Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference And Troubleshooting Guide
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Trademarks used in this text: Dell , Dellnet , the DELL logo, BE DIRECT, and Inspiron are trademarks
of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft , Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities
claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any
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Information Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
System Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Reference and Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Microsoft Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
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Adding a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Preparing a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Connecting a Parallel Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Connecting a USB Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Installing Software for a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
" Figure 3-1. Parallel Printer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Figure 3-2. USB Printer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Figure 3-3. Touch Pad and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Figure 3-4. Inserting a Disc Into the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
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Introduction 1-1
This Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up a Dell
™
Inspiron
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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.
In addition to this guide, Dell provides other handy reference tools to help you make
the most of your computing experience.
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If you have an i-Learn My Dell PC icon on your Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop,
double-click the icon to access easy-to-use, animated tutorials that introduce you to
your computer and the Microsoft products installed on it.
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The system Help allows you to search for information in multiple ways. You can
quickly access information on the following topics:
% Hardware and software features of your system
% Options and upgrades
% The Microsoft Windows desktop, changing your wallpaper and screen saver,
creating shortcuts, and positioning icons
% Software access, installation, and removal
% Basic file management, such as finding, copying, deleting, and renaming files
% Tips on using your computer hardware devices
% Answers to commonly asked questions about your computer
% Phone numbers for contacting Dell for help
To open the Help, click the Start button, point to Programs—> Dell Documents , and
click Dell Inspiron System Help.
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You may also double-click the Dell Documentation icon on the Windows desktop,
click System Information, and then click Dell Inspiron System Help.
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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.
Operating System Setup 2-1
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.
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Initial setup of Windows 98 Second Edition takes about 15 minutes. The setup
process is customized according to which computer components you have.
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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.
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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.
NOTE: After the computer restarts, the Windows 98 screen appears for about
1 or 2 minutes. Although it may appear as if no activity is occurring, the operating
system is actually loading program files.
5. When the Getting Started window appears, verify that the regional and
keyboard setup and layout settings are correct for your location; then click Next.
Otherwise, click the appropriate settings and then click Next.
6. When prompted, enter your name and company information and then click Next.
If your computer includes a modem, proceed to step 7. Otherwise, proceed to
step 9.
7. A modem preparation window appears that allows you to connect to Microsoft
and register your operating system. Click Skip and proceed to step 10, or enter
the requested information, click Next, and proceed to step 8.
A registration progress window appears while your modem connects to
Microsoft.
8. To send the registration information to Microsoft, enter the requested
information in the Registration Confirmation window and click Next. If you do
not want the information sent, uncheck the Please send the information on
this screen to Microsoft box and click Next.
9. Read the license agreement, click I accept the Agreement , and then click Next .
If you do not accept the agreement, you cannot access Windows 98 Second
Edition.
Operating System Setup 2-3
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. 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.
Windows 98 Second Edition is now completely installed on your computer. See
“Adding a Printer” in Chapter 3 for instructions on how to connect a printer. See
“Information Resources” in Chapter 1 for descriptions of reference tools that are
included with your Dell computer.
The initial setup of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system takes
approximately 15 minutes to complete. Additional setup time may be required,
depending on your computer’s internal and external devices.
To complete the initial setup of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on your computer,
perform the following steps:
1. Turn on your computer.
2. At the Dell Software License Agreement window, follow the directions on the
display to continue.
3. At the Technical Support Information window, follow the directions on the
display to continue.
The Technical Support Information window displays the service tag sequence
and Express Service Code for your computer. Click Next.
NOTE: Dell’s Express Service Code may not be available in all countries.
The Select Operating System menu appears. Then the Windows NT Setup
window appears.
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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.
NOTE: The Certificate of Authenticity is displayed on the front cover of the
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation—Start Here booklet. The booklet is shipped
in the accessories box accompanying 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. It can be up to 15 characters long.
The Administrator Account window appears.
9. If you want to use an administrator password, type the password in the
Password field and again in the Confirm Password field, and then click Next>.
The password can be up to 14 characters long. If you do not want to use a
password, leave the Password field blank.
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10. When the Windows NT Setup window appears, click Finish> to restart the
computer.
11. When prompted, press <Enter> to select the default operating system.
NOTE: The default is selected automatically after 30 seconds if no selection is
made. Do not select anything other than the default operating system.
12. At the Begin Logon window, press <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
13. When prompted, type the password you chose in step 9 and click OK.
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