Dell Inspiron 3700 Reference Manual page 177

Installing Docking Drivers (Optional)
NOTE: If your computer uses Windows 98, the computer is already configured to work with the Dell Inspiron 3700 Advanced Port
Replicator (APR).
To successfully install docking drivers for your computer, you must run the Dock QuickInstall program before you install the docking drivers.
Running Dock QuickInstall
To run Dock QuickInstall, perform the following steps:
1. If the computer has never been turned on, turn it on now while it is undocked and complete the operating system setup. Then go to step 2.
For setup instructions, see the Dell-supplied operating system setup guide that came with your computer.
2. Save your work in all open application programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
3. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
4. Click the Start button, then click Run....
The Run dialog box appears.
5. Click the Browse button.
6. Select the appropriate drive for your CD-ROM.
7. Locate the setup.exe file for the Dock QuickInstall program for your specific operating system.
8. Click OK or press <Enter>.
9. Follow the instructions on your display.
10. After the files are copied to your hard-disk drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Docking for the First Time
To dock your computer for the first time, perform the following steps:
1. If the computer has never been turned on, turn it on now while it is undocked and complete the operating system setup. Then go to step 2.
If you have completed the operating system setup, turn on the computer, and then go to step 2.
For setup instructions, see the Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide that came with the computer.
2. Dock the computer by aligning the dock connector on your computer with the dock connector on the APR and attaching the two.
For instructions, see your Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide.
The operating system creates a hardware profile for the APR.
3. To load the appropriate drivers for use with the APR, follow the instructions on the display. When prompted, restart the computer.
Installing the Video Driver
The video driver controls features such as video resolution and the color palette.
NOTE: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that came with the application program to determine if the
drivers are provided. If not, contact the software manufacturer to get the necessary drivers.
To install the video driver for Windows 98, perform the following steps:
1. Save your work in all open application programs, because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.