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Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the computer (see page 26). TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S T U R N E D O N - See the documentation supplied with the printer. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER - 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer model is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB 001 (Printer Port). R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R - See page 59. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or following power interruptions. The level of protection is usually commensurate with the cost of the surge protector. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of different devices. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 27

Section	Page
Owner’s Manual	1
Contents	3
Finding Information	9
A Tour of Your Computer	13
Front View	13
Left Side View	16
Right Side View	17
Back View	19
Bottom View	21
Setting Up Your Computer	23
Connecting to the Internet	23
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	23
Modem and Internet Connection Problems	24
E-Mail Problems	25
Setting Up a Printer	26
Printer Cable	26
Connecting a USB Printer	26
Printer Problems	27
Power Protection Devices	27
Surge Protectors	27
Line Conditioners	28
Uninterruptible Power Supplies	28
Turning Off Your Computer	28
Using a Battery	29
Battery Performance	29
Checking the Battery Charge	30
Power Meter	30
Low-Battery Warning	30
Charging the Battery	30
Removing a Battery	31
Installing a Battery	31
Storing a Battery	31
Battery and Power Problems	31
If the battery is not charging	32
If battery life is short	32
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad	33
Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button	33
Reprogramming the Button	33
Numeric Keypad	33
Keyboard Shortcuts	34
System Functions	34
CD or DVD Tray	34
Display Functions	34
Power Management	34
Speaker Functions	35
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions	35
Touch Pad	36
Customizing the Touch Pad	37
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	37
External Keyboard Problems	37
Unexpected Characters	38
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia	39
Using CDs and DVDs	39
CD or DVD Problems	39
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD	39
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray	39
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound	39
If the CD-RW drive stops writing	40
Sound and Speaker Problems	40
If you have a problem with integrated speakers	40
If you have a problem with external speakers	40
Copying CDs and DVDs	41
How to Copy a CD or DVD	41
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs	41
Helpful Tips	42
Setting Up a Home and Office Network	43
Connecting to a Network Adapter	43
Network Setup Wizard	44
Network Problems	44
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network	45
Determining Your Network Type	45
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP	45
Solving Problems	49
Dell Diagnostics	49
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics	49
Error Messages	51
Video and Display Problems	52
If the display is blank	52
If the display is difficult to read	53
If only part of the display is readable	54
Scanner Problems	54
Drive Problems	55
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive	55
If you have problems with a hard drive	56
PC Card Problems	56
General Program Problems	56
A program crashes	56
A program stops responding	57
Error messages appear	57
Resolving Other Technical Problems	57
If Your Computer Gets Wet	57
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer	58
Drivers	59
What Is a Driver?	59
Identifying Drivers	59
Reinstalling Drivers	59
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP	60
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	60
Restoring Your Operating System	61
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	61
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec	62
Adding and Replacing Parts	65
Before You Begin	65
Recommended Tools	65
Shutting Down Your Computer	65
Hard Drive	66
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell	68
Memory	68
Modem and Mini PCI Card	71
Replacing the Modem	72
Adding a Mini PCI Card	72
CD or DVD Drive	75
Keyboard	76
Appendix	79
Specifications	79
Using the System Setup Program	86
Overview	86
Viewing the System Setup Screens	86
System Setup Screens	87
Commonly Used Options	87
System and Battery Performance Optimization	88
System Performance Overview	88
Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time	89
Variable Speed Fan	89
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	89
Definition of \	90
Definition of \	90
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	90

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Setting Up Your Computer

Printer Problems

HECK

THE

PRINTER

CABLE

CONNECTIONS

—

Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the

computer (see page 26).

EST

THE

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

—

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another

device, such as a lamp.

NSURE

THAT

THE

PRINTER

TURNED

—

See the documentation supplied with the printer.

ERIFY

THAT

INDOWS

RECOGNIZES

THE

PRINTER

—

Click the

Start

button.

Click

Control Panel

Click

Printers and Other Hardware

Click

View installed printers or fax printers

. If the printer model is listed, right-click the printer icon.

Click

Properties

and click the

Ports

tab. Ensure that the

Print to the following port(s):

setting is

USB 001

(Printer Port)

EINSTALL

THE

PRINTER

DRIVER

—

See page 59.

Power Protection Devices

Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures:

•

Surge protectors

•

Line conditioners

•

Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

Surge Protectors

Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to prevent damage to your

computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or following power

interruptions. The level of protection is usually commensurate with the cost of the surge protector.

Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage.

Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with a higher joule

rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of

different devices.

NOTICE:

Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions

caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnect the telephone line

from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet.

Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. See the surge protector

documentation for modem connection instructions.

NOTICE:

Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from

the network wall jack during electrical storms.