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...this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dellnet, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, and DellWare are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation ...names other than its own. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2000-2001 Dell Computer Corporation. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Microsoft and Windows ...
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Contents Safety Instructions 7 1 Setting Up Setting Up Dellnet™ (U.S. Only 12 Accessing the Internet 12 Accessing Your E-Mail 12 Viewing Your Account Information 12 Sending and Receiving E-Mail 13 Resetting E-Mail Address Settings 13 Connecting a Printer 13 Parallel Printer 14 USB Printer 15 Installing the Printer Driver 15 Turning Off the Computer 16 Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows Millennium Edition (Me 16 Windows 2000 16 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 18 Accessing Help Files 20 Power Problems 20 Start-Up Error Messages 21 Contents 3
Contents Safety Instructions 7 1 Setting Up Setting Up Dellnet™ (U.S. Only 12 Accessing the Internet 12 Accessing Your E-Mail 12 Viewing Your Account Information 12 Sending and Receiving E-Mail 13 Resetting E-Mail Address Settings 13 Connecting a Printer 13 Parallel Printer 14 USB Printer 15 Installing the Printer Driver 15 Turning Off the Computer 16 Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows Millennium Edition (Me 16 Windows 2000 16 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 18 Accessing Help Files 20 Power Problems 20 Start-Up Error Messages 21 Contents 3
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Video and Monitor Problems 22 If the screen is blank 22 If the screen is difficult to read 23 Sound and Speaker Problems 24 Printer Problems 25 If you cannot print to a parallel port printer 25 If you cannot print to a USB printer 25 Scanner Problems 26 Modem Problems 26 Mouse Problems 27 Keyboard Problems 28 Drive Problems 28 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 28 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 29 If you cannot play a DVD movie 30 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 30 If you have a hard drive problem 30 Network Problems 31 Windows Error ...
Video and Monitor Problems 22 If the screen is blank 22 If the screen is difficult to read 23 Sound and Speaker Problems 24 Printer Problems 25 If you cannot print to a parallel port printer 25 If you cannot print to a USB printer 25 Scanner Problems 26 Modem Problems 26 Mouse Problems 27 Keyboard Problems 28 Drive Problems 28 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 28 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 29 If you cannot play a DVD movie 30 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 30 If you have a hard drive problem 30 Network Problems 31 Windows Error ...
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Reinstalling Drivers 34 Reinstalling Windows 98 35 Reinstalling Windows Me 37 Reinstalling Windows 2000 39 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover 42 Looking Inside Your Computer 43 System Board 44 Adding Cards 45 Removing Cards 48 Adding Memory 48 Adding a Second Hard Drive 50 Adding Other Drives 56 5.25-Inch Devices 56 3.5-Inch Devices 63 Replacing the Computer Cover 71 4 Appendix Specifications 74 Standard Settings 78 Viewing Settings 79 System Setup Screens 79 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 80 Replacing the Battery 80 Contents 5
Reinstalling Drivers 34 Reinstalling Windows 98 35 Reinstalling Windows Me 37 Reinstalling Windows 2000 39 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover 42 Looking Inside Your Computer 43 System Board 44 Adding Cards 45 Removing Cards 48 Adding Memory 48 Adding a Second Hard Drive 50 Adding Other Drives 56 5.25-Inch Devices 56 3.5-Inch Devices 63 Replacing the Computer Cover 71 4 Appendix Specifications 74 Standard Settings 78 Viewing Settings 79 System Setup Screens 79 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 80 Replacing the Battery 80 Contents 5
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Only 97 Class A 97 Class B 98 Battery Disposal 98 NOM Information (Mexico Only 99 Información para NOM (únicamente para México 100 Warranty and Return Policy Information 100 6 Contents Contacting Dell 82 Contact Numbers and Addresses 82 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 94 Regulatory Information 95 FCC Notices (U.S.
Only 97 Class A 97 Class B 98 Battery Disposal 98 NOM Information (Mexico Only 99 Información para NOM (únicamente para México 100 Warranty and Return Policy Information 100 6 Contents Contacting Dell 82 Contact Numbers and Addresses 82 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 94 Regulatory Information 95 FCC Notices (U.S.
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Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect yourself and your monitor and attached devices are equipped with 3-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. These cables are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. • To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure that the voltage selection switch is set to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting or connecting a non-USB device from a cable. Do not use a 3-wire cable with any cover(s) (including the computer cover, filler brackets, ...
Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect yourself and your monitor and attached devices are equipped with 3-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. These cables are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. • To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure that the voltage selection switch is set to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting or connecting a non-USB device from a cable. Do not use a 3-wire cable with any cover(s) (including the computer cover, filler brackets, ...
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...Doing so can be stepped on or tripped over. • Do not spill food or liquids on your computer. If the computer gets wet, contact Dell (see page 82). • Do not push any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect the power cable to your computer, and ... to service the computer yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. 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 conditioner, or ...
...Doing so can be stepped on or tripped over. • Do not spill food or liquids on your computer. If the computer gets wet, contact Dell (see page 82). • Do not push any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect the power cable to your computer, and ... to service the computer yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. 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 conditioner, or ...
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As you work inside your computer and periodically while you pull connectors apart, keep them in your body. • When transporting a sensitive component, first place it is incorrectly installed. Hold a card by its edges or by its connector, not on the cable itself. Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch anything inside the computer. Don't touch the components on the back of the computer. Discard used batteries according to prevent static damage: • Do not remove items ...
As you work inside your computer and periodically while you pull connectors apart, keep them in your body. • When transporting a sensitive component, first place it is incorrectly installed. Hold a card by its edges or by its connector, not on the cable itself. Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch anything inside the computer. Don't touch the components on the back of the computer. Discard used batteries according to prevent static damage: • Do not remove items ...
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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. Only) Connecting a Printer Turning Off the Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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...-click the Dellnet Signup icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop and follow the instructions that is not available in all regions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Dellnet is not turned on. Internet Explorer automatically initiates the Internet connection through Dellnet. Setting Up Dellnet™ (U.S. Be sure that appear...
...-click the Dellnet Signup icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop and follow the instructions that is not available in all regions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Dellnet is not turned on. Internet Explorer automatically initiates the Internet connection through Dellnet. Setting Up Dellnet™ (U.S. Be sure that appear...
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Resetting E-Mail Address Settings If your e-mail software gets corrupted, reset your account: 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs->Dellnet, and then click Dellnet Administration. 2 Click Next twice. 3 Click Connect to connect to Dellnet. 4 When the Dellnet Self-Administration page appears, click Make My Changes Take Effect. 5 Click Next. 6 Enter your e-mail is returned to you are having difficulties sending e-mail, determine whether the problem involves just one recipient or all recipients. Connecting a Printer See the documentation that the person who is sending e-mail to the ...
Resetting E-Mail Address Settings If your e-mail software gets corrupted, reset your account: 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs->Dellnet, and then click Dellnet Administration. 2 Click Next twice. 3 Click Connect to connect to Dellnet. 4 When the Dellnet Self-Administration page appears, click Make My Changes Take Effect. 5 Click Next. 6 Enter your e-mail is returned to you are having difficulties sending e-mail, determine whether the problem involves just one recipient or all recipients. Connecting a Printer See the documentation that the person who is sending e-mail to the ...
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... turn on 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...
... turn on 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...
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... driver, access the system setup program (see page 15). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connector on the computer and the printer. HINT: Dell installs drivers for some new printers. Click the Start button, point to use. USB Printer 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 78) and...
... driver, access the system setup program (see page 15). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connector on the computer and the printer. HINT: Dell installs drivers for some new printers. Click the Start button, point to use. USB Printer 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 78) and...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Turning Off the Computer NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you want the computer to power. 16 Sett ing Up The computer automatically turns off ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Turning Off the Computer NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you want the computer to power. 16 Sett ing Up The computer automatically turns off ...
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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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Use this chart to help you quickly find the answers to go for answers. 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 See page 82. Get technical assistance from Dell. See page 20.
Use this chart to help you quickly find the answers to go for answers. 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 See page 82. Get technical assistance from Dell. See page 20.
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... the power light is blinking, the computer is firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the computer power connector. 20 Solving Pr oblems 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...
... the power light is blinking, the computer is firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the computer power connector. 20 Solving Pr oblems 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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... strip, or multiple power strips connected to verify that the computer turns on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Call Dell for technical assistance (see page 82). Electrical appliances on . CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET-
... strip, or multiple power strips connected to verify that the computer turns on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Call Dell for technical assistance (see page 82). Electrical appliances on . CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET-
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... C H E C K T H E V I D E O C A B L E C O N N E C T 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. If all four lights below the serial port are not green, call Dell for your monitor. C H E C K T H E PO W E R L I F U S E D ) - When the power light is defective. S W A P T H E C O M P U T E R A N D M O N I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L ...HE M O N I O N - TES T T H E M O NI T O R- www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: See the monitor documentation for bent pins. Be sure that the electrical outlet is working by ...
... C H E C K T H E V I D E O C A B L E C O N N E C T 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. If all four lights below the serial port are not green, call Dell for your monitor. C H E C K T H E PO W E R L I F U S E D ) - When the power light is defective. S W A P T H E C O M P U T E R A N D M O N I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L ...HE M O N I O N - TES T T H E M O NI T O R- www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: See the monitor documentation for bent pins. Be sure that the electrical outlet is working by ...
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If your computer automatically goes on standby. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. R UN T HE M O N I O N A L L Y T U R N S B L A N K - Restore the original resolution and refresh rate settings. CHECK THE POWER PROPERTIES IF THE MONITOR SCREEN O C C A S I T O R S E L F - See Windows Help. To access Windows Help: 1 Click the Start button and then click Help. 2 For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, click the Search tab. 3 For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, type standby and then click List Topics. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I O N - RO T A T E T H E M O N I T O R ...
If your computer automatically goes on standby. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. R UN T HE M O N I O N A L L Y T U R N S B L A N K - Restore the original resolution and refresh rate settings. CHECK THE POWER PROPERTIES IF THE MONITOR SCREEN O C C A S I T O R S E L F - See Windows Help. To access Windows Help: 1 Click the Start button and then click Help. 2 For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, click the Search tab. 3 For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, type standby and then click List Topics. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I O N - RO T A T E T H E M O N I T O R ...