Setting Up a Printer, Printer Cable | Dell 500m specs

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Setting Up a Printer

CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, read the safety instructions on page 11.

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 Parallel Printer

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

2Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 42).

NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable.

3Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches.

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Dell 500m manual Setting Up a Printer, Printer Cable, Connecting a Parallel Printer

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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 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkUninterruptible Power Supplies Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Co n ten ts Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Removing and Installing Devices While the ComputerRadios Including Wireless Networking Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsConnecting a Television to the Computer Connecting to a Network Adapter Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Viewing the System Setup Screens 123 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 100Reinstalling Drivers and Software 103 101 Index Co n ten ts General Power Battery Air Travel EMC Instructions When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Front View Tour of Your Computer Light is flashing Y B O AR D S TA T U S L IG H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C to R S Right Side View Device latch release Back View Parallel connector Video connector Network connector RJ-45 Connects a parallel device, such as a printer RI a L C O N N E C to R Fan Battery charge gauge battery Docking device slot Bottom View Tour of Your Computer W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Modem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Close the Phone and Modems Options window Mail ProblemsTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a USB Printer Printer Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Surge Protectors Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Using Batteries Module Bay Devices Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a BatteryBattery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Microsoft Windows Power MeterLow-Battery Warning Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Power Problems Storing a Battery Checking the Charge on the Second Battery About the Module Bay Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If the Device Screw Is Installed Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If the Device Screw Is Installed Device latch release Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad System Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth CardKeyboard Shortcuts CD or DVD Tray Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Touch pad Touch pad buttons Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsCD and DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD or DVD If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Copying CDs Helpful Tips Using Easy CD Creator BasicUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs How to Copy a CD Connecting a Television to the Computer Video Connection Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Enabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video Controller Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard Network Problems Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Finding Solutions Solving Problems Solving Problems Accessing Help Error Messages Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Scanner Problems If only part of the display is readable Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive Program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program stops responding If Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Click Properties Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore 100 Solving Problems Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Windows XP Setup Reinstalling Windows XPBooting From the Operating System CD Solving Problems 101 102 Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Software Solving Problems 103 Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts 106 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Adding and Replacing Parts 107 108 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts 109 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 111 Replacing the Hard Drive 112 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Ppendix 117 Ports and ConnectorsCommunications Display VideoAudio 118 Ap pe nd Ppendix 119 KeyboardTouch Pad AC Adapter BatteryInformation on battery life 120 Ap pe nd Physical Ppendix 121 122 Ap pe nd 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