User manual DELL DIMENSION 2300C

[. . . ] DellTM DimensionTM 2300C front door power button hard-drive light breakaway hinges IEEE 1394 connector* CD or DVD drive light PC Card connectors (2)** USB 2. 0 connectors (2) headphone connector * On computers with integrated IEEE 1394 connectors. ** On computers with integrated PC Card connectors. parallel connector serial connector video connector mouse connector diagnostic lights (4) keyboard connector USB 2. 0 connectors (4) modem connectors (2) power connector network connector microphone connector line-out connector line-in connector IEEE 1394 connector* voltage selection switch (see page 9) w w w. c o m Hints, Notices, and Cautions HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. [. . . ] c o m Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R -- Ensure that the network cable is connected as shown on page 25. CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER -- No light indicates that there is no network communication. Try replacing the network cable. light light REST A R T T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T R Y T O L O G O N T O T H E N E T W O R K AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S -- Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C T S -- See page 64. 48 So l vi n g Pro b l em s PC Card Problems C H E C K T H E P C CA R D -- Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector. E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y WI N D O W S ® -- Doubleclick the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. IF Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A PC C A R D N O T P R O V I D E D B Y DELL -- Contact the PC card manufacturer. HINT: Your computer is designed for 16-bit PCMCIA cards only. Do not use a 32-bit CardBus. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 7. HINT: If the power light on the front of the computer is steady green (see page 70), the computer is operating normally. A D J U S T T H E POWER P R O P E R T I E S -- Your computer may be in standby or hibernate mode. For information on power conservation modes, see the Tell Me How help file, or search for the keyword standby or hibernate in Windows® Help. IF T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G G R E E N -- The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 49 w w w. c o m IF T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F -- The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. · Ensure that the power cable is firmly inserted into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. · If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. · Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. · Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (see page 9). · Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on. · Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is defective. · Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 77). · Ensure that the power supply cables are securely connected to the system board (see page 77). IF T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R -- The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. · Ensure that the power cable is firmly inserted into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. [. . . ] Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconducting object such as a plastic screwdriver. Appendix 93 w w w. c o m NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board while you pry the battery loose, be sure to insert the plastic screwdriver between the battery and the socket (not the system board). battery battery socket (BATTERY) 6 7 Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up and snap it into place. Attach the computer stand (see page 19). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 8 9 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Access the system setup program (see page 90) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. [. . . ]