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...and Utilities 61 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 62 Restoring Your Operating System 62 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 62 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 64 10 Appendix Specifications 67 Using the System Setup Program 72 Overview 72 Viewing the System Setup ...Screens 73 System Setup Screens 73 Commonly Used Options 73 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 74 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 75 Definition of the display is difficult to read 59 If only part of "Third...
...and Utilities 61 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 62 Restoring Your Operating System 62 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 62 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 64 10 Appendix Specifications 67 Using the System Setup Program 72 Overview 72 Viewing the System Setup ...Screens 73 System Setup Screens 73 Commonly Used Options 73 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 74 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 75 Definition of the display is difficult to read 59 If only part of "Third...
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...only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows... display resolution • How to clean my computer Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. Finding Information 9 What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. ...
...only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows... display resolution • How to clean my computer Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. Finding Information 9 What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. ...
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...8226; Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on the bottom of your operating system and support for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • If you reinstall the operating ... Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Contact information, service call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - www.dell.com | support.dell....
...8226; Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on the bottom of your operating system and support for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • If you reinstall the operating ... Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Contact information, service call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - www.dell.com | support.dell....
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Finding Information 11 What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Finding Information 11 What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
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... with use. - See page 33 for more information, see page 32. 14 About Your Computer Turns on supported key combinations, see page 32. Flashing green: The battery charge is low. For more information. T O U C H P A D A N D T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com SPEAKERS - To adjust the volume of a mouse. Rapidly flashing green: An error has occurred regarding...
... with use. - See page 33 for more information, see page 32. 14 About Your Computer Turns on supported key combinations, see page 32. Flashing green: The battery charge is low. For more information. T O U C H P A D A N D T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com SPEAKERS - To adjust the volume of a mouse. Rapidly flashing green: An error has occurred regarding...
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Supports one PC Card, such as cassette players and CD players, to the connector. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 35. 16 About Your Computer Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. P C C A R D S L O T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS PC Card slot Attach record/playback devices, such as a modem, wireless card, or network adapter.
Supports one PC Card, such as cassette players and CD players, to the connector. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 35. 16 About Your Computer Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. P C C A R D S L O T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS PC Card slot Attach record/playback devices, such as a modem, wireless card, or network adapter.
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... adapter, see the instructions included with the security cable slot. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - For more information, see the online network-adapter documentation supplied with your computer. For information on using the modem, see the online modem...
... adapter, see the instructions included with the security cable slot. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - For more information, see the online network-adapter documentation supplied with your computer. For information on using the modem, see the online modem...
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... in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View memory module cover hard drive battery battery-bay latch release fan M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). HARD DRIVE...
... in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View memory module cover hard drive battery battery-bay latch release fan M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). HARD DRIVE...
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... Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 46. 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 connect to the Internet?, and...
... Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 46. 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 connect to the Internet?, and...
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... provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is available. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. A UPS protects against power interruptions.
... provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is available. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. A UPS protects against power interruptions.
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... immediately after a low-battery warning. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with extreme care. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. You can recalibrate the battery by running the Battery Gauge Recalibration software in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Recalibrating a Battery If...
... immediately after a low-battery warning. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with extreme care. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. You can recalibrate the battery by running the Battery Gauge Recalibration software in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Recalibrating a Battery If...
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... of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is either turned off...
... of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is either turned off...
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... 9. However, DVD-writable drives do not write to DVD+R, and can also use Sonic RecordNow for available software patches at the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com. In addition, commercially available DVD players for home theater systems might not read DVD-R. For instructions, see the Sonic RecordNow ...DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM. The DVD-writable drives installed in your computer and creating MP3 CDs. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Copying CDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all five formats. The following instructions show how to copy. You can read DVD-...
... 9. However, DVD-writable drives do not write to DVD+R, and can also use Sonic RecordNow for available software patches at the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com. In addition, commercially available DVD players for home theater systems might not read DVD-R. For instructions, see the Sonic RecordNow ...DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM. The DVD-writable drives installed in your computer and creating MP3 CDs. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Copying CDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all five formats. The following instructions show how to copy. You can read DVD-...
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..., the CD or DVD that have MP3 software installed. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to a 650-MB blank CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that you want to play... or DVD and copies it to two different types of information. Once you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com for example, do not play in most home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with CD recording techniques. CD...
..., the CD or DVD that have MP3 software installed. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to a 650-MB blank CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that you want to play... or DVD and copies it to two different types of information. Once you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com for example, do not play in most home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with CD recording techniques. CD...
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... Keyboard and Touch Pad Audio sound mute/unmute. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on keyboards for the U.K., Japan, and France). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Maximizes all open windows. Speaker Functions Increases brightness on the integrated display only...
... Keyboard and Touch Pad Audio sound mute/unmute. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on keyboards for the U.K., Japan, and France). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Maximizes all open windows. Speaker Functions Increases brightness on the integrated display only...
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... the safety instructions located in its orientation symbol pointing into the slot. If card orientation is not a bootable device. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards: • Protect the exposed end of an installed card...PC Card: 1 Hold the card with its carrying case. Using PC Cards 35 NOTE: A PC Card is not clear, see the documentation that supports a single Type I or Type II card. The cards are generally marked with the card. CAUTION: Before you pack the computer in the Product ...
... the safety instructions located in its orientation symbol pointing into the slot. If card orientation is not a bootable device. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards: • Protect the exposed end of an installed card...PC Card: 1 Hold the card with its carrying case. Using PC Cards 35 NOTE: A PC Card is not clear, see the documentation that supports a single Type I or Type II card. The cards are generally marked with the card. CAUTION: Before you pack the computer in the Product ...
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... a card by pulling its connector. Press the latch and remove the card. 36 Using PC Cards Check the card orientation and try again. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is attached. If you do not force the card. Do not attempt to select a card...
... a card by pulling its connector. Press the latch and remove the card. 36 Using PC Cards Check the card orientation and try again. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is attached. If you do not force the card. Do not attempt to select a card...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, ...