Setting Up a Printer, Printer Cable | Dell C7565 instruction

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Setting Up a Printer

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 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.

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Dell C7565 manual Setting Up a Printer, Printer Cable, Connecting a USB Printer, Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Diagnostic lights January C7565 Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Solving Problems Before Working Inside Your Computer Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 106 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables101 105 117 112114 115 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Specifications, and white papers Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Warranty, and repair information Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting a Parallel Printer Cable Notches Connecting to the Internet If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Connect to the Internet Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Click Exact Copy Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Using a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two Monitors Optional DVI adapter Connecting a TVTV-OUT connector VGA blue connector Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkChanging the Display Settings Click Checklist for creating a network Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Standby Mode Power Schemes Tab Hibernate ModePower Options Properties Hibernate Tab Advanced Tab Click Hardware and click Device Manager Hyper-Threading Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Media Card Reader Problems Computer stops responding Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start up Solid blue screen appears Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problems Memory Problems Mouse Problems Power Problems Network Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Computer is in a normal off condition None Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Troubleshooting Tools Restart the computer Reinstall an additional module. ContinueReinstalled all modules without error If the problem persists, contact Dell see See Module/memory connector placementEnsure that no special memory Requirements exist see Drive, CD drive, and DVD drive see Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Ensure that the cables are properly Tab Function Option Function Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackManually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring Your Operating System Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Troubleshooting Tools Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown System Back View of the Computer Power connector Insert the power cable Removing the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer Power supply System Board Components DDR2 Memory Overview Memory Installing Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Removing Memory Cards PCI Cards Installing a PCI Card Removing and Installing Parts Fully seated card Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express Card Card retention door Card retention mechanism Release tabs X16 card X1 card Securing tab PCI Express Fully seated card Card retention door Card retention mechanism Release tabs Removing a PCI Express Card Sliding plate lever Drive panel Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel Drive panel Drive panel insert drive panel tabs Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive Panel Hard drives DrivesIDE Drive Addressing CD/DVD drives Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Power Cable Connector Hard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesPower cable Removing a Hard Drive Power cable Removing and Installing Parts Drive Bracket rails Installing a Hard DriveTabs Hard drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Hard drive bay Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Rail tabs Data cable Sliding plate lever Floppy drive Installing a Floppy Drive Drive Screws Media Card Reader Power cable Data cable Cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers Removing a Media Card Reader Sliding plate lever Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card Reader FlexBay cable Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cable Removing and Installing Parts Sliding plate lever CD/DVD drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Drive Screws Removing and Installing Parts Data cable Power cable Replacing the Battery Battery Replacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socket 100 System clock MHz data rate Appendix Specifications101 Eight-way set associative, write-back Sram 102 CD-RW combo drive, and media reader Connectors for headphones/microphone103 CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, and DVD 104 50.8 cm/sec System SetupOverview 105 106 Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens 107 108 System Setup Options 109 110 111 Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 112 Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots 113 114 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 115 MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notices U.S. Only 117 Class a Class B 118 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 Countries Sales Penang, Malaysia Switchboard Sales130 131 Trinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales132 133 134 Index 135 Index 136 Index ProblemsConnection, setting up Finding Information Index 137 138 Index USB Index 139 Wizard, 33 reinstalling, 50 scanner, 39 System Restore 140 Index