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... sequence indicated. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for the appropriate contact information). When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or installing memory modules, Mini PCI cards, or modems, perform the following these procedures, you confirm that you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. Longterm exposure to the cloth; For extended use a commercial window cleaner to reduce the potential for continuous operation as...
... sequence indicated. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for the appropriate contact information). When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or installing memory modules, Mini PCI cards, or modems, perform the following these procedures, you confirm that you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. Longterm exposure to the cloth; For extended use a commercial window cleaner to reduce the potential for continuous operation as...
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... not work, install the device drivers from the floppy disk or CD that came with your computer turned either on or off. You can use the integrated keyboard and an external keyboard at the same time. PS/2 CONNECTOR VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects PS/2-compatible devices, such as a printer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Connects an external monitor...
... not work, install the device drivers from the floppy disk or CD that came with your computer turned either on or off. You can use the integrated keyboard and an external keyboard at the same time. PS/2 CONNECTOR VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects PS/2-compatible devices, such as a printer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Connects an external monitor...
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... on the computer and tighten the two screws. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the...
... on the computer and tighten the two screws. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the...
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... (2) HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer and the printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 30 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not...
... (2) HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer and the printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 30 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not...
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... keypad, press again. • To use the uppercase letter or the shift function of a dual-function key when the numeric keypad is enabled, press and the desired key. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. • To enable and disable the numeric keypad, press light indicates that the keypad is disabled. Each key on an external keyboard.
... keypad, press again. • To use the uppercase letter or the shift function of a dual-function key when the numeric keypad is enabled, press and the desired key. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. • To enable and disable the numeric keypad, press light indicates that the keypad is disabled. Each key on an external keyboard.
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... program open, click File. Contact your Internet service provider for at least 24 hours in a safe place to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 85). 8 Remove the memory module (see page 37), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any installed PC Cards, and put them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe...
... program open, click File. Contact your Internet service provider for at least 24 hours in a safe place to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 85). 8 Remove the memory module (see page 37), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any installed PC Cards, and put them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe...
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.... 72 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Using the System Restore Wizard To use System Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Creating a Restore Point To create restore points, you can create them manually. The present date and time are logged on the System Restore Wizard window. Manually Creating the Restore Points 1 Click the Start button, point to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback (see page 69). Restoring the Computer to...
.... 72 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Using the System Restore Wizard To use System Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Creating a Restore Point To create restore points, you can create them manually. The present date and time are logged on the System Restore Wizard window. Manually Creating the Restore Points 1 Click the Start button, point to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback (see page 69). Restoring the Computer to...
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... and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location, and then click Next. 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen and click Next. 8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your current Windows XP data, type r to copy files and install the devices. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 75...
... and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location, and then click Next. 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen and click Next. 8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your current Windows XP data, type r to copy files and install the devices. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 75...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread apart the securing clips on a module. a Use your fingertips to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memory module. 6 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. securing clips memory module HINT: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. No error message indicates this...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread apart the securing clips on a module. a Use your fingertips to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memory module. 6 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. securing clips memory module HINT: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. No error message indicates this...
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... device configuration settings • Battery charge status • Power management settings • System security and hard drive password settings HINT: To see information about the computer. The screens display such information as white type on the screen. To the right of each option is laid out with the system setup options listed at the left. a box in the upper-right corner of the screen. If you wait too long and the Windows...
... device configuration settings • Battery charge status • Power management settings • System security and hard drive password settings HINT: To see information about the computer. The screens display such information as white type on the screen. To the right of each option is laid out with the system setup options listed at the left. a box in the upper-right corner of the screen. If you wait too long and the Windows...
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... Japan (Kawasaki) Website: support.jp.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (servers) Country Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) 24-Hour Automated Order Service Customer Care Business...
... Japan (Kawasaki) Website: support.jp.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (servers) Country Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) 24-Hour Automated Order Service Customer Care Business...
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... software • Non-Dell-branded products and accessories • Problems that accompanied your -our end-user customer's-Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products, such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers • Products for which warranty you purchased, see the invoice that result from: - External causes such as monitors, keyboards, pointing devices (mice), and wireless devices. Servicing...
... software • Non-Dell-branded products and accessories • Problems that accompanied your -our end-user customer's-Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products, such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers • Products for which warranty you purchased, see the invoice that result from: - External causes such as monitors, keyboards, pointing devices (mice), and wireless devices. Servicing...
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... any media, documentation, and all other reconditioned or refurbished Dell-branded hardware products and parts may be returned within fourteen days of loss or damage during shipment. What is not in your-our end-user customer's-Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, wireless access points, and pointing devices (mice). This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added...
... any media, documentation, and all other reconditioned or refurbished Dell-branded hardware products and parts may be returned within fourteen days of loss or damage during shipment. What is not in your-our end-user customer's-Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, wireless access points, and pointing devices (mice). This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added...
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... a warranted defect, Dell will make arrangements and pay for ground freight and insurance to the fullest extent permitted by law. The end user must always supply proof of purchase, indicating name and address of the seller, date of purchase, model and serial number, name and address of the customer, and details of symptoms and configuration at Dell's option, be made...
... a warranted defect, Dell will make arrangements and pay for ground freight and insurance to the fullest extent permitted by law. The end user must always supply proof of purchase, indicating name and address of the seller, date of purchase, model and serial number, name and address of the customer, and details of symptoms and configuration at Dell's option, be made...
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... install drivers and utilities, you need to Contents Page Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650 Overview Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows System Restore Overview Dell provides software utilities and drivers that you print these drivers, you can be corrected by reinstalling the appropriate drivers. NOTICE: Drivers available on the Dell support website have been validated for correct operation on Dell computers. Often, device problems can use the Dell...
... install drivers and utilities, you need to Contents Page Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650 Overview Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows System Restore Overview Dell provides software utilities and drivers that you print these drivers, you can be corrected by reinstalling the appropriate drivers. NOTICE: Drivers available on the Dell support website have been validated for correct operation on Dell computers. Often, device problems can use the Dell...
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... the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5. If you ordered the internal modem, install the modem driver. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/drivers.htm (3 of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that driver. Windows XP 1. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650 The CD...
... the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5. If you ordered the internal modem, install the modem driver. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/drivers.htm (3 of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that driver. Windows XP 1. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650 The CD...
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... Microsoft® Windows® Operating Systems: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650 6. Enter your computer does not have a modem installed, the Modem Dialing Information screen appears. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/windows.htm (2 of the screen to copy files and install the device drivers. If your name and organization in the Date and Time Settings window and click Next. 13. The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Windows XP begins to...
... Microsoft® Windows® Operating Systems: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650 6. Enter your computer does not have a modem installed, the Modem Dialing Information screen appears. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/windows.htm (2 of the screen to copy files and install the device drivers. If your name and organization in the Date and Time Settings window and click Next. 13. The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Windows XP begins to...
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... system setup program as follows: a. Reinstall your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System. 1. to change the boot sequence so that you reinstall your hard drive. Remove the CD from the drive. 16. Before the computer boots into the drive. Turn on the screen to enter the system c. In the system setup program Boot menu, follow the instructions on your operating system unless instructed to place in your virus protection software. d.
... system setup program as follows: a. Reinstall your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System. 1. to change the boot sequence so that you reinstall your hard drive. Remove the CD from the drive. 16. Before the computer boots into the drive. Turn on the screen to enter the system c. In the system setup program Boot menu, follow the instructions on your operating system unless instructed to place in your virus protection software. d.
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... the currently highlighted option; You can change (because they are titled as white type on the screen. Each screen is a field that displays the setting or value for new settings to the Help area on the screen. Press to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/setup.htm (2 of the screen displays help information for your computer. System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650 System Setup Screens HINT: To...
... the currently highlighted option; You can change (because they are titled as white type on the screen. Each screen is a field that displays the setting or value for new settings to the Help area on the screen. Press to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/setup.htm (2 of the screen displays help information for your computer. System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650 System Setup Screens HINT: To...
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... on operating conditions. Click the Advanced button and then click one of the following : q Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives q Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices q Using high display-brightness settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Battery Performance Battery performance varies depending on battery power. intensive programs such as 3D games q Running power-intensive programs q Running the computer in the notification area. You can also change additional...
... on operating conditions. Click the Advanced button and then click one of the following : q Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives q Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices q Using high display-brightness settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Battery Performance Battery performance varies depending on battery power. intensive programs such as 3D games q Running power-intensive programs q Running the computer in the notification area. You can also change additional...