Dell Inspiron 2000 Manuel utilisateur

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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.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer

Corporation is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Dellnet, the DELL logo, BE DIRECT, andInspiron 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.

October 1999 P/N 1945T Rev. A01

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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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Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Microsoft Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

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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

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Figure 3-2. USB Printer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Figure 3-3. Touch Pad and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Figure 3-4. Inserting a Disc Into the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Introduction 1-1

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This Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up a Dell™Inspiron™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.

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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.

1-2 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide

You may also double-click the Dell Documentation icon on the Windows desktop,

click System Information, and then click Dell Inspiron System Help.

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Your Reference and Troubleshooting Guide provides information on adding upgrades

like memory, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. It

also covers technical specifications, the system setup program, and system codes

and messages.

Operating System Setup 2-1

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Your Dell computer has been shipped with the Microsoft Windows 98 Second

Edition operating system or the Microsoft Windows NT®Workstation operating

system already installed. Perform the steps in the following section that corresponds

to your operating system so that the software functions properly on your Dell

computer.

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Initial setup of Windows 98 Second Edition takes about 15 minutes. The setup

process is customized according to which computer components you have.

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2-2 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide

To complete the initial setup of Windows 98 Second Edition on your Dell computer,

perform the following steps:

1. If you have an internal modem installed in your computer, connect a telephone

line to it as instructed in the Getting Started sheet that accompanied your computer.

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2. Turn on your computer as instructed in the Getting Started sheet that accompanied

your computer.

The Dell Software License window appears.

3. Read the software license agreement that came with your computer and then

press any key to continue.

4. When your Express Service Code displays, press any key to continue.

NOTE: Dell’s Express Service Code may not be available in all countries.

The computer restarts automatically.

NOTE: After the computer restarts, the Windows 98 screen appears for about

1 or 2 minutes. Although it may appear as if no activity is occurring, the operating

system is actually loading program files.

5. When the Getting Started window appears, verify that the regional and

keyboard setup and layout settings are correct for your location; then click Next.

Otherwise, click the appropriate settings and then click Next.

6. When prompted, enter your name and company information and then click Next.

If your computer includes a modem, proceed to step 7. Otherwise, proceed to

step 9.

7. A modem preparation window appears that allows you to connect to Microsoft

and register your operating system. Click Skip and proceed to step 10, or enter

the requested information, click Next, and proceed to step 8.

A registration progress window appears while your modem connects to

Microsoft.

8. To send the registration information to Microsoft, enter the requested

information in the Registration Confirmation window and click Next. If you do

not want the information sent, uncheck the Please send the information on

this screen to Microsoft box and click Next.

9. Read the license agreement, click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next.

If you do not accept the agreement, you cannot access Windows 98 Second

Edition.

Operating System Setup 2-3

10. Set up your Internet connection.

If you ordered the Dellnet™Internet service, click Next and go to step 11.

If a screen appears that prompts you to set up your Internet access or provides

information about how to connect to the Internet, follow the instructions that

appear on the screen or click Skip to bypass Internet setup and information.

If no prompt appears, go to step 11.

11. If an animated tutorial starts, watch the tutorial for an introduction to your

computer and the Microsoft products installed on it. Then click Next.

If a tutorial does not start, go to step 12.

12. Click Finish.

13. If the Date/Time Properties window shows the correct time and date for your

area, click Close. Otherwise, enter the correct time and date, click Apply, and

then click OK.

Windows 98 Second Edition is now set up and the Windows desktop appears on

the screen.

Windows 98 Second Edition is now completely installed on your computer. See

“Adding a Printer”in Chapter 3 for instructions on how to connect a printer. See

“Information Resources”in Chapter 1 for descriptions of reference tools that are

included with your Dell computer.

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The initial setup of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system takes

approximately 15 minutes to complete. Additional setup time may be required,

depending on your computer’s internal and external devices.

To complete the initial setup of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on your computer,

perform the following steps:

1. Turn on your computer.

2. At the Dell Software License Agreement window, follow the directions on the

display to continue.

3. At the Technical Support Information window, follow the directions on the

display to continue.

The Technical Support Information window displays the service tag sequence

and Express Service Code for your computer. Click Next.

NOTE: Dell’s Express Service Code may not be available in all countries.

The Select Operating System menu appears. Then the Windows NT Setup

window appears.

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4. At the Microsoft Software License Agreement window, click I accept this

agreement and then click Next to continue.

5. At the Windows NT Setup window, click Next>.

6. At the Name and Organization window, type your name and organization and

click Next>.

Your name and organization can each be up to 50 characters long.

7. In the Registration window, type your product ID number and click Next>.

The product ID number is a 20-digit number located on the Microsoft Certificate

of Authenticity.

NOTE: The Certificate of Authenticity is displayed on the front cover of the

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation—Start Here booklet. The booklet is shipped

in the accessories box accompanying your computer.

8. When prompted, type the computer name and click Next>.

The computer name is the name used to identify your computer on a network

and, therefore, must be unique to the network. It can be up to 15 characters long.

The Administrator Account window appears.

9. If you want to use an administrator password, type the password in the

Password field and again in the Confirm Password field, and then click Next>.

The password can be up to 14 characters long. If you do not want to use a

password, leave the Password field blank.

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10. When the Windows NT Setup window appears, click Finish> to restart the

computer.

11. When prompted, press <Enter> to select the default operating system.

NOTE: The default is selected automatically after 30 seconds if no selection is

made. Do not select anything other than the default operating system.

12. At the Begin Logon window, press <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.

13. When prompted, type the password you chose in step 9 and click OK.

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