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... and Receiving E-Mail 13 Resetting E-Mail Address Settings 13
Connecting a Printer 13 Parallel Printer 14 USB Printer 15 Installing the Printer Driver 15
Turning Off the Computer 16 Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows Millennium Edition (Me 16 Windows 2000 16
2 Solving Problems
Finding Solutions 18 Accessing Help Files 20 Power Problems 20 Start-Up Error Messages 21
Contents 3
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... 28 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 28 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 29 If you cannot play a DVD movie 30 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 30 If you have a hard drive problem 30
Network Problems 31
Windows Error Messages 31
General Program Problems 32 A program crashes...
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... Windows 2000 39
3 Adding Parts
Removing the Computer Cover 42 Looking Inside Your Computer 43
System Board 44 Adding Cards 45 Removing Cards 48 Adding Memory 48 Adding a Second Hard Drive 50 Adding Other Drives 56
5.25-Inch Devices 56 3.5-Inch Devices 63 Replacing the Computer Cover 71
4 Appendix
Specifications 74 Standard Settings 78
Viewing Settings 79 System Setup Screens...
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HINT: Dellnet is not available in all regions.
HINT: Dellnet allows you to use case-sensitive passwords. Be sure that is not turned on.
Setting Up Dellnet™ (U.S. Only)
To set up Dellnet Internet Access Service in the United States, double-click the Dellnet Signup icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop and follow the instructions...
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... to the
Internet through Dellnet. • Always check the address of each ... Dellnet technical support staff (see page 82).
Resetting E-Mail Address Settings If your e-mail software gets corrupted,...Printer
See the documentation that came with the printer for any recommended preparation procedures, such as: • Removing the packaging • Installing the toner or ink cartridge • Loading...
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Then follow the instructions that came with the printer to connect it to the computer. If no information is provided, see the following sections.
Parallel Printer
1 Turn off the computer (see page 16). NOTICE: Use only a standard IEEE parallel cable measuring 3 m (10 ft) or less to connect the printer to the computer. Use of a nonstandard cable may...
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... USB devices while the computer is turned on.
Installing the Printer Driver
If you need to install a printer driver, insert the installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. Then follow the prompts on the screen using the instructions that came with the printer.
If your printer installation CD does not automatically run, click the Start button on the Windows desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup...
Dell Dimension 4100 System Solutions Guide - Page 17
... Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Modem Problems Mouse Problems Keyboard Problems Drive Problems Network Problems Windows Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling Windows 98 Reinstalling Windows Me Reinstalling Windows 2000
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Dell Dimension 4100 System Solutions Guide - Page 27
... length, try a shorter one.
VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel, double-click Modems.
If there are multiple entries for the same modem or modems listed that are not installed, delete the entries and restart the computer. 3 Click the Diagnostics tab. 4 Click the COM...
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... (see page 16), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer, and then restart the computer.
Drive Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk
E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Double-click the My Computer icon. If the floppy drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove...
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...of floppy disk
write-protected not writeprotected
If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD
E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Double-click the My Computer icon. If the CD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. TE...
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HINT: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.
If you cannot play a DVD movie
E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Double-click the My Computer icon. If the DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows...
Dell Dimension 4100 System Solutions Guide - Page 32
..., point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3 Select the program that you want to remove. 4 Click Add/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions.
General Program Problems
A program crashes
S E E T H E S O F T W A R E D O C UM E NT A T I O N - Many software manufacturers maintain...
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...page 26. TU R N O F F C A L L W A I T I N G ( C A T C H - P H O NE ) - See your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating this feature. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Modems icon. 3 In the Modems Properties window, click the Dialing Properties button. 4 Ensure that To...
Dell Dimension 4100 System Solutions Guide - Page 34
... not work correctly. Dell installed the following drivers on your computer: • Intel® Chip Set Update Utility Driver - Tells the operating system how to configure certain chips on the system board. • Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver - Improves data transfers from storage devices like the hard drive. • Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet Controller Driver - Enables the optional...
Dell Dimension 4100 System Solutions Guide - Page 35
... programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows 98, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows 98. 1 Turn on the computer and enter the system setup program...
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3 Exit the system setup program. The computer restarts.
4 At the Welcome window, click OK. 5 Double-click Refresh Windows OS. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK again. 8 Remove the operating system CD from the CD or DVD drive and
click OK to restart your computer. The Getting ready to run Windows for the first time screen appears. 9 If...
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... programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows Me, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows Me. 1 Turn on the computer and enter the system setup program...
Dell Dimension 4100 System Solutions Guide - Page 40
... computer and a password, if desired. Then click Next. 15 Enter the date and time in the Date and Time Settings screen, and then click Next. Windows 2000 now begins to install its components and configure the computer. 16 When the Completing the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard screen appears, remove the CD from the drive, and then click Finish. The computer...
Dell Dimension 4100 System Solutions Guide - Page 102
... fixing problems, 22
motherboard. See system board
mouse fixing problems, 27
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network fixing problems, 31
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password changing for Dellnet, 12 clearing system setup, 80
power fixing problems, 20 turning off, 16
printer connecting, 13 fixing problems, 25 reinstalling driver, 15 setting up, 13 troubleshooting, 25
programs fixing problems, 32
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RAM. See memory regulatory notices, 97...