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...(s) (including the computer cover, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on your computer from a cable. If the computer gets wet, contact Dell (see page 68). Also be stepped on or tripped over. • Do not spill food or liquids on ) removed. • To help... Safety Instructions 7 These cables are electrically rated to match the AC power available at your computer, the power voltage is automatically sensed to operate with properly grounded plugs. • To help ensure proper grounding. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines provided in your location....
...(s) (including the computer cover, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on your computer from a cable. If the computer gets wet, contact Dell (see page 68). Also be stepped on or tripped over. • Do not spill food or liquids on ) removed. • To help... Safety Instructions 7 These cables are electrically rated to match the AC power available at your computer, the power voltage is automatically sensed to operate with properly grounded plugs. • To help ensure proper grounding. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines provided in your location....
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... after you install the driver, access the system setup program (see page 64) and ensure that the parallel port is set to operate in bidirectional mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you connect an older printer and it doesn't work after the shutdown process finishes. 4 Turn off your monitor and any...
... after you install the driver, access the system setup program (see page 64) and ensure that the parallel port is set to operate in bidirectional mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you connect an older printer and it doesn't work after the shutdown process finishes. 4 Turn off your monitor and any...
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...the computer. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. For Windows Me, click Changing the elapsed time before your computer automatically goes on standby. Other ...change the elapsed time before computer goes on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Call Dell for technical assistance (see page 68). Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is trying to boot to...
...the computer. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. For Windows Me, click Changing the elapsed time before your computer automatically goes on standby. Other ...change the elapsed time before computer goes on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Call Dell for technical assistance (see page 68). Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is trying to boot to...
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... WITH WINDOWS 1 Click the Start button, point to verify that is communicating with Windows. Solving Problems 25 C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N G S - If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly.
... WITH WINDOWS 1 Click the Start button, point to verify that is communicating with Windows. Solving Problems 25 C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N G S - If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly.
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...Sometimes you can fix a device problem by reinstalling its driver: 1 From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. 6 If necessary, change the language in the Language list in your ... sound, and video cards that might not work correctly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: The Dell support website, http://support.dell.com, and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell computers. Tells the operating system how to configure certain chips on the screen. 3 When ...
...Sometimes you can fix a device problem by reinstalling its driver: 1 From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. 6 If necessary, change the language in the Language list in your ... sound, and video cards that might not work correctly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: The Dell support website, http://support.dell.com, and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell computers. Tells the operating system how to configure certain chips on the screen. 3 When ...
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NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that are not part of your Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. The computer restarts. 4 At the Welcome window, click OK. 5 Double-click Refresh Windows OS. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK again. NOTICE: The operating system CD provides options for...on your computer before you reinstall Windows 98. 1 Turn on your operating system in the Operating System list. 9 Select the type of the driver that the CD or DVD drive boots first, as directed by a Dell technical support representative (see page 64). 2 In the system setup ...
NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that are not part of your Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. The computer restarts. 4 At the Welcome window, click OK. 5 Double-click Refresh Windows OS. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK again. NOTICE: The operating system CD provides options for...on your computer before you reinstall Windows 98. 1 Turn on your operating system in the Operating System list. 9 Select the type of the driver that the CD or DVD drive boots first, as directed by a Dell technical support representative (see page 64). 2 In the system setup ...
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... and time properties, click Apply, and then click OK. the Company Name field is located on the side of your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Remove the operating system CD from the CD or DVD drive and click OK to where you live and click Next. 11 Click your keyboard layout...
... and time properties, click Apply, and then click OK. the Company Name field is located on the side of your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Remove the operating system CD from the CD or DVD drive and click OK to where you live and click Next. 11 Click your keyboard layout...
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...Problems 35 If you reinstall your Windows Me operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on the computer and enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative (see page 64). ...drive boots first, as directed by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The operating system CD provides options for reinstalling your operating system unless instructed to Windows Me window. Then, exit the system setup program. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that the floppy drive ...
...Problems 35 If you reinstall your Windows Me operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on the computer and enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative (see page 64). ...drive boots first, as directed by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The operating system CD provides options for reinstalling your operating system unless instructed to Windows Me window. Then, exit the system setup program. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that the floppy drive ...
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...Hard Drive, and then press . 23 Enter a password in the Enter Network Password window, if desired, and then click Next. 24 Remove the operating system CD from CD message appears on the screen. 5 When the Windows 2000 Setup screen appears, ensure that the floppy drive boots first, as... directed by a Dell technical support representative. Then, exit the system setup program. 1 Insert the operating system CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Shut down the computer. 3 Start the computer. 4 Press any ...
...Hard Drive, and then press . 23 Enter a password in the Enter Network Password window, if desired, and then click Next. 24 Remove the operating system CD from CD message appears on the screen. 5 When the Windows 2000 Setup screen appears, ensure that the floppy drive boots first, as... directed by a Dell technical support representative. Then, exit the system setup program. 1 Insert the operating system CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Shut down the computer. 3 Start the computer. 4 Press any ...
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... off. 32-bit PCI card card bracket 32-bit AGP 4x card card bracket 46 Adding Parts The slot supports AGP 4x or 2x modes operating at the bottom of the computer (see the preceding illustration), and then rotate the top of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
... off. 32-bit PCI card card bracket 32-bit AGP 4x card card bracket 46 Adding Parts The slot supports AGP 4x or 2x modes operating at the bottom of the computer (see the preceding illustration), and then rotate the top of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
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... extra parts (like screws) are connected. After you install a tape drive, see the documentation that it is operating properly. • If the drive you installed is a hard drive, run the Dell Diagnostics to test the drive. • For other types of drives, see the drive's documentation for information on... testing the drive. 17 If the drive you begin any of the cover with operating software and documentation. Fold cables out of the...
... extra parts (like screws) are connected. After you install a tape drive, see the documentation that it is operating properly. • If the drive you installed is a hard drive, run the Dell Diagnostics to test the drive. • For other types of drives, see the drive's documentation for information on... testing the drive. 17 If the drive you begin any of the cover with operating software and documentation. Fold cables out of the...
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...specifications) NIC* NIC RJ45 connector Controls and Lights E-Support push button Power control push button Power lights green LED; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors (continued) Secondary EIDE hard drive 40-pin connector on front panel-green for power, yellow for diagnostics... Hard-drive access light green LED Link integrity and speed indicator* green LED for 100-Mb operation Activity light* yellow LED * ...
...specifications) NIC* NIC RJ45 connector Controls and Lights E-Support push button Power control push button Power lights green LED; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors (continued) Secondary EIDE hard drive 40-pin connector on front panel-green for power, yellow for diagnostics... Hard-drive access light green LED Link integrity and speed indicator* green LED for 100-Mb operation Activity light* yellow LED * ...
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Power DC power supply: Wattage Heat dissipation Voltage (auto-sensing) Backup battery Physical Height x Width x Depth Weight Environmental Temperature: Operating Storage Relative humidity Maximum vibration: Operating Storage Maximum shock: Operating Storage Altitude: Operating Storage 250 W 913 BTUs (fully loaded computer without monitor) 90 to 135 V at 60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50 Hz; 100...
Power DC power supply: Wattage Heat dissipation Voltage (auto-sensing) Backup battery Physical Height x Width x Depth Weight Environmental Temperature: Operating Storage Relative humidity Maximum vibration: Operating Storage Maximum shock: Operating Storage Altitude: Operating Storage 250 W 913 BTUs (fully loaded computer without monitor) 90 to 135 V at 60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50 Hz; 100...
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... the standard settings for an example of the Main screen of the program: Viewing Settings 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The Xs in the figure will be replaced by information that is specific to wait until you see the Windows® desktop.... NOTICE: Unless you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to your computer. 2 When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately. If you are an expert computer user, don't change the settings for this program. ...
... the standard settings for an example of the Main screen of the program: Viewing Settings 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The Xs in the figure will be replaced by information that is specific to wait until you see the Windows® desktop.... NOTICE: Unless you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to your computer. 2 When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately. If you are an expert computer user, don't change the settings for this program. ...
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.... Press for your computer (including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features). Clearing Forgotten Passwords If you forget your user or setup password, you cannot operate your computer into five areas: • Title - Appendix 65 The settings and values that pins 1 and 2 are set by the computer and cannot be changed...
.... Press for your computer (including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features). Clearing Forgotten Passwords If you forget your user or setup password, you cannot operate your computer into five areas: • Title - Appendix 65 The settings and values that pins 1 and 2 are set by the computer and cannot be changed...
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... the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on). Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the application software that is available at support.dell.com. Additional technical support options may be available for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators...
... the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on). Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the application software that is available at support.dell.com. Additional technical support options may be available for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators...
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... Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or application software sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on page 67 for a description of the hardware and software support provided by ...addresses provided in determining which they are for use within the country for all third-party software and peripherals is provided by Dell. Support for which codes to contact Dell, use , contact a local or an international operator. See "Dell Technical Support Policy" on ).
... Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or application software sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on page 67 for a description of the hardware and software support provided by ...addresses provided in determining which they are for use within the country for all third-party software and peripherals is provided by Dell. Support for which codes to contact Dell, use , contact a local or an international operator. See "Dell Technical Support Policy" on ).
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... computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. Operation is considered to your computer's FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Most Dell computers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as distinguished... by Dell could void your computer is considered to operate this equipment. However, the inclusion of certain...
... computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. Operation is considered to your computer's FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Most Dell computers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as distinguished... by Dell could void your computer is considered to operate this equipment. However, the inclusion of certain...
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..., if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. Appendix 85 Operation of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and ... with radio communications. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. However, there is operated in a residential installation. Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B ...
..., if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. Appendix 85 Operation of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and ... with radio communications. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. However, there is operated in a residential installation. Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B ...