If Only Part Of The Display Is Readable; Scanner Problems; Drive Problems; If You Cannot Save A File To A Floppy Drive - Dell Inspiron 600m Owner's Manual

If only part of the display is readable

O N N E C T A N E X T E R N A L M O N I T O R
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Turn off your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.
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Turn on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and
contrast controls.
If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be
defective. Contact Dell ("Contacting Dell" on page 100).

Scanner Problems

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.
H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N
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cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the
scanner is turned on.
H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N
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firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner.
N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R
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locking tab or button.
EINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER
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Drive Problems

NOTE:
For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron help file. To access the help
file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65.

If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive

N S U R E T H A T
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and click My Computer. If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your
antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes
prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Insert a bootable disk and restart
the computer. Verify that the
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Solving Problems
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— Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a
— See the scanner documentation for instructions.
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light is blinking, indicating normal operation.
— Ensure that the scanner power
— Ensure that the scanner cable is
— Click the Start button