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This Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up a Dell ™ Inspiron™ portable computer. Both first-time and experienced computer users should complete the instructions in Chapter 2, “Operating System Setup,” to properly configure the computer for operation. Chapter 3, “Using Hardware Devices,” describes procedures for using your computer’s hardware.
You may also double-click the Dell Documentation icon on the Windows desktop, click System Information, and then click Dell Inspiron System Help. & ' # ($ ) Your Reference and Troubleshooting Guide provides information on adding upgrades like memory, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. It also covers technical specifications, the system setup program, and system codes and messages.
Your Dell computer has been shipped with the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system or the Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation operating system already installed. Perform the steps in the following section that corresponds to your operating system so that the software functions properly on your Dell computer.
To complete the initial setup of Windows 98 Second Edition on your Dell computer, perform the following steps: 1. If you have an internal modem installed in your computer, connect a telephone line to it as instructed in the Getting Started sheet that accompanied your computer. * 4 " 2. Turn on your computer as instructed in the Getting Started sheet that accompanied your computer. The Dell Software License window appears. 3.
10. Set up your Internet connection. If you ordered the Dellnet™ Internet service, click Next and go to step 11. If a screen appears that prompts you to set up your Internet access or provides information about how to connect to the Internet, follow the instructions that appear on the screen or click Skip to bypass Internet setup and information. If no prompt appears, go to step 11. 11.
4. At the Microsoft Software License Agreement window, click I accept this agreement and then click Next to continue. 5. At the Windows NT Setup window, click Next>. 6. At the Name and Organization window, type your name and organization and click Next>. Your name and organization can each be up to 50 characters long. 7. In the Registration window, type your product ID number and click Next>. The product ID number is a 20-digit number located on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity.
This chapter provides information and tips on using your computer hardware devices (physical parts of a computer). It also includes general instructions for using a port replicator. For more information on using hardware, see the system Help. See “System Help” in Chapter 1 for instructions on accessing the system Help. Many of the computer devices you might want to use or connect come with their own instructions and/or software.
To connect the printer to the computer, perform the following steps: 1. Turn off the computer and make sure that the printer is also turned off. 2. Attach the printer cable to the parallel connector on the computer and the printer. Secure the printer cable connector to the computer connector by tightening the two screws (see Figure 3-1). Secure the printer cable connector to the printer connector by snapping the two clips into the two notches.
USB connector on computer USB connector on printer USB printer cable NOTE: If the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Cancel. 2. Go to the next section, “Installing Software for a Printer.” NOTE: Dell installs the software for some new printers. To determine if your printer’s software is already installed, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
The Personal System/2 (PS/2)-compatible touch pad (see Figure 3-3) detects the position of your finger over a touch-sensitive area and provides the computer with full mouse functionality. The touch pad's two buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse. touch pad touch-pad buttons Use the touch pad to perform common mouse functions as follows: % % % % To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the smooth sensor area.
The PC Card slot has two PC Card connectors and supports four combinations of cards. See the following subsections for installation and removal instructions. For information on configuring a PC Card, see “PC Cards” in the system Help. $$ * PC Cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.
! " # ! " $ CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives read audio CDs and a variety of other CD formats. The DVD-ROM drive also plays DVDs. + +53 4 + +53 4 5 - - To use a disc in the drive, perform the following steps: 1. Press the button on the front of the drive to open the disc tray and then pull the tray the rest of the way out.
When the drive is in use, the drive-access indicator blinks on the front of the drive bezel. When using a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, follow these guidelines: % % % % Disable the autoplay feature while you are using the drive. Never use damaged, broken, or deformed discs. Do not press the open/close button while the computer is accessing a disc. Keep the disc tray closed when you are not using the drive.
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