Dell Dimension 9558P Setup Manual

Dell desktop computer setup guide

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  • Page 1 Dell™ Dimension™ Systems SETUP GUIDE www.dell.com support.dell.com...
  • Page 2: Notes, Notices, And Cautions

    Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL E COM logo, DellNet, and Dimension are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 3: Operating System Setup

    Before using this guide, connect your computer according to the steps on the Getting Started sheet. Failure to properly connect your computer may result in computer mal- functions or damage. Operating System Setup Your Dell computer has been shipped with one of the following operating systems already installed: • Microsoft •...
  • Page 4: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

    You must accept the agreements to proceed with the setup. At the Important Technical Support Information screen, press any key to continue. Your system restarts and the Windows 2000 Professional Setup License Agreement window appears. Dell Dimension Systems Setup Guide...
  • Page 5 You can change settings as indicated on the screen or enter a user password for the name entered earlier in the setup. If you prefer to configure users later, you can accept the defaults on the screen and proceed. support.dell.com Dell Dimension Systems Setup Guide...
  • Page 6 The Important Technical Support Information window appears and displays your Express Service Code. NOTE: Dell’s Express Service Code may not be available in all countries. Press any key to continue. The computer restarts automatically, and the Windows 98 screen is displayed for about 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Page 7 X in the upper-right corner. Depending on the options that you purchased with your computer, you may have a Complete Dell Setup icon on the Windows desktop (see Figure 1). support.dell.com...
  • Page 8: Microsoft Windows Nt

    Figure 1. Complete Dell Setup Icon (Not Present on Some Computers) If you do not see the Complete Dell Setup icon on the desktop, no action is required. If you do see the Complete Dell Setup icon on the desktop, double-click the icon.
  • Page 9 If you do have a NIC installed, the Windows NT Workstation Setup window appears. Dell recommends that you click Do not connect this computer to a network at this time, and then click Next and finish the Windows NT setup pro- cedure.
  • Page 10: Adding A Printer

    Complete Dell Setup icon on the Windows desktop (see Figure 1). If you do not see the Complete Dell Setup icon on the desktop, no action is required. If you do see the Complete Dell Setup icon on the desktop, double-click the icon.
  • Page 11: Connecting A Parallel Printer

    NOTICE: Do not plug a USB printer into the port on the USB keyboard. The USB keyboard does not supply power to the USB port. support.dell.com parallel connector on computer parallel printer cable notch (2) Dell Dimension Systems Setup Guide parallel connector on printer clip (2)
  • Page 12 Proceed to “Installing Software for a Printer.” Installing Software for a Printer NOTE: Dell installs the software for some new printers. To determine if your printer’s software is already installed, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
  • Page 13: Finding Information

    Refer to Appendix B, “System Setup Program,” in your computer’s Reference and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions. Finding Information Dell provides a number of handy help and reference tools to help you make the most of your computing experience. Tutorials (U.S. Only) Easy-to-use, animated tutorials introduce you to your computer and the Microsoft products installed on it.
  • Page 14: Other Documentation

    Other Documentation Online documentation is included for your computer devices (such as a video or modem card) and for any Dell options you purchase separately from your computer. To access this supplemental documentation, double-click the Dell Documents icon on the Windows desktop, click System Information, and then click System Documentation.

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