Document Outline

• title page
• Safety Instructions
  • Ergonomic Computing Habits
  • When Removing or Installing Memory Modules
  • Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
• Preface
  • About This Guide
  • Warranty and Return Policy Information
  • Other Documents You May Need
  • Notational Conventions
    • Notes, Notices, and Cautions
    • Typographical Conventions
• Contents
• Introduction
  • Hardware Features
    • Front View of the Computer
    • Back View of the Computer
  • Software Features
  • Available Options and Upgrades
  • Getting Help
• Options and Upgrades
  • Using the AC Adapter
  • Using the Media Bay
    • Installing Devices With Softex Docking Services or BayManager Software
  • Installing a Battery
    • Installing a Second Battery
  • Attaching the Composite TV-Out Adapter Cable
  • Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive
    • Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell
  • Installing a Second Hard-Disk Drive
  • Installing Memory Modules
  • Port Replicator
  • Connecting Other External Devices
• Basic Troubleshooting
  • Checking the Basics
    • Checking Connections
    • Environmental Factors
    • Power
    • Modem
    • Drives
      • Cleaning Diskette Drives
  • Look and Listen
    • System Setup Program Options
  • Finding Software Solutions
    • Installing and Configuring Software
      • Start-Up Files
    • Using Software
      • Error Messages
      • Input Errors
      • Memory-Resident Programs
      • Program Conflicts
      • Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
  • Troubleshooting Procedures
    • Troubleshooting a Wet Computer
    • Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer
    • Troubleshooting a Power Failure
      • Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter
      • Total Power Failure When Using a Battery
      • No Power to a Part of the Computer
    • Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive
    • Troubleshooting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
    • Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive
    • Troubleshooting an External Keyboard
    • Troubleshooting Memory
    • Troubleshooting the Display
    • Troubleshooting an External Monitor
    • Troubleshooting the Serial and Parallel Ports
      • Troubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions
      • Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer
      • Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
      • Troubleshooting the Infrared Port
    • Troubleshooting the Touch Pad
    • Troubleshooting Audio Functions
  • Running the Dell Diagnostics
    • Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    • Dell Diagnostics Main Screen
    • Confirming the System Configuration Information
    • Using the Dell Diagnostics
      • Menu
      • Keys
      • Device Group
      • Device
      • Test
      • Versions
• System Software Solutions
  • Partitioning and Formatting the Hard-Disk Drive
  • Installing the Windows 98 Operating System
  • Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows 98
    • Installing the Video Driver
    • Installing the Audio Driver
    • Installing the DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device Drivers
    • Enabling Microsoft Infrared Support
    • Installing System Utilities
    • Installing Docking Drivers (Optional)
    • Installing the Software DVD Decoder (Optional)
    • Installing the System Help
      • Installing Help From the CD
      • Downloading Help From the Support Web Site
  • Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows NT
    • Installing the Video Driver
    • Installing the Power Management Utility
    • Installing the PC Card Utility
    • Installing Softex Docking Services
    • Installing the Audio Drivers
    • Installing DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device Drivers
    • Installing System Utilities
    • Installing the System Help
      • Installing Help From the CD
      • Downloading Help From the Support Web Site
  • Save-to-Disk Suspend Utility
    • Removing the Save-to-Disk Suspend Partition
    • Creating the Save-to-Disk Suspend Partition
  • Contacting Dell
• Getting Help
  • Technical Assistance
  • Help Tools
    • World Wide Web
    • AutoTech Service
    • TechFax Service
    • TechConnect BBS
    • Automated Order-Status System
    • Technical Support Service
  • Problems With Your Order
  • Product Information
  • Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  • Before You Call
  • Dell Contact Numbers
• Technical Specifications
• Using the System Setup Program
  • Entering the System Setup Program
  • System Setup Program Screens
    • Page 1
    • Page 2
    • Page 3
    • Page 4
• Error Messages and Flash Codes
  • System Messages
  • System Flash Codes
• Regulatory Notices
  • FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
    • Class A
    • Class B
  • IC Notice (Canada Only)
  • CE Notice (European Union)
  • Battery Disposal
  • EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
  • VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
    • Class A ITE
    • Class B ITE
  • MOC Notice (South Korea Only)
    • Class A Device
    • Class B Device
  • Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
  • Wymagania Polskiego Centrum BadaÒ i Certyfikacji
  • Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeÒstwa
  • NOM Information (Mexico Only)
  • Información para NOM (únicamente para México)
• Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance
  • Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)
    • Coverage During Year One
    • Coverage During Years Two and Three
    • General Provisions
  • Limited Three-Year Warranty (Canada Only)
    • Coverage During Year One
    • Coverage During Years Two and Three
    • General Provisions
  • “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)
  • Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products
    • Previous Products
    • Software
    • Additional Information
• Index