Dell provides software utilities and drivers that help you control certain
features of your computer. The utilities and drivers for Dell-installed devices
are installed and operative when you receive the computer. If you ever need
to reinstall any of these drivers, you can use the Dell Drivers and Utilities
CD that came with your computer.
Often, device problems can be corrected by reinstalling the appropriate
drivers. Also, hardware manufacturers frequently provide updated drivers
that support feature enhancements or that correct problems. Obtain
updated drivers for products purchased from Dell at the Dell support
website, http://support.dell.com.
NOTICE: Drivers available on the Dell support site have been validated for
correct operation on Dell™ computers. Installing drivers obtained from other
sources may cause errors or performance degradation.
To install drivers and utilities, you need the following items:
Dell Drivers and Utilities CD
CD drive or DVD drive installed in the modular bay
HINT: Your Drivers and
Utilities CD contains
drivers for operating
systems that may not be
on your computer. Verify
that the driver you are
loading is under your
operating system
subdirectory.
Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you begin.
HINT: For more
information on using the
operating system installed
on your computer by Dell,
see the operating system
documentation that came
with your computer. You
can also access system
tools and documentation
from
http://support.dell.com by
entering your service tag
or Express Service Code
and then clicking Go!.
To install the drivers and utilities correctly, you must install them in the
order presented in this document.
NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is undocked before you reinstall
drivers.
HINT: 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.
Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number of
screen colors.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you
will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to
complete the installation.
Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
Type x:\winme\video\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD
drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
Follow the instructions on your display.
After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your
computer.
After installing the video drivers and restarting your computer, perform the
following steps to set the display parameters:
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.
Double click the Display icon.
Click the Settings tab.
Change the Colors option to True Color (24 bit).
Set the Screen area of your display to 1024 x 768.
The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your
computer.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you
will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to
complete the installation.
Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
Type x:\winme\audio\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD
drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
Follow the instructions on your display.
After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your
computer.
Dell AccessDirect drivers allow you to use and customize the AccessDirect
button.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you
will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to
complete the installation.
Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
Type x:\winme\accessd\setup, where x is the drive letter of your
CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
Follow the instructions on your display.
After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your
computer.
Dell DualPoint integrated pointing device drivers and associated utilities
allow you to use and customize the integrated touch pad, track stick, and
external mouse.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you
will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to
complete the installation.
Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
Type x:\winme\touchpad\language\setup, where x is the drive
letter of your CD drive or DVD drive and language is English,
Brazport (Brazilian Portuguese), French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Schinese (Simplified Chinese), Spanish, or
Tchinese (Traditional Chinese). Click OK.
Follow the instructions on your display.
After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your
computer.
The Softex BayManager software allows you to swap modular bay devices
without shutting down and rebooting your computer.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you
will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to
complete the installation.
Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
Type x:\winme\baymgr\setup, where x is the drive letter of your
CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
Follow the instructions on your display.
After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your
computer.
If the computer has never been turned on, turn it on while it is
undocked and complete the operating system setup.
For setup instructions, see the operating system setup guide that came with the computer.
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.
Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
Type x:\winme\dockqi\setup, where x is the drive letter of your
CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
Follow the instructions on your display.
After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your
computer.
If you have completed the operating system setup, turn on the
computer.
Dock the computer.
For instructions on using the advanced port replicator (APR), see the Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide that came with the computer. The operating system creates a hardware profile for the APR.
To load the appropriate drivers for use with the APR, follow the
instructions on the display.
The Intel SpeedStep utility conserves battery power by automatically
adjusting the processor speed when you run your computer from the battery
instead of AC power. Intel SpeedStep technology reduces the processor
speed when the computer is running on the battery and resumes maximum
processor speed when the computer is plugged into an electrical outlet.
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.
Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
Type x:\winme\speedstp\language\setup, where x is the drive
letter of your CD drive or DVD drive and language is English,
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Schinese
(Simplified Chinese), Spanish, or Tchinese (Traditional Chinese).
Click OK.
Follow the instructions on your display.
After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your
computer.
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your
Windows Me operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files
installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive.
Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system
unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows Me, you must disable any virus
protection software installed on your system before you reinstall Windows.
Turn on the computer, and enter the system setup program as directed
by a Dell technical support representative.
In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so
that the CD or DVD drive boots first as directed by a Dell technical
support representative. Then place the Operating System CD in the
CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray.
Exit the system setup program.
At the Welcome window, click OK.
Double-click Refresh Windows OS.
Click OK.
Click OK again.
Remove the Operating System CD from the CD or DVD drive, and
click OK to restart your computer.
The Getting ready to run Windows for the first time window appears.
If the mouse tutorial starts, press <Esc> to exit and then press <y>.
Click the regional setting closest to where you live, and then click
Next.
Click the graphic that matches your keyboard layout, and then click
Next.
In the User Information window, type your name and, if applicable,
company name, and then click Next.
The Name field must be completed; the Company Name field is optional.
The License Agreement window appears.
Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next.
Type the Windows Product Key in the fields provided, and then click
Next.
The Product Key is the bar code number found on the Microsoft Windows label, which is located on the computer.
When the Start Wizard appears, click Finish.
The Enter Windows Password window appears. To continue without creating a Windows user name and password, click OK. Otherwise, type your user name and password in the appropriate fields, and then click OK.
If the Date/Time Properties window appears, adjust the date and time
properties, click Apply, and then click OK.
Windows updates the system settings and restarts your computer.
If you created a Windows user name and password, type your password
and click OK.
