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Changing Printer Modes
NOTE: Changing this setting only takes effect if your computer is connected to a docking station.
Set the
Parallel Mode
option according to the type of printer or device connected to the
parallel connector. To determine the correct mode to use, see the documentation that came with
the device.
Setting
Parallel Mode
to
Disabled
disables the parallel port and the port’s LPT address, freeing
computer resources for another device to use.
Changing COM Ports
NOTE: Changing this setting only takes effect if your computer is connected to a docking station.
Serial Port
allows you to map the serial port COM address or disable the serial port and its address,
freeing computer resources for another device to use.
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer
in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, application
software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as
the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. In
addition to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at
support.dell.com
. Additional technical support options may be available for purchase.
Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any "Dell-installed" software and
peripherals
1
. Support for third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original
manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Dell Software and Peripherals,
Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration
2
.
1
Repair services are provided pursuant to the terms and conditions of your limited warranty and any optional
support service contract purchased with the computer.
2
All Dell-standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the
standard Dell limited warranty for your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to
cover all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through CFI for the duration of the
computer’s service contract.
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the application software that is
preinstalled on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton
Antivirus, and so on).
Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC
Card accessories. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones
for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated
cabling are included.