Dell Dimension 4100 manuals
Dimension 4100
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Dimension 4100
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- English
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- APR I/O Connectors
- APR Controls and Indicators
- Connecting External Devices to the APR
- Docking the Computer
- Undocking the Computer
- Monitor Stand
- Safety Instructions
- Technical Specifications
- Regulatory Notices
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
- IC Notice (Canada Only)
- CE Notice (European Union)
- Figure 1-7. VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark
- MOC Notice (South Korea Only)
- Class B Device
- Pozostałe instrukcje bezpieczeństwa
- Información para NOM (únicamente para México)
- Warranty and Return Policy
- Coverage During Years Two and Three
- Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
- General Provisions
- Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)
- Français
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- connecteurs d'e/s de l'apr
- boutons de réglage et voyants de l'apr
- connexion de l'ordinateur à l'apr
- amarrage de l'ordinateur
- débranchement de l'ordinateur
- support de moniteur
- consignes de sécurit
- caractéristiques techniques
- réglementation fcc (États-unis seulement)
- réglementation ic (canada seulement)
- réglementation ce (union européenne)
- réglementation vcci (japon seulement)
- réglementation moc (corée du sud uniquement)
- avis du centre polonais de test et d'agrément
- informations sur la norme nom (mexique seulement)
- garantie et règle de retour
- Deutsch
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- e/a-anschlüsse des apr
- bedienelemente und anzeigen des apr
- externe geräte an den apr anschließen
- computer in die docking-station einsetzen
- computer vom apr trennen
- technische daten
- fcc-hinweise (nur usa)
- klasse a
- ic-hinweis (nur kanada)
- en 55022-konformität (nur tschechische republik)
- ite der klasse b
- hinweis des center for testing and certification (polen)
- nom-informationen (nur mexiko)
- gewährleistung und rücknahmegarantie
- Italiano
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- connettori di i/o dell'apr
- controlli e indicatori dell'apr
- connessione di periferiche esterne all'apr
- inserimento del computer nell'alloggiamento di espansione
- disinserimento del computer dall'alloggiamento di espansione
- piedistallo del monitor
- istruzioni di sicurezza
- specifiche tecniche
- avvisi sulle normative
- avvisi fcc (limitatamente agli stati uniti)
- avviso ic (limitatamente al canada)
- avviso ce (unione europea)
- conformità en 55022 (limitatamente alla repubblica ceca)
- apparecchiatura informatica di classe b
- avviso moc (limitatamente alla corea del sud)
- avviso del centro per i collaudi e le certificazioni della polonia
- informazioni nom (limitatamente al messico)
- garanzia e politica di restituzione
- Espanol
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- conectores de e/s del apr
- indicadores y controles del apr
- conexión de dispositivos externos al apr
- acoplamiento del ordenador
- desacoplamiento del ordenador
- soporte de estante del monitor
- instrucciones de seguridad
- especificaciones técnicas
- avisos de regulación
- avisos fcc (únicamente en ee.uu)
- clase a
- aviso ic (únicamente en canad)
- conformidad en 55022 (únicamente la república checa)
- aviso moc (sólo para corea del sur)
- aviso del centro polaco de pruebas y certificación
- garantía y política de devoluciones
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- system overview
- system memory
- video controller
- scsi id numbers
- system power supply
- system board layout
- main memory
- interrupt assignments
- dma channel assignments
- basic troubleshooting
- beep codes and error messages
- removing and replacing parts
- externally accessible drives
- p ower supply
- expansion cards
- microprocessor and heat sink
- system battery
- system setup program
- key functions
- screen color combinations
- boot options submenu
- advanced menu
- security menu
- exit menu
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- safety instructions
- typographical conventions
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- Introduction
- Supported Operating Systems
- Connecting External Devices
- Physically Securing the Computer
- Using the Dell Server Assistant CD
- Choose Language
- Create Blank Formatted Diskette
- Create NetWare 3.12 Diskettes
- Asset Tag Utility
- Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers
- Table 3-1. Default SCSI Controller Settings
- Basic Host Adapter Settings
- Advanced Host Adapter Settings
- Starting the SCSISelect Utility
- Exiting SCSISelect
- Performing a Windows NT 4.0 Installation
- Removing a Host Adapter
- Swapping a Host Adapter
- Installation for Novell NetWare
- Installing EZ-SCSI
- Installing NetWare and the Driver
- Performing a NetWare 3.12 Installation
- Using NetWare to Install or Update the Driver
- Bit Mask Options
- Booting From a SCSI Device
- Using NetWare-Tested and -Approved Drives
- Using the NetWare Tape Backup Utility
- Non–Host-Adapter Specific
- Using the System Setup Program
- Table 4-1. System Setup Keys
- Entering the System Setup Program
- Main Menu Categories
- Boot Options Submenu Categories
- Num Lock
- Asset Tag
- Serial Port 1
- PS/2 Mouse
- Set Supervisor Password
- Save Changes & Exit
- Using the Password Features
- Operating With a Supervisor Password Enabled
- Assigning a User Password
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
- Using the EISA Configuration Utility
- How to Run the EISA Configuration Utility
- Making Selections in the EISA Configuration Utility
- Main Menu
- Starting the EISA Configuration Utility
- Step 3: View or Edit Details
- Figure 5-1. EISA System Board Options Screen (Example)
- Step 4: Examine Switches or Print Report
- View Additional System Information Menu
- Removing a Card That Conflicts With the Card You Just Installed
- How Password Security Works
- Assigning or Changing a Supervisor Password
- Deleting an Existing Supervisor Password
- Deleting an Existing User Password
- Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
- Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives in the Internal Drive Bays
- Removing and Installing a SCSI Hard-Disk Drive
- SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns
- Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
- Technical Specifications
- I/O Ports and Connectors
- Adding an Expansion Card Containing Serial or Parallel Ports
- Serial Port Connectors
- Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
- Video Connector
- Remote Port Connector
- Maintaining the System
- Recommended Tools and Accessories
- Humidity
- Magnetism
- Power Source Interruptions
- Regulatory Notices
- IC Notice (Canada Only)
- CE Notice
- Korean Regulatory Notice
- Warranties and Return Policy
- Coverage During Years Two and Three
- Coverage During Year One
- Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)
- Security Menu Categories
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- safety instructions
- typographical conventions
- checking the basics
- messages and codes
- finding software solutions
- running the system diagnostics
- configuration information
- options under subtest
- maximum errors allowed
- pause for user response
- test limits
- why run a system set test
- why run a video test
- why run the mouse test
- why run a parallel ports test
- why run a scsi devices test
- checking the equipment
- troubleshooting a parallel printer
- checking inside the computer
- removing the computer covers
- replacing the computer covers
- replacing a power supply
- troubleshooting power cable connections
- replacing a cooling fan
- checking the diskette drive subsystem
- troubleshooting a scsi tape drive
- drive indicator error codes
- installing system board options
- installing an expansion card
- memory upgrade kits
- performing a memory upgrade
- installing dimms
- installing drives in the external bays
- dc power cables
- scsi id numbers
- installing an internal tape drive that uses a controller card
- installing drives in the internal bays
- system running
- getting help
- system documentation
- commercial online services
- technical support service
- diagnostics checklist
- x 200 graphics mode screens
- jumpers and switches
- abbreviations and acronyms
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- Safety Instructions
- when working inside your computer
- Accessing the Internet
- Sending and Receiving E-Mail
- Parallel Printer
- USB Printer
- Turning Off the Computer
- finding solutions
- Accessing Help Files
- Start-Up Error Messages
- Video and Monitor Problems
- If the screen is difficult to read
- Sound and Speaker Problems
- Printer Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Mouse Problems
- Keyboard Problems
- If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD
- If you cannot play a DVD movie
- Network Problems
- General Program Problems
- Internet Connection Problems
- Reinstalling Drivers
- Reinstalling Windows 98
- reinstalling windows me
- Reinstalling Windows 2000
- removing the computer cover
- Looking Inside Your Computer
- System Board
- Adding Cards
- Removing Cards
- Adding a Second Hard Drive
- Adding Other Drives
- Inch Devices
- Replacing the Computer Cover
- Specifications
- Standard Settings
- Viewing Settings
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
- Contacting Dell
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
- Regulatory Information
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
- Battery Disposal
- NOM Information (Mexico Only)
- Warranty and Return Policy Information
Dimension 4100
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- Table Of Contents
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- Table Of Contents
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- Safety and EMC Instructions: Portable Computers
- EMC Instructions
- When Using Your Computer
- Ergonomic Computing Habits
- When Removing or Replacing Parts
- Connecting a Printer
- USB Printer
- Installing the Printer Driver
- setting up a home and office network
- Turning Off the Computer
- Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
- Enabling the Infrared Sensor
- Setting Up the Dolby Headphone
- Setting Up the APR to Connect to a Network
- Line Conditioners
- Finding Solutions
- Accessing Help
- Power Problems
- Error Messages
- Video and Display Problems
- If the display is difficult to read
- If only part of the display is readable
- Printer Problems
- If you cannot print to a USB printer
- Modem and Internet Connection Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
- External Keyboard Problems
- Unexpected Characters
- If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
- If you cannot play a DVD movie
- If you have problems with a hard drive
- General Program Problems
- A solid blue screen appears
- E-Mail Problems
- If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
- Resolving Other Technical Problems
- Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver
- Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
- Windows Me
- Windows 2000
- Using System Restore
- Creating a Restore Point
- Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
- Undoing the Last System Restore
- Reinstalling Windows Me
- Reinstalling Windows 2000
- Enabling Hibernate Support
- Using the Advanced Port Replicator
- APR Controls and Indicators
- Undocking the Computer
- Monitor Stand
- Adding a Mini PCI Card
- Replacing the Hard Drive
- Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
- Adding a Daughter Card Modem
- Specifications
- Standard Settings
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
- Contacting Dell
- Regulatory Information
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
- Battery Disposal
- NOM Information (Mexico Only)
- Limited Warranties and Return Policy
- One-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
- Two-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
- Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
- One-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
- Two-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
- Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
- Index
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- when to use the dell diagnostics
- diagnostics menu
- confirming the system configuration information
- serial connector
- docking connector
- usb connector
- conserving power
- power schemes tab
- power meter tab
- hibernate tab
- removing and replacing parts
- screw identification
- system components
- display cover
- replacing the hard drive
- memory module
- removing the memory modules
- removing the mini pci card
- keyboard assembly
- replacing the keyboard
- display assembly
- display latch
- hinge covers
- palm rest
- microprocessor thermal cooling assembly
- microprocessor module
- flashing the bios
- replacing the reserve battery
- system board assembly
- replacing the system board
- module latch assemblies
- system setup program
- changing printer modes
- solving problems
- error messages
- if the display is difficult to read
- printer problems
- scanner problems
- drive problems
- if you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
- a program stops responding
- if you drop or damage your computer
- using the windows xp device driver rollback
- resolving software and hardware incompatibilities
- using system restore
- restoring the computer to an earlier operating state
- reinstalling windows me
- reinstalling windows 2000
- enabling hibernate support
- system specifications
- a tour of your computer
- device status lights
- module bay
- hard drive
- audio connectors
- back view
- ac adapter connector
- bottom view
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- a tour of your computer
- device status lights
- touch pad
- power button
- pc card slot
- right side view
- audio connectors
- back view
- ac adapter connector
- bottom view
- battery release latch
- conserving power
- hibernate mode
- power options properties
- alarms tab
- power meter tab
- hibernate tab
- system specifications
- ports and connectors
- solving problems
- power problems
- error messages
- video and display problems
- if the display is difficult to read
- if only part of the display is readable
- if you have a problem with external speakers
- printer problems
- scanner problems
- external keyboard problems
- unexpected characters
- if you have problems with a hard drive
- network problems
- a program crashes
- if your computer gets wet
- if you drop or damage your computer
- resolving other technical problems
- using the windows xp device driver rollback
- windows 2000
- using system restore
- creating a restore point
- undoing the last system restore
- reinstalling windows
- reinstalling windows me
- reinstalling windows 2000
- enabling hibernate support
- when to use the dell diagnostics
- starting the dell diagnostics
- diagnostics menu
- confirming the system configuration information
- system setup program
- viewing the system setup screens
- commonly used options
- changing com ports
- video connector
- removing and replacing parts
- recommended tools
- screw identification
- system components
- main battery
- display cover
- hard drive assembly
- replacing the hard drive
- adding a daughter card modem
- memory module
- removing the memory modules
- replacing the memory modules
- replacing the mini pci card
- keyboard assembly
- replacing the keyboard
- display assembly
- display panel
- inverter connector
- removing the display latch
- replacing the display latch
- hinge covers
- microprocessor thermal cooling assembly
- removing the microprocessor module
- replacing the microprocessor module
- flashing the bios
- reserve battery
- replacing the reserve battery
- removing the speaker assemblies
- right speaker
- system board assembly
- fan guard
- replacing the system board
- module latch assemblies
Dimension 4100
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Safety and EMC Instructions: Portable Computers
- EMC Instructions
- When Using Your Computer
- Ergonomic Computing Habits
- When Removing or Replacing Parts
- Connecting a Printer
- USB Printer
- Installing the Printer Driver
- setting up a home and office network
- Turning Off the Computer
- Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
- Enabling the Infrared Sensor
- Setting Up the Dolby Headphone
- Setting Up the APR to Connect to a Network
- Line Conditioners
- Finding Solutions
- Accessing Help
- Power Problems
- Error Messages
- Video and Display Problems
- If the display is difficult to read
- If only part of the display is readable
- Printer Problems
- If you cannot print to a USB printer
- Modem and Internet Connection Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
- External Keyboard Problems
- Unexpected Characters
- If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
- If you cannot play a DVD movie
- If you have problems with a hard drive
- General Program Problems
- A solid blue screen appears
- E-Mail Problems
- If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
- Resolving Other Technical Problems
- Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver
- Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
- Windows Me
- Windows 2000
- Using System Restore
- Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
- Undoing the Last System Restore
- Reinstalling Windows Me
- Reinstalling Windows 2000
- Enabling Hibernate Support
- Using the Advanced Port Replicator
- APR Controls and Indicators
- Undocking the Computer
- Monitor Stand
- Adding a Mini PCI Card
- Replacing the Hard Drive
- Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
- Adding a Daughter Card Modem
- Specifications
- Standard Settings
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
- Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
- Battery Disposal
- NOM Information (Mexico Only)
- Información para NOM (únicamente para México)
- One-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
- Two-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
- Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
- One-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
- Two-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
- Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
- Index