Dell Inspiron 4000 User Manual

Contents 3
Contents
Safety Instructions
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When Using Your Computer
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When Removing or Installing Memory Modules
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Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
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Setting Up
Setting Up Dellnet
™
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Accessing the Internet
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Accessing Your E-Mail
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Viewing Your Account Information
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Sending and Receiving E-Mail
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Resetting E-Mail Address Settings
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Connecting a Printer
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Installing the Printer Driver
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Parallel Printer
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USB Printer
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Turning Off the Computer
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Windows Millennium Edition (Me) and Windows 2000
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Windows 98
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Using the Modular Bay
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Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
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Swapping Devices While Windows Is Running
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Setting Up the APR to Connect to a Network
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Setting Up the APR for Windows Me and Windows 98
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Setting Up the APR for Windows 2000
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Dell Inspiron 4000 Specifications

General

CPU	Intel Pentium III
RAM	64 MB
Display	14.1-inch TFT
Optical Drive	CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
Operating System	Windows 98
Battery Life	2 - 3 hours
Ports	Serial, Parallel, VGA

Summary

Safety Instructions

When Using Your Computer

Safety guidelines for using the portable computer and avoiding heat buildup.

Setting Up Your System

Setting Up Dellnet™

Connecting a Printer

Troubleshooting and Support

Finding Solutions

A chart to help diagnose and find answers to common computer problems.

Power Problems

Video and Display Problems

Drive Problems

Reinstalling Windows

If Your Computer Gets Wet

Emergency procedures and drying instructions if the computer gets wet.

If You Drop or Damage Your Computer

Steps to take if the computer is dropped or damaged.

Hardware Maintenance and Upgrades

Adding Memory

Guide for increasing computer memory by installing modules.

Replacing a Hard Drive

Steps for safely removing and replacing the computer's hard drive.

Docking the Computer

Undocking the Computer