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Contents Safety Instructions 9 When Using Your Computer 9 Ergonomic Computing Habits 10 When Working Inside Your Computer 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 13 Battery Disposal 14 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 19 Turning Off the Computer 20 Windows XP 20 Windows Me and Windows 2000 20 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 22 Accessing Help Files 24 Power Problems 25 Contents 3
Contents Safety Instructions 9 When Using Your Computer 9 Ergonomic Computing Habits 10 When Working Inside Your Computer 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 13 Battery Disposal 14 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 19 Turning Off the Computer 20 Windows XP 20 Windows Me and Windows 2000 20 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 22 Accessing Help Files 24 Power Problems 25 Contents 3
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... or connecting a non-USB device from the network jack. Safety Instructions 9 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 possible damage to operate with the AC power available in your location. • To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first...
... or connecting a non-USB device from the network jack. Safety Instructions 9 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 possible damage to operate with the AC power available in your location. • To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first...
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Always follow installation and service instructions closely. 1 Turn off the computer (see page 20). 2 Turn off all devices. 12 Safet y Ins tr uct ions 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...
Always follow installation and service instructions closely. 1 Turn off the computer (see page 20). 2 Turn off all devices. 12 Safet y Ins tr uct ions 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...
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... run , click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is set to operate in bidirectional mode. 18 Sett ing Up If you connect an older printer and it doesn't work after you need to the following instructions. USB 1.1 connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Installing the Printer Driver Follow the instructions that came with the printer, then refer to install a printer driver...
... run , click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is set to operate in bidirectional mode. 18 Sett ing Up If you connect an older printer and it doesn't work after you need to the following instructions. USB 1.1 connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Installing the Printer Driver Follow the instructions that came with the printer, then refer to install a printer driver...
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... computer might not work correctly. Resolving Other Technical Problems G O T O T H E D E L L | S UP P O R T W E B S I T E - Send an e-mail message to support.dell.com for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. Dell installed the following drivers on page 101 for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. Installs the Microsoft Windows operating system device installation files (.inf) that tell the operating system how certain chip set components should be configured for Dell™ computers...
... computer might not work correctly. Resolving Other Technical Problems G O T O T H E D E L L | S UP P O R T W E B S I T E - Send an e-mail message to support.dell.com for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. Dell installed the following drivers on page 101 for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. Installs the Microsoft Windows operating system device installation files (.inf) that tell the operating system how certain chip set components should be configured for Dell™ computers...
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.... www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Type a name for your new restore point in bold. 4 Select a restore point, and then click Next. If that you to an earlier time is complete. 5 Click Next (click OK in Windows Me) screen provides a calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use . If two or more restore points are automatically added to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur...
.... www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Type a name for your new restore point in bold. 4 Select a restore point, and then click Next. If that you to an earlier time is complete. 5 Click Next (click OK in Windows Me) screen provides a calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use . If two or more restore points are automatically added to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur...
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... If you want to install a new copy of the screen to select the highlighted partition (recommended). Then shut down the computer and try again. 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...
... If you want to install a new copy of the screen to select the highlighted partition (recommended). Then shut down the computer and try again. 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...
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... instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer. 5 Open the computer cover (see page 20). 2 Turn off any of computer Adding a Second Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ensure that the drive is set up for installation...
... instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer. 5 Open the computer cover (see page 20). 2 Turn off any of computer Adding a Second Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ensure that the drive is set up for installation...
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... connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on installing any of the drive cable is the master device and the device connected to the computer. 14 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on page 12. 84 Adding Parts Be sure that the jumper setting on . www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Your computer uses cable...
... connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on installing any of the drive cable is the master device and the device connected to the computer. 14 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on page 12. 84 Adding Parts Be sure that the jumper setting on . www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Your computer uses cable...
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..., follow the safety instructions listed in to the network wall jack and then plug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect the computer power cable from their electrical outlets, and turn them from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. Be sure the jumper setting on connecting a drive cable to the drive and system board. 10 Connect a power cable to the drive. 11 See the...
..., follow the safety instructions listed in to the network wall jack and then plug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect the computer power cable from their electrical outlets, and turn them from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. Be sure the jumper setting on connecting a drive cable to the drive and system board. 10 Connect a power cable to the drive. 11 See the...
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... then press the power button to ground the system board. 10 Open the computer cover (see page 67). 11 Reinstall the PSWD jumper plug on pins 2 and 3 (pin 1 is marked on the system board). 12 Close the computer cover (see page 90), plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer, replace the battery. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your...
... then press the power button to ground the system board. 10 Open the computer cover (see page 67). 11 Reinstall the PSWD jumper plug on pins 2 and 3 (pin 1 is marked on the system board). 12 Close the computer cover (see page 90), plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer, replace the battery. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your...
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... ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are included on the date of invoice, as specifically noted); The limited warranty term is one year beginning on Dell's standard price list are new or equivalent to a Dell system after the system is covered under this limited warranty; accessories or parts added to new in the Dell factory; or Dell Software and Peripherals products. Monitors, keyboards, and...
... ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are included on the date of invoice, as specifically noted); The limited warranty term is one year beginning on Dell's standard price list are new or equivalent to a Dell system after the system is covered under this limited warranty; accessories or parts added to new in the Dell factory; or Dell Software and Peripherals products. Monitors, keyboards, and...
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... service is not extended. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. To request warranty service, you must ship the products back to Dell's facility. See "Contacting Dell" on page 102 to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET...
... service is not extended. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. To request warranty service, you must ship the products back to Dell's facility. See "Contacting Dell" on page 102 to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET...
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... new or equivalent to new in effect on the date of the warranty period in the following section. Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from defects in accordance with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell. 122 Appendix Two-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. If Dell elects to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with product instructions, failure to be free from parts...
... new or equivalent to new in effect on the date of the warranty period in the following section. Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from defects in accordance with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell. 122 Appendix Two-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. If Dell elects to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with product instructions, failure to be free from parts...
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... of parts and components not supplied by Dell, usage not in the Dell factory; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; Dell warrants that are in materials and workmanship. external devices (except as described in accordance with product instructions, failure to a Dell system after the system is covered under this limited warranty does not cover damage due to new in...
... of parts and components not supplied by Dell, usage not in the Dell factory; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; Dell warrants that are in materials and workmanship. external devices (except as described in accordance with product instructions, failure to a Dell system after the system is covered under this limited warranty does not cover damage due to new in...
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... not accept liability for the Dell hardware product(s) covered under this limited warranty when a part requires replacement. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to Dell in the continental U.S., where applicable...
... not accept liability for the Dell hardware product(s) covered under this limited warranty when a part requires replacement. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to Dell in the continental U.S., where applicable...
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... covered. 132 Appendix accessories or parts added to Dell's four-year limited warranty only. or Dell Software and Peripherals products. For provisions of parts and components not supplied by Dell, usage not in the Dell factory; Dell warrants that you is shipped from defects in one year beginning on -site service contract covering your system, refer to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing...
... covered. 132 Appendix accessories or parts added to Dell's four-year limited warranty only. or Dell Software and Peripherals products. For provisions of parts and components not supplied by Dell, usage not in the Dell factory; Dell warrants that you is shipped from defects in one year beginning on -site service contract covering your system, refer to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing...
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... not extended. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Appendix 133 Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. SOME STATES...
... not extended. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Appendix 133 Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. SOME STATES...
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... supplied by the limited warranty. For provisions of any instance in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for repair prior to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of invoice, as described in order for the repair(s) to you will receive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET...
... supplied by the limited warranty. For provisions of any instance in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for repair prior to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of invoice, as described in order for the repair(s) to you will receive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET...
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... Authorization Number. accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is covered under this limited warranty. Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell. Remove any other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; or Dell Software and Peripherals products. Batteries...
... Authorization Number. accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is covered under this limited warranty. Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell. Remove any other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; or Dell Software and Peripherals products. Batteries...