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www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comDell™ Dimension™ 2300Cfront doorpower buttonhard-drive light CD or DVD drive lightUSB 2.0 connectors (2)headphone

10 When Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comWhen Working Inside Your ComputerBefore you open the computer cover, perform the following s

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When Using Your Computer 11• Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by

12 When Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBattery DisposalYour computer uses a lithium coin-cell battery. The lithium coin-cell batter

Finding Information for Your Computer 13Finding Information for Your ComputerWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here• A diagnostic program for my compu

14 Finding Information for Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Express Service Code and Service Tag Number•Microsoft® Windows® License Label

Finding Information for Your Computer 15• How to set up my computer Setup Diagram• Tips on using Windows• How to clean my computer• How to use my mou

16 Finding Information for Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

1SECTION 1Setting Up and Using Your ComputerConnecting the AC AdapterAttaching and Removing the Computer StandSetting Up a PrinterConnecting an IEEE 1

18 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comConnecting the AC Adapter1 Connect the AC adapter to the plug on the AC power cabl

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19Attaching and Removing the Computer StandTo attach the stand: HINT: Place your computer on a soft surface to prev

Hints, Notices, and Cautions HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo remove the stand:1 Turn the computer over so that the stand is at the top.2 Loo

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.See

22 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizar

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device (Optional)IEEE 1394 devices can move large amounts of data between computers and d

24 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The connector can accept six-pin IEEE 1394 devices with the use of an adapt

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network AdapterBefore you connect your computer to a network,

26 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Inte

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 274 Click Set up or change your Internet connection.5 In the Internet Properties window, click Setup and then click

28 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The information in this section also applies to using Easy CD Creator Basic

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 29Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsYour CD-RW drive writes to two different types of recording media—CD-R

Contents 3ContentsCAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comHow to Copy a CD HINT: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and experience recordin

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31Turning Off the Computer NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you must turn off your computer through the Start menu rat

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2SECTION 2Solving ProblemsFinding SolutionsFinding Help InformationBattery ProblemsDrive ProblemsE-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsError MessagesGen

34 Solving Problemswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comFinding SolutionsSometimes it’s difficult to figure out where to go for answers. Use this char

Solving Problems 35See page 54.See page 53.See page 51.See page 39.See page 46.See page 45.See page 37.See page 48.See page 42.See page 52.See page 41

36 Solving Problemswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comFinding Help Information HINT: Check Windows Explorer to see if your device is listed as a dri

Solving Problems 37Drive ProblemsCD drive problems HINT: High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. This does not indicate a defect

38 Solving Problemswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comDVD drive problems HINT: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, no

Solving Problems 39E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems HINT: Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only. The modem does not operate while it

4 ContentsCopying CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Using Easy CD Creator Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Us

40 Solving Problemswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comTURN OFF CALL WAITING (CATCH-PHONE)—See your telephone directory for instructions on deactivat

Solving Problems 41Error MessagesA FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? “ < > | — Do not use these characters in

42 Solving Problemswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comGeneral ProblemsA program stops respondingA program crashes repeatedly HINT: Software usually

Solving Problems 43A solid blue screen appearsOther software problemsTURN THE COMPUTER OFF — If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or a prop

44 Solving Problemswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comOther technical problemsGeneral hardware problemsIf your computer exhibits one or more of the

Solving Problems 45IEEE 1394 ProblemsKeyboard ProblemsCHECK YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION FOR ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATIONCHECK FOR IN

46 Solving Problemswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comMouse ProblemsCHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE• Shut down the computer (see page 31), reconnect the ke

Solving Problems 47IF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE AFTER TURNING ON THE COMPUTER, REMOVE THE POWER CABLE, AND THEN RECONNECT THE MOUSE CABLE — If the mouse

48 Solving Problemswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comNetwork ProblemsCHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable is connected

Solving Problems 49 HINT: Your computer is designed for 16-bit PCMCIA cards only. Do not use a 32-bit CardBus.PC Card ProblemsPower Problems CAUTION:

Contents 5Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

50 Solving Problemswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comIF THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.• Ensu

Solving Problems 51Printer Problems HINT: Dell does not cover the printer’s warranty. If you need technical assistance for your printer, call the prin

52 Solving Problemswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comScanner Problems HINT: Dell does not cover the scanner’s warranty. If you need technical assis

Solving Problems 53Sound and Speaker Problems HINT: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows® volume setting. If you have been lis

54 Solving Problemswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comVideo and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank HINT: See the monitor documentation for troub

Solving Problems 55If the screen is difficult to readCHECK THE MONITOR SETTINGS — See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the cont

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3SECTION 3Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic LightsDriversUsing System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesReinstalling Microsoft®

58 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comDiagnostic LightsTo help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer is equipped with fo

Advanced Troubleshooting 59No memory modules are detected.• Reinstall all memory modules (see page 82) and restart the computer.• To eliminate the pos

6 ContentsFront View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Reat

60 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comDriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer

Advanced Troubleshooting 61Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell™

62 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCDIf using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (

Advanced Troubleshooting 63Creating a Restore Point1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.2 Click System Restore.3 Follow the instruction

64 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comUndoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save

Advanced Troubleshooting 653 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.4 In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices.

66 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comThe reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After the reinstallation

Advanced Troubleshooting 675 Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow the instructions on the screen. HI

68 Advanced Troubleshootingwww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comCompleting the Operating System Setup NOTICE: When the computer restarts, the followin

4SECTION 4Adding PartsFront and Back View of the ComputerReattaching the Front DoorOpening the Computer CoverLooking Inside Your ComputerAdding PC Car

CAUTION: Safety Instructions 7CAUTION: Safety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help prot

70 Adding Partswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comFront and Back View of the ComputerFront View HINT: The front door does not close when you are usi

Adding Parts 715 USB 2.0 connectors (2) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as digital cameras,

72 Adding Partswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comBack View1111069213145123815741 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, t

Adding Parts 73Reattaching the Front DoorTo prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is opened too

74 Adding Partswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com HINT: The top hinge arm clicks when it is moved to the closed position—the bottom hinge arm does

Adding Parts 752 Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.3 Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall o

76 Adding Partswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comLooking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, foll

Adding Parts 77System Boardmemory module connectors (DIMM A, DIMM B) page 82drive connector (DSKT)hard drive connector (IDE1)battery socket (BATTERY)

78 Adding Partswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comAdding PC Cards (Optional)You can add PC Cards to computers with integrated PC Card connectors.PC

Adding Parts 793 If you encounter too much resistance when you insert the card, do not force the card. Check the card's orientation, and try agai

8 CAUTION: Safety Instructionswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug th

80 Adding Partswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comAdding Other Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the saf

Adding Parts 817 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create an empty card-slot opening. If you are replacing a card that is

82 Adding Partswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comAdding Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety i

Adding Parts 838 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press t

84 Adding Partswww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com10 Close the computer cover (see page 84).11 Attach the computer stand (see page 19). NOTICE: To c

5SECTION 5AppendixSpecificationsStandard SettingsClearing Forgotten PasswordsReplacing the BatteryDell Technical Support PolicyContacting DellRegulato

86 Appendixwww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comSpecificationsMicroprocessorMicroprocessor type Intel® Celeron® L1 cache 8-KBL2 cache 128-KBSystem Inf

Appendix 87MemoryArchitecture DDR SDRAM Memory connectors twoMemory capacities 128-, 256-, and 512-MB non-ECC DDR SDRAMMinimum memory 128 MBNOTE: Betw

88 Appendixwww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comPorts and Connectors (continued)Network one 10/100 Ethernet network connectorInternally accessible:Pri

Appendix 89PhysicalHeight x Width x Depth(With stand)32.3 x 9.5 x 35.6 cm (12.7 x 3.8 x 14.0 inches)33.8 x 18.0 x 35.6 cm (13.3 x 7.1 x 14.0 inches)We

When Using Your Computer 9When Using Your ComputerAs you use your computer, observe the following safe-handling guidelines. CAUTION: Do not operate yo

90 Appendixwww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comStandard SettingsThe system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer. NOTICE: Un

Appendix 91Viewing Settings1 Turn on (or restart) your computer.2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait too long

92 Appendixwww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comClearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow t

Appendix 9314 Attach the computer stand (see page 19). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then p

94 Appendixwww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board while you pry the battery loose, be sure to insert the pl

Appendix 95 HINT: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed.Contacting DellWhen you need to contact Dell, use the tel

96 Appendixwww.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.comRegulatory InformationElectromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free s

Index 97IndexAaudio. See soundBbatteryreplacing, 93BIOS, 90Ccardsadding, 80connectors, 77CD drivefixing problems, 37CD-RW drivefixing problems, 37CDsc

98 Index98 Indexstart-up error messages, 41video and monitor, 54front doorreattaching, 73Hhard drivefixing problems, 38hardwaredrivers, 60Hardware Tro

Index 99specifications, 86system board, 77System Restore, 62system setup program, 90TTell Me How help fileaccessing, 36troubleshooting, 34conflicts, 6