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... It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to direct your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Computer documentation...
... It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to direct your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Computer documentation...
Owner's Manual
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... done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact your ISP. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). •...
... done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact your ISP. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). •...
Owner's Manual
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... in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see page 9. To access the help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time it can set power management options to alert you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using DVD, DVD-R, and CD-RW drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers...
... in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see page 9. To access the help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time it can set power management options to alert you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using DVD, DVD-R, and CD-RW drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers...
Owner's Manual
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Each key on the right of the keypad keys. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 31 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
Each key on the right of the keypad keys. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 31 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
Owner's Manual
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.... 9 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into the bay until it is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 4 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 5 Remove the new drive...
.... 9 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into the bay until it is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 4 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 5 Remove the new drive...
Owner's Manual
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... setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for your computer. If you are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 44 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com Option Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell...
... setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for your computer. If you are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 44 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com Option Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell...
Owner's Manual
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... to boot to commands from the computer. See page 45. Ensure that was running when the message appeared. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I V E - Try copying the file to support.dell.com and search for the operating system or the program that you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your program may require an upgrade) to fit on the disk, or the disk is not listed...
... to boot to commands from the computer. See page 45. Ensure that was running when the message appeared. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I V E - Try copying the file to support.dell.com and search for the operating system or the program that you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your program may require an upgrade) to fit on the disk, or the disk is not listed...
Owner's Manual
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... the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you want to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in MS-DOS® mode or when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working in the Product Information Guide. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it for installation instructions. < D R I V E L E T T E R > : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I R E D . If...
... the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you want to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in MS-DOS® mode or when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working in the Product Information Guide. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it for installation instructions. < D R I V E L E T T E R > : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I R E D . If...
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... analog mode. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Double-click the name of your CD drive. 5 Click the Properties tab. 6 Check the Enable digital CD audio for interference. VE R I F Y S P E A K E R C A B L I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N G - No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Sound from...
... analog mode. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Double-click the name of your CD drive. 5 Click the Properties tab. 6 Check the Enable digital CD audio for interference. VE R I F Y S P E A K E R C A B L I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N G - No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Sound from...
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Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - Disconnect the mouse cable, check it . Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external monitor to power your computer. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move the...
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - Disconnect the mouse cable, check it . Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external monitor to power your computer. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move the...
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... product used with any other programs that only its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may require an updated driver from the third party manufacturer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. You may need to you are installing software appropriate for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Contact Dell (see page 92). www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is needed.
... product used with any other programs that only its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may require an updated driver from the third party manufacturer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. You may need to you are installing software appropriate for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Contact Dell (see page 92). www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is needed.
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... the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer after you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver, see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager...
... the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer after you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver, see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager...
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... that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that is automatically selected. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. NOTICE: Before you want to restore your computer. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and...
... that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that is automatically selected. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. NOTICE: Before you want to restore your computer. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and...
Owner's Manual
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... starts the operating system. System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about the computer. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to the following: • USB Diskette Drive • Hard Drive • ATAPI CD-ROM Drive • Network • Diagnostics NOTE: You can only boot (start up files. You can change settings that option. Appendix 73 the lower-right corner displays...
... starts the operating system. System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about the computer. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to the following: • USB Diskette Drive • Hard Drive • ATAPI CD-ROM Drive • Network • Diagnostics NOTE: You can only boot (start up files. You can change settings that option. Appendix 73 the lower-right corner displays...
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....dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Chile (Santiago) Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron...
....dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Chile (Santiago) Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron...
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... Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 30 Technical Support Gold Service Technical Support Switchboard Gold Service Switchboard Sales Fax Grenada General Support Guatemala General Support Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: apsupport@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp™...
... Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 30 Technical Support Gold Service Technical Support Switchboard Gold Service Switchboard Sales Fax Grenada General Support Guatemala General Support Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: apsupport@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp™...
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... (Brussels, Belgium) Switchboard (Brussels, Belgium) Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 512 728-4093 512 728-3619...
... (Brussels, Belgium) Switchboard (Brussels, Belgium) Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 512 728-4093 512 728-3619...
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... Dell Premier Support website, 9-10 device status lights, 14 description, 14 diagnostics Dell, 43 display description, 13 problems, 58 system view, 13 display latch button description, 13 system view, 13 documentation help file, 9 online, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers about, 60 identifying, 60 reinstalling, 61 drives problems, 45 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 45 DVDs using, 29 E error messages, 48 Index 95 Index A air vents description, 20 system view, 20 audio...
... Dell Premier Support website, 9-10 device status lights, 14 description, 14 diagnostics Dell, 43 display description, 13 problems, 58 system view, 13 display latch button description, 13 system view, 13 documentation help file, 9 online, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers about, 60 identifying, 60 reinstalling, 61 drives problems, 45 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 45 DVDs using, 29 E error messages, 48 Index 95 Index A air vents description, 20 system view, 20 audio...
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... DVD drive, 45 error messages, 48 hard drive, 46 keyboard, 49 lockups, 50 network, 53 power, 53 power light conditions, 53 printer, 55 program crashes, 51 program stops responding, 51 programs and Windows compatibility, 51 scanner, 55 software, 50-52 sound and speakers, 56 speakers, 56 technical support policy, 74 video and display R Restore System, 62 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 55 screen. See UPS UPS, 23 Index 97 See display security cable slot...
... DVD drive, 45 error messages, 48 hard drive, 46 keyboard, 49 lockups, 50 network, 53 power, 53 power light conditions, 53 printer, 55 program crashes, 51 program stops responding, 51 programs and Windows compatibility, 51 scanner, 55 software, 50-52 sound and speakers, 56 speakers, 56 technical support policy, 74 video and display R Restore System, 62 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 55 screen. See UPS UPS, 23 Index 97 See display security cable slot...
Setup Diagram
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... Owner's Manual for information on setting up , press the power button for 3 hours before using your computer and operating system. To access the Dell Inspiron Help file: 1. Trouver les réponses Consultez le Manuel du propriétaire pour obtenir des informations sur la configuration des périphériques (imprimante, etc.). is subject to turn off the computer. Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron...
... Owner's Manual for information on setting up , press the power button for 3 hours before using your computer and operating system. To access the Dell Inspiron Help file: 1. Trouver les réponses Consultez le Manuel du propriétaire pour obtenir des informations sur la configuration des périphériques (imprimante, etc.). is subject to turn off the computer. Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron...
