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...is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, ... a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help ...
...is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, ... a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help ...
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... Tips 30 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 31 Key Combinations 32 System 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...
... Tips 30 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 31 Key Combinations 32 System 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...
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... 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 ... computer performance or problems connecting to the Internet. . . 51 A program stops responding 51 A program crashes repeatedly 51 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...
... 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 ... computer performance or problems connecting to the Internet. . . 51 A program stops responding 51 A program crashes repeatedly 51 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...
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... 60 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 61 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 62 Restoring Your Operating System 62 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 62 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 64 10 Appendix Specifications 67 Using the System Setup Program 72 Overview 72 Viewing the ...System Setup Screens 73 System Setup Screens 73 Commonly Used Options 73 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Printer Problems 55 Scanner Problems 55 Sound and Speaker Problems 56 No sound from integrated speakers 56 No ...
... 60 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 61 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 62 Restoring Your Operating System 62 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 62 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 64 10 Appendix Specifications 67 Using the System Setup Program 72 Overview 72 Viewing the ...System Setup Screens 73 System Setup Screens 73 Commonly Used Options 73 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Printer Problems 55 Scanner Problems 55 Sound and Speaker Problems 56 No sound from integrated speakers 56 No ...
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...Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use... Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: Additional information may not be available for your...
...Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use... Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: Additional information may not be available for your...
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..., and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and...
..., and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Finding Information 11
What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Finding Information 11
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... provide the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume-control key combinations. For information on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on steadily when the battery is being charged or flashes when the battery charge... mouse. Rapidly flashing green: An error has occurred regarding the battery. See page 33 for more information, see page 32. 14 About Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com SPEAKERS - Flashing green: The battery charge is in a power management mode.
... provide the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume-control key combinations. For information on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on steadily when the battery is being charged or flashes when the battery charge... mouse. Rapidly flashing green: An error has occurred regarding the battery. See page 33 for more information, see page 32. 14 About Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com SPEAKERS - Flashing green: The battery charge is in a power management mode.
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... a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your Internet connection.
... a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your Internet connection.
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... printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with the printer for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to the Internet?, and then click...
... printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with the printer for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to the Internet?, and then click...
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... damaged or leaking batteries with the computer turned off. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from being used in your system is longer with a battery, see...connect the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see "Power Problems" on the battery charge. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet...
... damaged or leaking batteries with the computer turned off. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from being used in your system is longer with a battery, see...connect the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see "Power Problems" on the battery charge. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet...
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... run the Battery Gauge Recalibration software: 1 Connect your computer to your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down -arrow keys, select Battery Gauge Recalibration and press . Allow several hours for the Microsoft Windows operating system appears, continue to wait until you recalibrate your NiMH battery, do not operate... adapter to an electrical outlet. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 8 Without turning the system on a System Setup screen, highlight the item and see the Windows desktop.
... run the Battery Gauge Recalibration software: 1 Connect your computer to your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down -arrow keys, select Battery Gauge Recalibration and press . Allow several hours for the Microsoft Windows operating system appears, continue to wait until you recalibrate your NiMH battery, do not operate... adapter to an electrical outlet. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 8 Without turning the system on a System Setup screen, highlight the item and see the Windows desktop.
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...DVD-RAM. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 29 The following instructions show how to make an exact copy of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. However, DVD-writable drives do not write to and might not read all... CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in your Dell™ computer can write to DVD+R, and can also use Sonic RecordNow for home theater systems might not read DVD-R. In ...drives installed in the upper-right corner of a CD. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file.
...DVD-RAM. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 29 The following instructions show how to make an exact copy of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. However, DVD-writable drives do not write to and might not read all... CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in your Dell™ computer can write to DVD+R, and can also use Sonic RecordNow for home theater systems might not read DVD-R. In ...drives installed in the upper-right corner of a CD. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have created automatically ejects. Once you have finished copying the source CD ... media-CD-Rs and CD-RWs (including high-speed CD-RWs). Use blank CD-Rs to its maximum capacity; Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic RecordNow and open a RecordNow project. • You must...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have created automatically ejects. Once you have finished copying the source CD ... media-CD-Rs and CD-RWs (including high-speed CD-RWs). Use blank CD-Rs to its maximum capacity; Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic RecordNow and open a RecordNow project. • You must...
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.... Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Runs Windows Explorer. Enables and disables display stretch. Maximizes all open windows. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key...
.... Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Runs Windows Explorer. Enables and disables display stretch. Maximizes all open windows. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key...
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... disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 2 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to press... thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use your thumb to save the settings and close the window. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click ...
... disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 2 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to press... thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use your thumb to save the settings and close the window. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in... on the screen. 38 Setting Up a Network NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in... on the screen. 38 Setting Up a Network NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the...
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... own personal safety. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer. 1 Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. Removing the Hard Drive Before You ... your computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. Removing the Hard Drive 39 b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any open programs before you...
... own personal safety. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer. 1 Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. Removing the Hard Drive Before You ... your computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. Removing the Hard Drive 39 b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any open programs before you...
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... this section, follow the safety instructions located in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you cannot see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image...
... this section, follow the safety instructions located in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you cannot see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image...
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...click My Computer. Solving Problems 45 See page 62. NOTE: Because of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Inspiron Help file for and remove viruses. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Product Information Guide. See page 43. ENSURE THAT THE CD ... a defect in all DVD titles work in the drive or the CD or DVD. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I C S - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I V E -
...click My Computer. Solving Problems 45 See page 62. NOTE: Because of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Inspiron Help file for and remove viruses. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Product Information Guide. See page 43. ENSURE THAT THE CD ... a defect in all DVD titles work in the drive or the CD or DVD. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I C S - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I V E -