Home and Office N.
16 Setting Up www .dell.com | support.dell.com The computer can be used in either a vertical or horizontal position. T o use the computer in a vertical position, you must attach the computer stand: 1 Place the computer on its right side so that the drive bays are at the bottom.
Setting Up 17 2 F it the stand onto what was the left side of the computer . a P osition the stand as shown in the following illustration by aligning the large round hole in the stand with the securing button on the side of the cover and aligning the captive screw in the stand with the screw hole in the cover .
18 Setting Up www .dell.com | support.dell.com T o remove the computer stand: 1 T urn the computer over so that the stand is at the top. 2 Loosen the thumbscrew and lift the stand away .
Setting Up 19 2 Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 3 T urn on the printer and then turn on the computer .
20 Setting Up www .dell.com | support.dell.com USB Printer HINT : Y ou can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see the following section). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connector on the computer and the printer .
Setting Up 21 T o check if your printer driver is installed on a computer running the W indows XP operating system, click the Start button, click Control P anel, click P rinters and Other Hardware , and then click V iew installed printers or fax printers .
22 Setting Up www .dell.com | support.dell.com W indows XP provides a Network Setup W izard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office.
Setting Up 23 4 Click Shut down and then click OK . The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes. 5 T urn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power .
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www .dell.com | support.dell.com SECTION 2 Finding Solutions Accessing Help Files P ower Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer P roblems Scanne.
26 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out wher e to go for answers. Use this chart to help you quickly find the answers to your questions. See page 28. See page 29. Get technical assistance from Dell.
Solving Problems 27 See page 30. See page 32. See page 33. See page 36. See page 37. See page 38. See page 39. See page 42. See page 43. See page 35. See page 42.
28 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com HINT : See the Te l l M e How help file for information on the standby mode. T O ACCESS THE T ell Me How HELP FILE Microsoft ® Win do w s ® XP 1 Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support .
Solving Problems 29 C HECK THE POWER CABLE CONNECTION — Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the computer power connector . C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
30 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If the screen is blank HINT : See the documentation that come with your monitor for fault indications and troubleshooting procedures specific to your monitor . C HECK THE VIDEO CABLE CONNECTION — Check for bent pins (most video cable connectors have missing pins, but not bent pins).
Solving Problems 31 If the screen is difficult to read A DJUST THE CONTRAST AND BRIGHTNESS — See the documentation that came with your monitor for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness.
32 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com HINT : The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, make sure that you did not turn the player volume down or off .
Solving Problems 33 HINT : If you need technical assistance for your printer , call the printer ’s manufacturer (see the documentation that came with the printer for the correct phone number).
34 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If you cannot print to a USB printer V ERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS Wi nd ow s XP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control P anel . 3 Click P rinters and Other Hardware . 4 Click V iew installed printers or fax printers .
Solving Problems 35 HINT : If you need technical assistance for your scanner , call the scanner ’s manufacturer (see the documentation that came with the scanner for the correct phone number). Dell does not cover the scanner ’s warranty . V ERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS Wi nd ow s XP 1 Click the Start button.
36 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com HINT : Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only . The modem does not operate while it is connected to a digital telephone network. R EINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER — Reinstall the scanner driver .
Solving Problems 37 V ERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH W INDOWS Wi nd ow s XP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control P anel . 3 Click Network and Internet Connections . 4 Click Internet Options . 5 Click Network Diagnostics and perform the connectivity test.
38 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com I F YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE AFTER TURNING ON THE COMPUTER , REMOVE THE POWER CABLE , AND THEN RECONNECT THE MOUSE CABLE — If the mouse is connected after the power is turned on, the mouse will appear to be nonfunctional.
Solving Problems 39 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk E NSURE THAT W INDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE — In W indows XP , Click the Start button, and then click My Computer . In Windows 2000, double- click the My Computer icon on the W indows desktop.
40 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD HINT : High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise.
Solving Problems 41 If the CD-RW drive stops writing HINT : If you disable standby mode to write to a CD-RW drive, remember to reenable standby mode when you finish writing to the CD. If you have a hard drive problem T EST THE DRIVE WITH ANOTHER DVD— Insert another DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original D VD is defective.
42 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com ® ® C HECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network wall jack as shown on the ST AR T HERE sheet for your computer .
Solving Problems 43 A program crashes T HE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION DRIVE — The file that you are trying to copy is too lar ge to fit on the disk. T ry copying the file to a blank disk or use a larger -capacity disk. A REQUIRED .
44 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com A program stops responding A program error causes the system to lock up HINT : ScanDisk may r un when you restart the computer . Follow the instr uctions on the screen. A solid blue screen appears HINT : ScanDisk may r un when you restart the computer .
Solving Problems 45 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system If you have a problem with your Internet connection R UN THE P ROGRAM C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD W indows XP provides a Program Compatibility W izard that configures a program to run in an environment more similar to older W indows operating system environments.
46 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com T URN OFF CALL WAITING ( CATCH - PHONE )— See your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating this feat ure. Then adjust the d ial-up networking connection properties. Wi nd ow s XP 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control P anel.
Solving Problems 47 NOTICE: The Dell support website, http://support.dell.com , and the Dell Dimension R esourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly .
48 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com • Y amaha W avetable Driver — Enables the optional built-in sound controller to produce sound. • Intel Ultra A T A Storage Driver — Improves your computer's performance by transferring certain functions from the microprocessor during data transfers from storage devices.
Solving Problems 49 HINT : The Re s o u r c e C D displays drivers only for hardware that Dell installed at the time of purchase. If you installed any additional hardware, those drivers may not be displayed by the R esourceCD .
50 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com W indows XP and W indows 2000 IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured. Windows XP T o check for conflicts on a computer running W indows XP : 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control P anel .
Solving Problems 51 Windows 2000 T o check for conflicts on a computer running W indows 2000: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings , and click Control P anel . 2 In the Control P anel , double-click System . 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Click Device Manager .
52 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com W indows XP provides a System Restore featur e that allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state if changes to the computer ’.
Solving Problems 53 Before proceeding with any System Restor e function, Dell recommends that you thoroughly read Microsoft’s information about using System Restor e. T o access this information: 1 Click the Start button, point to All Pr o g r am s —> Accessories —> System T ools , and then click System Restore .
54 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after installing a device driver , first try using Device Driver Rollback (see page 49). If that is unsuccessful, then use System Restore.
Solving Problems 55 Undoing the L ast System R estore NOTICE: Before undoing the last system restore, save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter , open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.
56 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 When the blue Dell logo appears, press <F12> immediately . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft W indows desktop. Then shut down the computer and try again.
Solving Problems 57 14 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and T ime 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.
58 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 When the Windows 2000 Setup scr een appears, ensure that the To setup Win2000 now , press ENTER option is highlighted. Then press <Enter>. 6 Read the information in the License Agreement screen, and then pr ess <F8> to continue.
www .dell.com | support.dell.com SECTION 3 Front and Back View of the Computer Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Y our Computer Adding Cards Adding Memor y Closing the Computer Cover.
60 Adding P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com HINT : The front-panel door is removable; if you remove it or accidentally knock it off its hinges, it snaps back in place.
Adding P arts 61 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Y our Computer" on page 12. CAUTION: T o guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover .
62 Adding P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove the computer stand, if attached (see page 16). NOTICE: Ensure that there is sufficient space to support the open cover—at least 30 cm (1 f t) of desk top space. 5 P ress the two release buttons until the cover is fr ee to swing up.
Adding P arts 63 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Y our Computer" on page 12. CAUTION: T o guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover .
64 Adding P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com System Board memor y module connectors (DIMM A, DIMM B) page 69 floppy drive connector (DSKT) hard drive connector (IDE1) batter y socket (BA T TERY) .
Adding P arts 65 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Y our Computer" on page 12. CAUTION: T o guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover .
66 Adding P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com b Gently pull on the handle and lift the card cage up and away from the computer . card cage.
Adding P arts 67 7 P ress the lever on the retention arm and raise the r etention arm. 8 If you are installing a new car d, remove the filler bracke t to create an empty card-slot opening. If you are r eplacing a card that is already installed in the computer , remove the car d.
68 Adding P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. T o guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.
Adding P arts 69 NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 15 Close the computer cover (see page 71). 16 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
70 Adding P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 If necessary , remove a memory module: a P ress out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector . b Grasp the module and pull up. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector .
Adding P arts 71 9 Insert the module straight down into the connector , ensuring that it fits into the vertical guides at each end of the connector . Pr ess firmly on the ends of the module until it snaps into place. If you insert the module correctly , the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.
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www .dell.com | support.dell.com SECTION 4 Specifications Standard Settings Clearing F orgotten P asswords R eplacing the Batter y Dell T echnical Support P olicy (U.
74 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel ® Pe n t iu m ® 4 microprocessor L1 cache 8 KB first-level L2 cache integrated 256-KB at full microprocessor spe.
Appendix 75 Memory Architecture SDRAM PC133 Memory connectors two Memory capacities 64-, 128-, 256-, and 512-MB non-ECC SDR AM Minimum memory 1 64 MB Maximum memory 512 MB Memory type PC133 (non-ECC) BIOS address F8000h Drives Externally accessible one 5.
76 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors (continued) Internally accessible: P rimary IDE channel 40-pin connector on PCI local bus Secondary IDE channel 40-pin connector on PC.
Appendix 77 Physical Height x W idth x Depth 10.6 x 38.9 x 43.2 cm (4.2 x 15.3 x 17 inches) W eight 9.9 kg (22 lb) Environmental T emperature: Operating 10 ° to 35 ° C ( 5 0 ° to 95 ° F) 3 Storage –40 ° to 65 ° C (–40 ° to 149 ° F) Relative humidity 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 0.
78 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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 make your computer work incorrectly .
Appendix 79 Viewing Settings 1 T urn on (or restart) your computer . 2 When the blue Dell™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft ® W indows desktop.
80 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin this procedure, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Y our Computer" on page 12.
Appendix 81 12 Close the computer cover (see page 71), plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer . T urning on your computer with the PSWD jumper installed reenables the password featur e.
82 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the system board while you pr y the batter y loose, be sure to insert the plastic screwdriver between the batter y and the socket (not the system board). 5 Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up and snap it into place.
Appendix 83 Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any “Dell- installed” software and peripherals 1 . Support for third-party softwar e and peripherals is provided by the ori.
84 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com HINT : T oll-free numbers are for use within the countr y for which they are listed. When you need to contact Dell, use the telephone numbers, codes, and electronic addresses provided in the following tables.
Appendix 85 Austria (V ienna) International Access Code: 900 Country Code: 43 City Code: 1 Home/Small Business Sales 01 795 67602 Home/Small Business F ax 01 795 67605 Home/Small Business Customer Car.
86 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Canada (North Y ork, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Automated Or der-Status System toll free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoT ech (Automated technical suppor.
Appendix 87 Czech Republic (P rague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 City Code: 2 T echnical Support 02 22 83 27 27 Customer Care 02 22 83 27 11 F ax 02 22 83 27 14 T echFax 02 22 83 27 28 Switchboard 02 22 83 27 11 W ebsite: support.euro .
88 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com F rance (P aris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) Home and Small Business T echnical Support 0825 387 270 C.
Appendix 89 Hong Kong International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 T echnical Support toll free: 800 96 4107 Customer Service (P enang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949 T ransaction Sales toll free: 800 96 .
90 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Jamaica General Support 1-800-682-3639 Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 T echnical Support (Server) T echnica.
Appendix 91 Latin America Customer T echnical Support (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619 F ax (T echnical Support and Customer Service)(Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3883 Sales (Austin, T exas, U.
92 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Mexico International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 52 Customer T echnical Support 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383 Sales 50-81-8800 or 01-800-888-3355 .
Appendix 93 Norway (L ysaker) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 47 T echnical Support 671 16882 Relational Customer Care 671 17514 Home/Small Business Customer Care 23162298 Switchboard 671 16800 F ax T echnical Support (Upplands V asby , Sweden) 46 0 85 590 05 594 F ax Switchboard 671 16865 W ebsite: support.
94 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 T echnical Support toll free: 800 6011 051 Customer Service (P enang, Malaysia) 604 6.
Appendix 95 Sweden (Upplands V asby) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 46 City Code: 8 T echnical Support 08 590 05 199 Relational Customer Care 08 590 05 642 Home/Small Business Customer Care 08 587 70 527 F ax T e chnical Support 08 590 05 594 Sales 08 590 05 185 W ebsite: support.
96 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com T rinidad/T obago General Support 1-800-805-8035 U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 T echnical Support (Corpor.
Appendix 97 U.S.A. (Austin, T exas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Or der-Status System toll free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoT ech (F or portable and desktop computers) toll free: 1.
98 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com R eturning Items for Warranty R epair or Credit P repare all items being r eturned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: 1 Call Dell to obtain an authorization number , and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box.
Appendix 99 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment. While this computer has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, ther e is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
100 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Most Dell computers are classified for Class B environments. However , the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A.
Appendix 101 Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
102 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Model number: DHS • Company name: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell W ay Round Rock, T exas 78682 USA Battery Disposal Y our computer uses a lithium-ion battery .
Appendix 103 NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requir ements of the official Mexican standards (NOM): Exporter : Dell One Dell W ay Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, S.
104 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Información para NOM (únicamente para México) La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en los dispositivos descritos en este docume.
Appendix 105 Dell-branded hardwar e products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a one-year limited warranty , a two-year limited warranty , or a three-year limited warranty , or a four -year limited warranty (U.S. only). T o determine which warranty you purchased, see the Dell invoice that accompanied your computer .
106 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell will repair or r eplace products covered under this limited warranty that are r eturned to Dell’s facility . T o request warranty service, you must contact Dell’s Customer T echnical Support within the limited warranty period.
Appendix 107 DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEY OND THE REMEDIES SET FOR TH IN THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCL UDING WITHOUT LIMIT A TION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING A V AILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DA T A OR SOFTW ARE.
108 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or mor e of the following categories: software; e xternal devices (except as specifically n.
Appendix 109 Limited W arranty Coverage During Y ear T wo During the second year of this limited warranty , Dell will provide, on an ex change basis and subject to Dell’s Exchange P olicy in effect .
110 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com General Provisions THIS LIMITED W ARR ANTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND Y OU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH V AR Y FROM ST A TE TO ST A TE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION).
Appendix 111 Three- Y ear Limited W arranty (U.S. Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its har dware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accor dance with industry-standard practices.
112 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Limited W arranty Coverage During Y ear One During the one-year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will repair or replace products cover ed under this limited warranty that are returned to Dell’s facility .
Appendix 113 Y ou will pay Dell for replacement parts if the r eplaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning r eplaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not r eturn the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s Ex change P olicy in effect on the date of the ex change.
114 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com These provisions apply to Dell’s three-year limited warranty only . F or provisions of any service contract covering your system, refer to your invoice or the separate service contract that you will receive.
Appendix 115 Limited W arranty Coverage During Y ear One During the one-year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will repair or replace products cover ed under this limited warranty that are returned to Dell's facility .
116 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Y ou will pay Dell for re placement parts when the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for r eturning replaced parts, and your obligation t.
Appendix 117 If Dell elects to ex change a system or component, the ex change will be made accordance with Dell's Ex change P olicy in effect on the date of the ex change.
118 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell will repair or r eplace products covered under this limited warranty that are r eturned to Dell’s facility . T o request warranty service, you must contact Dell’s Customer T echnical Support within the warranty period.
Appendix 119 DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEY OND THE REMEDIES SET FOR TH IN THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCL UDING WITHOUT LIMIT A TION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING A V AILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DA T A OR SOFTW ARE.
120 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or mor e of the following categories: software; e xternal devices (except as specifically n.
Appendix 121 Coverage During Y ear T wo During the second year of this limited warranty , Dell will provide, on an ex change basis and subject to Dell’s Exchange P olicy in effect on the date of the ex change, replacement parts for the Dell hardwar e product(s) covered under this limited warranty when a part requir es replacement.
122 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARD W ARE IS LIMITED TO REP AIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FOR TH IN THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT .
Appendix 123 Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this limited warranty . Otherwise, this limited warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abus.
124 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell owns all parts removed from r epaired products. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufactur ers in performing warranty repairs and building r eplacement products. If Dell repairs or r eplaces a product, its warranty term is not extended.
Appendix 125 General Provisions DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEY OND THOSE ST A TED IN THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT . DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCL UDING WITHOUT LIMIT A TION IMPLIED W ARRANTIES AND CONDI TIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A P AR TICULAR PURPOSE.
126 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com "T otal Satisfaction" Return P olicy (U.S. and Canada Only) If you are an end-user customer who bought new products dir ectly from a Dell company , you may return them to Dell within 30 days of the date of invoice for a refund or cr edit of the product purchase price.
Appendix 127 One- Y ear End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (L atin America and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warrants to the end user in accordance with the f.
128 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Limitation and Statutory Rights Dell makes no other warranty , guarantee or like statement other than as explicitly stated above, and this Guarantee is given in place of all other guarantees whatsoever , to the fullest extent permitted by law .
Index 129 A audio . See sound B battery disposal, 8 1 replacing, 8 1 BIOS, 78 C car ds adding, 6 5 connectors, 6 4 CD drive fixing problems, 4 0 CD-R W drive fixing problems, 4 1 computer back view , .
130 Index 130 Index H hard drive fixing problems, 4 1 help file accessing, 2 8 I Internet fixing problems, 4 5 IRQ conflicts, 50 K key bo ard fixing problems, 3 8 M memory adding, 6 9 connectors, 6 4 messages start-up, 2 9 W indows, 4 2 modem fixing problems, 3 6 monitor fixing problems, 3 0 motherboard.
Index 131 troubleshooting, 26 turning off the computer , 22 V video fixing problems, 3 0 video memory connector , 6 4 volume adjusting, 3 2 W warranty information, 105 W indows 2000 error messages, 4 .
132 Index 132 Index.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Dell 4300s c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Dell 4300s - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Dell 4300s, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Dell 4300s va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Dell 4300s, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Dell 4300s.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Dell 4300s. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Dell 4300s ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
