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...products. Information in this document is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of EMC Corporation; and is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. under license. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential ...Dell Inspiron Help file. Model PP08L November 2004 P/N F7573 Rev. disclaims any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, AccessDirect, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, and DellNet are not applicable. EMC is strictly forbidden. Microsoft and Windows...
...products. Information in this document is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of EMC Corporation; and is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. under license. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential ...Dell Inspiron Help file. Model PP08L November 2004 P/N F7573 Rev. disclaims any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, AccessDirect, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, and DellNet are not applicable. EMC is strictly forbidden. Microsoft and Windows...
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...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 Pad or Mouse Problems 37 External Keyboard Problems 37 Unexpected...
...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 Pad or Mouse Problems 37 External Keyboard Problems 37 Unexpected...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Driver 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 59 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 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 Drive 66 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 68 Memory 68 Modem ...
... Driver 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 59 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 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 Drive 66 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 68 Memory 68 Modem ...
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... computer • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Tips on the...
... computer • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Tips on the...
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... software updates • - Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. 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 • Documentation for your problem. 4 Follow the...
... software updates • - Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. 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 • Documentation for your problem. 4 Follow the...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. To adjust the...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. To adjust the...
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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 computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. If you are using...
... 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 computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. If you are using...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to step 6. Contact your ISP. Modem and Internet Connection ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to step 6. Contact your ISP. Modem and Internet Connection ...
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... your telephone company for your telephone directory. 4 Click Apply and click OK. 5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window. 6 Close the Control Panel window. If you have voice mail service, you might hear an irregular dial tone when you have other telephone devices sharing... in your modem. 5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to verify that To disable call waiting, dial: is communicating with Windows. If all commands receive responses, the modem is connected to the Internet. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I O N - C H E C K ...
... your telephone company for your telephone directory. 4 Click Apply and click OK. 5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window. 6 Close the Control Panel window. If you have voice mail service, you might hear an irregular dial tone when you have other telephone devices sharing... in your modem. 5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to verify that To disable call waiting, dial: is communicating with Windows. If all commands receive responses, the modem is connected to the Internet. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I O N - C H E C K ...
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..., such as a lamp. See the documentation supplied with a higher joule rating offers more protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. VERIFY THAT 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. Carefully read...
..., such as a lamp. See the documentation supplied with a higher joule rating offers more protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. VERIFY THAT 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. Carefully read...
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...the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off after the shutdown process finishes. 28 Setting Up Your Computer To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information, see page 9. 1 Save and close any open files... and exit any open programs before you can set your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line ...
...the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off after the shutdown process finishes. 28 Setting Up Your Computer To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information, see page 9. 1 Save and close any open files... and exit any open programs before you can set your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line ...
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... charge and temperature. A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Disconnect the computer from ... in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and provide information on the taskbar. To access the help file, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file.
... charge and temperature. A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Disconnect the computer from ... in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and provide information on the taskbar. To access the help file, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file.
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... Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of ... the keypad is disabled. 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. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. and up-arrow key...
... Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of ... the keypad is disabled. 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. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. and up-arrow key...
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... Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all open windows Windows logo key and Maximizes all windows Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box...
... Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all open windows Windows logo key and Maximizes all windows Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box...
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... settings, highlight the device, click Settings, select the desired setting(s), and then click Apply. 4 Click OK to save the settings and close the window, and then click OK again to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click... Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Device Settings tab. Shut down the computer (see page 28). Disconnect the mouse cable and check it and connect the mouse directly to...
... settings, highlight the device, click Settings, select the desired setting(s), and then click Apply. 4 Click OK to save the settings and close the window, and then click OK again to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click... Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Device Settings tab. Shut down the computer (see page 28). Disconnect the mouse cable and check it and connect the mouse directly to...
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... turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard ... | 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. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the ...
... turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard ... | 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. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the ...
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... drive or the CD. If the drive is inserted properly. Insert another disc to check for instructions. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for and remove viruses. CD or DVD Problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound ...My Computer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. This noise does not...
... drive or the CD. If the drive is inserted properly. Insert another disc to check for instructions. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for and remove viruses. CD or DVD Problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound ...My Computer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. This noise does not...
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...C O N T R O L - Ensure that the volume is not muted. T E S T - See the speaker documentation for the keyword standby in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Sound and Speaker Problems If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to...Some speaker systems have a problem with external speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Help and Support Center. 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 S B E F O R E W R I T I C A L O U T L E T -
...C O N T R O L - Ensure that the volume is not muted. T E S T - See the speaker documentation for the keyword standby in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Sound and Speaker Problems If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to...Some speaker systems have a problem with external speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Help and Support Center. 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 S B E F O R E W R I T I C A L O U T L E T -
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... upper-right corner of a CD or DVD. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies it to make an exact copy of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. This section applies only to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: If you have a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD...
... upper-right corner of a CD or DVD. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies it to make an exact copy of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. This section applies only to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: If you have a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD...