Document Outline

• Title Page
• Safety Instructions
  • Ergonomic Computing Habits
  • Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
• Preface
  • About This Guide
  • Limited 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
    • Bottom View of the Computer
  • Software Features
  • ENERGY STAR® Compliance
  • Available Options and Upgrades
  • Getting Help
• Options and Upgrades
  • Using the AC Adapter
  • Installing a Battery
    • Battery Charge Gauge
    • Percentage of Charge
  • External Media Bay Cable
  • Using the External Media Bay
  • Device Configuration
    • Installing Devices With Softex BayManager Software
  • Using the Diskette Drive Module as an External Device
  • Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive
    • Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell
  • 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
      • Resolving IRQ Conflicts
    • If Your Computer Gets Wet
    • If Your Computer is Dropped or Damaged
  • 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 from the System Software CD
  • Suspend-to-Disk Utility
    • Creating an S2D File for Windows 98
    • Creating an S2D Partition for Windows NT
  • 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
  • Accessing the System Setup Program
    • Main Menu
    • Advanced Menu
      • I/O Device Configuration Submenu
    • Security Menu
    • Power Menu
    • Boot Menu
    • Exit Menu
• Error Messages
  • System Messages
• Regulatory Notices
  • FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Modem Regulatory Information
      • Fax Branding
  • IC Notice (Canada Only)
    • Modem Regulatory Information
  • CE Notice (European Union)
  • Battery Disposal
  • VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
    • Class A ITE
    • Class B ITE
  • MOC Notice (South Korea Only)
    • Class A Device
    • Class B Device
  • NOM Information (Mexico Only)
  • Información para NOM (únicamente para México)
  • BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
• Limited 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