Dell 4000 manual Setting Up the APR for Windows

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Setting Up the APR for Windows 2000

NOTICE: Do not install the drivers from the CD that is shipped with the APR. The network adapter will not work if they are installed.

1If the computer is on, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer (see page 18).

2Disconnect all external devices from the APR.

3Insert the computer into the APR.

4Attach the network cable and the AC adapter to the APR.

5Turn on the computer.

6Log on as a user with administrative privileges.

7Make sure that 3Com PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100) appears in the Found New Hardware window.

Windows 2000 automatically installs the network adapter drivers.

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Contents Solutions Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents Solving Problems Adding Parts Appendix When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsSafety Instr uctions Safety Instructions When Removing or Installing Memory Modules Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Instr uctions Setting Up Viewing Your Account Information Hint Dellnet is not Setting Up DellnetAccessing the Internet Accessing Your E-MailSending and Receiving E-Mail Resetting E-Mail Address SettingsParallel Printer Connecting a PrinterInstalling the Printer Driver Notches Windows Millennium Edition Me and Windows Turning Off the ComputerUSB Printer Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Using the Modular BayWindows Bottom of computer Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows Me Swapping Devices While Windows Is RunningSetting Up the APR for Windows Me and Windows Setting Up the APR to Connect to a NetworkSetting Up the APR for Windows Setting Up Solving Problems See Finding SolutionsSolving Problems Accessing Help Files Power Problems If the display is blank Start-Up Error MessagesVideo and Display Problems Sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality If the display is difficult to readExternal Speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIntegrated Speakers If you cannot print to a parallel port printer Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a USB printer Modem ProblemsEnsure that the Print to the following port setting is USB Touch Pad Problems Scanner ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk External Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Unexpected CharactersIf you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD Click Check Now If you have a hard drive problemIf you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writingWindows Error Messages Network ProblemsProgram stops responding General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Modems Properties window, click Dialing Properties Internet Connection ProblemsIf you have a problem with your Dellnet account Solid blue screen appearsIf Your Computer Gets Wet Mail ProblemsIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Other Technical ProblemsReinstalling Windows Me and Windows Reinstalling WindowsClick I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Reinstalling WindowsSolving Problems Recreating the Hibernate File Windows 98 Only Boot Restart Your Computer With the Drivers and Utilities CDCreate the Hibernate File Delete the Old Hibernate FileSolving Problems Adding Parts Replacing the Palm Rests Palm rest Adding Parts Replacing the Display Cover Using the Advanced Port ReplicatorUSB Connecting External Devices to the APRConnect an external monitor Connect a parallel device, such as a printerDocking the Computer APR Controls and IndicatorsDocking connector Eject/locking lever Alignment rails Undocking the Computer Monitor Stand Adding Memory Securing Clip Memory module Replacing a Hard Drive Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsPorts and Connectors Audio Keyboard Track Stick AC Adapter System Setup Pages Standard SettingsAustralia Sydney Viewing the System Setup PagesContacting Dell Contact Numbers and AddressesBrazil Austria ViennaWebsite http//support.euro.dell.com Belgium BrusselsCzech Republic Prague Canada North York, OntarioChile Santiago China XiamenFinland Helsinki Denmark HorsholmGermany Langen Home and Small BusinessCorporate Italy Milan Home and Small Business Hong KongIreland Bray Latin America Japan KawasakiWebsite http//support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Mexico Colonia Granada LuxembourgMacau Malaysia PenangPoland Warsaw Netherlands AmsterdamNew Zealand Norway LysakerSoutheast Asian and Pacific Singapore SingaporeSouth Africa Johannesburg 09/091Thailand Sweden Upplands VasbySwitzerland Geneva TaiwanBracknell A. Austin, Texas Regulatory Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBattery Disposal NOM Information Mexico Only Información para NOM únicamente para México Warranty and Return Policy InformationMacrovision Product Notice Appendix D ex Printer setting up, 16 troubleshooting Index Index