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...the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, AccessDirect, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude.... © 2004 Dell Inc. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see page 9. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Model PP08L November 2004 P/N F7573 Rev. Information in this document to avoid the problem. A01 Notes, Notices...
...the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, AccessDirect, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude.... © 2004 Dell Inc. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see page 9. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Model PP08L November 2004 P/N F7573 Rev. Information in this document to avoid the problem. A01 Notes, Notices...
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Contents Finding Information 9 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 13 Left Side View 16 Right Side View 17 Back View 19 Bottom View 21 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 23 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 23 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 24 E-Mail Problems 25 Setting Up a Printer 26 Printer Cable 26 Connecting a USB Printer 26 Printer Problems 27 Power Protection Devices 27 Surge Protectors 27 Line Conditioners 28 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 28 Turning Off Your Computer 28 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 9 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 13 Left Side View 16 Right Side View 17 Back View 19 Bottom View 21 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 23 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 23 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 24 E-Mail Problems 25 Setting Up a Printer 26 Printer Cable 26 Connecting a USB Printer 26 Printer Problems 27 Power Protection Devices 27 Surge Protectors 27 Line Conditioners 28 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 28 Turning Off Your Computer 28 Contents 3
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... the Battery 30 Removing a Battery 31 Installing a Battery 31 Storing a Battery 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... Management 34 Speaker Functions 35 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 35 Touch Pad 36 Customizing the Touch Pad 37 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 37 External Keyboard Problems 37 Unexpected Characters 38 4 Contents
... the Battery 30 Removing a Battery 31 Installing a Battery 31 Storing a Battery 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... Management 34 Speaker Functions 35 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 35 Touch Pad 36 Customizing the Touch Pad 37 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 37 External Keyboard Problems 37 Unexpected Characters 38 4 Contents
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... 43 Network Setup Wizard 44 Network Problems 44 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 45 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...
... 43 Network Setup Wizard 44 Network Problems 44 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 45 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...
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...cannot save a file to a floppy drive 55 If you have problems with a hard drive 56 PC Card Problems 56 General Program Problems 56 A program crashes 56 A program stops responding 57 Error messages appear 57 Resolving Other Technical Problems 57 If Your Computer Gets Wet 57 If You Drop or ... for Windows XP 60 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 61 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 62 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 65 Recommended Tools 65 Shutting Down Your Computer 65 Hard...
...cannot save a file to a floppy drive 55 If you have problems with a hard drive 56 PC Card Problems 56 General Program Problems 56 A program crashes 56 A program stops responding 57 Error messages appear 57 Resolving Other Technical Problems 57 If Your Computer Gets Wet 57 If You Drop or ... for Windows XP 60 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 61 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 62 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 65 Recommended Tools 65 Shutting Down Your Computer 65 Hard...
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...support site. • Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • ... describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • - NSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch...
...support site. • Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • ... describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • - NSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch...
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.... For information on usage. Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the security cable slot. 18 A Tour of Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com MODEM CONNECTOR Connect the telephone line to the computer. AI R VE N T S - Restricting the airflow can damage the...
.... For information on usage. Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the security cable slot. 18 A Tour of Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com MODEM CONNECTOR Connect the telephone line to the computer. AI R VE N T S - Restricting the airflow can damage the...
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... or cause a fire. NOTE: The fan may run constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on usage. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer in the air vents. Attach an AC adapter to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
... or cause a fire. NOTE: The fan may run constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on usage. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer in the air vents. Attach an AC adapter to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
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... block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. A Tour of Your Computer 21
... block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. A Tour of Your Computer 21
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...you can be caused by telephone noise as well as by your ISP to the Internet, see "Modem and Internet Connection Problems." If you cannot connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your ISP. Disconnect the telephone line from your telephone company...from an ISP. 5 Click Next. Modem and Internet Connection Problems NOTICE: Connect the modem to a different telephone wall jack. Try connecting the modem to an analog telephone wall jack only. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next...
...you can be caused by telephone noise as well as by your ISP to the Internet, see "Modem and Internet Connection Problems." If you cannot connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your ISP. Disconnect the telephone line from your telephone company...from an ISP. 5 Click Next. Modem and Internet Connection Problems NOTICE: Connect the modem to a different telephone wall jack. Try connecting the modem to an analog telephone wall jack only. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next...
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C O N N E C T T H E M O D E M D I N E - If you have messages. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I R E C T L Y T O T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - Try using a line that the telephone line is operating properly. E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I O N - Setting Up Your Computer 25 C H E C K T H E C O N N E C T I N T E R N E T - VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other ...
C O N N E C T T H E M O D E M D I N E - If you have messages. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I R E C T L Y T O T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - Try using a line that the telephone line is operating properly. E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I O N - Setting Up Your Computer 25 C H E C K T H E C O N N E C T I N T E R N E T - VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other ...
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... WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER - 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. 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 V E R - The level of protection is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect...
... WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER - 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. 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 V E R - The level of protection is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect...
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...alarms, see page 10. For more information on resolving problems with the computer turned off. Charge time is significantly longer if the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. NOTE: You can leave the battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. If the battery is too hot to... charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information on the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management...
...alarms, see page 10. For more information on resolving problems with the computer turned off. Charge time is significantly longer if the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. NOTE: You can leave the battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. If the battery is too hot to... charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information on the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management...
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... the computer is turned off or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and hold the battery latch. 3 Remove the battery. Battery and Power Problems NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for an extended period of time. To access the help file, see page 10. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully...
... the computer is turned off or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and hold the battery latch. 3 Remove the battery. Battery and Power Problems NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for an extended period of time. To access the help file, see page 10. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully...
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... the settings. Disconnect the mouse cable and check it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it for damage. Firmly reconnect the cable. Customizing ... the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the Mouse Properties window to exit the Mouse Properties window. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 28). See page 59. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - C H E C K T H E M O ...
... the settings. Disconnect the mouse cable and check it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it for damage. Firmly reconnect the cable. Customizing ... the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the Mouse Properties window to exit the Mouse Properties window. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 28). See page 59. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - C H E C K T H E M O ...
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... that they appear on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Contact Dell (see page 28). 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a ...defective external keyboard. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 28), wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. ...
... that they appear on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Contact Dell (see page 28). 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a ...defective external keyboard. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 28), wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. ...
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... click My Computer. TR Y A N O T H E R D I S C - See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for and remove viruses. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs For information about using CDs and DVDs in your screen. CD or DVD Problems If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive...
... click My Computer. TR Y A N O T H E R D I S C - See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for and remove viruses. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs For information about using CDs and DVDs in your screen. CD or DVD Problems If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive...
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... - R U N T H E S P E A K E R S E L F - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Search for your CD creation software. See the help , see page 9. Sound and Speaker Problems If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs, make sure that the... Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. T E S T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the CD-RW drive stops writing D I S A B L E S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W...
... - R U N T H E S P E A K E R S E L F - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Search for your CD creation software. See the help , see page 9. Sound and Speaker Problems If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs, make sure that the... Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. T E S T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the CD-RW drive stops writing D I S A B L E S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W...
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... the CD or DVD drive and click OK. • If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on CDs. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in the upper-right corner...
... the CD or DVD drive and click OK. • If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on CDs. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in the upper-right corner...
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..., and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. Network Problems NOTE: A green or blinking link light could also indicate the presence of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in... T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - R E P L A C E T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E - 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 an...
..., and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. Network Problems NOTE: A green or blinking link light could also indicate the presence of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in... T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - R E P L A C E T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E - 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 an...