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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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... as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. For more information, see page 34. www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. For information on when Caps Lock is enabled. To adjust...
... as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. For more information, see page 34. www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. For information on when Caps Lock is enabled. To adjust...
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... is critically low. Flashing orange: The battery charge is charging. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of data, never turn on the computer. TO U C H P A D - NOTICE: To avoid loss of a mouse. light operates as follows: - A Tour... of a mouse. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Blinks or turns off in power management mode. TO U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Solid green: The battery is low....
... is critically low. Flashing orange: The battery charge is charging. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of data, never turn on the computer. TO U C H P A D - NOTICE: To avoid loss of a mouse. light operates as follows: - A Tour... of a mouse. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Blinks or turns off in power management mode. TO U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Solid green: The battery is low....
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... ™ A C C E S S D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - For more information, see page 33. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Press the power button to turn on the computer or to launch a frequently used program, such as a modem or network adapter. Press this button to enter or exit...and close any open files and exit any open programs before you shut down the computer (see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. You can reprogram the button to launch a program of Your Computer If the computer stops responding, press and...
... ™ A C C E S S D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - For more information, see page 33. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Press the power button to turn on the computer or to launch a frequently used program, such as a modem or network adapter. Press this button to enter or exit...and close any open files and exit any open programs before you shut down the computer (see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. You can reprogram the button to launch a program of Your Computer If the computer stops responding, press and...
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... a carrying case. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to charge the battery. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Dell Inspiron Help file. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. Do not cover the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. You can connect the AC ...adapter with your computer turned either on the floor, when you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and ...
... a carrying case. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to charge the battery. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Dell Inspiron Help file. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. Do not cover the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. You can connect the AC ...adapter with your computer turned either on the floor, when you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and ...
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...connector on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary... printer cable, so if you purchased your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer. See the documentation that it is turned on printer 26 Setting Up Your Computer The USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup ...
...connector on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary... printer cable, so if you purchased your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer. See the documentation that it is turned on printer 26 Setting Up Your Computer The USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup ...
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... approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to turning off after the shutdown process finishes. 28 Setting Up Your Computer The battery charges while AC power is interrupted...and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. A UPS protects against power ...
... approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to turning off after the shutdown process finishes. 28 Setting Up Your Computer The battery charges while AC power is interrupted...and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. A UPS protects against power ...
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... on low-battery alarms, see page 10. For more information on resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information on and running at high system activity levels for extended periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Charge...or install a battery while the computer is on the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in approximately 3 hours with the computer turned off. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being used in your work immediately after a...
... on low-battery alarms, see page 10. For more information on resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information on and running at high system activity levels for extended periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Charge...or install a battery while the computer is on the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in approximately 3 hours with the computer turned off. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being used in your work immediately after a...
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... you use it. Battery and Power Problems NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for an extended period of time. Using a Battery 31 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and...
... you use it. Battery and Power Problems NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for an extended period of time. Using a Battery 31 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and...
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...the AC adapter cable connections. Turn off the computer (see page 68). See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in standby mode-press the power button to exit standby mode. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - Operating time may be defective. O P T I M I Z E P R O C E S S O R P E R F O R M A N C E A N D P O W E R C O N S U M P T I G H T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I O N - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I N T E R F E R E N C E - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Bypass power protection devices...
...the AC adapter cable connections. Turn off the computer (see page 68). See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in standby mode-press the power button to exit standby mode. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - Operating time may be defective. O P T I M I Z E P R O C E S S O R P E R F O R M A N C E A N D P O W E R C O N S U M P T I G H T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I O N - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I N T E R F E R E N C E - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Bypass power protection devices...
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... and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Device Settings tab. Shut down the computer (see page 28). 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the Mouse Properties window to exit the Mouse Properties window. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - To disable the touch pad or mouse...
... and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Device Settings tab. Shut down the computer (see page 28). 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the Mouse Properties window to exit the Mouse Properties window. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - To disable the touch pad or mouse...
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Contact Dell (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 ... | support.dell.com CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 90). Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C K E Y P A D - 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. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and ...
Contact Dell (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 ... | support.dell.com CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 90). Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C K E Y P A D - 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. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and ...
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...turned up and that the computer is not muted. To access the help file, see page 28). 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I S C - Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 39 To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron...for instructions. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. 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 ...
...turned up and that the computer is not muted. To access the help file, see page 28). 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I S C - Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 39 To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron...for instructions. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. 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 ...
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...eliminate distortion. Adjust the volume controls to the CD-RW may alleviate the problem. Some speaker systems have a problem with another device, such as a lamp. Turn off . R W - To access help files for the keyword standby in the lower-right corner of your screen. See the help , see page 9....interference. A D J U S T T H E W I O N S - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N G T O A C D - 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 V E R - Double-click ...
...eliminate distortion. Adjust the volume controls to the CD-RW may alleviate the problem. Some speaker systems have a problem with another device, such as a lamp. Turn off . R W - To access help files for the keyword standby in the lower-right corner of your screen. See the help , see page 9....interference. A D J U S T T H E W I O N S - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N G T O A C D - 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 V E R - Double-click ...
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The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in the area for which your computer is not configured. 1 Click either the pop-up or the network icon to configure your area. 46 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www.dell.com | support.dell.com When you turn on your computer, a pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area whenever a network is detected in your computer for one of the available wireless networks.
The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in the area for which your computer is not configured. 1 Click either the pop-up or the network icon to configure your area. 46 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www.dell.com | support.dell.com When you turn on your computer, a pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area whenever a network is detected in your computer for one of the available wireless networks.
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The Dell Diagnostics is connected to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer through the Start menu and try again. NOTE: If you cannot see the Windows desktop. Solving Problems ...49 The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. Then shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down...
The Dell Diagnostics is connected to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer through the Start menu and try again. NOTE: If you cannot see the Windows desktop. Solving Problems ...49 The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. Then shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down...
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... supports, it is most likely to exit standby mode. 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 - Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to turn on page 86. The system configuration information does not match the...Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I O N - This message is recommended that you are using the AC adapter, and turn off , press the power button. • If the light is installed. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. CHECK THE L I L U R E - When the light...
... supports, it is most likely to exit standby mode. 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 - Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to turn on page 86. The system configuration information does not match the...Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I O N - This message is recommended that you are using the AC adapter, and turn off , press the power button. • If the light is installed. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. CHECK THE L I L U R E - When the light...
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...and the extension cable to the display. If the display is working by testing it is disabled. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer... monitor. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I T O R - Search for instructions on . 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 C A L O...
...and the extension cable to the display. If the display is working by testing it is disabled. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer... monitor. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I T O R - Search for instructions on . 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 C A L O...
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... your computer and connect an external monitor to the scanner. 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 O N - 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. 3 Click the area you want to a working electrical power source and that the scanner is turned on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor...
... your computer and connect an external monitor to the scanner. 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 O N - 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. 3 Click the area you want to a working electrical power source and that the scanner is turned on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor...
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...software to a floppy drive E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I S K - C L E A N T H E D R I T E - See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for and remove viruses. See the following figure. Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer. Verify that the original disk is blinking, indicating...exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect and reconnect the drive. 3 Turn on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. You cannot save a file to ...
...software to a floppy drive E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I S K - C L E A N T H E D R I T E - See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for and remove viruses. See the following figure. Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer. Verify that the original disk is blinking, indicating...exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect and reconnect the drive. 3 Turn on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. You cannot save a file to ...