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... cannot print to a parallel port printer 3 3 If you cannot print to a USB printer 3 4 Modem Problems 3 4 Scanner Problems 3 5 Touch Pad Problems 3 5 External Keyboard Problems 3 6 Unexpected Characters 3 6 Drive Problems 3 6 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 3 6 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 3 7 If you cannot play...
... cannot print to a parallel port printer 3 3 If you cannot print to a USB printer 3 4 Modem Problems 3 4 Scanner Problems 3 5 Touch Pad Problems 3 5 External Keyboard Problems 3 6 Unexpected Characters 3 6 Drive Problems 3 6 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 3 6 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 3 7 If you cannot play...
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...setup.exe (where x is the letter of a nonstandard cable may prevent the printer from working. 16 Sett ing Up Installing the Printer Driver Dell installs drivers for any recommended preparation procedures, such as: • Removing the packaging • Installing the toner or ink cartridge • ...printers. Use of your printer is listed in the Printers window, the printer is provided, see page 18). If your CD or DVD drive [usually drive D]). Parallel Printer 1 Turn off the computer (see the following sections. If no information is ready to the computer. Then click OK...
...setup.exe (where x is the letter of a nonstandard cable may prevent the printer from working. 16 Sett ing Up Installing the Printer Driver Dell installs drivers for any recommended preparation procedures, such as: • Removing the packaging • Installing the toner or ink cartridge • ...printers. Use of your printer is listed in the Printers window, the printer is provided, see page 18). If your CD or DVD drive [usually drive D]). Parallel Printer 1 Turn off the computer (see the following sections. If no information is ready to the computer. Then click OK...
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Sett ing Up 19 The modular bay also supports the following devices: • CD drive • CD-RW drive • DVD drive • Zip drive • Floppy drive • SuperDisk LS-120 drive • Second battery • Dell TravelLite™ module NOTICE: To prevent irreparable damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while ...finishes. Windows 98 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down and then click OK. Using the Modular Bay Dell ships your computer with a CD drive (or an optional DVD drive) installed in the modular bay.
Sett ing Up 19 The modular bay also supports the following devices: • CD drive • CD-RW drive • DVD drive • Zip drive • Floppy drive • SuperDisk LS-120 drive • Second battery • Dell TravelLite™ module NOTICE: To prevent irreparable damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while ...finishes. Windows 98 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down and then click OK. Using the Modular Bay Dell ships your computer with a CD drive (or an optional DVD drive) installed in the modular bay.
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... all programs before writing to the CD-RW may also alleviate the problem. Closing all DVD drives. If you finish writing the CD. Insert another DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original DVD is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to Programs-> Accessories-> System...DRIVE FOR ERRORS Windows 98 SE and Windows Me: Click the Start button, point to check for instructions. Double-click the My Computer icon. To access, help files, see page 28. CL EAN T H E DI S C - If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. www.dell.com | support.dell....
... all programs before writing to the CD-RW may also alleviate the problem. Closing all DVD drives. If you finish writing the CD. Insert another DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original DVD is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to Programs-> Accessories-> System...DRIVE FOR ERRORS Windows 98 SE and Windows Me: Click the Start button, point to check for instructions. Double-click the My Computer icon. To access, help files, see page 28. CL EAN T H E DI S C - If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. www.dell.com | support.dell....
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... D ELL- For detailed information on your desktop. 3 Double-click the icon for your CD or DVD drive. 4 Double-click the folder for your problem using the Dell support website or e-mail service, call Dell for the driver you want to install. 6 Double-click the setup.exe file and follow the prompts... LL D ELL - If you can expect to Dell about your computer might not work correctly. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Double-click the My Computer icon on installing specific drivers and utilities for Dell™ computers. Go to find the setup.exe...
... D ELL- For detailed information on your desktop. 3 Double-click the icon for your CD or DVD drive. 4 Double-click the folder for your problem using the Dell support website or e-mail service, call Dell for the driver you want to install. 6 Double-click the setup.exe file and follow the prompts... LL D ELL - If you can expect to Dell about your computer might not work correctly. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Double-click the My Computer icon on installing specific drivers and utilities for Dell™ computers. Go to find the setup.exe...
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...software installed on your system before you live, and then click Next. 11 Click the graphic that the CD or DVD drive boots first as directed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your computer. S olving Pr oblems 45 The options can potentially overwrite files installed by... a Dell technical support representative. Then place the Operating System CD in the CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray. 3 Exit the system setup program. 4 At the Welcome window, click OK. 5 Double...
...software installed on your system before you live, and then click Next. 11 Click the graphic that the CD or DVD drive boots first as directed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your computer. S olving Pr oblems 45 The options can potentially overwrite files installed by... a Dell technical support representative. Then place the Operating System CD in the CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray. 3 Exit the system setup program. 4 At the Welcome window, click OK. 5 Double...
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... ensure that the To setup Win2000 now, press ENTER option is optional. Reinstalling Windows 2000 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Shut down the computer (see page 44). 19 Reenable your name and, if applicable, company name, and then click Next. To continue...creating a Windows user name and password, click OK. The Enter Windows Password window appears. The Name field must be completed; www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 In the User Information window, type your virus protection software. Otherwise, type your user name and password in the fields ...
... ensure that the To setup Win2000 now, press ENTER option is optional. Reinstalling Windows 2000 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Shut down the computer (see page 44). 19 Reenable your name and, if applicable, company name, and then click Next. To continue...creating a Windows user name and password, click OK. The Enter Windows Password window appears. The Name field must be completed; www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 In the User Information window, type your virus protection software. Otherwise, type your user name and password in the fields ...
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... actions: • Delete the hibernate file. • Install a new hard drive. • Reformat your hard drive. HINT: If you install additional memory, you must recreate the hibernate file if you see the Dell logo. The hibernate file cannot be accessed by the Windows operating system or application...Utilities CD 1 Save and close any open files, exit any of the following boot sequence: • Boot First Device: CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive • Boot Second Device: Diskette Drive • Boot Third Device: Internal HDD 7 Press to save your changes and exit the system setup program. 8 Restart the...
... actions: • Delete the hibernate file. • Install a new hard drive. • Reformat your hard drive. HINT: If you install additional memory, you must recreate the hibernate file if you see the Dell logo. The hibernate file cannot be accessed by the Windows operating system or application...Utilities CD 1 Save and close any open files, exit any of the following boot sequence: • Boot First Device: CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive • Boot Second Device: Diskette Drive • Boot Third Device: Internal HDD 7 Press to save your changes and exit the system setup program. 8 Restart the...
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Create the Hibernate File 1 Boot your computer from the CD or DVD drive. 7 Turn on page 48. 2 At the R:\DIAGS prompt, type cd\ and press . 3 At the R:\ prompt, type cd\win98\suspend and press . 4 Type rms2d and press . 5 ...
Create the Hibernate File 1 Boot your computer from the CD or DVD drive. 7 Turn on page 48. 2 At the R:\DIAGS prompt, type cd\ and press . 3 At the R:\ prompt, type cd\win98\suspend and press . 4 Type rms2d and press . 5 ...
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... owners. Appendix 91 Use of certain U.S. Macrovision Product Notice The following product notice applies to the Macrovision Corporation product that is included with the DVD-ROM drive: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. patents and...
... owners. Appendix 91 Use of certain U.S. Macrovision Product Notice The following product notice applies to the Macrovision Corporation product that is included with the DVD-ROM drive: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. patents and...
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...18 contact numbers, 75 crashes, 40 D damaged computer testing, 43 Dellnet, 14 display fixing problems, 30 drives fixing problems, 36 DVD drive fixing problems, 38 E e-mail accessing, 14 fixing problems, 42 sending and receiving, 14 error messages start-...up, 30 Windows, 39 external keyboard fixing problems, 36 F finding solutions, 26 floppy drive fixing problems, 36 H hard drive fixing problems, 38 preventing damage, 64 preventing data loss, 63 replacing, 63 returning to Dell...
...18 contact numbers, 75 crashes, 40 D damaged computer testing, 43 Dellnet, 14 display fixing problems, 30 drives fixing problems, 36 DVD drive fixing problems, 38 E e-mail accessing, 14 fixing problems, 42 sending and receiving, 14 error messages start-...up, 30 Windows, 39 external keyboard fixing problems, 36 F finding solutions, 26 floppy drive fixing problems, 36 H hard drive fixing problems, 38 preventing damage, 64 preventing data loss, 63 replacing, 63 returning to Dell...
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... accessing, 28 touch pad fixing problems, 35 troubleshooting about, 26 blank display, 30 blue screen, 41 cannot play a DVD movie, 38 cannot save to floppy disk, 36 CD problems, 37 CD-RW drive stops writing, 38 display difficult to read, 31 dropped or damaged computer, 43 e-mail problems, 42 external keyboard problems...
... accessing, 28 touch pad fixing problems, 35 troubleshooting about, 26 blank display, 30 blue screen, 41 cannot play a DVD movie, 38 cannot save to floppy disk, 36 CD problems, 37 CD-RW drive stops writing, 38 display difficult to read, 31 dropped or damaged computer, 43 e-mail problems, 42 external keyboard problems...