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Dell Dimension 6M515 Owner's Manual

Dell Dimension 6M515 Owner's Manual (110 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.02 MB

Table of Contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
9
- General
  9
When Using Your Computer
11
Finding Information for Your Computer
15
1 Setting up

19
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  20
- Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand
  21
- Setting up a Printer
  23
  - Printer Cable
    23
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    23
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    24
- Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device (Optional)
  25
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  26
- Setting up a Home and Office Network
  28
  - Connecting to a Network Adapter
    28
  - Network Setup Wizard
    28
- Connecting to the Internet
  29
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    29
- Copying Cds
  30
  - Using Easy CD Creator Basic
    31
  - Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
    32
  - Helpful Tips
    32
  - How to Copy a CD
    33
- Hyper-Threading
  34
- Turning off Your Computer
  34
2 Solving Problems

35
- Finding Solutions
  36
- Finding Help Information
  38
- Battery Problems
  38
- Drive Problems
  39
  - CD Drive Problems
    39
  - 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
- IEEE 1394 Problems
  47
- Keyboard Problems
  47
- Mouse Problems
  48
- Network Problems
  49
- PC Card Problems
  50
- Power Problems
  51
- Printer Problems
  52
- Scanner Problems
  53
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  54
- Video and Monitor Problems
  55
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    55
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    56
3 Advanced Troubleshooting

59
- Diagnostic Lights
  60
- Using System Restore
  62
- 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 ® XP
  71
4 Adding Parts

75
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  76
  - Front View
    76
  - Back View
    78
- Reattaching the Front Door
  79
- Opening the Computer Cover
  80
- Looking Inside Your Computer
  82
  - System Board
    83
- Adding PC Cards (Optional)
  84
  - PC Card Types
    84
  - Installing a PC Card
    84
  - Removing a PC Card
    85
- Adding Other Cards
  86
- Adding or Replacing a Video Card
  88
  - Removing a Video Card
    88
  - Installing a Video Card
    89
- Adding Memory
  90
- Closing the Computer Cover
  92
5 Appendix

95
- Specifications
  96
- Standard Settings
  100
  - Viewing Settings
    101
  - System Setup Program Screens
    101
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  102
- Replacing the Battery
  103
- Dell Technical Support Policy
  104
  - Contacting Dell
    105
  - Regulatory Information
    106

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