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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, Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation, or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 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.
2. Turn on your computer as instructed in the Getting Started sheet that accompanied your computer. The Dell Software License window appears. 3. Read the software license agreement that came with your computer and then press any key to continue. 4. When your Express Service Code displays, press any key to continue. NOTE: Dell’s Express Service Code may not be available in all countries. The computer restarts automatically.
11. If an animated tutorial starts, watch the tutorial for an introduction to your computer and the Microsoft products installed on it. Then click Next. If a tutorial does not start, go to step 12. 12. Click Finish. 13. If the Date/Time Properties window shows the correct time and date for your area, click Close. Otherwise, enter the correct time and date, click Apply, and then click OK. Windows 98 Second Edition is now set up and the Windows desktop appears on the screen.
7. In the Registration window, type your product ID number and click Next>. NOTE: The Product ID number is the bar code number found on the Microsoft sticker, which is located either on the front cover of the Microsoft Windows NT Workstation—Start Here booklet or on the bottom of your computer. 8. When prompted, type the computer name and click Next>. The computer name is the name used to identify your computer on a network and, therefore, must be unique to the network.
2. Turn on your computer. The Software Licenses screen appears. It is important that you read and understand the license agreements. You must accept the agreements to proceed with the setup of your system. 3. Press any key if you accept the Dell-installed software license agreements. The Important Technical Support Information screen appears. 4. Press any key to continue. Your system restarts and the Windows 2000 Professional Setup License Agreement window appears. 5. Click I accept this agreement.
10. Click Next to continue. The Performing Final Tasks window appears. Then the following message appears: You have successfully completed Windows 2000 Setup. If there is a CD in your drive, remove it. Then, to restart your computer, click Finish. 11. Click Finish and your system restarts. The Welcome to the Network Identification Wizard window appears. 12. Click Next. The Users of This Computer window appears.
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.
NOTE: Keep your fingers away from the touch pad while the computer is booting or loading the operating system. If you touch the touch pad at either time, the cursor will not move until you remove your finger from the touch pad surface. ! ! 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.
!"# $ "%"# $ " & 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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