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... the Internet 21 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 21 Setting Up a Printer 22 Printer Cable 22 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Power Protection Devices 23 Surge Protectors 23 Line Conditioners 24 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 24 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 25 Checking the Battery Charge 26 Low-Battery Warning 26 Charging the Battery 26...
... the Internet 21 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 21 Setting Up a Printer 22 Printer Cable 22 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Power Protection Devices 23 Surge Protectors 23 Line Conditioners 24 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 24 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 25 Checking the Battery Charge 26 Low-Battery Warning 26 Charging the Battery 26...
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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... 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... 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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... 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 - To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. P O W E R B U T T O N - D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your display, see page 9. For more information about your...
... 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 - To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. P O W E R B U T T O N - D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your display, see page 9. For more information about your...
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...the computer is discharging normally with use. - 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 - Off: The battery is adequately charged, the computer is turned off, or no battery is in a power management mode. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on steadily when the battery is being charged or flashes when the battery charge is... is low. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - Flashing green: The battery charge is charging. - For more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com SPEAKERS - KEYBOARD - Solid green: The battery is low.
...the computer is discharging normally with use. - 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 - Off: The battery is adequately charged, the computer is turned off, or no battery is in a power management mode. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on steadily when the battery is being charged or flashes when the battery charge is... is low. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - Flashing green: The battery charge is charging. - For more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com SPEAKERS - KEYBOARD - Solid green: The battery is low.
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... to avoid damaging the cable. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on AC power instead of battery power. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - The AC adapter converts AC...
... to avoid damaging the cable. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on AC power instead of battery power. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - The AC adapter converts AC...
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... for certain types of the surge protector. A device with surge protection help to prevent damage to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Setting Up Your Computer 23 USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB ...and the printer. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. When ...
... for certain types of the surge protector. A device with surge protection help to prevent damage to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Setting Up Your Computer 23 USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB ...and the printer. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. When ...
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...battery that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for modem connection instructions. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: To ensure maximum battery ... computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. A UPS protects against power interruptions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection.
...battery that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for modem connection instructions. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: To ensure maximum battery ... computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. A UPS protects against power interruptions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection.
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... it is recommended that shipped with your computer. See "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see page 9. NOTE: Charge the battery for your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all...; Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Using a Battery ...
... it is recommended that shipped with your computer. See "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see page 9. NOTE: Charge the battery for your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all...; Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Using a Battery ...
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...resolving problems with the computer turned off. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. You can recalibrate the battery by running the Battery Gauge Recalibration software ... NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your system is approximately 90 percent depleted. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Charge time is longer...
...resolving problems with the computer turned off. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. You can recalibrate the battery by running the Battery Gauge Recalibration software ... NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your system is approximately 90 percent depleted. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Charge time is longer...
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...electrical outlet. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer while the battery is charging. NOTE: You can operate your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Using a Battery 27 The battery discharges until the battery gauge states Full. 6 When prompted, remove the AC adapter....screen. 4 Using the left-arrow and right-arrow keys, select Exit. 5 Using the up-arrow and down your computer using battery power until the battery is completely discharged, the computer automatically turns off . The battery gauge recalibration procedure begins, and the AC adapter charges ...
...electrical outlet. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer while the battery is charging. NOTE: You can operate your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Using a Battery 27 The battery discharges until the battery gauge states Full. 6 When prompted, remove the AC adapter....screen. 4 Using the left-arrow and right-arrow keys, select Exit. 5 Using the up-arrow and down your computer using battery power until the battery is completely discharged, the computer automatically turns off . The battery gauge recalibration procedure begins, and the AC adapter charges ...
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... its pins. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your computer. 1 Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following sections, "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." ...You Begin Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Damage due to help ensure your own personal safety. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data...
... its pins. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your computer. 1 Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following sections, "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." ...You Begin Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Damage due to help ensure your own personal safety. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data...
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... compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer, follow the safety instructions located in hibernate mode. 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 the computer..., and then remove the battery from the bay. 6 Press the power button to ground the system board. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, ...
... compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer, follow the safety instructions located in hibernate mode. 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 the computer..., and then remove the battery from the bay. 6 Press the power button to ground the system board. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, ...
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...of tracing the problem quickly. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see anything on your display, hold down the mute button and press the computer's power button to increase the possibility of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Option Express .... 2 Connect the computer to wait until you want. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow...
...of tracing the problem quickly. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see anything on your display, hold down the mute button and press the computer's power button to increase the possibility of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Option Express .... 2 Connect the computer to wait until you want. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow...
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...may have a defective external keyboard. If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you begin any of letters. www.dell.com | 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...some characters on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are unable to 10 seconds...
...may have a defective external keyboard. If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you begin any of letters. www.dell.com | 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...some characters on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are unable to 10 seconds...
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... on a floppy disk or CD. For more information, go to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to support.dell.com and search for an earlier Windows operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N -
... on a floppy disk or CD. For more information, go to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to support.dell.com and search for an earlier Windows operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N -
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.... Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the PC Card is listed. Solving Problems 53 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see page 9. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help...
.... Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the PC Card is listed. Solving Problems 53 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see page 9. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help...
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... electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to an electrical outlet. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in standby mode-press the power button to turn on the computer. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Turn off , press the power button to exit standby mode. Ensure that the computer turns on...
... electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to an electrical outlet. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in standby mode-press the power button to turn on the computer. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Turn off , press the power button to exit standby mode. Ensure that the computer turns on...
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... not muted. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 58 Solving Problems If you are using a battery to the computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - www.dell.com | support.dell.com A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Disconnect the mouse cable, check it and connect the mouse directly to...
... not muted. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 58 Solving Problems If you are using a battery to the computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - www.dell.com | support.dell.com A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Disconnect the mouse cable, check it and connect the mouse directly to...
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... and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to decrease the brightness. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. Solving Problems 59 Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - Ensure that the computer turns on . Press to increase the brightness and to change or click the...
... and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to decrease the brightness. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. Solving Problems 59 Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - Ensure that the computer turns on . Press to increase the brightness and to change or click the...
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... Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions: XGA Response time (typical) Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: XGA Power consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): Controls Analog Devices AD1981B 16-bit (analog-to-digital) and 20-bit (digital-to-analog) PCI bus microphone-in connector...
... Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions: XGA Response time (typical) Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: XGA Power consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): Controls Analog Devices AD1981B 16-bit (analog-to-digital) and 20-bit (digital-to-analog) PCI bus microphone-in connector...