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... Functions 32 Display Functions 32 Speaker Functions 32 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 32 Touch Pad 33 Customizing the Touch Pad 33 6 Using PC Cards PC Card Types 35 Extended PC Cards 35 Installing a PC Card 35 Removing a PC Card 36 7 Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 37 Network Setup Wizard 38 4 Contents
... Functions 32 Display Functions 32 Speaker Functions 32 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 32 Touch Pad 33 Customizing the Touch Pad 33 6 Using PC Cards PC Card Types 35 Extended PC Cards 35 Installing a PC Card 35 Removing a PC Card 36 7 Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 37 Network Setup Wizard 38 4 Contents
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... Hard Drive Before You Begin 39 Turning Off Your Computer 39 Before Working Inside Your Computer 39 Hard Drive 40 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 43 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 43 Drive Problems 45 CD and DVD drive problems 45 If you there is no audio 46 If you hear an... A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 51 A solid blue screen appears 51 Other software problems 52 Memory Problems 52 Network Problems 53 PC Card Problems 53 Power Problems 53 Contents 5
... Hard Drive Before You Begin 39 Turning Off Your Computer 39 Before Working Inside Your Computer 39 Hard Drive 40 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 43 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 43 Drive Problems 45 CD and DVD drive problems 45 If you there is no audio 46 If you hear an... A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 51 A solid blue screen appears 51 Other software problems 52 Memory Problems 52 Network Problems 53 PC Card Problems 53 Power Problems 53 Contents 5
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For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 35. 16 About Your Computer Supports one PC Card, such as cassette players and CD players, to the connector. 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.
For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 35. 16 About Your Computer Supports one PC Card, such as cassette players and CD players, to the connector. 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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...wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Dell Inspiron Help file for your... computer, see page 9. Operating time is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in the Product Information Guide. Do not use a battery from Dell. NOTE: Batteries for portable computers...
...wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Dell Inspiron Help file for your... computer, see page 9. Operating time is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in the Product Information Guide. Do not use a battery from Dell. NOTE: Batteries for portable computers...
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... into the slot. Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards: • Protect the exposed end of the card facing up. Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card (for information on page 67 for example, a wireless network adapter) is running. The computer automatically detects the card. Using PC Cards 35 Installing a PC Card You can damage the system board. • Always remove...
... into the slot. Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards: • Protect the exposed end of the card facing up. Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card (for information on page 67 for example, a wireless network adapter) is running. The computer automatically detects the card. Using PC Cards 35 Installing a PC Card You can damage the system board. • Always remove...
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... cable, if one is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. Removing a PC Card NOTICE: Before you remove a PC Card from the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is attached. PC Card PC Card release latch The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you could lose...
... cable, if one is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. Removing a PC Card NOTICE: Before you remove a PC Card from the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is attached. PC Card PC Card release latch The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you could lose...
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.... Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is on the locking tabs before you...To prevent data loss, turn off your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Also, before you disconnect the cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the bottom of the computer...
.... Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is on the locking tabs before you...To prevent data loss, turn off your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Also, before you disconnect the cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the bottom of the computer...
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Ensure that the network is listed. Contact Dell (see page 9. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A P C C A R D N O T P R O V I N D O W S - NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the...Guide. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. Ensure that the PC Card is firmly inserted into the connector. Contact the PC Card manufacturer. Solving Problems 53 Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, ...
Ensure that the network is listed. Contact Dell (see page 9. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A P C C A R D N O T P R O V I N D O W S - NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the...Guide. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. Ensure that the PC Card is firmly inserted into the connector. Contact the PC Card manufacturer. Solving Problems 53 Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, ...
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... L2 cache External bus frequency System Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM PCI bus PC Card CardBus controller PC Card connector Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Intel® Mobile Celeron® 12 KB (internal) 8 KB (internal) 256 KB 400 MHz SiS M650, 962L 64...
... L2 cache External bus frequency System Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM PCI bus PC Card CardBus controller PC Card connector Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Intel® Mobile Celeron® 12 KB (internal) 8 KB (internal) 256 KB 400 MHz SiS M650, 962L 64...
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... stations/port replicators, networking products, and all third-party software and peripherals is provided by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on ). In addition, any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda...
... stations/port replicators, networking products, and all third-party software and peripherals is provided by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on ). In addition, any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda...
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... performance, 25 recalibrating, 26 removing, 28 storing, 28 system view, 17, 20 blanks removing, 36 boot sequence, 73 C CardBus technology PC Cards, 35 CD drive problems, 45 CDs copying, 29 using, 29 Check Disk, 46 computer crashes, 50-51 specifications, 67 stops responding, ...50 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 62 Customizing, 33 D Dell contacting, 75, 92 support policy, 74 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 43 Dell Premier Support website, 9-10 device status lights, 14 description, 14 diagnostics Dell, 43 display description, 13 problems, 58 system view, 13 display...
... performance, 25 recalibrating, 26 removing, 28 storing, 28 system view, 17, 20 blanks removing, 36 boot sequence, 73 C CardBus technology PC Cards, 35 CD drive problems, 45 CDs copying, 29 using, 29 Check Disk, 46 computer crashes, 50-51 specifications, 67 stops responding, ...50 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 62 Customizing, 33 D Dell contacting, 75, 92 support policy, 74 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 43 Dell Premier Support website, 9-10 device status lights, 14 description, 14 diagnostics Dell, 43 display description, 13 problems, 58 system view, 13 display...
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... Setup Wizard, 38 problems, 53 setting up, 37 network connector description, 18 system view, 18 Network Setup Wizard, 38 P PC Card slot description, 16 system view, 16 PC Cards blanks, 36 CardBus technology, 35 extended, 35 installing, 35 removing, 36 slot, 35 types, 35 wireless network adapter, 35 ...17 floppy drive description, 20 system view, 20 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 46 replacing, 40 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 62 Help and Support Center, 11 help file, 9 I installing parts before you begin, 39 turning off your computer,...
... Setup Wizard, 38 problems, 53 setting up, 37 network connector description, 18 system view, 18 Network Setup Wizard, 38 P PC Card slot description, 16 system view, 16 PC Cards blanks, 36 CardBus technology, 35 extended, 35 installing, 35 removing, 36 slot, 35 types, 35 wireless network adapter, 35 ...17 floppy drive description, 20 system view, 20 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 46 replacing, 40 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 62 Help and Support Center, 11 help file, 9 I installing parts before you begin, 39 turning off your computer,...
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USB connector description, 18 system view, 18 V video connector description, 19 system view, 19 video. See display volume adjusting, 57 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 61 Hardware Troubleshooter, 62 Help and Support Center, 11 Network Setup Wizard, 38 Program Compatibility Wizard, 51 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 35 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 38 Program Compatibility Wizard, 51 98 Index
USB connector description, 18 system view, 18 V video connector description, 19 system view, 19 video. See display volume adjusting, 57 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 61 Hardware Troubleshooter, 62 Help and Support Center, 11 Network Setup Wizard, 38 Program Compatibility Wizard, 51 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 35 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 38 Program Compatibility Wizard, 51 98 Index
Removing and Replacing Parts Update
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..., first plug the cable into the computer. 5 Remove any installed PC Cards from the bay. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that both connectors are extremely fragile; NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from their ...computer, and then remove the battery from the PC Card slot. 6 Close the display and turn off your computer and all attached devices from sources other than Dell. even a slight bump can damage the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: When you disconnect the cable. ...
..., first plug the cable into the computer. 5 Remove any installed PC Cards from the bay. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that both connectors are extremely fragile; NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from their ...computer, and then remove the battery from the PC Card slot. 6 Close the display and turn off your computer and all attached devices from sources other than Dell. even a slight bump can damage the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: When you disconnect the cable. ...