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... 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 unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 46 Hard drive problems 46 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems...
... 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 unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 46 Hard drive problems 46 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems...
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...: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. • Community - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Upgrade information...
...: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. • Community - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Upgrade information...
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About Your Computer Front View display latch release display hard drive and keyboard status lights keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons device status lights power button speakers D I S P L A Y - Press the power button to turn on the computer ..., see page 9. P O W E R B U T T O N - For more information about your computer instead of pressing the power button. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file.
About Your Computer Front View display latch release display hard drive and keyboard status lights keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons device status lights power button speakers D I S P L A Y - Press the power button to turn on the computer ..., see page 9. P O W E R B U T T O N - For more information about your computer instead of pressing the power button. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file.
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About Your Computer 15 HARD DRIVE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing.
About Your Computer 15 HARD DRIVE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing.
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... into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. 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 - B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - Releases the battery. HARD DRIVE - Fan noise is running. Stores software and data. When a battery is installed, you can damage the...
... into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. 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 - B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - Releases the battery. HARD DRIVE - Fan noise is running. Stores software and data. When a battery is installed, you can damage the...
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...strip that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer Connect other devices, such as a printer, to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack... constant level. A UPS protects against power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions.
...strip that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer Connect other devices, such as a printer, to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack... constant level. A UPS protects against power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions.
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... which you have created automatically ejects. The CD-RW drive needs 1 or 2 MB of the blank CD to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are correct and click Copy. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: •... CDs that you want to a temporary folder on computers that have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that CD-R again without changing your source CD or DVD and click Copy. The computer reads your computer hard drive. You can be played only on MP3 players or on your source CD or DVD and...
... which you have created automatically ejects. The CD-RW drive needs 1 or 2 MB of the blank CD to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are correct and click Copy. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: •... CDs that you want to a temporary folder on computers that have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that CD-R again without changing your source CD or DVD and click Copy. The computer reads your computer hard drive. You can be played only on MP3 players or on your source CD or DVD and...
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... help protect your computer from potential damage and to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your Dell™ Product Information Guide. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: •... Guide. CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices are turned off . Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. Removing the Hard Drive 39
... help protect your computer from potential damage and to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your Dell™ Product Information Guide. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: •... Guide. CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices are turned off . Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. Removing the Hard Drive 39
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...network wall jack and then plug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any installed PC Cards from sources other than Dell. 40 Removing the Hard Drive Hard Drive CAUTION: If you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from ...computer, and then remove the battery from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer before removing the hard drive (see page 39). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the PC Card slot. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to ground...
...network wall jack and then plug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any installed PC Cards from sources other than Dell. 40 Removing the Hard Drive Hard Drive CAUTION: If you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from ...computer, and then remove the battery from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer before removing the hard drive (see page 39). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the PC Card slot. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to ground...
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... the original packaging for your computer. Removing the Hard Drive 41 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 from its packaging. hard drive cover screws (2) hard drive cover hard drive screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 7 Replace and tighten the screws...
... the original packaging for your computer. Removing the Hard Drive 41 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 from its packaging. hard drive cover screws (2) hard drive cover hard drive screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 7 Replace and tighten the screws...
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... to increase the possibility of devices. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Solving Problems 43 NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you cannot see anything on your display, hold down the mute button and...
... to increase the possibility of devices. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Solving Problems 43 NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you cannot see anything on your display, hold down the mute button and...
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If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by clicking any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N - Try allowing the computer to return to room ...disc is inserted properly. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you there is no audio ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the Product...
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by clicking any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N - Try allowing the computer to return to room ...disc is inserted properly. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you there is no audio ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the Product...
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... 92. 48 Solving Problems B A D C O M M A N D O R F I A - D A T A E R R O R - The hard drive cannot read the data. The file that was running when the message appeared. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I L E N A M E - The operating system is trying to boot to fit on the disk, or the disk is too large to a nonbootable CD. O P E R A T I V E - If the problem persists, contact Dell, see the documentation for the keyword...
... 92. 48 Solving Problems B A D C O M M A N D O R F I A - D A T A E R R O R - The hard drive cannot read the data. The file that was running when the message appeared. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I L E N A M E - The operating system is trying to boot to fit on the disk, or the disk is too large to a nonbootable CD. O P E R A T I V E - If the problem persists, contact Dell, see the documentation for the keyword...
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...software. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. 52 Solving Problems IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Ensure that your ...dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE...
...software. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. 52 Solving Problems IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Ensure that your ...dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE...
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... Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Solving Problems 61 If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. 1 After copying the driver files to your hard drive... Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers.
... Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Solving Problems 61 If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. 1 After copying the driver files to your hard drive... Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers.
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...Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they...; Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting...
...Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they...; Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting...
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...finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press .... that appear, such as the last method to restore your operating system. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Because the computer is unchecked. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer...
...finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press .... that appear, such as the last method to restore your operating system. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Because the computer is unchecked. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer...
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It is recommended that you must do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it was not found. NOTE: If you do not log on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that you that you ... a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. there is deleted and the c:\ partition expands to remove the partition. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Solving Problems 65 If you remove PC Restore from your computer, even to gain additional hard drive space. Click Quit;
It is recommended that you must do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it was not found. NOTE: If you do not log on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that you that you ... a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. there is deleted and the c:\ partition expands to remove the partition. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Solving Problems 65 If you remove PC Restore from your computer, even to gain additional hard drive space. Click Quit;
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using a ... • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to 35,000 ft) Using the System Setup Program ... G 163 G -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using a ... • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to 35,000 ft) Using the System Setup Program ... G 163 G -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings.