Setting Up A Printer; Printer Cable; Connecting A Usb Printer - Dell Inspiron 8600 Owner's Manual

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deactivating this feature. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties.
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Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
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Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem Options, click the Dialing Rules tab, and
then click Edit.
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In the Edit Location window, ensure that To disable call waiting, dial: is checked, and then select the
proper code as listed in your telephone directory.
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Click Apply and click OK.
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Close the Phone and Modems Options window.
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Close the Control Panel window.
V E R I F Y T H A T T H E M O D E M I S C O M M U N I C A T I N G W I T H
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Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
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Click Printers and Other Hardware and click Phone and Modem Options.
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Click the Modems tab.
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Click the COM port for your modem.
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Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to verify that the modem is
communicating with Windows.
If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly.
NOTE:
If you can connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your modem is functioning properly.
If you are sure that your modem is working properly and you still experience problems, contact your ISP.

Setting Up a Printer

NOTICE:
Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.
See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:
• Obtain and install updated drivers.
• Connect the printer to the computer.
• Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge.
• Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance.

Printer Cable

Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it
is compatible with your printer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased
your computer, the cable may arrive in the computer box.

Connecting a USB Printer

NOTE:
You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.
2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
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