Inspiron 5000 Setup Guide - Dell



Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.

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____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ? 1999?2000 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, BE DIRECT, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. January 2000 P/N 1945T Rev. A02

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Information Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 System Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

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Adding a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Preparing a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Connecting a Parallel Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Connecting a USB Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Installing Software for a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Figure 3-1. Figure 3-2. Figure 3-3. Figure 3-4.

Parallel Printer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 USB Printer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Touch Pad and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Inserting a Disc Into the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

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This Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up a DellTM InspironTM portable computer. Both first-time and experienced computer users should complete the instructions in Chapter 2, "Operating System Setup," to properly configure the computer for operation. Chapter 3, "Using Hardware Devices," describes procedures for using your computer's hardware.

In addition to this guide, Dell provides other handy reference tools to help you make the most of your computing experience.

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If you have an i-Learn My Dell PC icon on your Microsoft? Windows? desktop, double-click the icon to access easy-to-use, animated tutorials that introduce you to your computer and the Microsoft products installed on it.

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The system Help allows you to search for information in multiple ways. You can quickly access information on the following topics:

% Hardware and software features of your system % Options and upgrades % The Microsoft Windows desktop, changing your wallpaper and screen saver,

creating shortcuts, and positioning icons

% Software access, installation, and removal % Basic file management, such as finding, copying, deleting, and renaming files % Tips on using your computer hardware devices % Answers to commonly asked questions about your computer % Phone numbers for contacting Dell for help

To open the Help, click the Start button, point to Programs--> Dell Documents, and click Dell Inspiron System Help.

Introduction 1-1

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