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... Instructions 7 When Using Your Computer 7 When Removing or Installing Memory Modules 10 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 11 1 Setting Up Connecting a Printer 14 Installing the Printer Driver 14 Parallel Printer 14 USB Printer 15 Turning Off the Computer 16 Windows Millennium Edition (Me) and Windows 2000 . . . . . 16 Using the Media Bay 17...
... Instructions 7 When Using Your Computer 7 When Removing or Installing Memory Modules 10 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 11 1 Setting Up Connecting a Printer 14 Installing the Printer Driver 14 Parallel Printer 14 USB Printer 15 Turning Off the Computer 16 Windows Millennium Edition (Me) and Windows 2000 . . . . . 16 Using the Media Bay 17...
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... 39 E-Mail Problems 40 If Your Computer Gets Wet 40 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 41 Resolving Other Technical Problems 42 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 42 Reinstalling Windows 43 Reinstalling Windows Me 43 Reinstalling Windows 2000 44 3 Adding Parts Replacing the Palm Rests 48 Using the Advanced... 51 Docking the Computer 52 Undocking the Computer 53 Monitor Stand 54 Adding Memory 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 57 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 59 4 Appendix Specifications 62 Standard Settings 68 System Setup Pages 68 Viewing the System Setup Pages 69 Contents 5
... 39 E-Mail Problems 40 If Your Computer Gets Wet 40 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 41 Resolving Other Technical Problems 42 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 42 Reinstalling Windows 43 Reinstalling Windows Me 43 Reinstalling Windows 2000 44 3 Adding Parts Replacing the Palm Rests 48 Using the Advanced... 51 Docking the Computer 52 Undocking the Computer 53 Monitor Stand 54 Adding Memory 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 57 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 59 4 Appendix Specifications 62 Standard Settings 68 System Setup Pages 68 Viewing the System Setup Pages 69 Contents 5
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... the prompts on the screen using the instructions that came with the printer to connect it to the computer. Installing the Printer Driver Dell installs drivers for any recommended preparation procedures, such as: • Removing the packaging • Installing the toner or ink cartridge •... follow the instructions that came with the printer. Click the Start button, point to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: For complete printer driver installation instructions, refer to your screen. If your printer is listed in the Printers window, the printer is...
... the prompts on the screen using the instructions that came with the printer to connect it to the computer. Installing the Printer Driver Dell installs drivers for any recommended preparation procedures, such as: • Removing the packaging • Installing the toner or ink cartridge •... follow the instructions that came with the printer. Click the Start button, point to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: For complete printer driver installation instructions, refer to your screen. If your printer is listed in the Printers window, the printer is...
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The USB connectors fit only one way. Sett ing Up 15 screws (2) parallel connector on computer parallel printer cable parallel connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on . HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. USB Printer 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 14). If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 14). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connector on the computer and the printer.
The USB connectors fit only one way. Sett ing Up 15 screws (2) parallel connector on computer parallel printer cable parallel connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on . HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. USB Printer 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 14). If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 14). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connector on the computer and the printer.
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... the level of surround sound effects. If you purchased the APR with a network. Setting Up the APR for a better driver (Recommended) and then click Next. 20 Sett ing Up www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The Dolby headphone feature is on, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer (see...
... the level of surround sound effects. If you purchased the APR with a network. Setting Up the APR for a better driver (Recommended) and then click Next. 20 Sett ing Up www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The Dolby headphone feature is on, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer (see...
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... computer is on, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer (see page 16). 2 Disconnect all external devices from the CD that the driver is installed. 8 Click Yes to the APR. 5 Turn on the computer. 6 Log on configuring the network adapter settings. After the computer restarts,... If the Updated display settings message appears, click OK. 11 If necessary, consult your network administrator for Windows 2000 NOTICE: Do not install the drivers from the APR. 3 Insert the computer into the APR. 4 Attach the network cable and the AC adapter to restart the computer. Setting Up...
... computer is on, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer (see page 16). 2 Disconnect all external devices from the CD that the driver is installed. 8 Click Yes to the APR. 5 Turn on the computer. 6 Log on configuring the network adapter settings. After the computer restarts,... If the Updated display settings message appears, click OK. 11 If necessary, consult your network administrator for Windows 2000 NOTICE: Do not install the drivers from the APR. 3 Insert the computer into the APR. 4 Attach the network cable and the AC adapter to restart the computer. Setting Up...
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SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems Network Problems Windows Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling Windows www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems Network Problems Windows Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling Windows www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... AC T ER S Do not use a larger capacity disk. THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION DR I S N O T R E A D Y - The file that the network card driver is loaded and the card is firmly connected to use. Try copying the file to copy is not green, try again. RE S T A R T T H E C O M P UT E R - Windows Error...
... AC T ER S Do not use a larger capacity disk. THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION DR I S N O T R E A D Y - The file that the network card driver is loaded and the card is firmly connected to use. Try copying the file to copy is not green, try again. RE S T A R T T H E C O M P UT E R - Windows Error...
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... installed on your operating system subdirectory. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities The Dell Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer contains drivers for operating systems that may not be on your computer by Dell, see page 69). Go to select your... system user's guide that your computer is under your computer. NOTICE: Before you can also access and download new drivers, system tools, and documentation from Dell's technical support page at http://support.dell.com. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Resolving Other Technical Problems G O T O T H E D E L L S U P P O R T W E B S I...
... installed on your operating system subdirectory. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities The Dell Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer contains drivers for operating systems that may not be on your computer by Dell, see page 69). Go to select your... system user's guide that your computer is under your computer. NOTICE: Before you can also access and download new drivers, system tools, and documentation from Dell's technical support page at http://support.dell.com. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Resolving Other Technical Problems G O T O T H E D E L L S U P P O R T W E B S I...
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... box. S olving Pr oblems 43 A link appears for the specific driver or utility used by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available) or click Multiple. 8 At the driver information screen, do so by a Dell technical support representative. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by...
... box. S olving Pr oblems 43 A link appears for the specific driver or utility used by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available) or click Multiple. 8 At the driver information screen, do so by a Dell technical support representative. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by...
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... system settings and restarts your computer. 17 If you created a Windows user name and password, type your password and click OK. 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 16). 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Press any key when the Press any key to select the type of filing system that the To...
... system settings and restarts your computer. 17 If you created a Windows user name and password, type your password and click OK. 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 16). 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Press any key when the Press any key to select the type of filing system that the To...
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The computer automatically restarts. NOTICE: Make sure that Enable hibernate support is printed on the Microsoft label on your computer and a password, if desired. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 Enter your name and organization in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next. Then click Next. 15 Enter the... double-click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Power Management icon. 3 Click the Hibernate tab. 4 Ensure that you reinstall the Intel® Chip Set Update Utility driver before you reinstall any other...
The computer automatically restarts. NOTICE: Make sure that Enable hibernate support is printed on the Microsoft label on your computer and a password, if desired. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 Enter your name and organization in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next. Then click Next. 15 Enter the... double-click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Power Management icon. 3 Click the Hibernate tab. 4 Ensure that you reinstall the Intel® Chip Set Update Utility driver before you reinstall any other...
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... electricity by storing it in the computer, protect the drive from exposure to install the Windows operating system. Save the original packaging to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 16... up the hard drive cover until you hear a click. 5 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 6 Remove the new drive from its packaging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD to use when storing or shipping the hard drive. 58 Adding Parts
... electricity by storing it in the computer, protect the drive from exposure to install the Windows operating system. Save the original packaging to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 16... up the hard drive cover until you hear a click. 5 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 6 Remove the new drive from its packaging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD to use when storing or shipping the hard drive. 58 Adding Parts
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... transit. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in its original foam packaging. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into place. 7 Slide the new drive into the computer. hard drive Addi ng Part s 59 b Push ... a click. NOTICE: Do not force the drive into the computer: a Lift up the hard drive cover until it is fully seated in step 3. 9 Install the Dell-provided operating system (see page 43). 10 Install the Dell-provided drivers and utilities (see page 42).
... transit. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in its original foam packaging. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into place. 7 Slide the new drive into the computer. hard drive Addi ng Part s 59 b Push ... a click. NOTICE: Do not force the drive into the computer: a Lift up the hard drive cover until it is fully seated in step 3. 9 Install the Dell-provided operating system (see page 43). 10 Install the Dell-provided drivers and utilities (see page 42).
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...problems, 37 parallel printer problems, 30 power problems, 26 program crash, 38 program stopped responding, 38 92 Index See memory regulatory notices, 84 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 42 returns, 89 S safety instructions, 7 ScanDisk, 36 settings system setup program, 68 shutdown, 16 software fixing problems, 38 sound ... 36 display difficult to a network, 20 power fixing problems, 26 turning off, 16 printer connecting, 14 fixing problems, 30 reinstalling driver, 14 printer (continued) setting up, 14 troubleshooting, 30 programs crashes, 38 fixing problems, 38 not responding, 38 R RAM.
...problems, 37 parallel printer problems, 30 power problems, 26 program crash, 38 program stopped responding, 38 92 Index See memory regulatory notices, 84 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 42 returns, 89 S safety instructions, 7 ScanDisk, 36 settings system setup program, 68 shutdown, 16 software fixing problems, 38 sound ... 36 display difficult to a network, 20 power fixing problems, 26 turning off, 16 printer connecting, 14 fixing problems, 30 reinstalling driver, 14 printer (continued) setting up, 14 troubleshooting, 30 programs crashes, 38 fixing problems, 38 not responding, 38 R RAM.