Solutions Guide
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... speakers 54 If you have a problem with external speakers 55 Printer Problems 55 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 56 Scanner Problems 58 PC Card Problems 58 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 59 External Keyboard Problems 59 Unexpected Characters 60 Drive Problems 60 If you cannot save a file ... hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 62 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 62 If you have problems with a hard drive 63 Network Problems 63 General Program Problems 64 A program crashes 64 A program stops responding 64 A solid blue screen appears 64 Error messages appear 64 ...
... speakers 54 If you have a problem with external speakers 55 Printer Problems 55 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 56 Scanner Problems 58 PC Card Problems 58 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 59 External Keyboard Problems 59 Unexpected Characters 60 Drive Problems 60 If you cannot save a file ... hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 62 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 62 If you have problems with a hard drive 63 Network Problems 63 General Program Problems 64 A program crashes 64 A program stops responding 64 A solid blue screen appears 64 Error messages appear 64 ...
Solutions Guide
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... Gets Wet 65 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 66 Resolving Other Technical Problems 67 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 67 Reinstalling the Modem and Network Drivers 69 Using the Device Driver Rollback 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Using System Restore 71 Creating a Restore Point 72 Restoring the Computer... 74 Reinstalling Windows XP 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 76 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing a Battery 78 Installing a Battery 78 Adding Memory 79 Adding a Modem Card 82 Replacing the Hard Drive 85 Returning a Hard Drive to...
... Gets Wet 65 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 66 Resolving Other Technical Problems 67 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 67 Reinstalling the Modem and Network Drivers 69 Using the Device Driver Rollback 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Using System Restore 71 Creating a Restore Point 72 Restoring the Computer... 74 Reinstalling Windows XP 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 76 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing a Battery 78 Installing a Battery 78 Adding Memory 79 Adding a Modem Card 82 Replacing the Hard Drive 85 Returning a Hard Drive to...
Solutions Guide
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...Cards after their electrical outlets and disconnect the telephone cable. • If your computer has a modem RJ-11 connector and a network RJ-45 connector, insert the telephone cable into properly grounded power sources. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the electrical outlet. Power • Use only the Dell...your computer during an electrical storm. If you open the memory module/Mini PCI card/modem cover on . 10 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help avoid the potential ...
...Cards after their electrical outlets and disconnect the telephone cable. • If your computer has a modem RJ-11 connector and a network RJ-45 connector, insert the telephone cable into properly grounded power sources. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the electrical outlet. Power • Use only the Dell...your computer during an electrical storm. If you open the memory module/Mini PCI card/modem cover on . 10 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help avoid the potential ...
Solutions Guide
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... by pressing the power button. Attach a microphone to the connector. Press the power button to enter standby mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PO W E R BU T T O N - Left Side View 1 2 3 4 1 audio connectors (2) 2 network connector 3 PC Card slot 4 floppy drive AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. 22 Setting Up and Using Yo ur...
... by pressing the power button. Attach a microphone to the connector. Press the power button to enter standby mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PO W E R BU T T O N - Left Side View 1 2 3 4 1 audio connectors (2) 2 network connector 3 PC Card slot 4 floppy drive AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. 22 Setting Up and Using Yo ur...
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...To access device user's guides, see page 50. HINT: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Has two connectors that support various types of PC Cards, including modems and network adapters. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How... DR I VE - The lights next to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. PC C AR D SL O T - Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a...
...To access device user's guides, see page 50. HINT: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Has two connectors that support various types of PC Cards, including modems and network adapters. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How... DR I VE - The lights next to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. PC C AR D SL O T - Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a...
Solutions Guide
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... Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems PC Card Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems Network Problems General Program Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer...
... Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems PC Card Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems Network Problems General Program Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer...
Solutions Guide
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... Third-party software and peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dellbranded module bay or PC Card accessories. Dell-installed peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or application software sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so...so on ). Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for...
... Third-party software and peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dellbranded module bay or PC Card accessories. Dell-installed peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or application software sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so...so on ). Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for...
Solutions Guide
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... cable, 29 connecting, 29 fixing problems, 55 parallel, 29 setting up in Windows XP, 32 network connector description, 23 system view, 23 P PC Card slot description, 23 system view, 23 PC Cards fixing problems, 58 power fixing problems, 50 protection devices, 44 turning off , 38 M memory ...adding, 79 Mini PCI card, modem, and memory module cover description, 28 system view, 28 modem fixing problems, 56 reinstalling drivers, 69 modem card adding, 82 modem connector description, 25 system view, 25 N network fixing problems, 63 reinstalling drivers, 69 setting up , 29...
... cable, 29 connecting, 29 fixing problems, 55 parallel, 29 setting up in Windows XP, 32 network connector description, 23 system view, 23 P PC Card slot description, 23 system view, 23 PC Cards fixing problems, 58 power fixing problems, 50 protection devices, 44 turning off , 38 M memory ...adding, 79 Mini PCI card, modem, and memory module cover description, 28 system view, 28 modem fixing problems, 56 reinstalling drivers, 69 modem card adding, 82 modem connector description, 25 system view, 25 N network fixing problems, 63 reinstalling drivers, 69 setting up , 29...
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... to floppy disk, 60 CD-RW drive stops writing, 62 display, 52 dropped or damaged computer, 66 e-mail problems, 65 external keyboard problems, 59 network problems, 63 pc card problems, 58 power problems, 50 program crash, 64 program stopped responding, 64 unexpected characters, 60 wet computer, 65 turning off your computer, 37...
... to floppy disk, 60 CD-RW drive stops writing, 62 display, 52 dropped or damaged computer, 66 e-mail problems, 65 external keyboard problems, 59 network problems, 63 pc card problems, 58 power problems, 50 program crash, 64 program stopped responding, 64 unexpected characters, 60 wet computer, 65 turning off your computer, 37...
System Information Guide
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Left Side View audio connectors Right Side View PC Card slot network connector floppy drive security cable slot fixed optical drive Back View NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect an external device. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire. Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650 System Infor mation Guide 17 CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents.
Left Side View audio connectors Right Side View PC Card slot network connector floppy drive security cable slot fixed optical drive Back View NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect an external device. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire. Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650 System Infor mation Guide 17 CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents.
User Guide
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file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/tour.htm (6 of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650 Left Side View 1 audio connectors (2) 2 network connector 3 PC Card slot 4 floppy drive Audio Connectors Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Attach a microphone to the connector. A Tour of 13) [2/28/2004 6:51:59 AM]
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User Guide
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... Drive - Right Side View file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/tour.htm (7 of PC Cards, including modems and network adapters. PC Card Slot - Connects the computer to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. Reads and...
... Drive - Right Side View file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/tour.htm (7 of PC Cards, including modems and network adapters. PC Card Slot - Connects the computer to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. Reads and...
User Guide
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..., and point to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650 Accessing Help External Keyboard Problems Power Problems Unexpected Characters Error Messages Drive Problems Video and Display Problems Network Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem... and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems PC Card...
..., and point to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650 Accessing Help External Keyboard Problems Power Problems Unexpected Characters Error Messages Drive Problems Video and Display Problems Network Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem... and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems PC Card...