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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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... 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...
... 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...
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..., and then from the computer. 9 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...
..., and then from the computer. 9 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...
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... 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 . Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the computer. The USB connectors only fit one way.... If no information is turned on page 18). USB Printer Follow the instructions that came with the USB printer to connect it to the USB connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. screws ...
... 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 . Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the computer. The USB connectors only fit one way.... If no information is turned on page 18). USB Printer Follow the instructions that came with the USB printer to connect it to the USB connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. screws ...
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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 front panel (see page 94) and ensure that came with your printer for instructions on how to start the ... the printer installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. If you install the driver, access the system setup program (see page 61). USB connector USB printer cable USB connector on the screen using the instructions that came with the printer. If your printer installation CD does not automatically run , check the documentation...
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 front panel (see page 94) and ensure that came with your printer for instructions on how to start the ... the printer installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. If you install the driver, access the system setup program (see page 61). USB connector USB printer cable USB connector on the screen using the instructions that came with the printer. If your printer installation CD does not automatically run , check the documentation...
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... select the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is connected as a lamp. Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button, point to a USB printer VE R I F Y T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - If you cannot ...print to Settings, and then click Printers. Ensure that the electrical outlet is LPT1 (Printer Port). www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View ...
... select the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is connected as a lamp. Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button, point to a USB printer VE R I F Y T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - If you cannot ...print to Settings, and then click Printers. Ensure that the electrical outlet is LPT1 (Printer Port). www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View ...
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... if it with the scanner for your scanner has a power cable, ensure that the Print to a working by testing it has a locking tab or button. Dell does not cover the scanner's warranty. See page 49. Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button, point to the scanner. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E... Settings, and then click Printers. If your scanner, call the scanner's manufacturer (see the documentation that the scanner cable is USB. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click ...
... if it with the scanner for your scanner has a power cable, ensure that the Print to a working by testing it has a locking tab or button. Dell does not cover the scanner's warranty. See page 49. Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button, point to the scanner. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E... Settings, and then click Printers. If your scanner, call the scanner's manufacturer (see the documentation that the scanner cable is USB. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click ...
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See page 62 for instructions on how to "break away" if it is designed to reattach the door. HINT: To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is lifted up too far. Windows license label USB connectors power connector headphone connector voltage selection switch keyboard connector serial connector parallel connector diagnostic lights USB connectors microphone connector line-out connector line-in connector service tag mouse connector video connector Adding Parts 61
See page 62 for instructions on how to "break away" if it is designed to reattach the door. HINT: To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is lifted up too far. Windows license label USB connectors power connector headphone connector voltage selection switch keyboard connector serial connector parallel connector diagnostic lights USB connectors microphone connector line-out connector line-in connector service tag mouse connector video connector Adding Parts 61
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...; 16550C-compatible Parallel 25-hole connector (bidirectional) Video 15-hole connector Keyboard 6-pin mini-DIN connector or USB connector Mouse 6-pin mini-DIN connector or USB connector USB two front-panel and two back-panel USB-compliant connectors Headphone front-panel miniature connector Audio1 three miniature connectors for line-in, lineout, and microphone 1 Present...
...; 16550C-compatible Parallel 25-hole connector (bidirectional) Video 15-hole connector Keyboard 6-pin mini-DIN connector or USB connector Mouse 6-pin mini-DIN connector or USB connector USB two front-panel and two back-panel USB-compliant connectors Headphone front-panel miniature connector Audio1 three miniature connectors for line-in, lineout, and microphone 1 Present...