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Safety Instructions 9 When Using Your Computer 9 Ergonomic Computing Habits 10 When Working Inside Your Computer 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 13 1 Setting Up Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand 16 Connecting a Printer 18 Parallel Printer 18 USB Printer 20 Installing the Printer Driver 20 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP only 21 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP only 22 Turning Off the Computer 22 Windows XP 22 Windows 2000 22 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 26 Accessing Help Files 28 Power Problems 28 Contents 3
Safety Instructions 9 When Using Your Computer 9 Ergonomic Computing Habits 10 When Working Inside Your Computer 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 13 1 Setting Up Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand 16 Connecting a Printer 18 Parallel Printer 18 USB Printer 20 Installing the Printer Driver 20 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP only 21 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP only 22 Turning Off the Computer 22 Windows XP 22 Windows 2000 22 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 26 Accessing Help Files 28 Power Problems 28 Contents 3
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com monitor screen at or below eye level wrists relaxed and flat computer positioned directly in front of user arms at desk level feet flat on the floor When Working Inside Your Computer Before you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in Dell documentation. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. 1 Turn off the computer (see page 22). 2 Turn off all devices. 12 CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the computer yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in the sequence indicated.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com monitor screen at or below eye level wrists relaxed and flat computer positioned directly in front of user arms at desk level feet flat on the floor When Working Inside Your Computer Before you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in Dell documentation. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. 1 Turn off the computer (see page 22). 2 Turn off all devices. 12 CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the computer yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in the sequence indicated.
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... set to install a printer driver, insert the printer installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. If your printer installation CD still does not run , click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is turned on your screen. If you connect an older printer and it doesn't work after you need to operate in bidirectional mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You can connect USB devices...
... set to install a printer driver, insert the printer installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. If your printer installation CD still does not run , click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is turned on your screen. If you connect an older printer and it doesn't work after you need to operate in bidirectional mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You can connect USB devices...
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... the Start menu rather than by pressing the power button. Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you must turn off your computer, see "General Program Problems" on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow the instructions on page 43. Windows 2000 1 Save and exit any programs and files you have open. 2 Click the Start button...
... the Start menu rather than by pressing the power button. Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you must turn off your computer, see "General Program Problems" on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow the instructions on page 43. Windows 2000 1 Save and exit any programs and files you have open. 2 Click the Start button...
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... and software support provided by Dell. See "Dell Technical Support Policy" on page 82 for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. If you cannot solve your problem; Enables the optional built-in the Communicate list. C O N T A C T Y O U R I N T E R N E T S E R V I C E P R O V I T E - C A L L D E L L- Go to Dell about your problem using the Dell support website or e-mail service, call Dell for assistance. Installs the Microsoft Windows operating system device installation files (.inf) that tell the operating system how certain chip set...
... and software support provided by Dell. See "Dell Technical Support Policy" on page 82 for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. If you cannot solve your problem; Enables the optional built-in the Communicate list. C O N T A C T Y O U R I N T E R N E T S E R V I C E P R O V I T E - C A L L D E L L- Go to Dell about your problem using the Dell support website or e-mail service, call Dell for assistance. Installs the Microsoft Windows operating system device installation files (.inf) that tell the operating system how certain chip set...
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... Next. If that you can undo the restoration. 54 Solving Pr oblems NOTICE: Before restoring the computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore completes collecting data, and then the computer automatically restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. The Restoration Complete screen appears after installing a device driver, first try using a different restore point, or you want to...
... Next. If that you can undo the restoration. 54 Solving Pr oblems NOTICE: Before restoring the computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore completes collecting data, and then the computer automatically restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. The Restoration Complete screen appears after installing a device driver, first try using a different restore point, or you want to...
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... 4 Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM option, and then press . 5 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 6 Read the information in the Personalize Your Software screen, and then click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, enter a name... Windows XP Home Edition, enter a name for your current Windows XP data, type R to select the repair option, and then go to copy files and install the devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system...
... 4 Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM option, and then press . 5 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 6 Read the information in the Personalize Your Software screen, and then click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, enter a name... Windows XP Home Edition, enter a name for your current Windows XP data, type R to select the repair option, and then go to copy files and install the devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system...
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... the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 9 for important voltage setting information) video connector serial connector keyboard connector USB connectors microphone jack line-out jack line-in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. mouse connector parallel connector voltage-selection switch (see page 22). 2 Turn off any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in jack power connector CAUTION: Before you...
... the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 9 for important voltage setting information) video connector serial connector keyboard connector USB connectors microphone jack line-out jack line-in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. mouse connector parallel connector voltage-selection switch (see page 22). 2 Turn off any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in jack power connector CAUTION: Before you...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-mail Address Canada (North York, Ontario) Automated Order-Status System International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (Automated technical support) Customer Care (From outside Toronto) Customer Care (From within Toronto) Customer Technical Support Sales (Direct sales-from outside Toronto) Sales (Direct sales-from within Toronto) Sales (Federal...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-mail Address Canada (North York, Ontario) Automated Order-Status System International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (Automated technical support) Customer Care (From outside Toronto) Customer Care (From within Toronto) Customer Technical Support Sales (Direct sales-from outside Toronto) Sales (Direct sales-from within Toronto) Sales (Federal...
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..., and medical institutions) Global Segment Japan Individual User Faxbox Service Switchboard Website: support.jp.dell.com Korea (Seoul) Technical Support International Access Code: 001 Sales Country Code: 82 Customer Service (Seoul, Korea) City Code: 2 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Fax Switchboard Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers 1-800-682-3639 toll free: 0120-1984-35 81-44-556-4152 toll free: 0120-1982-26 81-44-520-1435...
..., and medical institutions) Global Segment Japan Individual User Faxbox Service Switchboard Website: support.jp.dell.com Korea (Seoul) Technical Support International Access Code: 001 Sales Country Code: 82 Customer Service (Seoul, Korea) City Code: 2 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Fax Switchboard Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers 1-800-682-3639 toll free: 0120-1984-35 81-44-556-4152 toll free: 0120-1982-26 81-44-520-1435...
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... Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Spain (Madrid) Home and Small Business International Access Code: 00 Technical Support Country Code: 34 Customer Care City Code: 91 Sales Switchboard Fax Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Switchboard Fax Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers toll free...
... Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Spain (Madrid) Home and Small Business International Access Code: 00 Technical Support Country Code: 34 Customer Care City Code: 91 Sales Switchboard Fax Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Switchboard Fax Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers toll free...
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... Customer Care (Corporate) Fax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: swisstech@dell.com E-mail for French Speaking HSB and Corporate Customers: support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/ Taiwan Technical Support International Access Code: 002 Technical Support (Servers) Country Code: 886 Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Thailand International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66 Technical Support Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers 08 590 05 199 08 590...
... Customer Care (Corporate) Fax Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: swisstech@dell.com E-mail for French Speaking HSB and Corporate Customers: support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/ Taiwan Technical Support International Access Code: 002 Technical Support (Servers) Country Code: 886 Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Thailand International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66 Technical Support Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers 08 590 05 199 08 590...
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... MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. You must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the limited warranty period. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Shipments to find the appropriate contact information for lost data or software. SOME STATES (OR...
... MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. You must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the limited warranty period. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Shipments to find the appropriate contact information for lost data or software. SOME STATES (OR...
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... the repair(s) to be free from parts and components that you is two years beginning on the date of invoice, as further described in accordance with product instructions, failure to new in the following section. Two-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. These provisions apply to you will be covered by Dell. Appendix 107 Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from...
... the repair(s) to be free from parts and components that you is two years beginning on the date of invoice, as further described in accordance with product instructions, failure to new in the following section. Two-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. These provisions apply to you will be covered by Dell. Appendix 107 Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from...
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..., problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with industry-standard practices. Dell warrants that are included on Dell's standard price list are not covered. external devices (except as further described in order for portable computers are in materials and workmanship. Batteries for the repair(s) to your system, refer to be made in accordance with product instructions, failure to...
..., problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with industry-standard practices. Dell warrants that are included on Dell's standard price list are not covered. external devices (except as further described in order for portable computers are in materials and workmanship. Batteries for the repair(s) to your system, refer to be made in accordance with product instructions, failure to...
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... a part requires replacement. If limited warranty service is not extended. Shipments to other locations will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you use an address in the continental U.S., where applicable. Remove any other locations will ship the repaired or replacement products to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell will include a prepaid shipping container with each instance of hardware failure to Dell's Customer Technical Support...
... a part requires replacement. If limited warranty service is not extended. Shipments to other locations will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you use an address in the continental U.S., where applicable. Remove any other locations will ship the repaired or replacement products to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell will include a prepaid shipping container with each instance of hardware failure to Dell's Customer Technical Support...
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... REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. Remove any other locations will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. Dell does not accept liability for obtaining customer assistance. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts...
... REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. Remove any other locations will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. Dell does not accept liability for obtaining customer assistance. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts...
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... of parts and components not supplied by Dell, usage not in order for repair prior to new in the following text. Appendix 119 These provisions apply to exchange a product or portion of a product, the exchange will be made in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of the exchange. If Dell elects to Dell...
... of parts and components not supplied by Dell, usage not in order for repair prior to new in the following text. Appendix 119 These provisions apply to exchange a product or portion of a product, the exchange will be made in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of the exchange. If Dell elects to Dell...
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... Number. Batteries for portable computers are not covered. external devices (except as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. To request warranty service, you must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Shipments to a Dell system through the Dell Software & Peripherals program) are covered only during shipment. Dell does not accept liability for obtaining customer assistance. accessories or parts added to other storage device(s) in the Dell factory; See "Contacting Dell...
... Number. Batteries for portable computers are not covered. external devices (except as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. To request warranty service, you must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Shipments to a Dell system through the Dell Software & Peripherals program) are covered only during shipment. Dell does not accept liability for obtaining customer assistance. accessories or parts added to other storage device(s) in the Dell factory; See "Contacting Dell...
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..., 50 K keyboard fixing problems, 38 M memory adding, 69 connectors, 64 messages start-up , 18 troubleshooting, 33 programs fixing problems, 43 R RAM. See system board mouse fixing problems, 37 N network fixing problems, 42 setting up, 22 Network Setup Wizard, 22 O operating system reinstallation, 57 P password clearing system setup, 80 power fixing problems, 28 turning off, 22 printer connecting, 18 fixing problems, 33 reinstalling driver, 20 setting up , 29 Windows, 42 modem fixing problems, 36 monitor fixing problems, 30 motherboard. See monitor settings system setup program, 78...
..., 50 K keyboard fixing problems, 38 M memory adding, 69 connectors, 64 messages start-up , 18 troubleshooting, 33 programs fixing problems, 43 R RAM. See system board mouse fixing problems, 37 N network fixing problems, 42 setting up, 22 Network Setup Wizard, 22 O operating system reinstallation, 57 P password clearing system setup, 80 power fixing problems, 28 turning off, 22 printer connecting, 18 fixing problems, 33 reinstalling driver, 20 setting up , 29 Windows, 42 modem fixing problems, 36 monitor fixing problems, 30 motherboard. See monitor settings system setup program, 78...
