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... abbreviations and acronyms, see page 26. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, DellPlus, and DellNet are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be authorized by Macrovision ...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is subject to avoid the problem. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. HINT: A HINT indicates important information that is protected by method ...
... abbreviations and acronyms, see page 26. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, DellPlus, and DellNet are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be authorized by Macrovision ...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is subject to avoid the problem. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. HINT: A HINT indicates important information that is protected by method ...
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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 Connecting a Printer 16 Parallel Printer 16 USB Printer 17 Installing the Printer Driver 18 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only 19 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only 20 Turning Off the Computer 20 Windows XP 20 Windows 2000 21 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 24 Accessing Help Files 26 Power Problems 26 Start-Up Error Messages 27 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 Connecting a Printer 16 Parallel Printer 16 USB Printer 17 Installing the Printer Driver 18 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only 19 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only 20 Turning Off the Computer 20 Windows XP 20 Windows 2000 21 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 24 Accessing Help Files 26 Power Problems 26 Start-Up Error Messages 27 Contents 3
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Video and Monitor Problems 28 If the screen is blank 28 If the screen is difficult to read 29 Sound and Speaker Problems 30 Printer Problems 31 If you cannot print to a parallel port printer 31 If you cannot print to a USB printer 32 Scanner Problems 33 Modem Problems 34 Mouse Problems 36 Keyboard Problems 37 Drive Problems 37 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 37 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 38 If you cannot play a DVD movie 39 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 39 If you have a hard drive problem 40 Network Problems 40 Microsoft® ...
Video and Monitor Problems 28 If the screen is blank 28 If the screen is difficult to read 29 Sound and Speaker Problems 30 Printer Problems 31 If you cannot print to a parallel port printer 31 If you cannot print to a USB printer 32 Scanner Problems 33 Modem Problems 34 Mouse Problems 36 Keyboard Problems 37 Drive Problems 37 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 37 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 38 If you cannot play a DVD movie 39 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 39 If you have a hard drive problem 40 Network Problems 40 Microsoft® ...
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E-Mail Problems 46 Resolving Other Technical Problems 46 Reinstalling Drivers 47 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Windows XP 49 Windows 2000 50 Using System Restore 51 Creating a Restore Point 52 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 53 Undoing the Last System Restore 54 Reinstalling Windows XP 54 Reinstalling Windows 2000 56 3 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer 60 Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms 62 Reattaching the Front Door 62 Reattaching the Hinge Arms 63 Opening the ...
E-Mail Problems 46 Resolving Other Technical Problems 46 Reinstalling Drivers 47 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Windows XP 49 Windows 2000 50 Using System Restore 51 Creating a Restore Point 52 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 53 Undoing the Last System Restore 54 Reinstalling Windows XP 54 Reinstalling Windows 2000 56 3 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer 60 Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms 62 Reattaching the Front Door 62 Reattaching the Hinge Arms 63 Opening the ...
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... 121 One-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only 121 Two-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only 130 6 Contents Only 98 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 99 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 99 Contacting Dell 100 Contact Numbers and Addresses 100 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 114 Regulatory Information 115 FCC... the Computer Cover 87 4 Appendix Specifications 90 Standard Settings 94 Viewing Settings 94 System Setup Screens 95 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 96 Replacing the Battery 97 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
... 121 One-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only 121 Two-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only 130 6 Contents Only 98 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 99 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 99 Contacting Dell 100 Contact Numbers and Addresses 100 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 114 Regulatory Information 115 FCC... the Computer Cover 87 4 Appendix Specifications 90 Standard Settings 94 Viewing Settings 94 System Setup Screens 95 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 96 Replacing the Battery 97 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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and Canada Only 142 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 143 Index 145 Contents 7 One-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only 133 Two-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only 135 Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only 138 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S.
and Canada Only 142 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 143 Index 145 Contents 7 One-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only 133 Two-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only 135 Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only 138 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S.
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When reconnecting a network cable to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting or connecting a non-USB device from the network jack. When Using Your Computer CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including the computer cover, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed or opened. • To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power available at your location: - 115 V/60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South ...
When reconnecting a network cable to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting or connecting a non-USB device from the network jack. When Using Your Computer CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including the computer cover, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed or opened. • To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power available at your location: - 115 V/60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South ...
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Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard. • Set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to ... on or tripped over. • Do not spill food or liquids on a bed, sofa, or rug. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To help ensure proper grounding. If the computer gets wet, contact Dell (see page 100). • Do not push any objects into properly grounded power sources. Also, do not place...
Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard. • Set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to ... on or tripped over. • Do not spill food or liquids on a bed, sofa, or rug. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To help ensure proper grounding. If the computer gets wet, contact Dell (see page 100). • Do not push any objects into properly grounded power sources. Also, do not place...
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Try to organize your work activities. When you do things that you stop typing, try to do not have to type for extended periods of your chair seat. Adjust your chair's height or use both hands. 11 • Adjust the tilt of the monitor, its contrast and brightness settings, and the lighting around you (such as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to minimize reflections and glare on the monitor screen. • Use a chair that provides good lower back support. • Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable ...
Try to organize your work activities. When you do things that you stop typing, try to do not have to type for extended periods of your chair seat. Adjust your chair's height or use both hands. 11 • Adjust the tilt of the monitor, its contrast and brightness settings, and the lighting around you (such as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to minimize reflections and glare on the monitor screen. • Use a chair that provides good lower back support. • Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable ...
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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 20). 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 20). 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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In addition, take the following steps to prevent static damage: • Do not remove items from their electrical outlets to ground the system board. Also, before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from their antistatic packing material until you connect a cable, make sure that might harm internal components. 4 Disconnect any devices connected to your computer. Replace the battery only with care. You can do so by the manufacturer. CAUTION: There is a danger of these safety guidelines when appropriate: • When you pull ...
In addition, take the following steps to prevent static damage: • Do not remove items from their electrical outlets to ground the system board. Also, before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from their antistatic packing material until you connect a cable, make sure that might harm internal components. 4 Disconnect any devices connected to your computer. Replace the battery only with care. You can do so by the manufacturer. CAUTION: There is a danger of these safety guidelines when appropriate: • When you pull ...
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SECTION 1 Connecting a Printer Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only) Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only) Turning Off the Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 1 Connecting a Printer Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only) Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only) Turning Off the Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... Setting Up If no information is provided, then follow the instructions that came with the parallel printer to connect it to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com See the documentation that came with the printer for any recommended preparation procedures, such as: • Removing the packaging • Installing the toner...
... Setting Up If no information is provided, then follow the instructions that came with the parallel printer to connect it to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com See the documentation that came with the printer for any recommended preparation procedures, such as: • Removing the packaging • Installing the toner...
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HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is provided, then follow the instructions in this section. 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Installing the Printer Driver" on the computer and the printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see the following section). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer. The USB connectors only fit one way. 2 Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. Setting Up 17 ...
HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is provided, then follow the instructions in this section. 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Installing the Printer Driver" on the computer and the printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see the following section). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer. The USB connectors only fit one way. 2 Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. Setting Up 17 ...
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Then follow the prompts on your screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Your computer has two USB connectors on the back panel and two USB connectors inside the door on the Microsoft® Windows® ...
Then follow the prompts on your screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Your computer has two USB connectors on the back panel and two USB connectors inside the door on the Microsoft® Windows® ...
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Windows XP provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data, such as a floppy disk, a Zip disk, or a writable CD. 1 On the computer running the Windows XP operating system, click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click View installed printers or fax printers. If the source computer uses another . screen, select New Computer, and then click Next. 4 Follow the instructions on a removable medium, such as e-mails, window sizes, toolbar settings, and Internet bookmarks, from a floppy disk created on a computer running Windows XP, ...
Windows XP provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data, such as a floppy disk, a Zip disk, or a writable CD. 1 On the computer running the Windows XP operating system, click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click View installed printers or fax printers. If the source computer uses another . screen, select New Computer, and then click Next. 4 Follow the instructions on a removable medium, such as e-mails, window sizes, toolbar settings, and Internet bookmarks, from a floppy disk created on a computer running Windows XP, ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to power. 20 Setting Up NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you must turn off your ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to power. 20 Setting Up NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you must turn off your ...
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Setting Up 21 Windows 2000 1 Save and exit any other devices connected to do?. 4 Click Shut down and then click OK. The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes. 5 Turn off your monitor and any programs and files you have open. 2 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 3 Click the pull-down menu under What do you want the computer to power.
Setting Up 21 Windows 2000 1 Save and exit any other devices connected to do?. 4 Click Shut down and then click OK. The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes. 5 Turn off your monitor and any programs and files you have open. 2 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 3 Click the pull-down menu under What do you want the computer to power.
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SECTION 2 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 Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Windows 2000 www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 2 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 Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Windows 2000 www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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See page 100. Use this chart to help you quickly find the answers to go for answers. See page 27. 24 Solving Pr oblems See page 26. Get technical assistance from Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to your questions.
See page 100. Use this chart to help you quickly find the answers to go for answers. See page 27. 24 Solving Pr oblems See page 26. Get technical assistance from Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to your questions.