Using a Media Card Reader Optional | Dell 200 guide

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.

3Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.

USB connector on computer

USB printer cable

USB connector on printer

Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)

Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer.

The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types:

•xD-Picture Card

•SmartMedia (SMC)

•CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II)

•MicroDrive Card

•SecureDigital Card (SD)

•MultiMediaCard (MMC)

•Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro)

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Dell 200 Using a Media Card Reader Optional, Connecting a USB Printer, USB connector on computer USB printer cable

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September TD649 Contents Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Replacing the External Modem Connector Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 105 100102 107 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Order status, warranty, and repair information Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Updates Follow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Finding Information Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable Using a Media Card Reader OptionalConnecting a USB Printer Connecting a TV Optional Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkChanging the Display Settings Network adapter connector on computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetNetwork Setup Wizard Click Checklist for creating a network If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Playing a CD or DVDClick Connect to the Internet Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Hibernate Mode Power ManagementStandby Mode Power Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Advanced Tab Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalUnderstanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional Hibernate Tab Hyper-Threading Enabling the QRT Feature in System SetupEnabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Click Hardware and click Device Manager Drive Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Solving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problems Error Messages Media Card Reader Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Computer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Program crashes repeatedly Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Memory Problems Other software problems Computer Start the computer Mouse ProblemsSimultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Modules installed, remove Remove the card, reinstall it seeIf the problem still exists, install a Normally, reinstall an additional If there is an error message on your Press the power buttonRemote control Screen identifying a problem with a Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Windows XP Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing Parts CD/DVD drive eject Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View Button Steady green The computer is in a normal operating state Remain connected, such as printers and keyboardsNo light The computer is turned off Front-panel door Card slots Appropriate connectorBack View Cards Reliable operation Network activity light Connector Line-in connectorAttached Removing the Computer Cover Security cable slot Cover release latch Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer Power Internal speaker Processor connector CPUPassword jumper Processor fan Connector Memory DDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Securing clips Connector Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Cards Removing Memory X16 card slot Installing a PCI Express CardX16 card X1 card PCI Express Edge connector Securing slot Card connector Securing tab Retention arm tab Card not fully seated Card fully Bracket Seated Retention arm PCI Express card Edge connector Card connector Removing a PCI Express Card CD/DVD drive Hard drive Connecting Drive CablesDrives Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Hard Drive Tabs Hard drive Power cableRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Tabs Drive Drive bracket CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD drive Drive release latch Installing a CD/DVD Drive Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Media Card Reader Interface cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Drive release latch Interface cable Removing and Installing Parts Floppy Drive Optional Removing a Floppy Drive Disconnect the interface cable from the system board see Floppy drive Drive release latch Installing a Floppy Drive Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Modem Pull tab Removing and Installing PartsModem Screws Modem cable Replacing the External Modem Connector Battery Screw Replacing the Battery Battery positive side Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications One PCI Express lane Connector Connector size Pins NIC Processor power Video Hole D-SUB connectorFloppy connector Serial ATA An explanation of the diagnostic light codes Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power lightProblems on State System Setup Overview 100 Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens 101 102 System Setup OptionsAhci or ATA mode 103 Times Password option104 Monday through Friday Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings 105 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 106 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 107 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer 108 Mouse CDs and DVDs FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell 111 Antigua and Barbuda 112Toll-free Argentina Buenos Aires 113 114 China Xiamen 115Chile Santiago 592 818 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 Index Network Setup Wizard Compatibility, 35 restore to previous operating 131 Hardware Troubleshooter Booting to devices Video Problems Volume Adjusting 132Wizard Help and Support Center