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3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 33 Checking the Battery Charge 34 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 34 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 35 Charge Gauge 35 Low-Battery Warning 35 Charging the Battery 35 Removing a Battery ... and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off. . . . . . 41 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 42 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 43 Keyboard Shortcuts 44 System Functions 44 Battery 44 CD or DVD Tray 44 Display Functions 44 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth®...
3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 33 Checking the Battery Charge 34 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 34 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 35 Charge Gauge 35 Low-Battery Warning 35 Charging the Battery 35 Removing a Battery ... and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off. . . . . . 41 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 42 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 43 Keyboard Shortcuts 44 System Functions 44 Battery 44 CD or DVD Tray 44 Display Functions 44 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth®...
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Touch Pad 46 Customizing the Touch Pad 47 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 47 External Keyboard Problems 48 Unexpected Characters 48 6 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 49 Drive Problems 49 If you cannot save a file to a ...
Touch Pad 46 Customizing the Touch Pad 47 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 47 External Keyboard Problems 48 Unexpected Characters 48 6 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 49 Drive Problems 49 If you cannot save a file to a ...
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... Tools 87 Shutting Down Your Computer 87 Adding Memory 89 Adding a Mini PCI Card 91 Replacing the Hard Drive 94 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 95 Keyboard 96 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 98 10 Appendix Specifications 101 Viewing the System Setup Screens 107 System Setup Screens 107 Commonly Used...
... Tools 87 Shutting Down Your Computer 87 Adding Memory 89 Adding a Mini PCI Card 91 Replacing the Hard Drive 94 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 95 Keyboard 96 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 98 10 Appendix Specifications 101 Viewing the System Setup Screens 107 System Setup Screens 107 Commonly Used...
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...: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. P O W E R B U T T O N - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. A Tour... of Your Computer 13 A Tour of Your Computer Front View display keyboard status light touch pad touch pad button power button device status light keyboard display latch speakers D I S P L A Y -
...: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. P O W E R B U T T O N - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. A Tour... of Your Computer 13 A Tour of Your Computer Front View display keyboard status light touch pad touch pad button power button device status light keyboard display latch speakers D I S P L A Y -
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... the light operates as follows: - light operates as the Windows logo key. Flashing orange: The battery charge is running on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 43. S P E A K E R S - Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons, mute button,...S - Flashing green: The battery is turned off). - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is almost fully charged. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: If the computer is low. - For more information, see page 43. If the computer is ...
... the light operates as follows: - light operates as the Windows logo key. Flashing orange: The battery charge is running on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 43. S P E A K E R S - Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons, mute button,...S - Flashing green: The battery is turned off). - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is almost fully charged. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: If the computer is low. - For more information, see page 43. If the computer is ...
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...infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. When you transfer files from your computer, the sensor is enabled. You can damage the computer or cause a fire. Turns on when... Center or the documentation that came with the fan or the computer. Lets you receive your computer to enable the sensor. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on the fan when the computer gets hot.
...infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. When you transfer files from your computer, the sensor is enabled. You can damage the computer or cause a fire. Turns on when... Center or the documentation that came with the fan or the computer. Lets you receive your computer to enable the sensor. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on the fan when the computer gets hot.
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MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to a TV. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For information on using the optional floppy-drive cable. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the modem, see page 56. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. For more information, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer to the modem connector. See page 10. 20 A Tour of Your Computer
MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to a TV. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For information on using the optional floppy-drive cable. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the modem, see page 56. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. For more information, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer to the modem connector. See page 10. 20 A Tour of Your Computer
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...key. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is disabled. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad NOTE: When you connect an external keyboard or keypad to the computer, the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. The keypad ...numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
...key. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is disabled. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad NOTE: When you connect an external keyboard or keypad to the computer, the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. The keypad ...numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
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...simultaneously, an external CRT monitor only, the integrated display and an external DVI monitor simultaneously, and an external DVI monitor only. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Battery CD or DVD Tray Opens the Windows Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad (on an external...Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor) Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard only) Enables and disables the scroll lock Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter.
...simultaneously, an external CRT monitor only, the integrated display and an external DVI monitor simultaneously, and an external DVI monitor only. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Battery CD or DVD Tray Opens the Windows Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad (on an external...Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor) Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard only) Enables and disables the scroll lock Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter.
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Speaker Functions If no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 45 Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external ... Results dialog box Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network) Opens the System Properties dialog box To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, and click Printers and Other Hardware.
Speaker Functions If no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 45 Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external ... Results dialog box Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network) Opens the System Properties dialog box To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, and click Printers and Other Hardware.
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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. 46 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad down on the object and tap down motion, leave your finger 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. 46 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad down on the object and tap down motion, leave your finger on the touch pad...
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... pad. • Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Select the desired settings and click Apply. 4 Click OK to the computer. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 47 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers...
... pad. • Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Select the desired settings and click Apply. 4 Click OK to the computer. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 47 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers...
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... check it for bent or broken pins. If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. 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 - Contact Dell (see page 32). Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are using...
... check it for bent or broken pins. If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. 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 - Contact Dell (see page 32). Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are using...
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...program that use the device. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. NOTE: For information on your warranty coverage, see the separate paper warranty document that shipped with your Microsoft... drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is working properly. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer. If the computer does not start , or if you with...
...program that use the device. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. NOTE: For information on your warranty coverage, see the separate paper warranty document that shipped with your Microsoft... drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is working properly. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer. If the computer does not start , or if you with...
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... tracing the problem quickly. to continue to increase the possibility 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 to wait until you cannot see anything on .... • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Tests a specific device. If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Then shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to answer questions periodically. This test typically takes...
... tracing the problem quickly. to continue to increase the possibility 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 to wait until you cannot see anything on .... • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Tests a specific device. If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Then shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to answer questions periodically. This test typically takes...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. display palm rest center control cover 96 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. 1 Turn the computer top-side up and open it.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. display palm rest center control cover 96 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. 1 Turn the computer top-side up and open it.
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Lift it away from the computer, and lay it lies flat against your work surface. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. c Hold the keyboard up and slightly forward to allow access to replace. 2 Remove the center control cover: a Open the display all the way ...it aside. NOTICE: The keycaps on the right side of the keyboard. b Starting on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the keyboard connector. b Rotate the keyboard up the center control cover. center control cover 3 Remove the keyboard: a Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws across the ...
Lift it away from the computer, and lay it lies flat against your work surface. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. c Hold the keyboard up and slightly forward to allow access to replace. 2 Remove the center control cover: a Open the display all the way ...it aside. NOTICE: The keycaps on the right side of the keyboard. b Starting on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the keyboard connector. b Rotate the keyboard up the center control cover. center control cover 3 Remove the keyboard: a Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws across the ...
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... 3 If the computer is already installed. Ground yourself by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Continue to disconnect the keyboard connector from the electrical outlet. 5 Wait 10 to avoid scratching the palm rest. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, the card ... computer from the system board. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by touching a metal connector on the keyboard connector tab to ground yourself periodically during this procedure. 98 Adding and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com d Pull up on the back of the computer.
... 3 If the computer is already installed. Ground yourself by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Continue to disconnect the keyboard connector from the electrical outlet. 5 Wait 10 to avoid scratching the palm rest. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, the card ... computer from the system board. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by touching a metal connector on the keyboard connector tab to ground yourself periodically during this procedure. 98 Adding and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com d Pull up on the back of the computer.
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...-bit (stereo digital-to-analog), 18-bit (stereo analog-to-digital) AC'97 microphone miniconnector, stereo headphones/speakers miniconnector two 4-ohm speakers 2-W channel into 4 ohms keyboard shortcuts or program menus XGA; UXGA 228.1 mm (9 inches) 304.1 mm (12 inches) 380.1 mm (15 inches) Appendix 103
...-bit (stereo digital-to-analog), 18-bit (stereo analog-to-digital) AC'97 microphone miniconnector, stereo headphones/speakers miniconnector two 4-ohm speakers 2-W channel into 4 ohms keyboard shortcuts or program menus XGA; UXGA 228.1 mm (9 inches) 304.1 mm (12 inches) 380.1 mm (15 inches) Appendix 103
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... 240 cpi 64.88-mm (2.55-inch) sensor-active area 48.88-mm (1.92-inch) rectangle 104 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com Display (continued) Maximum resolutions Response time (typical) Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Power... Consumption: Panel with backlight (typical) Controls Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table ...
... 240 cpi 64.88-mm (2.55-inch) sensor-active area 48.88-mm (1.92-inch) rectangle 104 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com Display (continued) Maximum resolutions Response time (typical) Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Power... Consumption: Panel with backlight (typical) Controls Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table ...