Using the Modular Bay, Windows | Dell 4000 guide

Windows 98

1Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.

2Click the Start button and then click Shut Down.

3In the Shut Down Windows window, click Shut down and then click OK.

The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes.

Using the Modular Bay

Dell ships your computer with a CD drive (or an optional DVD drive) installed in the modular bay. The modular bay also supports the following devices:

•CD drive

•CD-RW drive

•DVD drive

•Zip drive

•Floppy drive

•SuperDisk LS-120 drive

•Second battery

•Dell TravelLite™ module

NOTICE: To prevent irreparable damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while the computer is connected to an advanced port replicator (APR).

Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off

1Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 18).

2If the computer is connected (docked) to an APR, undock it (see page 59).

3Close the display and turn the computer over.

Setting Up

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Dell 4000 manual Using the Modular Bay, Windows, Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off

Contents

Solutions Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and Cautions Contents Solving Problems Adding Parts Appendix When Using Your Computer Safety Instructions Safety Instr uctions Safety Instructions When Removing or Installing Memory Modules Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Instr uctions Setting Up Viewing Your Account Information Hint Dellnet is not Setting Up DellnetAccessing the Internet Accessing Your E-Mail Sending and Receiving E-Mail Resetting E-Mail Address Settings Installing the Printer Driver Connecting a PrinterParallel Printer Notches USB Printer Turning Off the ComputerWindows Millennium Edition Me and Windows Windows Using the Modular BaySwapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Bottom of computer Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows Me Swapping Devices While Windows Is Running Setting Up the APR for Windows Me and Windows Setting Up the APR to Connect to a Network Setting Up the APR for Windows Setting Up Solving Problems See Finding Solutions Solving Problems Accessing Help Files Power Problems Video and Display Problems Start-Up Error MessagesIf the display is blank Sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality If the display is difficult to read Integrated Speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsExternal Speakers If you cannot print to a parallel port printer Printer Problems Ensure that the Print to the following port setting is USB Modem ProblemsIf you cannot print to a USB printer Touch Pad Problems Scanner Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk External Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Unexpected Characters If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD Click Check Now If you have a hard drive problemIf you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writing Windows Error Messages Network Problems Program crashes General Program ProblemsProgram stops responding Modems Properties window, click Dialing Properties Internet Connection ProblemsIf you have a problem with your Dellnet account Solid blue screen appears If Your Computer Gets Wet Mail Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Windows Me and Windows Reinstalling Windows Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Reinstalling Windows Solving Problems Recreating the Hibernate File Windows 98 Only Boot Restart Your Computer With the Drivers and Utilities CD Create the Hibernate File Delete the Old Hibernate File Solving Problems Adding Parts Replacing the Palm Rests Palm rest Adding Parts Replacing the Display Cover Using the Advanced Port Replicator USB Connecting External Devices to the APR Connect an external monitor Connect a parallel device, such as a printer Docking the Computer APR Controls and Indicators Docking connector Eject/locking lever Alignment rails Undocking the Computer Monitor Stand Adding Memory Securing Clip Memory module Replacing a Hard Drive Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m P e n d i Microprocessor Specifications Ports and Connectors Audio Keyboard Track Stick AC Adapter System Setup Pages Standard Settings Australia Sydney Viewing the System Setup PagesContacting Dell Contact Numbers and Addresses Brazil Austria ViennaWebsite http//support.euro.dell.com Belgium Brussels Czech Republic Prague Canada North York, OntarioChile Santiago China Xiamen Finland Helsinki Denmark Horsholm Corporate Home and Small BusinessGermany Langen Ireland Bray Hong KongItaly Milan Home and Small Business Website http//support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Japan KawasakiLatin America Mexico Colonia Granada LuxembourgMacau Malaysia Penang Poland Warsaw Netherlands AmsterdamNew Zealand Norway Lysaker Southeast Asian and Pacific Singapore SingaporeSouth Africa Johannesburg 09/091 Thailand Sweden Upplands VasbySwitzerland Geneva Taiwan Bracknell A. Austin, Texas Battery Disposal Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditRegulatory Information NOM Information Mexico Only Información para NOM únicamente para México Warranty and Return Policy Information Macrovision Product Notice Appendix D ex Printer setting up, 16 troubleshooting Index Index