Setting Up a Printer, Printer Cable | Dell B110, 1100 guide

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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.

Connecting a USB Printer

NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.

1Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.

2Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.

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Dell B110, 1100 Setting Up a Printer, Printer Cable, Connecting a USB Printer, Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Service tag Floppy drive light Power light Power button Network adapter connectorW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September WD492 Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Appendix What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information When you use Use the Service Tag toService Code to direct Order status, warranty, and repair information Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer Cable USB connector on computer Connecting a Parallel Printer Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to the Internet Network Setup WizardClick Checklist for creating a network Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Connect to the InternetIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs 800 by 600 pixels Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Hyper-Threading Helpful TipsClick Hardware and click Device Manager Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Ieee 1394 Device Problems Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Program stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Other software problems Memory Problems Mouse Problems Power Problems Network Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Advanced Troubleshooting Remove the card, reinstall it see Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem still exists, install a If the problem persists or Restarting the computer see Determine if a conflict exists bySee Ensure that the cables are properly Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Tab Function Reinstalling Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin Dell Operating System CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View Front and Back View of the Computer Back View Cable from your monitor into the blue connector Modem connector Computer cover Cover latch Back of computer Removing the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer Connector J6J1 J7J2 Main power connector J3J1 Floppy drive connector IDE drive connector CD/DVD driveInternal speaker LS9J1 Password jumper CD/DVD audio connector J9C1 Memory Installation Guidelines MemoryDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Securing clips Connector NotchCrossbar Installing a PCI Card CardsPCI Cards Card Card cutout Securing screw Filler bracket Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Removing a PCI Card Front Panel Side hinges Front panel Top tab Removing the Front Panel Tabs Insert Removing the Front-Panel Insert Drives Reattaching the Front PanelSide hinges Front panel Connecting Drive Cables General Installation GuidelinesDrive Interface Connectors Power Cable Connector Power cable Data cable Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Small bracket tabs Drive bracket Hard drive Screws Hard drive Bracket tabs Drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Removing and Installing Parts Power cable Data cable Removing and Installing Parts Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive Installing a Floppy Drive Power cable Data cable Data cable Power cable CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Drive Alignment screws Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Drive Securing screw Battery Replacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socket Tab Specifications Connectors Connectors Three Connector size PinsVideo Audio Power Connectors PS/2 keyboard and mouseInformation Backup battery Wattage Overview System Setup System Setup Screens Entering System Setup System System Setup Options Disabled Hyper-Threading is Off IDE CD-ROM Device not installedEnabled Hyper-Threading is On Life of the processor and void the warranty To Off, AT, PS/2, EPP, or ECP COM3Auto, Read Only, or Off Up from Hibernate or Off Its performance is not affected Enabled or Disabled Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Floppy Drive Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsClass a Class B FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell Argentina Buenos Aires Antigua and BarbudaAruba Toll-free 0660 0820 240 530Bahamas Barbados 866 440 Cayman IslandsChile Santiago 592 818 818Colombia 980-9-15-3978 Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.com 02 2186 277023 3287 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 Index 113 114 115 116 USB