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... 31 Battery and Power Problems 31 If the battery is not charging 32 If battery life is short 32 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 33 Reprogramming the Button 33 Numeric Keypad 33 Keyboard Shortcuts 34 System Functions 34 CD or DVD Tray 34... Display Functions 34 Power Management 34 Speaker Functions 35 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 35 Touch Pad 36 Customizing the Touch Pad 37 Touch ...
... 31 Battery and Power Problems 31 If the battery is not charging 32 If battery life is short 32 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 33 Reprogramming the Button 33 Numeric Keypad 33 Keyboard Shortcuts 34 System Functions 34 CD or DVD Tray 34... Display Functions 34 Power Management 34 Speaker Functions 35 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 35 Touch Pad 36 Customizing the Touch Pad 37 Touch ...
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... Determining Your Network Type 45 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 7 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 49 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 49 Error Messages 51 Video and Display Problems 52 If the display is blank 52 If the display is difficult to read 53 If only part of the...
... Determining Your Network Type 45 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 7 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 49 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 49 Error Messages 51 Video and Display Problems 52 If the display is blank 52 If the display is difficult to read 53 If only part of the...
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... on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your computer when you use standby mode... and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to identify your call when contacting technical support. 10 Finding Information www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Tips on the bottom... Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help.
... on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your computer when you use standby mode... and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to identify your call when contacting technical support. 10 Finding Information www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Tips on the bottom... Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help.
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A Tour of Your Computer 13 Keeps the display closed. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - For more information about your display, see page 9. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. A Tour of Your Computer Front View display latch Dell AccessDirect button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display keyboard status lights keyboard device status lights speakers (2) D I S P L A Y -
A Tour of Your Computer 13 Keeps the display closed. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - For more information about your display, see page 9. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. A Tour of Your Computer Front View display latch Dell AccessDirect button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display keyboard status lights keyboard device status lights speakers (2) D I S P L A Y -
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...the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to charge the battery. For more information, see page 9. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The AC adapter converts AC power to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. Do not cover the AC...or other items that will reduce cooling; To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To avoid damaging the computer, do not use it to run the computer or...
...the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to charge the battery. For more information, see page 9. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The AC adapter converts AC power to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. Do not cover the AC...or other items that will reduce cooling; To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To avoid damaging the computer, do not use it to run the computer or...
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... not limited to, the following: NOTE: It is supplied as 3D games and engineering programs. • Running the computer in the Dell Inspiron Help file for your computer, see page 10. See "Power Management" in maximum performance mode. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need... drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from children. Do not use a battery from other power...
... not limited to, the following: NOTE: It is supplied as 3D games and engineering programs. • Running the computer in the Dell Inspiron Help file for your computer, see page 10. See "Power Management" in maximum performance mode. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need... drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from children. Do not use a battery from other power...
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... depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to exit standby mode. Turn off the computer (see page 10. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for several seconds. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - Charge ... the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to turn on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see page 90). See page 89. 32 Using a Battery www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I N T E R F E R E N C E - When the power light is low or depleted. C H A R G E T...
... depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to exit standby mode. Turn off the computer (see page 10. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for several seconds. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - Charge ... the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to turn on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see page 90). See page 89. 32 Using a Battery www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I N T E R F E R E N C E - When the power light is low or depleted. C H A R G E T...
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... numeric function when the keypad is enabled, press and the desired key. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To enable the keypad, press . The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Power Management Activates a power management mode. To access the help file,... lock CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to ...
... numeric function when the keypad is enabled, press and the desired key. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To enable the keypad, press . The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Power Management Activates a power management mode. To access the help file,... lock CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to ...
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... the selected object by sliding your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the display. On the second down -up- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press...
... the selected object by sliding your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the display. On the second down -up- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press...
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... to All Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 28). 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer... button, point to All Programs, point to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see page 90). Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. 38 Using...
... to All Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 28). 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer... button, point to All Programs, point to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see page 90). Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. 38 Using...
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... an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your computer, perform the checks in your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again. Solving Problems 49 See the documentation that came with ...appears, continue to wait until you experience a problem with your display, hold down and press the computer's power button to a docking device (docked), undock it. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The Dell Diagnostics is connected to begin any of the procedures in this section...
... an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your computer, perform the checks in your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again. Solving Problems 49 See the documentation that came with ...appears, continue to wait until you experience a problem with your display, hold down and press the computer's power button to a docking device (docked), undock it. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The Dell Diagnostics is connected to begin any of the procedures in this section...
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... to answer questions periodically. to run . Tests a specific device. If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your part. If you want to... Express Test first to increase the possibility of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer is encountered during the Pre-boot System Assessment...
... to answer questions periodically. to run . Tests a specific device. If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your part. If you want to... Express Test first to increase the possibility of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer is encountered during the Pre-boot System Assessment...
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... O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. A F I L 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 V E - Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When...appeared. The file that was running the test. Solving Problems 51 Displays your computer. Error Messages If the message is too full. ...
... O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. A F I L 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 V E - Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When...appeared. The file that was running the test. Solving Problems 51 Displays your computer. Error Messages If the message is too full. ...
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... page 49). When the light is in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D S T U C K K E Y F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). www.dell.com | support.dell.com I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I O N - If you attach an external monitor to your computer, the battery charge may have caused the display to power your computer. For external keyboards...
... page 49). When the light is in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D S T U C K K E Y F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). www.dell.com | support.dell.com I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I O N - If you attach an external monitor to your computer, the battery charge may have caused the display to power your computer. For external keyboards...
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... power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the subwoofer is disabled. To access the help file, see page 9. See the Dell Inspiron Help file for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E...R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I G H T N E S S - If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to read A D J U S T T H E B R I C A L O U T L E T...
... power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the subwoofer is disabled. To access the help file, see page 9. See the Dell Inspiron Help file for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E...R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I G H T N E S S - If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to read A D J U S T T H E B R I C A L O U T L E T...
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If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. If an error message appears, see page 90). Contact Dell (see page 51. 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 - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - Ensure...locking tab or button. See the scanner documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes...
If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. If an error message appears, see page 90). Contact Dell (see page 51. 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 - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - Ensure...locking tab or button. See the scanner documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes...
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... from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 66). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 90). NOTE: For information on your warranty coverage, see your Product..., and the screw(s). 13 Replace the hard drive. 14 Replace any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 68). 10 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all around it is working...
... from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 66). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 90). NOTE: For information on your warranty coverage, see your Product..., and the screw(s). 13 Replace the hard drive. 14 Replace any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 68). 10 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all around it is working...
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...battery from being scratched. 2 Shut down your computer and all attached devices from the PC Card slot. 8 Close the display and turn off . NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for instructions. See the documentation that came with your docking device for hard drives from... 7 Remove any installed PC Cards from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the ...
...battery from being scratched. 2 Shut down your computer and all attached devices from the PC Card slot. 8 Close the display and turn off . NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for instructions. See the documentation that came with your docking device for hard drives from... 7 Remove any installed PC Cards from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the ...
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Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5 Lift the keyboard out of the bottom case, and rest it on the display hinges so that the keyboard connector is fully seated. 7 Replace the screw that you removed in step 3. 8 Replace the memory module cover and screw. NOTICE: ... notched right edge of the hinge cover, and pry the cover loose from the hinges and bottom case. 4 Remove the four keyboard screws. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to release...
Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5 Lift the keyboard out of the bottom case, and rest it on the display hinges so that the keyboard connector is fully seated. 7 Replace the screw that you removed in step 3. 8 Replace the memory module cover and screw. NOTICE: ... notched right edge of the hinge cover, and pry the cover loose from the hinges and bottom case. 4 Remove the four keyboard screws. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to release...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height: 14.1 inch 15 inch Width: 14.1 inch 15 inch Diagonal: 14.1 inch 15 inch Maximum resolutions Response time (typical) ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height: 14.1 inch 15 inch Width: 14.1 inch 15 inch Diagonal: 14.1 inch 15 inch Maximum resolutions Response time (typical) ...