Dell Dimension DMC User Manual

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Dell™ Dimension™ 4600 Series
*On computers with an optional floppy drive.
CD or DVD drive
activity light
CD or DVD
headphone
connector
CD or DVD eject button
floppy drive light*
floppy drive eject button*
hard-drive activity light
power button
CD or DVD
volume
control dial
power light
USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector
Service Tag
PCI card slots (3)
keyboard connector
USB 2.0 connectors (6)
microphone connector*
line-out connector*
serial connector
voltage selection switch
power connector
center/LFE connector*
integrated video connector**
mouse connector
line-in connector*
parallel connector
network adapter connector
diagnostic lights (4)
video connector***
cover latch
surround connector*
optional sound card connector
(see the setup diagram)
*On computers with integrated sound.
**On computers with integrated video.
***On computers with a video card.
Model DMC, MTC2

Dell Dimension DMC Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	Dimension DMC
Category	Desktop
Language	English

Summary

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Setting Up a Printer

Guide to connecting and setting up a printer for the computer.

Connecting to the Internet

Instructions and options for establishing an internet connection.

Turning Off Your Computer

Proper procedure for shutting down the computer to avoid data loss.

Solving Problems

Finding Solutions

Chart to quickly find answers to common computer issues.

Drive Problems

Troubleshooting steps for floppy, CD, and DVD drive issues.

Error Messages

Explanations and solutions for various error messages.

General Problems

Troubleshooting common general computer operational issues.

Advanced Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Lights

Explains the meaning of computer diagnostic lights for troubleshooting.

Dell Diagnostics

Guide to using Dell's built-in diagnostic tools for hardware checks.

Restoring Your Operating System

Methods for restoring the computer's operating system to a previous state.

Adding Parts

Adding Memory

Instructions for increasing computer memory by installing modules.

Adding Cards

General process for installing expansion cards like AGP cards.

Adding a Floppy Drive

Step-by-step guide for installing a floppy disk drive.

Appendix

Specifications

Technical details and specifications of the computer system.

System Setup

How to access and use the system setup utility for configuration.

Boot Sequence

How to change the order in which the computer boots devices.

Replacing the Battery

Instructions for replacing the computer's CMOS battery.