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... 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...
... 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...
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...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 and Mini PCI Card 71 Replacing the Modem 72 Adding a Mini PCI Card 72 CD or DVD Drive 75...
...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 and Mini PCI Card 71 Replacing the Modem 72 Adding a Mini PCI Card 72 CD or DVD Drive 75...
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Keeps the display closed. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - A Tour of Your Computer 13 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 - For more information about your display, see page 9.
Keeps the display closed. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - A Tour of Your Computer 13 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 - For more information about your display, see page 9.
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...E Y B O A R D - Turns on when Caps Lock is enabled. To adjust the volume of Your Computer S P E A K E R S - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. For information on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when ...the scroll lock function is enabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 35. 14 A Tour of the integrated speakers, press the ...
...E Y B O A R D - Turns on when Caps Lock is enabled. To adjust the volume of Your Computer S P E A K E R S - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. For information on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when ...the scroll lock function is enabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 35. 14 A Tour of the integrated speakers, press the ...
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... than the modem connector. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a network. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Dell Inspiron Help file. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. also, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. 20 A Tour of...gently to charge the battery. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on using the network adapter, see the online network-adapter documentation...
... than the modem connector. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a network. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Dell Inspiron Help file. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. also, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. 20 A Tour of...gently to charge the battery. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on using the network adapter, see the online network-adapter documentation...
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... blue on the screen. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 33 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 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.... to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser. Each key on an external keyboard. Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions.
... blue on the screen. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 33 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 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.... to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser. Each key on an external keyboard. Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions.
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... a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information. See "Power Management" in the Power Options Properties window. Power Management Activates a power management mode. To access the help file, see page 9. 34 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To use the numeric function when the...
... a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information. See "Power Management" in the Power Options Properties window. Power Management Activates a power management mode. To access the help file, see page 9. 34 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To use the numeric function when the...
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Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers ... the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network) Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, click the Start button→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→...
Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers ... the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network) Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, click the Start button→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→...
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... finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 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 left touch...-pad button twice. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad touch pad touch pad buttons • To move the cursor on the object and tap down...
... finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 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 left touch...-pad button twice. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad touch pad touch pad buttons • To move the cursor on the object and tap down...
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... operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for damage. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 To change the touch pad or mouse settings, highlight the device, click Settings, select the desired setting(s), and then click Apply.... Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. Shut down the computer (see page 28). 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the ...
... operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for damage. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 To change the touch pad or mouse settings, highlight the device, click Settings, select the desired setting(s), and then click Apply.... Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. Shut down the computer (see page 28). 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the ...
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.... 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see page 90). Press to disable the... R I C K E Y P A D - If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. 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. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to...
.... 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see page 90). Press to disable the... R I C K E Y P A D - If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. 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. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to...
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...failure is located at the top 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 hard drive. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to... are detected during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you to run . www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function ...
...failure is located at the top 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 hard drive. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to... are detected during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you to run . www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function ...
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... G H T - Video and Display Problems If the display is in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). CHECK THE L I L U R E - Correct the appropriate options in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). Connect the computer to an electrical outlet...press the power button to exit standby mode. Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. The system configuration ...
... G H T - Video and Display Problems If the display is in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). CHECK THE L I L U R E - Correct the appropriate options in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). Connect the computer to an electrical outlet...press the power button to exit standby mode. Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. The system configuration ...
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Many drivers such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that only .... Solving Problems 59 A driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver come with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. To use the device. If you may need to see...
Many drivers such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that only .... Solving Problems 59 A driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver come with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. To use the device. If you may need to see...
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... the keyboard. 5 Lift the keyboard out of the bottom case, and rest it on the lever (towards the drive) to release the drive. 5 Pull the drive out of the bay. 6 Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is exposed. 76 Adding and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com... 4 Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the display hinges so that the keyboard connector is fully seated. 7 Replace the screw that you removed in "Before...
... the keyboard. 5 Lift the keyboard out of the bottom case, and rest it on the lever (towards the drive) to release the drive. 5 Pull the drive out of the bay. 6 Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is exposed. 76 Adding and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com... 4 Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the display hinges so that the keyboard connector is fully seated. 7 Replace the screw that you removed in "Before...
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keyboard screws (4) keyboard keyboard connector interface connector 7 Remove the keyboard from the interface connector on the system board, and do not reverse the keyboard connector. NOTICE: To avoid damage to disconnect it from the bottom case. Adding and Replacing Parts 77 6 Pull up on the keyboard connector to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the system board.
keyboard screws (4) keyboard keyboard connector interface connector 7 Remove the keyboard from the interface connector on the system board, and do not reverse the keyboard connector. NOTICE: To avoid damage to disconnect it from the bottom case. Adding and Replacing Parts 77 6 Pull up on the keyboard connector to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the system board.
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Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged before trying to the interface connector on the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboard into the bottom case. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Connect the keyboard connector of the replacement keyboard to completely seat the keyboard. 10 Replace the four keyboard screws. 11 Replace the hinge cover. 78 Adding and Replacing Parts keyboard screws (4) keyboard keyboard connector interface connector securing tabs (4) 9 Insert the four securing tabs on the system board.
Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged before trying to the interface connector on the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboard into the bottom case. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Connect the keyboard connector of the replacement keyboard to completely seat the keyboard. 10 Replace the four keyboard screws. 11 Replace the hinge cover. 78 Adding and Replacing Parts keyboard screws (4) keyboard keyboard connector interface connector securing tabs (4) 9 Insert the four securing tabs on the system board.
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...-to-digital) and 20-bit (digital-to-analog) PCI bus /AC'97 microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two 8-ohm speakers 1.0-W channel into 8 ohms keyboard shortcuts, program menus Appendix 81
...-to-digital) and 20-bit (digital-to-analog) PCI bus /AC'97 microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two 8-ohm speakers 1.0-W channel into 8 ohms keyboard shortcuts, program menus Appendix 81
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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 ...-ms fall (maximum) 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 180° ±40° +10°/-30° 0.28 x 0.28 mm 5.2 W brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts 82 Appendix
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 ...-ms fall (maximum) 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 180° ±40° +10°/-30° 0.28 x 0.28 mm 5.2 W brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts 82 Appendix
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.... 300 discharge/charge cycles0 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) -40° to 65° C (-40° to 149° F) Appendix 83 Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery (8-cell) Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width...
.... 300 discharge/charge cycles0 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) -40° to 65° C (-40° to 149° F) Appendix 83 Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery (8-cell) Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width...