Dell Inspiron 4000 - Manual (Page 11)

1. If the computer has never been turned on, turn it on while it is undocked and complete the operating system setup.
For setup instructions, see the operating system setup guide that came with the computer.
2. Save your work in all open application programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
4. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
5. Type x:\winme\dockqi\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
6. Follow the instructions on your display.
7. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Installing Docking Drivers
1. If you have completed the operating system setup, turn on the computer.
2. Dock the computer.
For instructions on using the advanced port replicator (APR), see the Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide that came with the computer. The operating
system creates a hardware profile for the APR.
3. To load the appropriate drivers for use with the APR, follow the instructions on the display.
4. When prompted, restart the computer.
Installing the Intel® SpeedStep™ Utility
The Intel SpeedStep utility conserves battery power by automatically adjusting the processor speed when you run your computer from the battery instead of
AC power. Intel SpeedStep technology reduces the processor speed when the computer is running on the battery and resumes maximum processor speed
when the computer is plugged into an electrical outlet.
1. Save your work in all open application programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\winme\speedstp\language\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive and language is English, French, German, Italian,
Japanese , Korean, Schinese (Simplified Chinese), Spanish, or Tchinese (Traditional Chinese). Click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Reinstalling Windows Me
1. Turn on the computer, and enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative.
2. In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so that the CD or DVD drive boots first as directed by a Dell technical support
representative. Then place the Operating System CD in the CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray.
3. Exit the system setup program.
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 window appears.
9. If the mouse tutorial starts, press <Esc> to exit and then press <y>.
10. Click the regional setting closest to where you live, and then click Next.
11. Click the graphic that matches your keyboard layout, and then click Next.
12. In the User Information window, type your name and, if applicable, company name, and then click Next.
The Name field must be completed; the Company Name field is optional.
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your Windows Me operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files
installed by Dell and possibly affect 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 system before you reinstall Windows.