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Initial setup of Windows 98 Second Edition takes about 15 minutes. Perform the steps in the following section that the software functions properly on your operating system so that corresponds to which computer components you have. The setup process is customized according to your Dell computer. Operating System Setup 2-1 Your Dell computer has been shipped with the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system or the Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation operating system already installed.
Initial setup of Windows 98 Second Edition takes about 15 minutes. Perform the steps in the following section that the software functions properly on your operating system so that corresponds to which computer components you have. The setup process is customized according to your Dell computer. Operating System Setup 2-1 Your Dell computer has been shipped with the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system or the Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation operating system already installed.
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...connect a printer and to continue. Otherwise, enter the correct time and date, click Apply, and then click OK. At the Dell Software License Agreement window, follow the directions on the display to complete. Click Next. In the Registration window, type your name...computer's internal and external devices. To complete the initial setup of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system takes approximately 15 minutes to continue. 3. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code may be available in all countries. At the Microsoft Software License Agreement window, click I accept ...
...connect a printer and to continue. Otherwise, enter the correct time and date, click Apply, and then click OK. At the Dell Software License Agreement window, follow the directions on the display to complete. Click Next. In the Registration window, type your name...computer's internal and external devices. To complete the initial setup of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system takes approximately 15 minutes to continue. 3. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code may be available in all countries. At the Microsoft Software License Agreement window, click I accept ...
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... administrator password, type the password in the Password field and again in step 9 and click OK. 2-4 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide At the Begin Logon window, press . 13. The booklet is the name used to 15 characters long. The Administrator Account window appears. 9. If you chose in the Confirm Password field, and then...
... administrator password, type the password in the Password field and again in step 9 and click OK. 2-4 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide At the Begin Logon window, press . 13. The booklet is the name used to 15 characters long. The Administrator Account window appears. 9. If you chose in the Confirm Password field, and then...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... 2-13 Load Previous Values 2-13 Save Changes 2-14 Reinstalling Utilities and Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Video Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Touch Pad Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Audio Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Internal Modem Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling DVD-ROM Decoder Drivers 2-16 Creating the Save-to-Disk Suspend File 2-16 Reinstalling the System User's Guide 2-17 Backing Up...
... 2-13 Load Previous Values 2-13 Save Changes 2-14 Reinstalling Utilities and Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Video Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Touch Pad Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Audio Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Internal Modem Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling DVD-ROM Decoder Drivers 2-16 Creating the Save-to-Disk Suspend File 2-16 Reinstalling the System User's Guide 2-17 Backing Up...
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... 3-12 Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 3-12 Troubleshooting Procedures 3-13 Troubleshooting a Wet Computer 3-13 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-15 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-16 Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 3-17 Total Power Failure When Using a...3-33 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-34 Features of the Dell Diagnostics 4-1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-2 Before You Start Testing 4-2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Completing the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Confirming the System Configuration Information 4-5 How...
... 3-12 Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 3-12 Troubleshooting Procedures 3-13 Troubleshooting a Wet Computer 3-13 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-15 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-16 Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 3-17 Total Power Failure When Using a...3-33 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-34 Features of the Dell Diagnostics 4-1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-2 Before You Start Testing 4-2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Completing the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Confirming the System Configuration Information 4-5 How...
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... Test Limits 4-11 About 4-11 Key-Help 4-12 Quit 4-12 Tests in the Dell Diagnostics 4-12 Error Messages 4-14 RAM Test Group 4-14 Why Run a RAM Test 4-14 Subtests 4-15 System Set Test Group 4-15 Why Run a System Set Test 4-15 Subtests 4-16 Video Test Group 4-17 Why Run a Video Test 4-18 Subtests 4-18...
... Test Limits 4-11 About 4-11 Key-Help 4-12 Quit 4-12 Tests in the Dell Diagnostics 4-12 Error Messages 4-14 RAM Test Group 4-14 Why Run a RAM Test 4-14 Subtests 4-15 System Set Test Group 4-15 Why Run a System Set Test 4-15 Subtests 4-16 Video Test Group 4-17 Why Run a Video Test 4-18 Subtests 4-18...
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... Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Floppy Drive: Hard Disk: Quiet Boot: Video Display Device: Television Type: System Memory: Extended Memory: [03:06:18] [08/15/1998] 1.44 MB, 3 1/2" 4100 MB [Enabled] [Simul Mode] [Disabled] 640 KB 32 MB Item Specific Help Visit our Web site at http://www....dell.com/ F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 ...
... Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Floppy Drive: Hard Disk: Quiet Boot: Video Display Device: Television Type: System Memory: Extended Memory: [03:06:18] [08/15/1998] 1.44 MB, 3 1/2" 4100 MB [Enabled] [Simul Mode] [Disabled] 640 KB 32 MB Item Specific Help Visit our Web site at http://www....dell.com/ F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 ...
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Press any time by pressing (or on the French keyboard). Settings for this option to Disk. 2-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Alternatively, click the Start button, and then click Suspend. The Suspend Mode category has two options-Save to RAM and ...5 minutes, the computer enters standby mode after 10 minutes of minutes. To increase battery operating time, set this option are Disabled, 5 min., 10 min., 15 min., 20 min., 30 min., 40 min., and 60 min. Suspend Time-Out lets you determine how long the computer remains idle (no I/O activity) before...
Press any time by pressing (or on the French keyboard). Settings for this option to Disk. 2-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Alternatively, click the Start button, and then click Suspend. The Suspend Mode category has two options-Save to RAM and ...5 minutes, the computer enters standby mode after 10 minutes of minutes. To increase battery operating time, set this option are Disabled, 5 min., 10 min., 15 min., 20 min., 30 min., 40 min., and 60 min. Suspend Time-Out lets you determine how long the computer remains idle (no I/O activity) before...
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...ROM icon, and then double-click the Touchpad folder. 5. Follow the instructions on your optional internal modem. Save your screen. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. In the My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM or DVD...complete the installation. 2. Follow the instructions on your work in all open application programs, because you to install the drivers: 1. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. Audio drivers allow you will need to restart your computer has an ...
...ROM icon, and then double-click the Touchpad folder. 5. Follow the instructions on your optional internal modem. Save your screen. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. In the My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM or DVD...complete the installation. 2. Follow the instructions on your work in all open application programs, because you to install the drivers: 1. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. Audio drivers allow you will need to restart your computer has an ...
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...in this section. Save all your work properly? If the computer is unable to pop up . If the computer is able to boot, run the Dell Diagnostics to static electricity. 6. Reconnect the computer and peripherals to AC power and turn them from their power sources and then from the computer. 3. Turn... from the computer. Pull the hard-disk drive forward until it stops, and then pull it away from the AC adapter. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-15 Turn the computer over , and remove the memory module cover as it will cause the front edge of the arrow and then lift it up...
...in this section. Save all your work properly? If the computer is unable to pop up . If the computer is able to boot, run the Dell Diagnostics to static electricity. 6. Reconnect the computer and peripherals to AC power and turn them from their power sources and then from the computer. 3. Turn... from the computer. Pull the hard-disk drive forward until it stops, and then pull it away from the AC adapter. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-15 Turn the computer over , and remove the memory module cover as it will cause the front edge of the arrow and then lift it up...
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... step 4. 4. Yes. No. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. If the computer is at least 15 MB. No. Go to the computer? Replace the memory module cover. 9. A memory module was set to step 2. 2. Call Dell for instructions. The problem is running, press any attached peripherals. Press the key combination. No. Troubleshooting...
... step 4. 4. Yes. No. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. If the computer is at least 15 MB. No. Go to the computer? Replace the memory module cover. 9. A memory module was set to step 2. 2. Call Dell for instructions. The problem is running, press any attached peripherals. Press the key combination. No. Troubleshooting...
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... moving it to another computer and running it there.) The computer periodically locks up , especially at different places and times in different programs. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-15 The subtests in RAM, and whether the RAM read and write operations are having a problem and cannot isolate the failure or malfunction to a particular...
... moving it to another computer and running it there.) The computer periodically locks up , especially at different places and times in different programs. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-15 The subtests in RAM, and whether the RAM read and write operations are having a problem and cannot isolate the failure or malfunction to a particular...
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... working hours, use one of the following numbers: (353-1) 204 4008 or (353-1) 286 5908 (English only-the call is rerouted to the U.S.A.). Getting Help 5-15 Technical Support toll free: 0080 651 226/0800 33 557 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia 810 4949 Transaction Sales toll free: 0080 651 228/0800 33...
... working hours, use one of the following numbers: (353-1) 204 4008 or (353-1) 286 5908 (English only-the call is rerouted to the U.S.A.). Getting Help 5-15 Technical Support toll free: 0080 651 226/0800 33 557 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia 810 4949 Transaction Sales toll free: 0080 651 228/0800 33...
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A-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide or 64-MB on system board Maximum RAM 192 MB Memory access time/clock frequency 66 MHz BIOS address F000:0000 ...-digital and digital-to- Architecture SDRAM Memory module capacities 32- and 64-MB SODIMM Standard RAM 32- headphone; unidirectional, bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse one 6-pin mini-DIN connector Infrared one 25-hole connector; analog) FM music 20-voice, 72-operator Interfaces: Internal PCI...
A-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide or 64-MB on system board Maximum RAM 192 MB Memory access time/clock frequency 66 MHz BIOS address F000:0000 ...-digital and digital-to- Architecture SDRAM Memory module capacities 32- and 64-MB SODIMM Standard RAM 32- headphone; unidirectional, bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse one 6-pin mini-DIN connector Infrared one 25-hole connector; analog) FM music 20-voice, 72-operator Interfaces: Internal PCI...
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... area Height 47.0-mm (1.85-inch) rectangle with 0.5-mm (0.02-inch) tabs Weight 15 g (0.52 ounce) ± 0.5 g (0.001 ounce) Power: Supply voltage 5 V ± 10% Supply current 4 mA (maximum operating current) NOTE: For the full name of keys 87 (U.S. A-4 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Maximum resolution 1024 x 768 pixels; 64,000 colors Response...
... area Height 47.0-mm (1.85-inch) rectangle with 0.5-mm (0.02-inch) tabs Weight 15 g (0.52 ounce) ± 0.5 g (0.001 ounce) Power: Supply voltage 5 V ± 10% Supply current 4 mA (maximum operating current) NOTE: For the full name of keys 87 (U.S. A-4 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Maximum resolution 1024 x 768 pixels; 64,000 colors Response...
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... provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. C-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If any interference received, including interference that are classified for each regulatory agency. If all FCC registration... computer system. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. This device complies with Part 15 of some configurations to be a Class B digital device. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of...
... provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. C-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If any interference received, including interference that are classified for each regulatory agency. If all FCC registration... computer system. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. This device complies with Part 15 of some configurations to be a Class B digital device. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of...
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... If this information to cause harmful interference, in compliance with FCC regulations: Product name: Inspiron 7000 Model number: PPI Company name: Dell Computer Corporation EMC Engineering Department One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 This equipment complies with Part 68 ... in a residential installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the ...
... If this information to cause harmful interference, in compliance with FCC regulations: Product name: Inspiron 7000 Model number: PPI Company name: Dell Computer Corporation EMC Engineering Department One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 This equipment complies with Part 68 ... in a residential installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the ...
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... display failures basic checks, 3-2 troubleshooting, 3-1 fixed disk. See ECP ECP extended graphics array. See diskette drive 2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell Diagnostics about , 2-14 as source of program conflicts, 3-12 reinstalling, 2-14 dropped or damaged computer, 3-15 DVD-ROM drive, 1-3 ECP-compatible devices, 2-6 electrostatic discharge. See drivers diagnosing problems, 5-1 diagnostic video tests...
... display failures basic checks, 3-2 troubleshooting, 3-1 fixed disk. See ECP ECP extended graphics array. See diskette drive 2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell Diagnostics about , 2-14 as source of program conflicts, 3-12 reinstalling, 2-14 dropped or damaged computer, 3-15 DVD-ROM drive, 1-3 ECP-compatible devices, 2-6 electrostatic discharge. See drivers diagnosing problems, 5-1 diagnostic video tests...
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See USB upgrade options, 1-6 USB, 1-5 user's documentation, xii, 5-2 utilities reinstalling, 2-14 6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide System Date option Setup program, 2-4 system error messages See also error messages about , 3-10 problems..., 3-21 checking connections, 3-3 troubleshooting (continued) Diagnostics Checklist, 5-6 diskette drive failure during POST, 3-20 display failure, 3-27 dropped or damaged computer, 3-15 DVD-ROM drive, 3-21 external keyboard, 3-23 external monitor, 3-28 failure during RAM count, 3-25 hard-disk drive failure during POST, 3-22 I/O functions...
See USB upgrade options, 1-6 USB, 1-5 user's documentation, xii, 5-2 utilities reinstalling, 2-14 6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide System Date option Setup program, 2-4 system error messages See also error messages about , 3-10 problems..., 3-21 checking connections, 3-3 troubleshooting (continued) Diagnostics Checklist, 5-6 diskette drive failure during POST, 3-20 display failure, 3-27 dropped or damaged computer, 3-15 DVD-ROM drive, 3-21 external keyboard, 3-23 external monitor, 3-28 failure during RAM count, 3-25 hard-disk drive failure during POST, 3-22 I/O functions...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Series Installing Drivers and Utilities (Windows 98)
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...restarts, click the Start button, point to restart my computer now, and then click Finish. 10. Click Remove and then click OK. 15. Double-click the DVD folder. 5. A Building driver information database message appears, followed by the New Hardware Wizard screen. 16. Click Specify...1. After the files are copied to decode MPEG files, such as DVD movies. Dell Inspiron 7000 - ,QVWDOOLQJ'9'520'HFRGHU'ULYHUV DVD-ROM decoder drivers allow the Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) decoder on the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD. 19. At the Welcome screen, click Next>. 7. At the...
...restarts, click the Start button, point to restart my computer now, and then click Finish. 10. Click Remove and then click OK. 15. Double-click the DVD folder. 5. A Building driver information database message appears, followed by the New Hardware Wizard screen. 16. Click Specify...1. After the files are copied to decode MPEG files, such as DVD movies. Dell Inspiron 7000 - ,QVWDOOLQJ'9'520'HFRGHU'ULYHUV DVD-ROM decoder drivers allow the Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) decoder on the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD. 19. At the Welcome screen, click Next>. 7. At the...