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Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, BE DIRECT, Inspiron, and DellWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; All rights reserved. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in minor or moderate injury. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are used in this document is... you how to change without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation. A02 Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 1999-2000 Dell Computer Corporation. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous...
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... first preparing the computer. If you are using the Microsoft Windows NT® operating system, click the docking icon and then click Undock to place the computer in standby mode. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button To prepare ...button on the computer turns off . • If you undock the computer before these transfers are using the Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Windows 2000 operating system, click the Start button, and then click Eject PC. Undocking the Computer Perform the following steps to undock ...
... first preparing the computer. If you are using the Microsoft Windows NT® operating system, click the docking icon and then click Undock to place the computer in standby mode. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button To prepare ...button on the computer turns off . • If you undock the computer before these transfers are using the Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Windows 2000 operating system, click the Start button, and then click Eject PC. Undocking the Computer Perform the following steps to undock ...
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... file (click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, point to Programs-> User's Guides, and click Tell Me How). patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. Use of this text: Dell, Dell TravelLite, Inspiron, DellWare, TrueMobile, Dimension, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, and Latitude are registered trademarks and Celeron is a trademark...
... file (click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, point to Programs-> User's Guides, and click Tell Me How). patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. Use of this text: Dell, Dell TravelLite, Inspiron, DellWare, TrueMobile, Dimension, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, and Latitude are registered trademarks and Celeron is a trademark...
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... 13 1 Setting Up Connecting a Printer 16 Installing the Printer Driver 16 Parallel Printer 16 USB Printer 17 Turning Off the Computer 18 Windows Millennium Edition (Me) and Windows 2000 . . . . . 18 Using the Media Bay 19 Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off 20 Swapping Devices While... Windows Is Running 21 Setting Up the Dolby Headphone 22 Setting Up the APR to Connect to a Network 22 Setting Up the APR for Windows Me 22 Setting...
... 13 1 Setting Up Connecting a Printer 16 Installing the Printer Driver 16 Parallel Printer 16 USB Printer 17 Turning Off the Computer 18 Windows Millennium Edition (Me) and Windows 2000 . . . . . 18 Using the Media Bay 19 Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off 20 Swapping Devices While... Windows Is Running 21 Setting Up the Dolby Headphone 22 Setting Up the APR to Connect to a Network 22 Setting Up the APR for Windows Me 22 Setting...
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Windows Error Messages 39 General Program Problems 40 A program crashes 40 A program stops responding 40 A solid blue screen appears 41 ... 42 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 43 Resolving Other Technical Problems 44 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 44 Reinstalling Windows 45 Reinstalling Windows Me 45 Reinstalling Windows 2000 47 3 Adding Parts Replacing the Palm Rests 50 Using the Advanced Port Replicator 51 Connecting External Devices to... Monitor Stand 56 Adding Memory 57 Installing a Mini PCI Card 59 Replacing a Hard Drive 62 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 64 Contents 5
Windows Error Messages 39 General Program Problems 40 A program crashes 40 A program stops responding 40 A solid blue screen appears 41 ... 42 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 43 Resolving Other Technical Problems 44 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 44 Reinstalling Windows 45 Reinstalling Windows Me 45 Reinstalling Windows 2000 47 3 Adding Parts Replacing the Palm Rests 50 Using the Advanced Port Replicator 51 Connecting External Devices to... Monitor Stand 56 Adding Memory 57 Installing a Mini PCI Card 59 Replacing a Hard Drive 62 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 64 Contents 5
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... Before removing or installing memory modules, perform the following these procedures, you work, periodically touch the I /O panel on the back of commercial window cleaner. • If your computer gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in "If Your Computer Gets Wet" on page 42... and "If You Drop or Damage Your Computer" on page 43. While you confirm that your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 73). Also, disconnect any attached peripherals. 2 Disconnect your computer and peripherals from electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal ...
... Before removing or installing memory modules, perform the following these procedures, you work, periodically touch the I /O panel on the back of commercial window cleaner. • If your computer gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in "If Your Computer Gets Wet" on page 42... and "If You Drop or Damage Your Computer" on page 43. While you confirm that your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 73). Also, disconnect any attached peripherals. 2 Disconnect your computer and peripherals from electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal ...
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... the Start button on the printer and snap the two clips into the CD or DVD drive. If your printer is listed in the Printers window, the printer is the letter of a nonstandard cable may prevent the printer from working. 2 Attach the parallel printer cable to the computer....printer to connect it to the parallel connector on the screen using the instructions that came with the printer for some new printers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: For complete printer driver installation instructions, refer to use. Connecting a Printer See the documentation that came with the printer. ...
... the Start button on the printer and snap the two clips into the CD or DVD drive. If your printer is listed in the Printers window, the printer is the letter of a nonstandard cable may prevent the printer from working. 2 Attach the parallel printer cable to the computer....printer to connect it to the parallel connector on the screen using the instructions that came with the printer for some new printers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: For complete printer driver installation instructions, refer to use. Connecting a Printer See the documentation that came with the printer. ...
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HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. Se ttin g U p 17 The USB connectors fit only one way. 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 . USB Printer 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 16). If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 16). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connector on the computer and the printer.
HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. Se ttin g U p 17 The USB connectors fit only one way. 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 . USB Printer 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 16). If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 16). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connector on the computer and the printer.
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... Shut Down. 3 Click the pull-down menu under What do you must perform the Windows shutdown procedure to do?. 4 Click Shut down and then click OK. The computer automatically turns off your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB connector on back of computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Turning...
... Shut Down. 3 Click the pull-down menu under What do you must perform the Windows shutdown procedure to do?. 4 Click Shut down and then click OK. The computer automatically turns off your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB connector on back of computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Turning...
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...Then click OK again to eject and then click Stop. 3 Click OK, and wait until you hear a click. 7 When Windows recognizes the new device, click Close. Swapping Devices While Windows Is Running NOTICE: To prevent irreparable damage to the docking connector, do not replace devices while the computer is cleared from... the list of devices in the Unplug or Eject Hardware window. 4 Keep the display open , and tilt the computer back so that you can access the bottom of the computer. 4 Slide and hold the ...
...Then click OK again to eject and then click Stop. 3 Click OK, and wait until you hear a click. 7 When Windows recognizes the new device, click Close. Swapping Devices While Windows Is Running NOTICE: To prevent irreparable damage to the docking connector, do not replace devices while the computer is cleared from... the list of devices in the Unplug or Eject Hardware window. 4 Keep the display open , and tilt the computer back so that you can access the bottom of the computer. 4 Slide and hold the ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The Dolby headphone feature is a baseline stereo option and Options 2, 3, and 4 are surround sound levels. 6 Click Apply, and then click OK to as a ... external devices from the APR. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the APR and an electrical outlet. 4 Insert the computer into the APR. 5 Turn on the Windows desktop. 2 Click the Properties icon. 3 Click the Dolby Headphone tab. 4 Click Enable Dolby Headphone. 5 Select one of the four options to a Network NOTICE: Do not...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The Dolby headphone feature is a baseline stereo option and Options 2, 3, and 4 are surround sound levels. 6 Click Apply, and then click OK to as a ... external devices from the APR. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the APR and an electrical outlet. 4 Insert the computer into the APR. 5 Turn on the Windows desktop. 2 Click the Properties icon. 3 Click the Dolby Headphone tab. 4 Click Enable Dolby Headphone. 5 Select one of the four options to a Network NOTICE: Do not...
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... automatically installs the network adapter drivers. Setting Up the APR for instructions on as a user with the APR. After the computer restarts, Windows modifies settings, creates a Dock 1 configuration, and then displays a Setup is complete message. 9 Click OK. 10 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 CD that is shipped with administrative privileges. 7 Make sure that the driver is on, ...
... automatically installs the network adapter drivers. Setting Up the APR for instructions on as a user with the APR. After the computer restarts, Windows modifies settings, creates a Dock 1 configuration, and then displays a Setup is complete message. 9 Click OK. 10 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 CD that is shipped with administrative privileges. 7 Make sure that the driver is on, ...
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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 2
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 2
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... firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is in Windows Help. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, too many devices on . RE S EA T TH E M E MO R Y M OD U LE S - Contact Dell for the keyword standby in the floppy drive. S Y S T E M D IS K E RR O R- Be sure that the computer...
... firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is in Windows Help. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, too many devices on . RE S EA T TH E M E MO R Y M OD U LE S - Contact Dell for the keyword standby in the floppy drive. S Y S T E M D IS K E RR O R- Be sure that the computer...
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... If the power light is difficult to exit standby mode. C HE CK T HE BA T TE R Y - E LI MIN A TE PO S S I O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Display Problems If the display is blinking, the computer has power. Connect the computer to power your external speaker system includes... a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is in Windows Help. TE S T TH E EL E CT R IC AL O UT LE T - If you are using a ...
... If the power light is difficult to exit standby mode. C HE CK T HE BA T TE R Y - E LI MIN A TE PO S S I O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Display Problems If the display is blinking, the computer has power. Connect the computer to power your external speaker system includes... a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is in Windows Help. TE S T TH E EL E CT R IC AL O UT LE T - If you are using a ...
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... speakers. Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off. Double-click the yellow speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S P EA K E R S A RE T U R N E D O N - See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Restore the... Solv ing Proble m s 31 RE S TO R E T HE R E CO MM EN D ED S E TT IN GS - To access help file for Colors and Screen area. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS- 1 Click the Start button, point to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. C H E CK T H E VO L U M E C O N T RO L B U...
... speakers. Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off. Double-click the yellow speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S P EA K E R S A RE T U R N E D O N - See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Restore the... Solv ing Proble m s 31 RE S TO R E T HE R E CO MM EN D ED S E TT IN GS - To access help file for Colors and Screen area. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS- 1 Click the Start button, point to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. C H E CK T H E VO L U M E C O N T RO L B U...
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... that the electrical outlet is connected as a lamp. If you cannot print to Settings, and then click Printers. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS- 1 Click the Start button, point to a USB printer VE RI FY TH E P R I VE R - R E I N S T A LL TH E P R I N T E R ... N T ER I VE R - If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then select the Details tab (Ports tab in Windows 2000). 2 Ensure that the printer cable is working by testing it to a digital telephone network damages the modem. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY...
... that the electrical outlet is connected as a lamp. If you cannot print to Settings, and then click Printers. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS- 1 Click the Start button, point to a USB printer VE RI FY TH E P R I VE R - R E I N S T A LL TH E P R I N T E R ... N T ER I VE R - If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then select the Details tab (Ports tab in Windows 2000). 2 Ensure that the printer cable is working by testing it to a digital telephone network damages the modem. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY...
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... TI ON - Ensure that your modem. 5 Click More Info to Settings, and click Control Panel. (In Windows 2000, double-click Control Panel.) 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click Modems. If there are multiple entries for your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab ... NL OC K TH E S CA NN ER - VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS 1 Click the Start button, point to verify that is firmly connected to the scanner. Try using... modem is connected to the telephone wall jack with Windows. Verify that the scanner power cable is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, ...
... TI ON - Ensure that your modem. 5 Click More Info to Settings, and click Control Panel. (In Windows 2000, double-click Control Panel.) 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click Modems. If there are multiple entries for your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab ... NL OC K TH E S CA NN ER - VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS 1 Click the Start button, point to verify that is firmly connected to the scanner. Try using... modem is connected to the telephone wall jack with Windows. Verify that the scanner power cable is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, ...
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...m s Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R EC O GN I S K - C AN NO T S AV E FI LE S T O A FL O PP Y D IS K- Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. If the floppy drive is not full or write-protected (locked). See the following illustration. Double-click the My Computer icon... listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to a floppy disk, see the Tell Me How help file (see page 28). www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: For information on saving files to check for and remove viruses.
...m s Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R EC O GN I S K - C AN NO T S AV E FI LE S T O A FL O PP Y D IS K- Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. If the floppy drive is not full or write-protected (locked). See the following illustration. Double-click the My Computer icon... listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to a floppy disk, see the Tell Me How help file (see page 28). www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: For information on saving files to check for and remove viruses.
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...C LE A N T HE D IS C - Double-click the yellow speaker icon in the drive or the CD. To identify which CD is not playing: For Windows 2000, double-click the Softex BayManager icon on your antivirus software to see page 28. If only one device is defective. For... CD from recognizing the drive. Then click the Storage Devices tab and click Computer to check for instructions. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the listed bay and ensure that Windows recognizes the drive. A DJ U S T T H E W I Z E S T H E D RI V E- To access help file for and remove viruses. IF YOU HAVE ONE...
...C LE A N T HE D IS C - Double-click the yellow speaker icon in the drive or the CD. To identify which CD is not playing: For Windows 2000, double-click the Softex BayManager icon on your antivirus software to see page 28. If only one device is defective. For... CD from recognizing the drive. Then click the Storage Devices tab and click Computer to check for instructions. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the listed bay and ensure that Windows recognizes the drive. A DJ U S T T H E W I Z E S T H E D RI V E- To access help file for and remove viruses. IF YOU HAVE ONE...