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...your computer. do not block cooling vents. While you remove the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To help protect your computer from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line ...including the monitor, from their electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. If the computer gets wet, contact Dell (see page 82). • Do not push any objects into the openings of the computer before touching anything inside your computer. ...
...your computer. do not block cooling vents. While you remove the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To help protect your computer from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line ...including the monitor, from their electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. If the computer gets wet, contact Dell (see page 82). • Do not push any objects into the openings of the computer before touching anything inside your computer. ...
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Only) Connecting a Printer Turning Off the Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com SECTION 1 Setting Up Setting Up Dellnet™ (U.S.
Only) Connecting a Printer Turning Off the Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com SECTION 1 Setting Up Setting Up Dellnet™ (U.S.
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... the Start button, point to Programs->Dellnet, and then click Dellnet Administration. 2 Click Next twice. 3 Click Connect to connect to download your Windows desktop. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Dellnet is not turned on. HINT: Dellnet allows you to the main menu. 12 Sett ing Up
... the Start button, point to Programs->Dellnet, and then click Dellnet Administration. 2 Click Next twice. 3 Click Connect to connect to download your Windows desktop. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Dellnet is not turned on. HINT: Dellnet allows you to the main menu. 12 Sett ing Up
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.... 3 Click Connect to connect to the Internet through Dellnet. • Always check the address of each recipient when sending e-mail. Then contact the Dellnet technical support staff (see page 82). Sending and Receiving E-Mail • Double-click the Outlook Express icon to initiate a connection to Dellnet. 4 When the Dellnet Self-Administration...
.... 3 Click Connect to connect to the Internet through Dellnet. • Always check the address of each recipient when sending e-mail. Then contact the Dellnet technical support staff (see page 82). Sending and Receiving E-Mail • Double-click the Outlook Express icon to initiate a connection to Dellnet. 4 When the Dellnet Self-Administration...
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... cable to the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 16). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Then follow the instructions that came with the printer to connect it to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten the two screws...
... cable to the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 16). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Then follow the instructions that came with the printer to connect it to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten the two screws...
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... open . 2 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 3 In the Shut Down Windows window, click Shut down and then click OK. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Turning Off the Computer NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you want the computer to do?. 4 Click Shut down and then click OK. Windows 98...
... open . 2 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 3 In the Shut Down Windows window, click Shut down and then click OK. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Turning Off the Computer NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you want the computer to do?. 4 Click Shut down and then click OK. Windows 98...
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SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Modem Problems Mouse Problems Keyboard Problems Drive Problems Network Problems Windows Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling Windows 98 Reinstalling Windows Me Reinstalling Windows 2000 www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Modem Problems Mouse Problems Keyboard Problems Drive Problems Network Problems Windows Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling Windows 98 Reinstalling Windows Me Reinstalling Windows 2000 www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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See page 31. 18 Solving Pr oblems Use this chart to help you quickly find the answers to go for answers. See page 20. Get technical assistance from Dell. See page 82. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to your questions.
See page 31. 18 Solving Pr oblems Use this chart to help you quickly find the answers to go for answers. See page 20. Get technical assistance from Dell. See page 82. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to your questions.
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... electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. C H E C K T H E PO W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T IO N - TO ACC ES S T H E TE L L M E H OW HE L P F I G HT - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Files HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on the screen. TO ACC ESS MI CR OS O FT ®...
... electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. C H E C K T H E PO W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T IO N - TO ACC ES S T H E TE L L M E H OW HE L P F I G HT - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Files HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on the screen. TO ACC ESS MI CR OS O FT ®...
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... is working by testing it to the computer. If all four lights below the serial port are not green, call Dell for bent pins. C H E C K T H E PO W E R L I G H T S... K P A N E L L I G HT - TE S T T H E V I D E O EX T E N S I O N C A B L E ( I T O R P O W E R B U T T O N- If another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: See the monitor documentation for fault indications and troubleshooting procedures specific to your computer. P R E S S T HE M O N I F U S E D ) - Check for technical assistance (see page 82). 22...
... is working by testing it to the computer. If all four lights below the serial port are not green, call Dell for bent pins. C H E C K T H E PO W E R L I G H T S... K P A N E L L I G HT - TE S T T H E V I D E O EX T E N S I O N C A B L E ( I T O R P O W E R B U T T O N- If another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: See the monitor documentation for fault indications and troubleshooting procedures specific to your computer. P R E S S T HE M O N I F U S E D ) - Check for technical assistance (see page 82). 22...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I T O R - Double-click the Display icon and then click the Settings tab. Ensure that the subwoofer is turned up . E N S U R E T H A T T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Plug the speaker audio cable into ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I T O R - Double-click the Display icon and then click the Settings tab. Ensure that the subwoofer is turned up . E N S U R E T H A T T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Plug the speaker audio cable into ...
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... and that the scanner cable is turned on. If the printer is unlocked if it to an analog telephone jack only. RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I N D O W S - C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I S T U R N E D O N - C H E C K T H E T E L E P HO N E J A C K- www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I O N - Click the Start button, point to the scanner. Ensure that the scanner is firmly connected to the computer and to Settings, and then click...
... and that the scanner cable is turned on. If the printer is unlocked if it to an analog telephone jack only. RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I N D O W S - C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I S T U R N E D O N - C H E C K T H E T E L E P HO N E J A C K- www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I O N - Click the Start button, point to the scanner. Ensure that the scanner is firmly connected to the computer and to Settings, and then click...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Problems HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on the START HERE sheet for your antivirus software to check for ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Problems HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on the START HERE sheet for your antivirus software to check for ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Because of data when writing. See Windows Help. For Windows Me, type standby and then click Go. 4 For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Because of data when writing. See Windows Help. For Windows Me, type standby and then click Go. 4 For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, ...
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... the computer turns off. D L L F IL E W A S N O T F O UN D - A solid blue screen appears TU RN T H E CO MP U T E R O F F - If the computer does not respond to restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I O N -
... the computer turns off. D L L F IL E W A S N O T F O UN D - A solid blue screen appears TU RN T H E CO MP U T E R O F F - If the computer does not respond to restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I O N -
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See page 12. RE V I L " - M A I E W " M O D E M P R O B L E M S " - Resolving Other Technical Problems G O T O T H E D E L L S U P P O R T W E B S I N G E - Go to http://support.dell.com for instructions on deactivating this feature. S olving Pr oblems 33 E-Mail Problems RE V I E W " S E N D I N G A N D RE C E I V I T E - O N L Y ) "- See your telephone directory. 5 Click the Apply button and then ...
See page 12. RE V I L " - M A I E W " M O D E M P R O B L E M S " - Resolving Other Technical Problems G O T O T H E D E L L S U P P O R T W E B S I N G E - Go to http://support.dell.com for instructions on deactivating this feature. S olving Pr oblems 33 E-Mail Problems RE V I E W " S E N D I N G A N D RE C E I V I T E - O N L Y ) "- See your telephone directory. 5 Click the Apply button and then ...
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... ATA Storage Driver - If you can expect to step 2. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell support website, http://support.dell.com, and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for technical assistance (see page 82). For information on those drivers, double-click the Dell Documents icon on the screen. 34 Solving Pr oblems If not, go to receive...
... ATA Storage Driver - If you can expect to step 2. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell support website, http://support.dell.com, and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for technical assistance (see page 82). For information on those drivers, double-click the Dell Documents icon on the screen. 34 Solving Pr oblems If not, go to receive...
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... your operating system in the Operating System list. 9 Select the type of the driver that you want to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Otherwise your computer might not work correctly. 11 Click the name of device in the Device Type list. 10 Select Drivers in... for reinstalling your computer. Then place the operating system CD in your hard drive. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that driver is not required by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your computer before you reinstall your operating system. The options can...
... your operating system in the Operating System list. 9 Select the type of the driver that you want to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Otherwise your computer might not work correctly. 11 Click the name of device in the Device Type list. 10 Select Drivers in... for reinstalling your computer. Then place the operating system CD in your hard drive. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that driver is not required by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your computer before you reinstall your operating system. The options can...
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..., type your name and, if applicable, company name, and then click Next. The Enter Windows Password window appears. The Name field must be completed; www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Exit the system setup program. The Getting ready to run Windows for the first time screen appears. 9 If the mouse tutorial starts, press...
..., type your name and, if applicable, company name, and then click Next. The Enter Windows Password window appears. The Name field must be completed; www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Exit the system setup program. The Getting ready to run Windows for the first time screen appears. 9 If the mouse tutorial starts, press...
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...Utility driver before you reinstall Windows Me. 1 Turn on your virus protection software. 20 Enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative. 21 In the system setup program Boot menu, change it and try again. 5 Select Start Windows Setup from the hard drive.... completely, and then restart it so that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to the original boot sequence, as directed by a Dell technical support representative. Then place the operating system CD in the CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray. 3 Exit the system setup ...
...Utility driver before you reinstall Windows Me. 1 Turn on your virus protection software. 20 Enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative. 21 In the system setup program Boot menu, change it and try again. 5 Select Start Windows Setup from the hard drive.... completely, and then restart it so that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to the original boot sequence, as directed by a Dell technical support representative. Then place the operating system CD in the CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray. 3 Exit the system setup ...