Dell 6K797, 4300s manual Press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu

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VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS

Windows XP

1 Click the Start button.

2 Click Control Panel.

3 Click Network and Internet Connections.

4Click Internet Options.

5Click Network Diagnostics and perform the connectivity test.

Windows 2000

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

2Double-click Phone and Modems.

If multiple entries for the same modem or modems are listed but not installed, delete the entries, restart the computer, and repeat steps 1 and 2.

3Click the Modems tab.

4Click the COM port for your modem.

5Click 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.

BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO AN INTERNET SER VICE PROVIDER— Contact an Internet service provider to subscribe.

CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS— See page 50.

IF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE BEFORE TURNING ON THE COMPUTER, RECONNECT THE MOUSE CABLE

1 Press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.

2 In Windows XP, type u, and then type u again. In Windows 2000, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut Down, and then press <Enter>.

3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer.

4 Start the computer.

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Contents Dell Dimension 4300S Rev. A00 Setting Up If the screen is difficult to read Adding Parts Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy Contents When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Page When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m C T I O N Setting Up Setting Up Parallel Printer Screws On computer USB Printer Installing the Printer DriverSetting Up Windows XP Click checklist for creating a networkWindows Click Turn offSetting Up W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m C T I O N Solving Problems See To Access Help in Windows XP Connect the Computer Directly to AN Electrical Outlet If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Try different settings for Colors and Screen area If you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printer Verify That the Printer is Recognized by Windows Check for Interrupt Request CONFLICTS- See Press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Check the Mouse Settings If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk If you cannot play a DVD movie If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CDIf the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a hard drive problemRestart the COMPUTER- Try to log on to the network again Program crashes Program stops responding Program error causes the system to lock upSolid blue screen appears Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system If you have a problem with your Internet connectionW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Solving Problems At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click Properties Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackClick Roll Back Driver Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Windows Click the System Restore tab Click Performance and MaintenanceAccessories-System Tools, and then click System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the XP System Restore Wizard Manually Creating the Restore PointsRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Solving Problems Solving Problems Next C T I O N Floppy-drive access light Keyboard connector Line-out jack USB connectors Line-in jack Release buttons Inch drive Inch floppy drive Frontaudio System BoardAdding Parts Card cage Adding Parts Adding Parts Card cage Tabs Slots Page Adding Parts Adding Parts Adding Parts C T I O N W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Sdram PC133 Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power light At 35C 95F, the maximum operating altitude is 914 m 3000 ft Appendix System Setup Program Screens Viewing SettingsAppendix Appendix Appendix Battery Battery socket Battery Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContact Numbers and Addresses International Access Code AutoTech Automated technical support International Access Code W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m International Access Code Country Code Customer Service Seoul, Korea City Code Corporate Sales W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m International Access Code Toll free 800 6011 Technical Support Servers W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m VARs Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Appendix FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B Battery Disposal NOM Information Mexico Only Información para NOM únicamente para México One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only 106 Appendix Two-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One Limited Warranty Coverage During Year Two General Provisions Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three Appendix 113 Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and Four 116 Appendix One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 118 Appendix Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Coverage During Year One Coverage During Year Two Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 123 Coverage During Years Two and Three Appendix 125 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only Exclusions GuaranteeMaking a Claim Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation Limitation and Statutory RightsDell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Index 129 Index Index 131 Index 132

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