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Dell 5000 manual Available Options and Upgrades

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C H A P T E R 1

Options and Upgrades

This chapter describes the installation procedures for the options and upgrades avail- able from Dell for your computer.

Available Options and Upgrades

Dell offers the following options for your computer:

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Internal 56-kilobyte/second (KB/sec) modem

DVD-ROM drive module for the media bay

Zip drive module for the media bay

External devices, such as pointing devices, printers, external monitors, external keyboards, and numeric keypads

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Batteries

Replacement hard-disk drives

Port replicator with a Sony Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) AC3 (may include an optional network interface controller [NIC])

NOTE: The Sony Philips Digital Interface does not function with the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system.

Memory modules (32-, 64-, 128-, 192-, and 256-megabyte [MB] capacities)

Leather and nylon carrying cases

External microphone, external speakers, and headphones

Network PC Cards

To order any of these upgrades, call Dell. For instructions, refer to Chapter 4, “Getting Help,” or to “Contacting Dell” in the system Help. To open the Help, click the Start button, point to Programs —> Dell Accessories, and click System Help.

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Contents

Reference Troubleshooting Guide Page When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsPage Ergonomic Computing Habits Viii Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Removing or Installing Memory ModulesPage About This Guide PrefaceOther Documents You May Need Warranty and Return Policy InformationNotational Conventions Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Typographical ConventionsXiv Contents Installing System Software Getting Help Xviii Figures Tables IndexPage Available Options and Upgrades Options and UpgradesSwapping Media Bay Devices Using Drives in the Media BaySwapping Devices Using Softex BayManager Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive Removing the Internal Hard-Disk Drive Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to DellRepackaging the Hard-Disk Drive Installing Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Module Cover Removing a Memory Module Using a Port Replicator Connecting Other External DevicesSystem Help Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Checking the Basics TroubleshootingEvaluate Environmental Factors Check ConnectionsCheck the Electrical Power Source Running the Dell DiagnosticsFloppy Internal Hard Drive Start the Dell DiagnosticsSelect Devices to Test Dell Diagnostics Main Screen Device Groups Devices for Highlighted Group Confirm the System Configuration InformationMemory Use the Dell Diagnostics Help MenuExit the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting ProceduresDry Out a Wet Computer Restart Your ComputerTest a Dropped or Damaged Computer Click End Task Recover From a Program That Is Not RespondingRestart a Computer That Is Not Responding Select Fully Test All DevicesResolve CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Problems Resolve Audio ProblemsResolve Diskette Drive Problems Resolve External Monitor Problems Resolve Display ProblemsClick the Device Manager tab Resolve External Keyboard ProblemsResolve Hard-Disk Drive Problems Resolve Hardware ConflictsInfrared devices Network adapters Ports COM & LPT Resolve Infrared Port ProblemsResolve Memory Problems Resolve PC Card Problems Resolve Modem, Fax, and Internet Connection ProblemsResolve Touch Pad and Mouse Problems Resolve Software ProblemsShut Down window, select Restart the Computer Resolve Television ProblemsSupport.dell.com Troubleshooting Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Installing the Windows 98 Operating System Installing System SoftwareRecreating the Hibernate Save-to-Disk Suspend File Windows Boot Your Computer With the System Software CDFloppy Delete the Hibernate File Exit to MS-DOSCreate the Hibernate File Enable Hibernate SupportExit to MS-DOS from the Dell Diagnostic Menu Exit to MS-DOS from the Dell Diagnostics MenuInstall the Audio Driver Windows Installing Drivers and Utilities for WindowsInstall the Touch Pad Driver Windows Install the Video Driver WindowsInstall Softex BayManager Windows Install the Internal Modem Driver Windows 98 Optional Install the Software DVD Decoder Windows 98 Optional Click the Start button and select Settings Control Panel Install the Intel SpeedStep Utility Windows 98 OptionalSystem Software CD Install the Video Driver Windows At the Important Information window, click Next twice WinZip Self-Extractor window appearsSoftware License Agreement window appears Install the Software DVD Decoder Windows 2000 OptionalInstall the Intel SpeedStep Utility Windows 2000 Optional Click Copy Here Install the System Help From the System Software CDUpdating Drivers and Utilities Download the System Help From the Dell Support Web SiteDell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Technical Assistance Getting HelpHelp Tools World Wide Web AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status System Problems With Your OrderTechFax Service Technical Support ServiceDell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Before You Call Diagnostics Checklist Diagnostics Checklist1344 Dell Contact NumbersInternational Dialing Codes Austria AustraliaWeb site http//support.euro.dell.com Canada BelgiumBrazil BruneiFinland ChinaCzech Republic DenmarkGermany FranceHong Kong Web site http//support.jp.dell.com IrelandItaly JapanMacau KoreaLatin America LuxembourgNorway MexicoNetherlands New ZealandSoutheast Asian PolandSingapore South AfricaTaiwan SpainSweden SwitzerlandTechConnect BBS Sales 01344 720000 AutoFax Dell Home and Small Business Group Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Table A-1. Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsPC Card Video Tabs AC Adapter Environmental Computer Accessing the System Setup Program Using the System Setup ProgramMain System Devices Security Power Boot Exit Table B-1. System Setup Program Navigation Keys Navigating Through the System Setup ProgramItem Specific Help Main MenuFigure B-2. System Devices Menu System Devices MenuSecurity Security MenuFigure B-4. Power Menu Power MenuFigure B-5. Boot Menu Boot MenuExit Exit MenuSystem Messages Table C-1. System Error MessagesReal time clock Regulatory Notices Class a FCC Notices U.S. OnlyModem Regulatory Information Class BFax Branding IC Notice Canada OnlySupport.dell.com Regulatory Notices D-5 New Zealand Telecom Warnings CTR21 DeclarationGeneral Important Notice CE Notice European UnionEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Battery DisposalVcci Notice Japan Only Class a ITE Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeClass B ITE #$%$&$*+,-.%*/.&012#3$4$5 /.106-$78 $.&,012-78..9.79.5,0=$NOM Information Mexico Only Información para NOM únicamente para México Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty and Return PolicyCoverage During Year One General Provisions Coverage During Years Two and ThreeThree-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Coverage During Year One Guarantee Making a Claim ExclusionsLimitation and Statutory Rights Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada OnlyDell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Macrovision Product Notice Index International access codes about, 4-8 instructions for using Support.dell.com Index Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide World Wide Web help tools Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell Information Development Total page Count