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Dell Dimension T2310 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Dell Dimension T2310 Owner's Manual (142 pages)
Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 10.19 MB
Table of Contents
Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
9
SAFETY: General
9
SAFETY: When Using Your Computer
10
SAFETY: When Working Inside Your Computer
10
SAFETY: Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
11
SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits
11
SAFETY: Battery Disposal
11
Finding Information for Your Computer
13
1 Using Your Computer
17
Opening the Drive Door
17
Connecting Two Monitors
17
Configuring Graphics Cards
19
Settings and Functions
19
Removing the Graphics Card Driver
20
About Serial ATA Drives
20
About Your RAID Configuration
20
RAID Level 0
21
RAID Level 1
21
Transferring Information to a New Computer
22
Copying Cds and Dvds
23
How to Copy a CD or DVD
24
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
24
Helpful Tips
24
Network Setup Wizard
25
Turning off Your Computer
25
2 Optimizing Performance
27
Intel ® Performance Acceleration Technology
27
DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus
27
Hyper-Threading
27
Overclocking
28
3 Solving Problems
29
Finding Solutions
29
Finding Help Information
30
Battery Problems
31
Drive Problems
31
Floppy Drive Problems
31
CD Drive Problems
32
Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
33
DVD Drive Problems
33
Hard Drive Problems
33
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
34
Error Messages
35
General Problems
36
The Computer Stops Responding
36
A Program Stops Responding
36
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
37
Other Technical Problems
38
General Hardware Problems
38
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
39
Keyboard Problems
39
Mouse Problems
40
Network Problems
41
Power Problems
42
Printer Problems
43
Scanner Problems
44
Sound and Speaker Problems
45
No Sound from Speakers
45
No Sound from Headphones
46
Video and Monitor Problems
46
If the Screen Is Blank
46
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
47
4 Advanced Troubleshooting
49
Diagnostic Lights
49
Dell Diagnostics
52
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
52
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
52
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
54
Drivers
55
What Is a Driver
55
Identifying Drivers
56
Reinstalling Drivers
56
Using Microsoft
57
XP System Restore
57
Creating a Restore Point
57
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
58
Undoing the Last System Restore
58
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
59
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
60
Before You Begin
60
Reinstalling Windows XP
60
5 Removing and Installing Parts
63
Front and Back View of the Computer
63
Front View
63
Front View (Doors Open)
64
Back View
65
Before You Begin
68
Recommended Tools
68
Precautionary Measures
68
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
69
Opening the Computer Cover
70
Inside View of Your Computer
72
System Board Components
73
Memory
73
DDR Memory Overview
74
Memory Installation Guidelines
74
Installing Memory
75
PCI Cards
77
Installing a PCI Card
77
Removing a PCI Card
79
AGP Cards
80
Removing an AGP Card
80
Installing an AGP Card
81
Drives
81
Overview
81
Hard Drive
82
Floppy Drive
85
CD/DVD Drive
88
Processor Airflow Shroud
91
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
91
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
92
Processor
93
Installing the Processor
93
Removing the Processor
95
Front Panel
96
Removing the Front Panel
96
Replacing the Front Panel
97
Drive Door
98
Removing the Drive Door
98
Replacing the Drive Door
99
Battery
101
Closing the Computer Cover
102
6 Appendix
105
Specifications
105
Standard Settings
109
Viewing Settings
109
System Setup Screens
109
Boot Sequence
109
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
110
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
111
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
112
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
112
Contacting Dell
112
Regulatory Notices
128
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
128
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)
128
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)
131
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)
132
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)
135
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
135
Intel
136
Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)
136
Warranty Statement for Pentium ® and Celeron
136
Index
139
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