Dell 4100 manual Start-Up Error Messages, To access Windows Help

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CO N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T

Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.

SW A P T H E C O M P U T E R A N D M O N I T O R P O W E R C A B L E S Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is defective.

CH E C K F O R I N T E R F E R E N C E Electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, keyboard and mouse extension cables, too many devices on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet.

CH E C K T H E PO W E R PR O P E R T I E S See Windows Help.

To access Windows Help:

1 Click the Start button and then click Help.

2 For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, click the Search tab.

3 For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, type standby and then click List Topics. For Windows Me, type standby and then click Go.

4 For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, click To change the elapsed time before your computer automatically goes on standby. For Windows Me, click Changing the elapsed time before computer goes on standby or hibernate.

Start-Up Error Messages

OP E R A T I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D Call Dell for technical assistance (see page 82).

IN S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I A The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.

NO N -S Y S T E M D I S K E R R O R There is a floppy disk in the floppy drive. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer.

Solving Problems

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Contents Solutions Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents If the screen is difficult to read Adding Parts Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsWhen Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Instr uctions Setting Up Accessing the Internet Hint Dellnet is not Setting Up Dellnet U.S. OnlyAccessing Your E-Mail Viewing Your Account InformationConnecting a Printer Resetting E-Mail Address SettingsSending and Receiving E-Mail Parallel Printer USB Printer Installing the Printer DriverWindows Turning Off the ComputerSolving Problems Finding Solutions See Power Problems Accessing Help FilesTo access Windows Help Start-Up Error MessagesIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsSunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality If the screen is difficult to readSound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printerIf you cannot print to a USB printer Modem Problems Scanner ProblemsMouse Problems Keyboard Problems Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If you have a hard drive problem If you cannot play a DVD movieIf the CD-RW drive stops writing Windows Error Messages Network ProblemsProgram crashes General Program ProblemsProgram stops responding Solid blue screen appearsMail Problems Internet Connection ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems If you have a problem with your Dellnet accountReinstalling Drivers At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Reinstalling WindowsDouble-clickRefresh Windows OS Reinstalling Windows Me Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window Reinstalling Windows Press Enter again to restart your computer Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer System Board PowerAdding Cards Card Fully seated Adding Memory Removing CardsSecuring clips Notches Connector Adding a Second Hard Drive Tabs Front panel Adding Parts Drive bracket Screws Circuit board Tab holes Pin Cable Slots Hooks 3 sets Tabs Inch Devices Adding Other DrivesTabs Front panel Drive cage Screw Tabs Insert Connect a power cable to each drive Pin Cable Adding Parts Slots Hooks 3 sets Tabs Inch Devices You plan to use Drive cage Screw Adding Parts Slots Screws Adding Parts Drive screws Drive bracket Slots Wwpower cable from power supply Adding Parts Pin Cable Adding Parts Slots Hooks 3 sets Tabs Replacing the Computer Cover Adding Parts P e n d i Expansion Bus SpecificationsMemory NIC Power Standard Settings System Setup Screens Viewing SettingsReplacing the Battery Clearing Forgotten PasswordsBattery Battery socket Battery Contact Numbers and Addresses Contacting DellAustralia Sydney Austria ViennaBrazil Belgium BrusselsBrunei Canada North York, OntarioCzech Republic Prague China XiamenDenmark Horsholm Finland HelsinkiHome and Small Business CorporateGermany Langen Hong Kong Ireland CherrywoodItaly Milan Home and Small Business Website http//support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Japan KawasakiLuxembourg Latin AmericaMacau Malaysia PenangMexico Netherlands AmsterdamNew Zealand Poland Warsaw Norway LysakerPortugal Singapore Singapore09/091 South Africa JohannesburgSoutheast Asian and Pacific CountriesSwitzerland Geneva Sweden Upplands VasbyTaiwan ThailandBracknell A. Austin, Texas Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditRegulatory Information Appendix Class a FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass B Battery DisposalNOM Information Mexico Only Información para NOM únicamente para México Warranty and Return Policy InformationD ex 102 Index
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