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... Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls 20 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26... Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 33 ...
... Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls 20 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26... Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 33 ...
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...to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section. NOTE: If you cannot connect to complete the setup. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet window appears. 9 The Connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft... Control Panel. 3. NOTE: Have your connection to your wireless router. If you do not have a service outage. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ...
...to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section. NOTE: If you cannot connect to complete the setup. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet window appears. 9 The Connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft... Control Panel. 3. NOTE: Have your connection to your wireless router. If you do not have a service outage. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ...
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...-bit buses Processor address bus width 36 bits (Intel) and 32 bits (AMD) Flash EPROM 2 MB PCI Bus 32 bits Communications Modem type Modem controller Modem interface Network adapter Wireless v.92 56K Data/FAX MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, UWB (optional...
...-bit buses Processor address bus width 36 bits (Intel) and 32 bits (AMD) Flash EPROM 2 MB PCI Bus 32 bits Communications Modem type Modem controller Modem interface Network adapter Wireless v.92 56K Data/FAX MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, UWB (optional...
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....0 in)) 391.2 mm (15.4 in) Basic Specifications Audio Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls two 4-ohm speakers 1 Watt per channel into 4 ohms program menus, media control buttons Ports and Connectors Network adapter RJ-45 port Modem Connector RJ-11 port S-video TV-out USB 7-pin mini-...DIN connector (optional S-video to composite video adapter cable) four 4-pin USB 2.0compliant connectors Network adapter RJ-45 port Video...
....0 in)) 391.2 mm (15.4 in) Basic Specifications Audio Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls two 4-ohm speakers 1 Watt per channel into 4 ohms program menus, media control buttons Ports and Connectors Network adapter RJ-45 port Modem Connector RJ-11 port S-video TV-out USB 7-pin mini-...DIN connector (optional S-video to composite video adapter cable) four 4-pin USB 2.0compliant connectors Network adapter RJ-45 port Video...
Owner's Manual
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... Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and select Help. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on page 99. • How to use Windows Vista® Windows Help and Support • How to work with ...support information. What Are You Looking For? The taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computer. For more...
... Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and select Help. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on page 99. • How to use Windows Vista® Windows Help and Support • How to work with ...support information. What Are You Looking For? The taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computer. For more...
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... an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL...
... an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL...
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...came with the printer for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start →All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→Windows... Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in ...
...came with the printer for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start →All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→Windows... Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in ...
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...notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Opens the 3D Windows Flip on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery... Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to a network). Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. This key combination functions as the character ...
...notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Opens the 3D Windows Flip on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery... Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to a network). Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. This key combination functions as the character ...
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... detailed information about the connection requirements for Your Computer The order confirmation that manages your wireless network card. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting Up and Using Networks 85 NOTE: The User Account Control window may open. 4 Click Continue on page 83). 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the...
... detailed information about the connection requirements for Your Computer The order confirmation that manages your wireless network card. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting Up and Using Networks 85 NOTE: The User Account Control window may open. 4 Click Continue on page 83). 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the...
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...the switch is configured through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then select Help. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is enabled and configured for a few seconds. If the switch is in the off position, move the switch to control WiFi network connections. To scan for... a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on position, move the switch to the on page 27) in the ...
...the switch is configured through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then select Help. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is enabled and configured for a few seconds. If the switch is in the off position, move the switch to control WiFi network connections. To scan for... a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on position, move the switch to the on page 27) in the ...
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...a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may prevent the operating system from starting. If you insert the telephone line connector into the modem. 104 Troubleshooting E-... your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to room temperature before turning it ). • Ensure that the telephone line is connected to a digital telephone network. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S M A I L S E C U R I T Y S E T T I T O N - Try allowing the computer to return to check Scan for and ...
...a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may prevent the operating system from starting. If you insert the telephone line connector into the modem. 104 Troubleshooting E-... your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to room temperature before turning it ). • Ensure that the telephone line is connected to a digital telephone network. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S M A I L S E C U R I T Y S E T T I T O N - Try allowing the computer to return to check Scan for and ...
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...ExpressCard manufacturer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 117. Troubleshooting 111 P...Control Panel→System and Maintenance→Device Manager. P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, click Continue; Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network...
...ExpressCard manufacturer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 117. Troubleshooting 111 P...Control Panel→System and Maintenance→Device Manager. P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, click Continue; Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network...
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Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support v.92 56K Data/FAX MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, ...WWAN, UWB (optional) Mini Cards WWAN ExpressCard Bluetooth® wireless technology integrated ATI graphics with 64 MB local frame buffer ATI Radeon® X1270 Graphics Controller (AMD) or Intel 965 GM (Intel) dynamic based on system memory capacity LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes 164 Specifications Ports...
Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support v.92 56K Data/FAX MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, ...WWAN, UWB (optional) Mini Cards WWAN ExpressCard Bluetooth® wireless technology integrated ATI graphics with 64 MB local frame buffer ATI Radeon® X1270 Graphics Controller (AMD) or Intel 965 GM (Intel) dynamic based on system memory capacity LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes 164 Specifications Ports...
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... that allows you to the resources. A type of your computer. DDR2 SDRAM - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A technique for spreading data over 400 MHz. Disk striping can speed up operations that stores information in the computer. ... multiple disk drives. DSL - Digital Subscriber Line - Also referred to as a unit with memory chips that connects to control a device such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that are administered as extended display mode. 182 Glossary
... that allows you to the resources. A type of your computer. DDR2 SDRAM - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A technique for spreading data over 400 MHz. Disk striping can speed up operations that stores information in the computer. ... multiple disk drives. DSL - Digital Subscriber Line - Also referred to as a unit with memory chips that connects to control a device such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that are administered as extended display mode. 182 Glossary
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... combo drives. 188 Glossary MP - ms - millisecond - Also referred to programs and computer functions, such as a NIC (network interface controller). NVRAM - modem - module bay - See media bay. The section of its external power source. ns - A device that provides... network capabilities. A chip that allows your modem to connect to as the clock, volume control, and print status. O optical drive - A drive that you can maintain the Mobile Broadband network connection regardless of the Windows taskbar that stores data...
... combo drives. 188 Glossary MP - ms - millisecond - Also referred to programs and computer functions, such as a NIC (network interface controller). NVRAM - modem - module bay - See media bay. The section of its external power source. ns - A device that provides... network capabilities. A chip that allows your modem to connect to as the clock, volume control, and print status. O optical drive - A drive that you can maintain the Mobile Broadband network connection regardless of the Windows taskbar that stores data...
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... wrap or formatting functionality (the option to 1400 x 1050. SXGA - SXGA+ - A video standard for video cards and controllers that may occur during an electrical storm, from the network connector during electrical storms. SVGA - system setup - Network connections cannot be protected by acting as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped...
... wrap or formatting functionality (the option to 1400 x 1050. SXGA - SXGA+ - A video standard for video cards and controllers that may occur during an electrical storm, from the network connector during electrical storms. SVGA - system setup - Network connections cannot be protected by acting as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped...
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...reduce the weight of unshielded wires are plugged directly in to a 4-pin socket on your computer or in most telephone networks and some computer networks. The circuitry on a video card or on , and they can also be daisy-chained together. A hardware-based ...feature that provides the video capabilities-in combination with the monitor-for video cards and controllers that plugs in computers with an integrated video controller) that when combined with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick,...
...reduce the weight of unshielded wires are plugged directly in to a 4-pin socket on your computer or in most telephone networks and some computer networks. The circuitry on a video card or on , and they can also be daisy-chained together. A hardware-based ...feature that provides the video capabilities-in combination with the monitor-for video cards and controllers that plugs in computers with an integrated video controller) that when combined with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick,...
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... being changed . V - The measurement of electrical power. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of the floppy disk expecting to another through the Windows Control Panel. watt - The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. WHr - watt-hour - For example, a 66-WHr battery can also scan in the boot sectors...
... being changed . V - The measurement of electrical power. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of the floppy disk expecting to another through the Windows Control Panel. watt - The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. WHr - watt-hour - For example, a 66-WHr battery can also scan in the boot sectors...
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... telephones and personal digital assistants) close to 1024 x 768. Zip disks are called Zip disks. A computer network used for video cards and controllers that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip files and usually have been compressed with no stress applied to 1280... resolutions up to either the chip or its socket. A video standard for video cards and controllers that have a filename extension of .exe. Glossary 195 X XGA - Zip - WXGA - wireless personal area network. extended graphics array - A high-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it.
... telephones and personal digital assistants) close to 1024 x 768. Zip disks are called Zip disks. A computer network used for video cards and controllers that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip files and usually have been compressed with no stress applied to 1280... resolutions up to either the chip or its socket. A video standard for video cards and controllers that have a filename extension of .exe. Glossary 195 X XGA - Zip - WXGA - wireless personal area network. extended graphics array - A high-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it.