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...Computer Setting Up a Printer 11 Printer Cable 11 Connecting a USB Printer 11 Connecting a Parallel Printer 12 Connecting Two Monitors 13 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 13 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 14 Connecting a Television 14 Changing the Display Settings 15 ...Setting Up a Home and Office Network 15 Connecting to a Network Adapter 15 Network Setup Wizard 16 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Copying CDs and DVDs 17 How to Copy a CD or DVD ...
...Computer Setting Up a Printer 11 Printer Cable 11 Connecting a USB Printer 11 Connecting a Parallel Printer 12 Connecting Two Monitors 13 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 13 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 14 Connecting a Television 14 Changing the Display Settings 15 ...Setting Up a Home and Office Network 15 Connecting to a Network Adapter 15 Network Setup Wizard 16 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Copying CDs and DVDs 17 How to Copy a CD or DVD ...
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Drives 72 General Installation Guidelines 73 Connecting Drive Cables 73 Hard Drive 74 Removing a Hard Drive 75 Installing a Hard Drive 77 Adding a Second Hard Drive 78 Floppy Drive 81 Removing a Floppy Drive ... 91 System Setup 95 Overview 95 Entering System Setup 96 System Setup Options 97 Boot Sequence 100 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 101 Clearing CMOS Settings 102 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 103 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 103 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 103 6 Contents
Drives 72 General Installation Guidelines 73 Connecting Drive Cables 73 Hard Drive 74 Removing a Hard Drive 75 Installing a Hard Drive 77 Adding a Second Hard Drive 78 Floppy Drive 81 Removing a Floppy Drive ... 91 System Setup 95 Overview 95 Entering System Setup 96 System Setup Options 97 Boot Sequence 100 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 101 Clearing CMOS Settings 102 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 103 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 103 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 103 6 Contents
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...may arrive in the computer box. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup... information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete ...
...may arrive in the computer box. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup... information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete ...
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NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on printer Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 47).
NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on printer Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 47).
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...New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. The monitor will not function. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one of the procedures in this section, follow these instructions to the integrated ...video connector. The instructions tell you may connect only one monitor with your computer has integrated video, do not remove the cap to the television. If the integrated video ...
...New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. The monitor will not function. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one of the procedures in this section, follow these instructions to the integrated ...video connector. The instructions tell you may connect only one monitor with your computer has integrated video, do not remove the cap to the television. If the integrated video ...
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...at most consumer electronics stores. Connecting a Television NOTE: To connect a television to the DVI (white) connector on the back of the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable to the TV-OUT connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other monitor to the ...optional DVI adapter and connect the DVI adapter to the DVI (white) connector on...
...at most consumer electronics stores. Connecting a Television NOTE: To connect a television to the DVI (white) connector on the back of the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable to the TV-OUT connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other monitor to the ...optional DVI adapter and connect the DVI adapter to the DVI (white) connector on...
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...'s guide in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or television, turn on computer network device network cable Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Setting Up a Home and Office Network... Display Settings 1 After you can drag objects from one screen to a Network Adapter NOTE: Plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to a network device. Do not plug a network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Insert the cable until it ...
...'s guide in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or television, turn on computer network device network cable Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Setting Up a Home and Office Network... Display Settings 1 After you can drag objects from one screen to a Network Adapter NOTE: Plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to a network device. Do not plug a network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Insert the cable until it ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone ...Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your existing telephone line. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone ...Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your existing telephone line. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 ...
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...8226; If you create CDs or DVDs. If you cannot connect to computers that you follow the instructions on page 23. If you do not have successfully connected in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by your computer and creating MP3 CDs. Copying ...CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that have a service outage. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • ...
...8226; If you create CDs or DVDs. If you cannot connect to computers that you follow the instructions on page 23. If you do not have successfully connected in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by your computer and creating MP3 CDs. Copying ...CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that have a service outage. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • ...
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...or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during... page 88). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Solving Problems 21...
...or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during... page 88). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Solving Problems 21...
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... to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - See the Dell Dimension Help file (see page 9) or search for the keyword standby in the lower-right corner of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking any boxes that are checked. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S C - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - If the stream is defective. •...
... to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - See the Dell Dimension Help file (see page 9) or search for the keyword standby in the lower-right corner of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking any boxes that are checked. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S C - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - If the stream is defective. •...
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...sharing the line, such as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, then bypass them and use the telephone to connect the modem directly to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is 3 m (10 ft) or more in the Product Information Guide.... Follow the instructions on all computers.) Solving Problems 23 CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION - Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click ...
...sharing the line, such as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, then bypass them and use the telephone to connect the modem directly to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is 3 m (10 ft) or more in the Product Information Guide.... Follow the instructions on all computers.) Solving Problems 23 CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION - Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click ...
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...click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you are trying to open , click File. The drive cannot read the disk. www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware... Query Modem to the Internet. D L L F I R E D . If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to verify that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in filenames. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I A ...
...click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you are trying to open , click File. The drive cannot read the disk. www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware... Query Modem to the Internet. D L L F I R E D . If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to verify that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in filenames. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I A ...
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... | support.dell.com Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to perform an operating system shutdown. See page 46. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Then restart your...
... | support.dell.com Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to perform an operating system shutdown. See page 46. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Then restart your...
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.... Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. See the Dell Dimension Help file for instructions on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O... Try adjusting the settings. C L E A N T H E M O U S E - Straighten bent pins. 2 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer, and try using the mouse. To access the help file, see page 47), reconnect the mouse cable as shown...
.... Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. See the Dell Dimension Help file for instructions on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O... Try adjusting the settings. C L E A N T H E M O U S E - Straighten bent pins. 2 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer, and try using the mouse. To access the help file, see page 47), reconnect the mouse cable as shown...
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... that the power strip is set to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Some possible causes of interference are securely connected to the system board. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N - ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS...both the power connector on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information.
... that the power strip is set to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Some possible causes of interference are securely connected to the system board. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N - ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS...both the power connector on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information.
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... tab. If the printer is USB. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I C A L O U T L E T - U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures...
... tab. If the printer is USB. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I C A L O U T L E T - U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures...
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...I O N S - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in... the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that the speakers are connected as a lamp. If your speakers have been listening to the card. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - R E I N S T A L L T ...
...I O N S - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in... the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that the speakers are connected as a lamp. If your speakers have been listening to the card. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - R E I N S T A L L T ...
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...R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the monitor is not muted. NOTE: See the monitor documentation for monitor cable connectors to connect the monitor, or the monitor will not function. If the integrated video connector on . No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L ...card.. Connect your screen. If the power light is normal for troubleshooting procedures. www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E...
...R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the monitor is not muted. NOTE: See the monitor documentation for monitor cable connectors to connect the monitor, or the monitor will not function. If the integrated video connector on . No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L ...card.. Connect your screen. If the power light is normal for troubleshooting procedures. www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E...
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... graphics card that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell (see page 57), and then restart the computer. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. A possible USB failure has ... starts normally, reinstall an additional module. ABCD Reinstall all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. = yellow = green = off 38 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD Problem Description Memory modules are detected, but a ...
... graphics card that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell (see page 57), and then restart the computer. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. A possible USB failure has ... starts normally, reinstall an additional module. ABCD Reinstall all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. = yellow = green = off 38 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD Problem Description Memory modules are detected, but a ...