Dell 4100 manual Internet Connection Problems, Mail Problems, Resolving Other Technical Problems

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Internet Connection Problems

If you have a problem with your Dellnet account

RE V I E W “SE T T I N G UP DE L L N E T (U.S. ON L Y )”— See page 12.

RE V I E W “MO D E M PR O B L E M S ”— See page 26.

TU R N O F F C A L L W A I T I N G (C A T C H -P H O N E )— See your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating this feature. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties:

1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2 Double-click the Modems icon.

3 In the Modems Properties window, click the Dialing Properties button.

4 Ensure that To disable call waiting, dial: is checked and then select the proper code according to the information in your telephone directory.

5 Click the Apply button and then click the OK button.

6 Close the Modems Properties window.

7 Close the Control Panel.

E-Mail Problems

RE V I E W "SE N D I N G A N D RE C E I V I N G E-M A I L "— See page 13.

EN S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E IN T E R N E T With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline has a check next to it, click the check to remove it and connect to the Internet.

Resolving Other Technical Problems

GO T O T H E DE L L S U P P O R T W E B S I T E Go to http://support.dell.com for

help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions.

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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