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8 Removing the 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...
8 Removing the 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...
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D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - About Your Computer 13 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. P O W E R B U T T O N - About Your Computer Front View display latch release display hard drive and ...
D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - About Your Computer 13 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. P O W E R B U T T O N - About Your Computer Front View display latch release display hard drive and ...
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... charging. - KEYBOARD - For more information. Solid green: The battery is low. Rapidly flashing green: An error has occurred regarding the battery. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on steadily when the battery is being charged or flashes when the battery charge is in a power management mode. 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 - The keyboard includes a ...® Windows® logo key. Off: The battery is installed. - See page 33 for more information, see page 32. 14 About Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com SPEAKERS -
... charging. - KEYBOARD - For more information. Solid green: The battery is low. Rapidly flashing green: An error has occurred regarding the battery. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on steadily when the battery is being charged or flashes when the battery charge is in a power management mode. 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 - The keyboard includes a ...® Windows® logo key. Off: The battery is installed. - See page 33 for more information, see page 32. 14 About Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com SPEAKERS -
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A Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. 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. About Your Computer 15 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is flashing. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is enabled.
A Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. 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. About Your Computer 15 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is flashing. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is enabled.
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To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help. NOTICE: When you can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. Connects the AC adapter so that you disconnect the AC adapter cable ... adapter converts AC power to avoid damaging the cable. You can run the computer on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on AC power instead of battery power. About Your Computer 19 A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip...
To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help. NOTICE: When you can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. Connects the AC adapter so that you disconnect the AC adapter cable ... adapter converts AC power to avoid damaging the cable. You can run the computer on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on AC power instead of battery power. About Your Computer 19 A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip...
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... fans or the computer. Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). HARD DRIVE - Do not store your computer in the air vents. 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 - Stores software and data. Fan noise is ... use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. F A N - NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. B A T T E R Y L A T C H R E L E A S E -
... fans or the computer. Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). HARD DRIVE - Do not store your computer in the air vents. 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 - Stores software and data. Fan noise is ... use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. F A N - NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. B A T T E R Y L A T C H R E L E A S E -
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If you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 46. If you are having problems connecting ... one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from your ISP...
If you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 46. If you are having problems connecting ... one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from your ISP...
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... Charge The low-battery warning provides information on page 53. For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to an electrical.... A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is configured with the computer turned on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. To access the help file, see "Power Problems" on the battery charge. Charge time is longer ...
... Charge The low-battery warning provides information on page 53. For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to an electrical.... A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is configured with the computer turned on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. To access the help file, see "Power Problems" on the battery charge. Charge time is longer ...
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...turns off . 7 Connect the AC adapter to recalibrate your battery. • The typical battery operating time decreases. The battery discharges until the battery gauge states Full. 6 When prompted, remove the AC adapter. To run the Battery Gauge Recalibration software: 1 Connect your computer. 3 When the DELL... try again. Using a Battery 27 Allow several hours for the Microsoft Windows operating system appears, continue to an electrical outlet. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer to wait until you recalibrate your NiMH battery, do not operate your computer while the battery is ...
...turns off . 7 Connect the AC adapter to recalibrate your battery. • The typical battery operating time decreases. The battery discharges until the battery gauge states Full. 6 When prompted, remove the AC adapter. To run the Battery Gauge Recalibration software: 1 Connect your computer. 3 When the DELL... try again. Using a Battery 27 Allow several hours for the Microsoft Windows operating system appears, continue to an electrical outlet. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer to wait until you recalibrate your NiMH battery, do not operate your computer while the battery is ...
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... you store your computer for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 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...
... you store your computer for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 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...
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... after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following sections, "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety ... for 4 seconds. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer. If your Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit...
... after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following sections, "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety ... for 4 seconds. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer. If your Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit...
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...have a connector with locking tabs; NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer, follow the safety instructions located in hibernate mode. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. 40 Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable,...work surface is flat and clean to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before removing the hard drive (see page 39). 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 ...
...have a connector with locking tabs; NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer, follow the safety instructions located in hibernate mode. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. 40 Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable,...work surface is flat and clean to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before removing the hard drive (see page 39). 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 ...
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.... 6 Slide the hard drive into place. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 39. 2 Turn the computer over, unscrew the hard-drive cover screws, and remove the cover. 3 Remove the hard drive screws. To replace the hard drive in the...
.... 6 Slide the hard drive into place. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 39. 2 Turn the computer over, unscrew the hard-drive cover screws, and remove the cover. 3 Remove the hard drive screws. To replace the hard drive in the...
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.... 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your display, hold down the mute button and press the computer's power button to wait until you see anything on the computer. Run Express Test first to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive....the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. When to increase the possibility of devices. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see page 92). 1 Shut down your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press to 20 ...
.... 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your display, hold down the mute button and press the computer's power button to wait until you see anything on the computer. Run Express Test first to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive....the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. When to increase the possibility of devices. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see page 92). 1 Shut down your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press to 20 ...
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.... A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. See page 56. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it is connected to an analog telephone jack only. If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is ..., follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you there is no audio ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in...
.... A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. See page 56. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it is connected to an analog telephone jack only. If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is ..., follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you there is no audio ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in...
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External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you may have a defective external keyboard. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it for installation instructions. < D R I V E L E T T E R > : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, ...trying to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in MS-DOS® mode or when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working...
External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you may have a defective external keyboard. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it for installation instructions. < D R I V E L E T T E R > : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, ...trying to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in MS-DOS® mode or when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working...
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... a response by pressing a key on the display. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see page 92). Verify that they appear on your keyboard or moving your computer. 50 Solving Problems Then restart your mouse, press and hold the... | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and ...
... a response by pressing a key on the display. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see page 92). Verify that they appear on your keyboard or moving your computer. 50 Solving Problems Then restart your mouse, press and hold the... | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and ...
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Slow computer performance or problems connecting to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that includes anti-spyware... Then restart your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an antivirus program that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the ...
Slow computer performance or problems connecting to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that includes anti-spyware... Then restart your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an antivirus program that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the ...
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... R I G H T - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to turn on . Turn off , press the power button to verify that the light is used , you may be depleted.... A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I G H T - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in standby mode-press the power button to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer...
... R I G H T - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to turn on . Turn off , press the power button to verify that the light is used , you may be depleted.... A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I G H T - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in standby mode-press the power button to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer...
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... then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for your Dell printer, contact Dell (see page 22). NOTE: If you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. See the printer...
... then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for your Dell printer, contact Dell (see page 22). NOTE: If you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. See the printer...