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continue the session later. The code number that the AutoTech service gives you allows you to continue your session where you ended it.

The AutoTech service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also access this service through the technical support service. For the telephone number to call, refer to “Dell Contact Numbers” found later in this chapter.

TechFax Service

Dell takes full advantage of fax technology to serve you better. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, you can call the Dell TechFax line toll-free for all kinds of tech- nical information.

Using a touch-tone phone, you can select from a full directory of topics. The technical information you request is sent within minutes to the fax number you designate. For the TechFax telephone number to call, refer to “Dell Contact Numbers” found later in this chapter.

Automated Order-Status System

You can call this automated service to check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. For the telephone number to call, refer to “Dell Contact Num- bers” found later in this chapter.

Technical Support Service

Dell’s industry-leading hardware technical-support service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer your questions about Dell hardware.

Our technical support staff pride themselves on their track record: more than 90 per- cent of all problems and questions are taken care of in just one toll-free call, usually in less than 10 minutes. When you call, our experts can refer to records kept on your Dell system to better understand your particular question. Our technical support staff use computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers to questions.

To contact Dell’s technical support service, first refer to the section titled “Before You Call” and then call the number for your country as listed in “Dell Contact Numbers” found later in this chapter.

Problems With Your Order

If you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell Computer Corporation for customer assistance. Have your invoice or packing slip handy when you call. For the telephone number to call, refer to “Dell Contact Numbers” found later in this chapter.

support.dell.com

Getting Help

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Contents Reference Troubleshooting Guide Page When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsPage Ergonomic Computing Habits Viii Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Removing or Installing Memory ModulesPage About This Guide PrefaceNotational Conventions Warranty and Return Policy InformationOther Documents You May Need Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Typographical ConventionsXiv Contents Installing System Software Getting Help Xviii Figures Tables IndexPage Available Options and Upgrades Options and UpgradesSwapping Media Bay Devices Using Drives in the Media BaySwapping Devices Using Softex BayManager Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive Removing the Internal Hard-Disk Drive Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to DellRepackaging the Hard-Disk Drive Installing Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Module Cover Removing a Memory Module System Help Connecting Other External DevicesUsing a Port Replicator Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Checking the Basics TroubleshootingEvaluate Environmental Factors Check ConnectionsCheck the Electrical Power Source Running the Dell DiagnosticsFloppy Internal Hard Drive Start the Dell DiagnosticsSelect Devices to Test Dell Diagnostics Main Screen Device Groups Devices for Highlighted Group Confirm the System Configuration InformationMemory Use the Dell Diagnostics Help MenuExit the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting ProceduresDry Out a Wet Computer Restart Your ComputerTest a Dropped or Damaged Computer Click End Task Recover From a Program That Is Not RespondingRestart a Computer That Is Not Responding Select Fully Test All DevicesResolve Diskette Drive Problems Resolve Audio ProblemsResolve CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Problems Resolve External Monitor Problems Resolve Display ProblemsClick the Device Manager tab Resolve External Keyboard ProblemsResolve Hard-Disk Drive Problems Resolve Hardware ConflictsInfrared devices Network adapters Ports COM & LPT Resolve Infrared Port ProblemsResolve Memory Problems Resolve PC Card Problems Resolve Modem, Fax, and Internet Connection ProblemsResolve Touch Pad and Mouse Problems Resolve Software ProblemsShut Down window, select Restart the Computer Resolve Television ProblemsSupport.dell.com Troubleshooting Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Installing the Windows 98 Operating System Installing System SoftwareFloppy Boot Your Computer With the System Software CDRecreating the Hibernate Save-to-Disk Suspend File Windows Delete the Hibernate File Exit to MS-DOSCreate the Hibernate File Enable Hibernate SupportExit to MS-DOS from the Dell Diagnostic Menu Exit to MS-DOS from the Dell Diagnostics MenuInstall the Audio Driver Windows Installing Drivers and Utilities for WindowsInstall the Touch Pad Driver Windows Install the Video Driver WindowsInstall Softex BayManager Windows Install the Internal Modem Driver Windows 98 Optional Install the Software DVD Decoder Windows 98 Optional Click the Start button and select Settings Control Panel Install the Intel SpeedStep Utility Windows 98 OptionalSystem Software CD Install the Video Driver Windows At the Important Information window, click Next twice WinZip Self-Extractor window appearsSoftware License Agreement window appears Install the Software DVD Decoder Windows 2000 OptionalInstall the Intel SpeedStep Utility Windows 2000 Optional Click Copy Here Install the System Help From the System Software CDUpdating Drivers and Utilities Download the System Help From the Dell Support Web SiteDell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Help Tools Getting HelpTechnical Assistance World Wide Web AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status System Problems With Your OrderTechFax Service Technical Support ServiceDell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Before You Call Diagnostics Checklist Diagnostics Checklist1344 Dell Contact NumbersInternational Dialing Codes Web site http//support.euro.dell.com AustraliaAustria Canada BelgiumBrazil BruneiFinland ChinaCzech Republic DenmarkHong Kong FranceGermany Web site http//support.jp.dell.com IrelandItaly JapanMacau KoreaLatin America LuxembourgNorway MexicoNetherlands New ZealandSoutheast Asian PolandSingapore South AfricaTaiwan SpainSweden SwitzerlandTechConnect BBS Sales 01344 720000 AutoFax Dell Home and Small Business Group Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Table A-1. Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsPC Card Video Tabs AC Adapter Environmental Computer Main System Devices Security Power Boot Exit Using the System Setup ProgramAccessing the System Setup Program Table B-1. System Setup Program Navigation Keys Navigating Through the System Setup ProgramItem Specific Help Main MenuFigure B-2. System Devices Menu System Devices MenuSecurity Security MenuFigure B-4. Power Menu Power MenuFigure B-5. Boot Menu Boot MenuExit Exit MenuSystem Messages Table C-1. System Error MessagesReal time clock Regulatory Notices Class a FCC Notices U.S. OnlyModem Regulatory Information Class BFax Branding IC Notice Canada OnlySupport.dell.com Regulatory Notices D-5 General CTR21 DeclarationNew Zealand Telecom Warnings Important Notice CE Notice European UnionVcci Notice Japan Only Battery DisposalEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Class B ITE Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeClass a ITE #$%$&$*+,-.%*/.&012#3$4$5 /.106-$78 $.&,012-78..9.79.5,0=$NOM Information Mexico Only Información para NOM únicamente para México Coverage During Year One Limited Warranty and Return PolicyThree-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only General Provisions Coverage During Years Two and ThreeThree-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Coverage During Year One Guarantee Limitation and Statutory Rights ExclusionsMaking a Claim Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada OnlyDell Computer de Colombia Corporation Macrovision Product Notice Index International access codes about, 4-8 instructions for using Support.dell.com Index Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide World Wide Web help tools Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell Information Development Total page Count
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