Dell Inspiron 7500 Setup Manual
Dell inspiron 7500: setup guide
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- Page 1 Dell™ Inspiron™ Systems SETUP GUIDE www.dell.com support.dell.com...
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Page 2: Notes, Notices, And Cautions
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL E COM logo, DellNet, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. -
Page 3: Information Resources
Chapter 3, “Using Hardware Devices,” describes procedures for using your computer’s hardware. Information Resources In addition to this guide, Dell provides other handy reference tools to help you make the most of your computing experience. Tutorials If you have an i-Learn My Dell PC icon on your Microsoft double-click the icon to access easy-to-use, animated tutorials that introduce you to your computer and the Microsoft products installed on it. -
Page 4: Reference And Troubleshooting Guide
You may also double-click the Dell Documents icon on the Windows desktop, click System Information, and then click Dell Inspiron System Help. Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Your Reference and Troubleshooting Guide provides information on adding upgrades like memory, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. It also covers technical specifications, the system setup program, and system codes and messages. -
Page 5: Operating System Setup
C H A P T E R 2 Operating System Setup Your Dell computer has been shipped with the Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, or Microsoft Windows NT the steps in the following section that correspond to your operating system so that the software functions properly on your Dell computer. -
Page 6: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
You must accept the agreements to proceed with the setup of your system. Press any key to accept the Dell-installed software license agreements. You must accept the agreement to continue the operating system setup. The Important Technical Support Information screen appears. - Page 7 CD in your drive, remove it. Then, to restart your computer, click Finish. 10. Click Finish and your system restarts. The Welcome to the Network Identification Wizard window appears. 11. Click Next. The Users of This Computer window appears. support.dell.com Operating System Setup...
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Page 8: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Read the software license agreement that came with your computer and then press any key to continue. When your Express Service Code displays, press any key to continue. NOTE: Dell’s Express Service Code may not be available in all countries. The computer restarts automatically. Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide... - Page 9 If a tutorial does not start, go to step 12. 12. Click Finish. 13. If the Date/Time Properties window shows the correct time and date for your area, click Close. Otherwise, enter the correct time and date, click Apply, and then click OK. support.dell.com Operating System Setup...
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Page 10: Microsoft Windows Nt
Doing so may cause configuration problems during the operating system setup. Turn on your computer. At the Dell Software License Agreement window, follow the directions on the display to continue. At the Technical Support Information window, follow the directions on the display to continue. - Page 11 13. When prompted, type the password you chose in step 9 and click OK. See “ Adding a Printer” in Chapter 3 for instructions on how to connect a printer. See “Information Resources” in Chapter 1 for descriptions of reference tools that are included with your Dell computer. support.dell.com Operating System Setup...
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Page 12: Adding A Printer
NOTICE: Use only a standard IEEE parallel cable measuring 3 meters (10 feet) or less to connect the printer to the computer. Use of an IEEE- compatible parallel cable may prevent the printer from operating properly. support.dell.com Using Hardware Devices... -
Page 13: Connecting A Usb Printer
Attach the printer cable to the USB connector on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors are keyed to fit only one way. An example of a typical USB printer setup is shown in Figure 3-2. Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide parallel connector on computer... -
Page 14: Installing Software For A Printer
Go to the next section, “Installing Software for a Printer.” Installing Software for a Printer NOTE: Dell installs the software for some new printers. To determine if your printer’s software is already installed, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers. -
Page 15: Touch Pad
The Control Panel window appears. Double-click the Mouse icon. Make your desired selections in the Mouse Properties window. Click Help if you need more information. To incorporate your changes, click Apply. Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide touch pad touch-pad buttons... -
Page 16: Installing Pc Cards
Press the eject button. When the button slides out, press it again to release the card. Gently remove the card. Press the eject button once more until it is flush with the computer casing. support.dell.com Using Hardware Devices... -
Page 17: Cd-Rom And Dvd-Rom Drives
If a disc has printing on only half of the disc, or if the disc is slightly imbalanced, the imbalance is greatly magnified by the high speed and the noise is louder. This effect is inherent in the high-speed technology and does not indicate a problem with the drive. Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide... - Page 18 When using a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, follow these guidelines: • Never use damaged, broken, or deformed discs. • Do not press the open/close button while the computer is accessing a disc. • Keep the disc tray closed when you are not using the drive. support.dell.com Using Hardware Devices...