Network Problems, General Program Problems | Dell 9100 specs

VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER

1 Click the Start button.

2 Click Control Panel.

3 Click Printers and Other Hardware.

4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer model is listed, right-click the printer icon.

5 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB.

REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER — See the documentation supplied with the printer.

Network Problems

CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the optional connector on the computer and the network wall jack.

CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR —

Green indicates that the network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.

RESTART THE COMPUTER — Try to log on to the network again.

CONTACT YOUR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR — Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning.

General Program Problems

A program crashes

NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.

S EE THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION — Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that may help you solve the problem. Ensure that you properly installed and configured the program. Reinstall the program if necessary.

Solving Problems

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Dell 9100 owner manual Network Problems, General Program Problems, Program crashes

Contents

Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Optimizing Performance Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Setting Up a Home and Office Network Adding and Replacing Parts 159 Safety General Safety Battery Safety Power Safety EMC Instructions When Using Your ComputerSafety Air Travel Safety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety Battery Disposal Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Instructions Finding Information How to use standby mode and hibernate mode Warranty, and repair information Finding Information Front View Tour of Your Computer Device Status Lights Tour of Your Computer Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Back View Right Side View Video Connector Modem Connector RJ-11 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Next window, click the appropriate option Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Power Protection DevicesConnecting a USB Printer Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Surge Protectors Setting Up Your Computer Hyper-Threading Optimizing PerformanceDDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing Performance Battery Performance Using a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Charging the BatteryLow-Battery Warning Removing a Battery Storing a Battery Installing a Battery Using a Battery About the Module Bay Using the Module Bay Push the new device into the bay until it clicks Pull the device out of the module bay Device latch release Using the Module Bay Pull the device out of the module bay Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Speaker Functions Power ManagementDisplay Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Copying CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Click Close Click OK Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter On the welcome screen, click Next Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Click Add Configuring Security Settings Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Error Messages Solving Problems If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Scanner ProblemsHard Drive Problems If you have problems with a hard drive External Keyboard Problems PC Card Problems Power Problems Unexpected Characters Printer Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Program crashes Network ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Solid blue screen appears CD or DVD ProblemsError messages appear Program stops responding If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click the Start button and click Control Panel Drivers Resolving Other Technical ProblemsWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Select a restore point and click Next When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsUndoing the Last System Restore Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing Before You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPTo reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Reinstalling Windows XP When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Shutting Down Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing Parts 101 Hard Drive 102 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 103 Memory 104 105 106 Mini PCI Card 107 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw 109 Subwoofer Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery 111 Fans Fan release lever 113 Hinge Covers Left hinge cover Right hinge cover 115 Display Screws labeled D 117 Lift the display out of the computer at a 90-degree angle Keyboard 119 120 Reserve Battery 121 Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Adding and Replacing Parts 123 SpecificationsAppendix USB 124 Lvds 125 126 127 128 129 Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Overview Commonly Used Options System Setup Screens 131 Enabling the Infrared Sensor Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties 150 How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? 151 What if I purchased a service contract?What will Dell do? How will you fix my product? 152 May I transfer the limited warranty? 153 154 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only 156 Making a ClaimLimitation and Statutory Rights 157 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty What are Errata? 158 Index Floppy drive connecting to a USB Programs Device Driver Rollback, 90 enabling display settings for a