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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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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. P C C A R D S L O T - Supports one PC Card, such as cassette players and CD players, to the connector. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 35. 16 About Your Computer
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. P C C A R D S L O T - Supports one PC Card, such as cassette players and CD players, to the connector. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 35. 16 About Your Computer
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...time it is not connected 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, or other computers with the main battery installed at all times...Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see page 9. For optimal computer performance and to purchase a new battery during the ...
...time it is not connected 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, or other computers with the main battery installed at all times...Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see page 9. For optimal computer performance and to purchase a new battery during the ...
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... its thickness, not its carrying case. Striking the end of the card can install a PC Card in the computer while the computer is longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer. If card orientation is not a bootable device. Using PC Cards 35 Using PC Cards PC Card Types The PC Card slot has one connector that came with its orientation symbol pointing...
... its thickness, not its carrying case. Striking the end of the card can install a PC Card in the computer while the computer is longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer. If card orientation is not a bootable device. Using PC Cards 35 Using PC Cards PC Card Types The PC Card slot has one connector that came with its orientation symbol pointing...
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... to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. 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. PC Card PC Card release latch The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a PC Card NOTICE: Before you remove a PC Card from functioning before...
... to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. 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. PC Card PC Card release latch The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a PC Card NOTICE: Before you remove a PC Card from functioning before...
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... cable, first plug the cable into the 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 Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; NOTE...: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the PC Card slot. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is flat and clean to avoid bending any...
... cable, first plug the cable into the 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 Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; NOTE...: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the PC Card slot. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is flat and clean to avoid bending any...
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RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I D E D P C C A R D - C H E C K T H E P C C A R D - Ensure that the PC Card is listed. P R O V I N G S - Contact Dell (see page 9. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the back of the computer and the network jack. PC Card Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I D E D P C C A R D - C H E C K T H E P C C A R D - Ensure that the PC Card is listed. P R O V I N G S - Contact Dell (see page 9. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the back of the computer and the network jack. PC Card Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
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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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... and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by the original manufacturer of the product. In addition, any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the software programs that are included. Contacting...
... and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by the original manufacturer of the product. In addition, any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the software programs that are included. Contacting...
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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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... 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,... 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 ...
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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 USB connector description, 18 system view, 18 V video connector description, 19 system view, 19 video.
Removing and Replacing Parts Update
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...computer, and then remove the battery from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer and all attached devices from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to prevent...you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. if you remove the hard drive from the PC Card slot. 6 Close the display and turn off your computer, follow the safety instructions located in hibernate mode. Hard Drive CAUTION: If ...
...computer, and then remove the battery from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer and all attached devices from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to prevent...you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. if you remove the hard drive from the PC Card slot. 6 Close the display and turn off your computer, follow the safety instructions located in hibernate mode. Hard Drive CAUTION: If ...