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Dell PP01L manual If you cannot print to a USB printer, Windows XP

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VE RI FY TH AT TH E PR IN TE R IS R E C OG NI Z ED B Y WI ND O W S

Windows XP

1 Click the Start button.

2 Click Control Panel.

3 Click Printers and Other Hardware.

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

5 Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).

Windows Me and Windows 2000

1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers. If your printer model is listed, right-click the printer icon.

2 Click Properties, and then select the Details tab in Windows Me and the Ports tab in Windows 2000. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).

RE INS T A LL TH E PR IN TE R D RI VE R — See page 22.

If you cannot print to a USB printer

VE RI FY TH E P R INT E R C A B LE C ON NE C TI ON S — Ensure that the printer cable is connected as described on page 20.

TE S T TH E EL E CT R IC AL O UT LE T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

ENS UR E T HA T T HE P RI NT ER I S TU RN ED O N — See the documentation supplied with the printer.

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Dell PP01L manual If you cannot print to a USB printer, Windows XP

Contents

Solutions Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mHints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsContents Setting Up the APR to Connect to a Network Uninterruptible Power Supply DevicesCo n t e n t s Program is designed for an earlier version Viewing the System Setup Screens 101 101122 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 118119 142Co n t e n t s Safety and EM C Ins tr uct ions Port abl e Computer s Safety and EMC Instructions Portable ComputersSafety Instructions GeneralSafety and EMC Instr uc tions Port able Computer s Power Safety Instructions Battery Safety Instructions Air Travel Safety Instructions EMC InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety and EMC Instr uc tions Port able Computer s When Removing or Replacing Parts Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeSafety and EMC Instr uc tions Port able Computer s Setting Up Connecting a Printer Parallel PrinterSe tting Up USB Printer Installing the Printer Driver USB connector on printer USB printer cableSetting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP Only Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP OnlyWindows XP Turning Off the ComputerAbout the Module Bay Windows Me and WindowsSwapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Swapping Devices While Windows Is RunningMicrosoft Windows XP Enabling the Infrared Sensor Microsoft Windows MeMicrosoft Windows Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Setting Up the APR to Connect to a Network Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices Line ConditionersW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Solving Problems Finding Solutions Sol ving Proble msSolv ing Proble ms Accessing Help Power Problems Error Messages Click the Change or Remove Program icon Windows XPClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Windows MeVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Click Appearance and ThemesWindows Me and Windows If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If only part of the display is readablePrinter Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printerIf you cannot print to a USB printer Modem and Internet Connection Problems Sol ving Proble ms Double-click the Phone and Modems Options icon Scanner Problems Double-clickPhone and ModemsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Drive Problems Unexpected CharactersIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Back of floppy disk Not write-protected Write-protected If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you cannot play a DVD movieIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If the CD-RW drive stops writingUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Network ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive Windows XP and WindowsGeneral Program Problems Program crashesProgram stops responding Error messages appear Solid blue screen appearsMail Problems If Your Computer Gets WetIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer No operating system foundResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesReinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver Windows XP Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows Me Windows Using System Restore Creating a Restore Point Using the System Restore WizardManually Creating the Restore Points Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreSolv ing Proble ms Reinstalling Windows Me Solv ing Proble ms Reinstalling Windows Enabling Hibernate Support Sol ving Proble ms Replacing Parts Using the Advanced Port Replicator Connecting External Devices to the APRAudio line-out connector is on the side of the APR Eject/locking lever Locked position APR Controls and IndicatorsDocking the Computer LightUndocking the Computer Eject/lockingLever Alignment rails Eject/locking lever Docking light Undock request button Adding Memory Monitor StandScrew Memory module cover Memory module Securing clip Screw Memory module cover Re placing Par ts Adding a Mini PCI Card Screws Memory module cover Antenna cables Connectors on Computer Replacing the Hard DriveScrew Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Hard drive Re placing Par tsAdding a Daughter Card Modem Pull tab Modem cable connector Re placing Par ts P e n d i System Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor PC CardPorts and Connectors MemoryPpe ndix Communications AudioDisplay XGA SXGA+ UxgaBattery Touch PadTrack Stick AC Adapter PhysicalEnvironmental 100 Ap pe nd iSystem Setup Screens Standard SettingsViewing the System Setup Screens Ppe ndix 101Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only102 Ap pe nd i Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Website http//support.euro.dell.com Australia SydneyAustria Vienna BarbadosCayman Islands BruneiCanada North York, Ontario Chile SantiagoCzech Republic Prague ColombiaCosta Rica Denmark HorsholmHome and Small Business El SalvadorFinland Helsinki Website http//support.euro.dell.com CorporateIreland Cherrywood GuatemalaHong Kong 108 Ap pe nd iWebsite http//support.euro.dell.com Jamaica Ppe ndix 109Website http//support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul 110 Ap pe nd iMalaysia Penang LuxembourgMacau Ppe ndix 111New Zealand Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Amsterdam NicaraguaPoland Warsaw PanamaPeru Portugal09/091 Singapore SingaporeSouth Africa Johannesburg Southeast Asian and PacificSwitzerland Geneva TaiwanPpe ndix 115 Trinidad/Tabago Bracknell116 Ap pe nd i Ppe ndix 117 Regulatory Information Venezuela118 Ap pe nd i FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Ppe ndix 119Class B Modem Regulatory Information120 Ap pe nd i Ppe ndix 121 Battery Disposal Fax Branding122 Ap pe nd i NOM Information Mexico Only Ppe ndix 123Limited Warranties and Return Policy Información para NOM únicamente para México124 Ap pe nd i One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Ppe ndix 125126 Ap pe nd i Two-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Ppe ndix 127Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One Limited Warranty Coverage During Year Two128 Ap pe nd i General Provisions Ppe ndix 129Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only 130 Ap pe nd iCoverage During Year One Coverage During Years Two and ThreePpe ndix 131 132 Ap pe nd i One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Ppe ndix 133134 Ap pe nd i Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Ppe ndix 135136 Ap pe nd i Coverage During Year Two Ppe ndix 137Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 138 Ap pe nd iPpe ndix 139 140 Ap pe nd i Ppe ndix 141 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only 142 Ap pe nd iMaking a Claim GuaranteeExclusions Ppe ndix 143Limitation and Statutory Rights 144 Ap pe nd iD e Inde 145146