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Safety Instructions 7 When Using Your Computer 7 When Working Inside Your Computer 8 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 9 1 Setting Up Connecting a Printer 12 Parallel Printer 12 USB Printer 13 Installing the Printer Driver 13 Turning Off the Computer 14 Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows Millennium Edition (Me 14 Windows 2000 14 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 16 Help Files 18 Power Problems 18 Start-Up Error Messages 19 Video and Monitor Problems 20 If the screen is blank 20 If the screen is difficult to read 21 Contents 3
Safety Instructions 7 When Using Your Computer 7 When Working Inside Your Computer 8 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 9 1 Setting Up Connecting a Printer 12 Parallel Printer 12 USB Printer 13 Installing the Printer Driver 13 Turning Off the Computer 14 Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows Millennium Edition (Me 14 Windows 2000 14 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 16 Help Files 18 Power Problems 18 Start-Up Error Messages 19 Video and Monitor Problems 20 If the screen is blank 20 If the screen is difficult to read 21 Contents 3
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Reinstalling Windows Me 35 Reinstalling Windows 2000 37 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover 40 Looking Inside Your Computer 42 System Board 43 Rotating the Power Supply 44 Removing and Replacing the Front Panel 45 Adding Cards 46 Installing a Card 47 Removing Cards 49 Removing and Replacing the AGP Card 49 Adding Memory 51 Adding or Replacing Other Drives 52 Replacing the Computer Cover 57 4 Appendix Specifications 60 Standard Settings 64 Viewing Settings 64 System Setup Screens 65 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 65 Replacing the Battery 66 Contents 5
Reinstalling Windows Me 35 Reinstalling Windows 2000 37 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover 40 Looking Inside Your Computer 42 System Board 43 Rotating the Power Supply 44 Removing and Replacing the Front Panel 45 Adding Cards 46 Installing a Card 47 Removing Cards 49 Removing and Replacing the AGP Card 49 Adding Memory 51 Adding or Replacing Other Drives 52 Replacing the Computer Cover 57 4 Appendix Specifications 60 Standard Settings 64 Viewing Settings 64 System Setup Screens 65 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 65 Replacing the Battery 66 Contents 5
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... computer gets wet, contact Dell (see page 68). If you must use an extension cable, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the network jack on your computer. If your computer does not automatically sense the power voltage, please set it to the proper voltage for your monitor and attached devices are equipped with properly grounded plugs. • To help prevent...
... computer gets wet, contact Dell (see page 68). If you must use an extension cable, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the network jack on your computer. If your computer does not automatically sense the power voltage, please set it to the proper voltage for your monitor and attached devices are equipped with properly grounded plugs. • To help prevent...
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... rug. Discard used batteries according to avoid bending any pins. When Working Inside Your Computer Before you connect a cable, make sure that might harm internal components. 3 Disconnect any devices connected to ground the system board. NOTICE: Do not attempt to your computer. Don't touch the components on the cable itself. CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with...
... rug. Discard used batteries according to avoid bending any pins. When Working Inside Your Computer Before you connect a cable, make sure that might harm internal components. 3 Disconnect any devices connected to ground the system board. NOTICE: Do not attempt to your computer. Don't touch the components on the cable itself. CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with...
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... Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is ready to the USB connector on your CD or DVD drive [usually drive D]). Click the Start button, point to install a printer driver, insert the installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 13). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to use. 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on . HINT: Dell installs drivers...
... Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is ready to the USB connector on your CD or DVD drive [usually drive D]). Click the Start button, point to install a printer driver, insert the installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 13). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to use. 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on . HINT: Dell installs drivers...
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... Microsoft® Windows shutdown procedure. The computer automatically turns off after you install the driver, access the system setup program (see page 64) and ensure that the parallel port is set to operate in bidirectional mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you connect an older printer and it doesn't work after the shutdown process finishes. 5 Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power. Windows 98 Second...
... Microsoft® Windows shutdown procedure. The computer automatically turns off after you install the driver, access the system setup program (see page 64) and ensure that the parallel port is set to operate in bidirectional mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you connect an older printer and it doesn't work after the shutdown process finishes. 5 Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power. Windows 98 Second...
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... volume is turned up and that the subwoofer is turned up. Turn off . See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. A D J U S T T H E S P E A K E R C O N T R O L S - T E S T - If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - Double-click the yellow speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See the speaker documentation for self-test instructions...
... volume is turned up and that the subwoofer is turned up. Turn off . See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. A D J U S T T H E S P E A K E R C O N T R O L S - T E S T - If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - Double-click the yellow speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See the speaker documentation for self-test instructions...
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... appropriate guide from storage devices like the hard drive. • Integrated 3Com® controller driver - For information on those drivers, click the Start button, point to run on a network. • 3Com diagnostics driver - Control the devices, such as the modem, sound, and video cards that might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might be installed in your computer. Dell installed the following drivers on your first time using the...
... appropriate guide from storage devices like the hard drive. • Integrated 3Com® controller driver - For information on those drivers, click the Start button, point to run on a network. • 3Com diagnostics driver - Control the devices, such as the modem, sound, and video cards that might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might be installed in your computer. Dell installed the following drivers on your first time using the...
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... a Dell technical support representative (see page 64). 2 In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so that driver is not required by a Dell technical support representative. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you must disable any virus protection software installed on the computer and enter the system setup program as directed by your operating system unless instructed to reinstall. 7 Select your computer in the System Model list. 8 Select your hard drive.
... a Dell technical support representative (see page 64). 2 In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so that driver is not required by a Dell technical support representative. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you must disable any virus protection software installed on the computer and enter the system setup program as directed by your operating system unless instructed to reinstall. 7 Select your computer in the System Model list. 8 Select your hard drive.
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SECTION 3 Removing the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Rotating the Power Supply Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Adding Cards Removing Cards Removing and Replacing the AGP Card Adding Memory Adding or Replacing Other Drives Replacing the Computer Cover www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 3 Removing the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Rotating the Power Supply Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Adding Cards Removing Cards Removing and Replacing the AGP Card Adding Memory Adding or Replacing Other Drives Replacing the Computer Cover www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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.... 48 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com card guide screw card bracket card connector edge connector card 5 Secure the card bracket to the computer with the screw you removed in step 4. 6 Connect any cables that came with the card for information about the card's cable connections. 7 Replace the computer cover (see page 57), reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 If you installed a sound card, enter the system setup program (see...
.... 48 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com card guide screw card bracket card connector edge connector card 5 Secure the card bracket to the computer with the screw you removed in step 4. 6 Connect any cables that came with the card for information about the card's cable connections. 7 Replace the computer cover (see page 57), reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 If you installed a sound card, enter the system setup program (see...
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... the drive you installed is a hard drive, run the Dell Diagnostics to test the drive. • For other types of the computer, insert the three hooks on the cover into the three recessed slots on page 7. 1 Make sure that all cables are left inside the computer. 3 Hold the cover at a slight angle. See the operating system's documentation for instructions. Adding Parts 57 After you install a tape drive, see page 64), and update the drive settings...
... the drive you installed is a hard drive, run the Dell Diagnostics to test the drive. • For other types of the computer, insert the three hooks on the cover into the three recessed slots on page 7. 1 Make sure that all cables are left inside the computer. 3 Hold the cover at a slight angle. See the operating system's documentation for instructions. Adding Parts 57 After you install a tape drive, see page 64), and update the drive settings...
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... changed. A line of boxes across the bottom of your computer (including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features). The settings and values that is divided into an electrical outlet, and turn on the option that you clear the forgotten password(s). Two boxes below the title that define the configuration of all current settings so that displays your computer's model number. • Computer data - System Setup Screens...
... changed. A line of boxes across the bottom of your computer (including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features). The settings and values that is divided into an electrical outlet, and turn on the option that you clear the forgotten password(s). Two boxes below the title that define the configuration of all current settings so that displays your computer's model number. • Computer data - System Setup Screens...
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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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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code France (Paris/Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Code: (1) (4) Germany (Langen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103 Guatemala Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-mail Address Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Care Switchboard Switchboard (Alternative) Sales Fax Fax (Alternative) Website: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: http://support.euro.dell.com...
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... Institutions, and Medical Institutions) Global Segment Japan Individual User Faxbox Service Switchboard Website: http://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 toll free: 0120-1984-35 81-44-556-4152 toll free: 0120-1982-26 81-44-520-1435 toll...
... Institutions, and Medical Institutions) Global Segment Japan Individual User Faxbox Service Switchboard Website: http://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 toll free: 0120-1984-35 81-44-556-4152 toll free: 0120-1982-26 81-44-520-1435 toll...
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...) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 Nicaragua General Support Technical Support Customer Care Home/Small Business Sales Home/Small Business Sales Fax Corporate Sales Corporate Sales Fax Fax Switchboard Website: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_nl@dell.com Home and Small Business Government and Business Sales Fax General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers...
...) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 Nicaragua General Support Technical Support Customer Care Home/Small Business Sales Home/Small Business Sales Fax Corporate Sales Corporate Sales Fax Fax Switchboard Website: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_nl@dell.com Home and Small Business Government and Business Sales Fax General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers...
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...) International Access Code: 00 Technical Support (Corporate) Country Code: 41 Customer Care (Home and Small Business) City Code: 22 Customer Care (Corporate) Fax Switchboard Website: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: swisstech@dell.com E-mail for French Speaking HSB and Corporate Customers: http://support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/ Taiwan Technical Support International Access Code: 002 Technical Support (Servers) Country Code: 886 Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers...
...) International Access Code: 00 Technical Support (Corporate) Country Code: 41 Customer Care (Home and Small Business) City Code: 22 Customer Care (Corporate) Fax Switchboard Website: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: swisstech@dell.com E-mail for French Speaking HSB and Corporate Customers: http://support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/ Taiwan Technical Support International Access Code: 002 Technical Support (Servers) Country Code: 886 Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers...
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... radio communications service. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code US Virgin Islands Venezuela Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-mail Address General Support General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers 1-877-673-3355 8001-3605 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as digital devices, including...
... radio communications service. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code US Virgin Islands Venezuela Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-mail Address General Support General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free Numbers 1-877-673-3355 8001-3605 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as digital devices, including...
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... troubleshooting, 16 turning off , 14 power supply, 44 printer connecting, 12 fixing problems, 23 reinstalling driver, 13 setting up, 12 troubleshooting, 23 R regulatory notices, 84 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 32 Windows 2000, 37 Windows 98, 33 Windows Me, 35 ResourceCD, 32 returns, 88 RIMMs. See memory N network fixing problems, 28 P password clearing system setup, 65 S safety electrostatic discharge, 9 safety instructions, 7 screen. 90 installing memory, 51 interface cable, 56 Internet fixing problems, 30 K keyboard fixing problems, 26 M memory adding, 51 messages start-up...
... troubleshooting, 16 turning off , 14 power supply, 44 printer connecting, 12 fixing problems, 23 reinstalling driver, 13 setting up, 12 troubleshooting, 23 R regulatory notices, 84 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 32 Windows 2000, 37 Windows 98, 33 Windows Me, 35 ResourceCD, 32 returns, 88 RIMMs. See memory N network fixing problems, 28 P password clearing system setup, 65 S safety electrostatic discharge, 9 safety instructions, 7 screen. 90 installing memory, 51 interface cable, 56 Internet fixing problems, 30 K keyboard fixing problems, 26 M memory adding, 51 messages start-up...
