Dell PP05L, 600m owner manual Mail Problems, Setting Up a Printer, Printer Cable

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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 and click Control Panel.

2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem Options, click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit....

3 In the Edit Location window, ensure that To disable call waiting, dial: is checked, and then select the proper code as listed in your telephone directory.

4 Click Apply and click OK.

5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window.

6 Close the Control Panel window.

VE R I F Y T H A T T H E M O D E M I S C O M M U N I C A T I N G W I T H W I N D O W S 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and click Phone and Modem Options.

3 Click the Modems tab.

4 Click the COM port for your modem.

5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows.

If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly.

E-Mail Problems

E N 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 I N T E R N E T With the Microsoft Outlook® Express e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline has a check mark next to it, click the check mark to remove it and connect to the Internet.

Setting Up a Printer

NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.

See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:

Obtain and install updated drivers.

Connect the printer to the computer.

Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge.

Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance.

Printer Cable

Your printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with your printer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may arrive in the computer box.

Setting Up Your Computer

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 600mApril T8109 Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Removing and Installing a Reserve BatteryChecking the Charge on the Second Battery Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting a Television to the ComputerEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readable100 AppendixContents Touch pad buttons Speaker Display latch Tour of Your ComputerFront View Keyboard status lights Mute buttonW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Tour of Your Computer Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Security cable slot Module bay Right Side ViewRJ-45 Parallel connectorBack View USB C O N N E C T O R S Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionNext window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsPrinter Cable Mail ProblemsSetting Up a Printer Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Connecting a Parallel PrinterParallel connector on computer USB printer On printer Cable Printer ProblemsConnecting a USB Printer USB connector on computerLine Conditioners Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsComputer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceCharge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power MeterHealth Gauge Low-Battery WarningRemoving a Battery Charging the BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Storing a Battery Power ProblemsAbout the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryDevice latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Second battery bottomRemoving and Installing Devices While Computer Is Running Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad CD or DVD Tray BatteryKeyboard Shortcuts System FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementAdvanced tab in the Power Options Properties Speaker FunctionsTouch pad Touch pad buttons Touch PadCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs CD and DVD ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Connecting a Television to the ComputerUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Video cable Audio cable Video ConnectionUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Composite TV-out adapter cable Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Network cable Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkInfrastructure network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPSetting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving ProblemsFinding Solutions See Error Messages Accessing HelpClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Click Appearance and Themes If the display is difficult to readIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Scanner ProblemsDrive Problems If only part of the display is readableBack of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive Program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear If Your Computer Gets WetIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Other Technical ProblemsWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Restoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Select a restore point and click Next Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter Solving Problems Adding Memory Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts Antenna connectors on card Antenna cables Replacing the Hard Drive M2.5 x 5-mm screw Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix SpecificationsMemory Ports and ConnectorsSmart Card Audio CommunicationsVideo Display Battery Environmental AC AdapterPhysical System Setup Screens Standard SettingsViewing the System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequenceChanging COM Ports Performing a One-Time BootEnter the system setup program a Turn on your computer Changing Printer ModesDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notices U.S. Only Contacting Dell Macrovision Product Notice101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 108109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 Appendix Index Index119 120 121 See UPS122
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