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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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...; Solutions - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Computer documentation, details on the bottom of your Dell computer. NSS is necessary for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and...
...; Solutions - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Computer documentation, details on the bottom of your Dell computer. NSS is necessary for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and...
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... a power management mode. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Press the power button to turn on the computer or to release the display latch and open the display. For more information about ...B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your display, see page 9. About Your Computer 13 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 -
... a power management mode. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Press the power button to turn on the computer or to release the display latch and open the display. For more information about ...B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your display, see page 9. About Your Computer 13 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 -
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HARD DRIVE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 9 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 numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 9 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
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... block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. HARD DRIVE - See page 25. 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 - When a battery is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. 20...
... block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. HARD DRIVE - See page 25. 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 - When a battery is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. 20...
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... to a UPS. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTE: To ensure maximum...
... to a UPS. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTE: To ensure maximum...
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... of the disc creation process. Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you have inserted your computer hard drive. Use blank CD-RWs to write to CDs or to the blank CD or DVD. If you make a mistake, you can write to a temporary folder...+Rs. After creating a CD-R, you cannot write to record music or permanently store data files. Your DVD-writable drive can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD...
... of the disc creation process. Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you have inserted your computer hard drive. Use blank CD-RWs to write to CDs or to the blank CD or DVD. If you make a mistake, you can write to a temporary folder...+Rs. After creating a CD-R, you cannot write to record music or permanently store data files. Your DVD-writable drive can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD...
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... and to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. 1 Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Do not touch the components or contacts on your own personal safety. Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin Unless otherwise noted, each procedure... Information Guide. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. Removing the Hard Drive 39 Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal...
... and to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. 1 Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Do not touch the components or contacts on your own personal safety. Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin Unless otherwise noted, each procedure... Information Guide. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. Removing the Hard Drive 39 Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal...
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...your computer (see page 39). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer before you must remove the main battery before removing the hard drive (see page 39). www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable... bay. 6 Press the power button to avoid bending any telephone or telecommunication lines from sources other than Dell. 40 Removing the Hard Drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on the bottom of cable, press in hibernate mode. even a slight bump can...
...your computer (see page 39). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer before you must remove the main battery before removing the hard drive (see page 39). www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable... bay. 6 Press the power button to avoid bending any telephone or telecommunication lines from sources other than Dell. 40 Removing the Hard Drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on the bottom of cable, press in hibernate mode. even a slight bump can...
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.... 6 Slide the hard drive into place. 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. Save the original packaging for your computer. Removing the Hard Drive 41 hard drive cover screws (2) hard drive cover hard drive screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in...
.... 6 Slide the hard drive into place. 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. Save the original packaging for your computer. Removing the Hard Drive 41 hard drive cover screws (2) hard drive cover hard drive screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in...
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... If you experience a problem with your part. Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin the Dell Diagnostics. The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. Solving Problems 43 Run Express Test first to begin...
... If you experience a problem with your part. Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin the Dell Diagnostics. The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. Solving Problems 43 Run Express Test first to begin...
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... www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you there is no audio ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. A hot hard drive may ... Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is connected to an analog telephone jack only. 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 temperature before turning it is not caused by clicking any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. C H E ...
... www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you there is no audio ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. A hot hard drive may ... Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is connected to an analog telephone jack only. 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 temperature before turning it is not caused by clicking any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. C H E ...
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... The hard drive cannot read the data. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I V E - Reinstall the hard drive, see page 92. 48 Solving Problems If the message is trying to boot to support.dell.com and...E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. Insert a bootable CD. See page 45. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin any of the procedures in this section...
... The hard drive cannot read the data. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I V E - Reinstall the hard drive, see page 92. 48 Solving Problems If the message is trying to boot to support.dell.com and...E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. Insert a bootable CD. See page 45. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin any of the procedures in this section...
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... Product Information Guide. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ... 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, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU R U N T H E D E...
... Product Information Guide. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ... 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, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU R U N T H E D E...
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...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. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on...before you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-...
...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. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on...before you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-...
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... system in when you to return 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 the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your...using System Restore. Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to the Windows Classic view. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you set your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data ...
... system in when you to return 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 the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your...using System Restore. Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to the Windows Classic view. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you set your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data ...
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...is unchecked. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the last method to restore your operating system. PC Restore restores your hard drive to reboot the ...computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently ...
...is unchecked. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the last method to restore your operating system. PC Restore restores your hard drive to reboot the ...computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently ...
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... administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Removing PC Restore NOTICE: PC Restore enables you to restore your computer's operating system to the condition it , and you remove PC Restore from your computer, even to gain additional hard drive space. It is deleted and the...
... administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Removing PC Restore NOTICE: PC Restore enables you to restore your computer's operating system to the condition it , and you remove PC Restore from your computer, even to gain additional hard drive space. It is deleted and the...
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...) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTICE: Unless you set through system setup. To access help, see the Help and Support Center. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using...
...) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTICE: Unless you set through system setup. To access help, see the Help and Support Center. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using...