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Dell Dimension E5150 Desktop Computer manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Dell Dimension E5150 Owner's Manual (142 pages)
Dell Dimension 5150: Owners Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 9.58 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer
13
Setting up a Printer
13
Printer Cable
13
Connecting a Printer
13
Connecting to the Internet
14
Setting up Your Internet Connection
15
Playing Cds and Dvds
16
Adjusting the Volume
17
Adjusting the Picture
17
Copying Cds and Dvds
18
How to Copy a CD or DVD
18
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
19
Helpful Tips
20
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
20
Connecting Two Monitors
21
Connecting Two Monitors with VGA Connectors
22
Connecting One Monitor with a VGA Connector and One Monitor with a DVI Connector
22
Connecting a TV
23
Changing the Display Settings
23
Setting up a Home and Office Network
23
Connecting to a Network Adapter
23
Network Setup Wizard
24
Power Management
24
Standby Mode
25
Hibernate Mode
25
Power Options Properties
25
Hyper-Threading
27
About RAID Configurations
27
Determining if RAID Is Working
28
RAID Level 1
28
Troubleshooting RAID
29
Recovering from a Multiple Hard Drive Failure Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility
29
Recovering from a Single Hard Drive Failure Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
29
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
30
2 Solving Problems
31
Troubleshooting Tips
31
Battery Problems
31
Drive Problems
32
CD and DVD Drive Problems
32
Hard Drive Problems
33
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
33
Error Messages
34
Media Card Reader Problems
35
Keyboard Problems
36
Lockups and Software Problems
36
The Computer Does Not Start up
36
The Computer Stops Responding
37
A Program Stops Responding
37
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
37
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
37
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
37
Other Software Problems
38
Memory Problems
38
Mouse Problems
39
Network Problems
40
Power Problems
40
Printer Problems
41
Scanner Problems
42
Sound and Speaker Problems
43
No Sound from Speakers
43
No Sound from Headphones
44
Video and Monitor Problems
44
If the Screen Is Blank
44
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
45
3 Troubleshooting Tools
47
Diagnostic Lights
47
Dell Diagnostics
50
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
50
Drivers
51
What Is a Driver
51
Identifying Drivers
52
Reinstalling Drivers
52
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
53
Restoring Your Operating System
53
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
54
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
55
Using the Operating System CD
57
4 Removing and Installing Parts
59
Before You Begin
59
Recommended Tools
59
Turning off Your Computer
59
Before Working Inside Your Computer
60
Front View of the Computer
61
Back View of the Computer
63
Removing the Computer Cover
65
Inside View of Your Computer
66
System Board Components
67
Memory
68
DDR2 Memory Overview
68
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
69
Installing Memory
69
Removing Memory
71
Cards
72
PCI Cards
72
PCI Express Cards
76
Drive Panel
80
Removing the Drive Panel
80
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
81
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
82
Replacing the Drive Panel
82
Drives
83
IDE Drive Addressing
83
Connecting Drive Cables
84
Drive Interface Connectors
84
Power Cable Connector
84
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
85
Hard Drive
85
Removing a Hard Drive
85
Installing a Hard Drive
86
Adding a Second Hard Drive
88
Floppy Drive
89
Removing a Floppy Drive
89
Installing a Floppy Drive
91
Media Card Reader
93
Removing a Media Card Reader
93
Installing a Media Card Reader
95
CD/DVD Drive
96
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
96
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
98
Battery
100
Replacing the Battery
100
Replacing the Computer Cover
101
5 Appendix
103
Specifications
103
System Setup
107
Overview
107
Entering System Setup
108
System Setup Options
109
Boot Sequence
113
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
115
Clearing CMOS Settings
116
Cleaning Your Computer
116
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
116
Mouse
117
Floppy Drive
117
Cds and Dvds
117
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
118
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
118
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
118
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
119
Class a
119
Class B
119
FCC Identification Information
120
Contacting Dell
120
Index
139
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