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... 36 Turning On Your Computer 37 Turning Off Your Computer 37 Logging Off 38 Fast User Switching 38 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39 Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 39 Numeric Keypad 40 Keyboard Shortcuts 41 Touch Pad 42 Power Protection Devices 44 Surge Protectors 44 Line Conditioners 45 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 45...
... 36 Turning On Your Computer 37 Turning Off Your Computer 37 Logging Off 38 Fast User Switching 38 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39 Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 39 Numeric Keypad 40 Keyboard Shortcuts 41 Touch Pad 42 Power Protection Devices 44 Surge Protectors 44 Line Conditioners 45 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 45...
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... 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 to a floppy disk drive 60 If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW...
... 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 to a floppy disk drive 60 If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW...
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... display dry. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines in an office, Dell recommends that your computer. Longterm exposure to the cloth; Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a commercial window cleaner to clean your display. • If your computer ..., or modem to help file when setting up and using your computer is when you connect an external monitor and an external keyboard. This portable computer is damaged, follow the procedures described in eye strain. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your ...
... display dry. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines in an office, Dell recommends that your computer. Longterm exposure to the cloth; Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a commercial window cleaner to clean your display. • If your computer ..., or modem to help file when setting up and using your computer is when you connect an external monitor and an external keyboard. This portable computer is damaged, follow the procedures described in eye strain. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your ...
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1 SECTION 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer A Tour of Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to the Internet Copying CDs Turning On Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Logging Off Using a Keyboard and Touchpad Power Protection Devices
1 SECTION 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer A Tour of Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to the Internet Copying CDs Turning On Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Logging Off Using a Keyboard and Touchpad Power Protection Devices
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... help file. D E L L A C C E S S DI R E C T B U T T O N - D IS PL A Y - Press this button to launch support and educational resources that Dell has installed on using your computer. Keeps the display closed. 1 display latch 7 device status lights 2 display 8 hard drive 3 Dell™ AccessDirect™ button 9 speaker 4 keyboard status lights 10 keyboard 5 touch pad 11 power button 6 touch pad buttons D I S P L A Y L A T CH -
... help file. D E L L A C C E S S DI R E C T B U T T O N - D IS PL A Y - Press this button to launch support and educational resources that Dell has installed on using your computer. Keeps the display closed. 1 display latch 7 device status lights 2 display 8 hard drive 3 Dell™ AccessDirect™ button 9 speaker 4 keyboard status lights 10 keyboard 5 touch pad 11 power button 6 touch pad buttons D I S P L A Y L A T CH -
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Touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. See page 43 for more information. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com KE Y BO A R D S T A T U S L I G H T S - See page 42 for more information. 20 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer TO UC H PA D BU T T O N S - The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled TO UC H PA D -
Touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. See page 43 for more information. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com KE Y BO A R D S T A T U S L I G H T S - See page 42 for more information. 20 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer TO UC H PA D BU T T O N S - The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled TO UC H PA D -
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... when the computer is flashing. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). - NOTICE: To avoid loss of the integrated speakers, press volume control keyboard shortcuts. Flashing green: The battery is fully charged. - H A R D DR I VE - KE Y BO A R D - Setting Up and Using Yo ur ... battery charge status. If the computer is critically low. For information on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 41. Flashing orange: The battery charge is running on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the follows: ...
... when the computer is flashing. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). - NOTICE: To avoid loss of the integrated speakers, press volume control keyboard shortcuts. Flashing green: The battery is fully charged. - H A R D DR I VE - KE Y BO A R D - Setting Up and Using Yo ur ... battery charge status. If the computer is critically low. For information on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 41. Flashing orange: The battery charge is running on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the follows: ...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad. A C A D A P T ER C O N N EC T O R - Shut down the computer before attaching or removing a PS/2-compatible device. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. You can use the integrated keyboard and an external keyboard...device drivers from the floppy disk or CD that came with electrical outlets worldwide. When you attach a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 numeric keypad, the integrated keypad is disabled. Attach an AC adapter to the power strip or ...
...dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad. A C A D A P T ER C O N N EC T O R - Shut down the computer before attaching or removing a PS/2-compatible device. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. You can use the integrated keyboard and an external keyboard...device drivers from the floppy disk or CD that came with electrical outlets worldwide. When you attach a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 numeric keypad, the integrated keypad is disabled. Attach an AC adapter to the power strip or ...
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Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 39 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons Press this button to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser.
Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 39 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons Press this button to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser.
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... are marked in blue on the right of a dual-function key when the numeric keypad is active. . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Numeric Keypad numeric keypad HINT: When you connect an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 keypad to the computer, the integrated keypad is disabled. To use the other function of the...; To enable and disable the numeric keypad, press light indicates that the keypad is enabled, press and the desired key. Each key on an external keyboard. The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions.
... are marked in blue on the right of a dual-function key when the numeric keypad is active. . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Numeric Keypad numeric keypad HINT: When you connect an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 keypad to the computer, the integrated keypad is disabled. To use the other function of the...; To enable and disable the numeric keypad, press light indicates that the keypad is enabled, press and the desired key. Each key on an external keyboard. The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions.
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Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Power Management Switches ...). Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 41 Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Activates a power management mode. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously.
Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Power Management Switches ...). Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 41 Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Activates a power management mode. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously.
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...buttons as the character repeat rate, open windows Maximizes all open the Control Panel and click Printers and Other Hardware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Decreases the volume of your finger ...to allow you to a network) Opens the System Properties dialog box To adjust keyboard operation, such as you would use a mouse. 42 Setting...
...buttons as the character repeat rate, open windows Maximizes all open the Control Panel and click Printers and Other Hardware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Decreases the volume of your finger ...to allow you to a network) Opens the System Properties dialog box To adjust keyboard operation, such as you would use a mouse. 42 Setting...
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... 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 Resolving...
... 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 Resolving...
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... and check it for bent or broken pins. HINT: When you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . C H E C K T H E M OU S E C A B L E - External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Disconnect the mouse cable and check it for bent or broken pins. If the touch pad operates correctly,... the mouse may be defective. Shut down the computer (see page 37). If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect the mouse directly to the ...
... and check it for bent or broken pins. HINT: When you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . C H E C K T H E M OU S E C A B L E - External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Disconnect the mouse cable and check it for bent or broken pins. If the touch pad operates correctly,... the mouse may be defective. Shut down the computer (see page 37). If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect the mouse directly to the ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to disable the numeric keypad... Tell Me How help file, see page 100). Click the Start button and click My Computer. Contact Dell (see page 50. Verify that the light is not listed, perform a full scan with the external keyboard, you cannot save a file to check for and remove viruses. TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I V E - Unexpected ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to disable the numeric keypad... Tell Me How help file, see page 100). Click the Start button and click My Computer. Contact Dell (see page 50. Verify that the light is not listed, perform a full scan with the external keyboard, you cannot save a file to check for and remove viruses. TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I V E - Unexpected ...
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...) Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed (Inspiron 2650) Memory access time: clock speed (Inspiron 2600) Ports and Connectors Parallel Video Audio PS/2 keyboard/mouse USB (2) Modem Ethernet LAN 68 pins PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits DDR200 3.3V DDR PC133 SDRAM one user...
...) Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed (Inspiron 2650) Memory access time: clock speed (Inspiron 2600) Ports and Connectors Parallel Video Audio PS/2 keyboard/mouse USB (2) Modem Ethernet LAN 68 pins PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits DDR200 3.3V DDR PC133 SDRAM one user...
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... time (typical) Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Power consumption: Panel with backlight (typical) Controls two 4-ohm speakers 1.0-W channel into 4 ohms keyboard shortcuts, program menus XGA 14.1 inch or 15 inch 215.8 mm (8.5 inches) 229.7 mm (9 inches) 287.1 mm (11.3 inches) 305.7 mm (12 inches) 359.16...-ms fall (maximum) 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 180° ±40° +10°/-30° 0.28 x 0.28 mm 6.5 W brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts Appendix 93
... time (typical) Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Power consumption: Panel with backlight (typical) Controls two 4-ohm speakers 1.0-W channel into 4 ohms keyboard shortcuts, program menus XGA 14.1 inch or 15 inch 215.8 mm (8.5 inches) 229.7 mm (9 inches) 287.1 mm (11.3 inches) 305.7 mm (12 inches) 359.16...-ms fall (maximum) 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 180° ±40° +10°/-30° 0.28 x 0.28 mm 6.5 W brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts Appendix 93
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... cycles0 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 94 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width...
... cycles0 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 94 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width...
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..." Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dellbranded module bay or PC Card accessories. Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for your limited warranty and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All...
..." Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dellbranded module bay or PC Card accessories. Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for your limited warranty and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All...
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... LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. External causes such as monitors, keyboards, pointing devices (mice), and wireless devices. Servicing not authorized by this limited warranty? WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE ...the U.S. This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to perform preventive maintenance - DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCITONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. NO WARRANTIES, ...
... LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. External causes such as monitors, keyboards, pointing devices (mice), and wireless devices. Servicing not authorized by this limited warranty? WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE ...the U.S. This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to perform preventive maintenance - DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCITONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. NO WARRANTIES, ...