Dell Dimension 5000 User manual

Dell™Inspiron™5000Series

Model PPM

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A0126Feb2001

Technical Overview

Removing and Replacing Parts

Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows

2000

Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows

Conserving Power

System Setup Program

System Messages

Ports and Connectors

Technical Specifications

Documentation Links

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DocumentationLinks:Dell™Inspiron™5000Series

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Printed Documentation

To save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf) to your hard-disk drive, right-click the document title, click Save Target As in Microsoft®Internet Explorer or

Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify a location on your hard-disk drive.

Right-click only the following links:

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OnlineDocumentation

Inspiron 5000

Downloading the Help and Associated Files

1. Right-click the following link to the popup.ocx file: popup.ocx

2. Click Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify c:\windows\system for Windows 98 or c:\winnt\

for Windows NT on your hard-disk drive.

3. Click the Start button on the Microsoft Windows®desktop, and then click Run.

4. Type regsvr32 popup.ocx and then press <Enter>.

5. Click OK when the installation is complete.

Downloading the Help File

1. Click the appropriate button to download the zipped file and save it to your hard-diskdrive.

Printed Documentation

Online Documentation

You must right-click the link for a portable document format (PDF) file and save the file to your hard-disk drive. Attempting to

link directly to large PDF files causes your system to freeze.

NOTES:PDFfilesrequireAdobe™AcrobatReader,whichcanbedownloadedfromthefromtheAdobeWorldWideWebsiteat:

http://www.adobe.com/acrobat/.

To view a PDF file, launch Acrobat Reader. Click File –> Open and select the PDF file.

Document Title

File Format

File Size

Getting Started Inspiron 5000

.pdf

815 KB

Start Here Inspiron 5000e

.pdf

397 KB

Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide

.pdf

412 KB

Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide

.pdf

2.14 MB

Dell Inspiron 5000 Port Replicator User's Guide

.pdf

949 KB

Dell Inspiron 5000e System Solutions Guide

.pdf

1.78 MB

Removing and Replacing Parts

.pdf

2.23 MB

Compiled HTML Help files (files with an extension of .chm) require Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.

2. Go to the directory location you specified when you saved the file.

3. Double-click the .exe file you downloaded. The WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box appears.

4. Specify the location to save the unzipped files to and click Unzip.A message stating that the files unzipped successfully appears.

5. Click OK.

6. Click Close.

Viewing the Help File

1. Start your browser and open the index.htm file in the directory containing the unzipped files.

2. Click the Start button on the Windows desktop, point to Programs, and then click Windows Explorer.

3. Navigate to the directory in which you saved the Help file.

4. Double-click the file.

Inspiron 5000e

Downloading the Help and Associated Files

1. Click the following link to download the help_dll.exe file: help_dll.exe

2. Save the link to the default directory, c:\windows\systems.

3. Go to the directory location you specified when you saved the file.

4. Double-click the .exe file you downloaded. The WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box appears.

5. Specify the location to save the unzipped files to and click Unzip. A message appears, stating that the files unzipped successfully.

6. Click OK.

7. Click Close.

Downloading the Help File

1. Click the appropriate button to download the zipped file and save it to your hard-diskdrive.

2. Go to the directory location you specified when you saved the file.

3. Double-click the .exe file you downloaded. The WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box appears.

4. Specify the location to save the unzipped files to and click Unzip. A message appears, stating that the files unzipped successfully.

5. Click OK.

6. Click Close.

Viewing the Help File

1. Start your browser and open the index.htm file in the directory containing the unzipped files.

2. Click the Start button on the Windows desktop, point to Programs, and then click Windows Explorer.

3. Navigate to the directory in which you saved the Help file.

4. Double-click the file.

Compiled HTML Help files (files with an extension of .chm) require Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.

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Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft®Windows®2000:Dell™Inspiron™

5000 Series

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Overview

This section explains how to install or reinstall Dell-provided device drivers and utilities on your Dell computer running the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system.

You may need to use this information under the following conditions:

lYou are reinstalling the Windows operating system.

lYou are reinstalling the Dell-provided drivers and utilities.

lYou installed a new primary hard-disk drive and you must install all of the system software.

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Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows

To install the system software, you need the following items:

lSystem Software CD

lCD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive installed in the media bay of the computer

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System Software CD

The following figure shows the directory structure of the System Software CD for Inspiron 5000 series computers. The CD is bootable. The R:\> prompt appears

when you exit to MS-DOS®from the Diagnostics menu.

Overview

Installing the Touch Pad Driver

System Software CD

Installing the Software DVD Decoder Driver (Optional)

Installing Windows 2000

Installing the Intel SpeedStep Utility (Optional)

Installing the Audio Driver

Updating Drivers and Utilities

Installing the Video Driver

NOTE: The drivers on the System Software CD are the same drivers that Dell installed on your hard-disk drive before shipping the

computer to you. To download the latest versions of these drivers, visit the Dell support Web site at http://support.dell.com.

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Installing Windows 2000

Perform the following steps to install the Windows 2000 operating system on the hard-disk drive before you install any device drivers or utilities:

1. Insert the Dell Products Recovery CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

2. Shut down the computer.

3. Turn on the computer.

4. Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on the screen.

5. When the Windows 2000 Setup window appears, ensure that the To setup Win2000 now, press ENTER option is highlighted. Then press <Enter>.

6. Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press <F8> to continue.

7. When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup window appears, press the arrow keys to select the Windows 2000 partition option that you want. To continue,

press the key specified in the partition option that you chose.

8. When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup window reappears, press the arrow keys to select the type of filing system that you want Windows 2000 to use,

and then press <Enter>.

9. Press <Enter> again to restart your computer.

10. Click Next when the Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears.

11. When the Regional Settings window appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next.

12. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window, and then click Next.

13. When prompted, enter the Windows product key, which is printed on the Microsoft label on your computer. Then click Next.

14. When the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears, enter a name for your computer and a password, if desired. Then click Next.

15. Enter the date and time in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next.

Windows 2000 now begins to install its components and configure the computer.

17. When the Completing the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears, remove the CD from the drive, and then click Finish. The computer automatically

restarts.

Installing the Audio Driver

The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer.

1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs.

2. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.

4. In the Run dialog box, type x:\win2000\audio\setup.exe, where xis the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter.

The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is usually D.

5. Click OK.

6. In the Welcome window, click Next>.

An information dialog box appears, stating that the audio driver is installed on your computer.

7. Click OK.

8. When prompted, ensure that Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected, and then click Finish.

The audio drivers are installed, and the installation is complete.

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Installing the Video Driver

The video driver controls video resolution and color palette.

1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs.

2. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.

4. In the Run dialog box, type x:\win2000\video\setup.exe, where xis the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter.

The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is usually D.

5. In the Setup Complete window, ensure that Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected, and then click Finish.

The computer restarts automatically.

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Installing the Touch Pad Driver

The touch pad driver controls touch pad and mouse functions.

1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs.

2. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

NOTE: If the computer is set to boot from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive before the hard-disk drive, remove the System

Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD. For information on changing the boot

sequence, see "System Setup Program."

NOTE: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that accompanied the application program to determine

if the driver is provided. If it is not, contact the software manufacturer for the necessary driver.

NOTES: If the computer is set to boot from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive before the hard-disk drive, remove the System

Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD. For information on changing the boot

sequence, see "System Setup Program."

After the computer restarts, you can change the video resolution.

NOTE: When you are prompted to select a directory, Dell recommends using the default directory settings.

3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.

4. In the Run dialog box, type x:\win2000\touchpad\english\setup.exe, where xis the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter.

If you are using a Japanese-language version of Windows, type x:\win2000\touchpad\japanese\setup.exe, where xis the CD-ROM or

DVD-ROM drive letter.

The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is usually D.

5. Click Unzip.

6. Click OK.

7. In the Welcome window, click Next>.

8. At the Important Information window, click Next> twice.

9. At the Start Copying Files window, click Next>.

The touch pad driver is copied to your hard-disk drive.

10. At the Setup Complete window, be sure that the Yes, I want to restart my computer now button is selected, and then click Finish.

The Information about your Touch Pad window appears. If you do no want this window to appear each time you start the computer, remove the

check from the box that says Show this message the next time Windows starts. Then click Close.

Installing the Software DVD Decoder Driver (Optional)

The DVD decoder driver allows you to play DVD movies using your DVD-ROM drive on the computer.

1. Insert the Software DVD Decoder CD into the DVD-ROM drive.

The installation program starts automatically and the ChooseSetupLanguage window appears.

2. Select English, and then click OK.

The Welcome screen appears.

3. Click Next>.

The Software License Agreement window appears.

4. Click Yes.

The Choose Destination window appears.

5. Click Next>.

The files are copied to your disk and the setup Complete window appears.

6. Ensure that the Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected, and then click Finish.

Your computer restarts and the deskop appears.

7. Insert your DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.

When you start your DVD for the first time, a Warning dialog box appears, explaining that DVD playback performance is dependent on your overall

system configuration and that some DVD titles are protected with an antitaping product provided by Macrovision, Inc.

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NOTICE: Do not install the Japanese-language driver on a computer with a non-Japanese-language operating

system.

NOTE: If the computer is set to boot from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive before the hard-disk drive, remove the System

Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD. For information on changing the boot

sequence, refer to "System Setup Program."

NOTE: When you are prompted to select a directory, Dell recommends that you use the default directory setting.

NOTE: If the installation program does not start automatically, navigate to the Software DVD Decoder CD and click the Setup

icon.

8. Click OK.

Setting and Changing the DVD-ROM Drive Code

If you reinstall the DVD decoder software, you must set the DVD-ROM drive region code before you can play a movie. The region code can be reset if you relocate

to another region.

To reset the drive region code, perform the following steps:

1. Insert a DVD coded for the new region into the DVD-ROM drive.

A notification box appears, explaining that the disc belongs to another region and cannot be played. The notification also explains how to reset the region

setting.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the region setting.

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Installing the Intel®SpeedStep™Utility(Optional)

If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology, you must reinstall the Intel SpeedStep utility after you install a new hard-

disk drive or reformat your hard-disk drive.

1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs.

2. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.

4. In the Run dialog box, type x:\win2000\spd_stp\english\setup.exe, where xis the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter.

The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is usually D.

5. Click OK.

6. In the Welcome window, click Next>.

7. At the Setup Complete window, ensure that the Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected, and then click Finish.

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Updating Drivers and Utilities

The Dell support Web site, http://support.dell.com, provides driver and utility updates, as well as technical assistance with questions about your computer. Dell

regularly tests and releases certified drivers and utilities for Inspiron computers. In addition, if you have access to a computer with a modem and/or fax capabilities, you

can access the Dell TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS), AutoTech service, and TechFax service. The Dell Web site, http://www.dell.com, also contains links

to these services.

NOTES: A variety of factors determine the DVD's playback performance. For more information, read the "Requirements" section

in the release notes that came with your DVD software.

The Macrovision product allows you to view you DVD on most televisions, but it distorts the video image if played back from a

videotape. The DVD decoder software provided with your system does not allow you to play back DVDs with graphics cards that

contain a TV-out connector.

If you have a TV-out connector on your computer and your DVD-ROM drive does not play your DVD title, make sure the TV-out

feature in your graphics card's software is turned off. Dell does not currently provide a TV

-out connector as an accessory item.

NOTICE: You should reset the region code only when absolutely necessary. You can reset the

region code up to four times.

NOTICE: Do not install the Intel SpeedStep utility unless your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium®III processor

with Intel SpeedStep technology. To determine if your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel

SpeedStep technology, check for the Intel SpeedStep item in the Power menu of the system setup program. For

instructions on using the system setup program, see "System Setup Program."

NOTE: If the computer is set to boot from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive before the hard-disk drive, remove the System

Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD. For information on changing the boot

sequence, refer to "System Setup Program."

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