Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... the system board. 1 Shut down your computer and devices from the display quickly and keep the display dry. When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or installing memory modules, Mini PCI cards, modems, keyboards, or CD or DVD drives, perform the following these procedures, you confirm that you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, a modem, a keyboard, or a CD or DVD drive. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result...
... the system board. 1 Shut down your computer and devices from the display quickly and keep the display dry. When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or installing memory modules, Mini PCI cards, modems, keyboards, or CD or DVD drives, perform the following these procedures, you confirm that you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, a modem, a keyboard, or a CD or DVD drive. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with another device, such as a lamp. 38 Setting Up Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I C A L O U T L E T - USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on . TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - See the documentation that it with your...
If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with another device, such as a lamp. 38 Setting Up Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I C A L O U T L E T - USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on . TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - See the documentation that it with your...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... multiple functions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard icon. 2 Click the AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on the screen. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. • To enable the keypad, press keypad is active. . Numeric...
... multiple functions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard icon. 2 Click the AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on the screen. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. • To enable the keypad, press keypad is active. . Numeric...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to the computer. 2 Turn on . Ensure that your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for instructions. Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to a working electrical power source and that the scanner power cable is...
ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to the computer. 2 Turn on . Ensure that your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for instructions. Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to a working electrical power source and that the scanner power cable is...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... books or similar props to speed the drying process. If you cannot solve your problem using the Dell™ Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for a description of the hardware and software support provided by touching one of this procedure only after you turn off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 104). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 126). Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power...
... books or similar props to speed the drying process. If you cannot solve your problem using the Dell™ Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for a description of the hardware and software support provided by touching one of this procedure only after you turn off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 104). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 126). Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your problem and to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 89 Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to see if any device, perform...
Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your problem and to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 89 Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to see if any device, perform...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... for which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the screen to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category...
... for which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the screen to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of a specific driver or utility...
... click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of a specific driver or utility...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. If that you prefer. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your data files...
... is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. If that you prefer. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your data files...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" on page 100. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. Save the original packaging for hard drives from its packaging. Adding and Re placing Parts 105 If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5 Insert the drive into place. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive...
... provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" on page 100. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. Save the original packaging for hard drives from its packaging. Adding and Re placing Parts 105 If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5 Insert the drive into place. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... missing or altered Service Tags or serial numbers • Products for which warranty came with either a 90-day, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, or 4-year limited warranty. Usage that result from: - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by this limited warranty? DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN...
... missing or altered Service Tags or serial numbers • Products for which warranty came with either a 90-day, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, or 4-year limited warranty. Usage that result from: - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by this limited warranty? DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... warranty card; (4) a description of any costs relating to external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power, usage not in accordance with its family of Pentium® and Celeron® processors, if properly used and installed, will substantially conform to your name, address, and telephone numbers; (2) proof of purchase; (3) this written warranty and is subject to repair or replace the...
... warranty card; (4) a description of any costs relating to external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power, usage not in accordance with its family of Pentium® and Celeron® processors, if properly used and installed, will substantially conform to your name, address, and telephone numbers; (2) proof of purchase; (3) this written warranty and is subject to repair or replace the...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... O operating system reinstallation, 95 P PC Card slot description, 23 system view, 23 PC Cards fixing problems, 85 power fixing problems, 45 protection devices, 39 turning off your computer, 40 power button description, 23 system view, 23 power management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot description...
... O operating system reinstallation, 95 P PC Card slot description, 23 system view, 23 PC Cards fixing problems, 85 power fixing problems, 45 protection devices, 39 turning off your computer, 40 power button description, 23 system view, 23 power management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot description...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... possible damage to reduce the potential for continuous operation as office equipment. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for the appropriate contact information). Longterm exposure to the cloth; If, after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module, Mini PCI card, or modem to help file when setting up and using your computer. For comfort and efficiency, observe...
... possible damage to reduce the potential for continuous operation as office equipment. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for the appropriate contact information). Longterm exposure to the cloth; If, after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module, Mini PCI card, or modem to help file when setting up and using your computer. For comfort and efficiency, observe...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... keys. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Ke yboard and Touch Pa d 49 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To use the numeric function when the keypad is connected to the next display option. and the desired Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video image to a television, you must enable the television through the Windows display settings...
... keys. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Ke yboard and Touch Pa d 49 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To use the numeric function when the keypad is connected to the next display option. and the desired Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video image to a television, you must enable the television through the Windows display settings...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... your problem using the Dell™ Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for at least 24 hours in a safe place to dry. 7 Wipe off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 106). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 40), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power...
... your problem using the Dell™ Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for at least 24 hours in a safe place to dry. 7 Wipe off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 106). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 40), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. Adding and Re placing Parts 101 NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the connector. If you are covered under your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until it . b Slide the module firmly into place. b Remove the module from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use...
... installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. Adding and Re placing Parts 101 NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the connector. If you are covered under your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until it . b Slide the module firmly into place. b Remove the module from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... hard drive is not in the computer, store it is fully seated in the bay. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 17. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive...
... hard drive is not in the computer, store it is fully seated in the bay. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 17. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... displays information about a specific item on the screen. System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on the screen. Options or values that appear as white type on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of each screen, the system setup options are listed...
... displays information about a specific item on the screen. System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on the screen. Options or values that appear as white type on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of each screen, the system setup options are listed...
System Information Guide
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... in eye strain. When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or installing memory modules, Mini PCI cards, or modems, perform the following these procedures, you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your Dell Owner's Manual for ma t ion Gu id e www.dell.com | support.euro.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth...
... in eye strain. When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or installing memory modules, Mini PCI cards, or modems, perform the following these procedures, you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your Dell Owner's Manual for ma t ion Gu id e www.dell.com | support.euro.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth...