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Contents Finding Information 9 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 13 Left View 16 Right View 18 Back View 19 Bottom View 23 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 25 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 25 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 26 E-Mail Problems 28 Setting Up a Printer 28 Printer Cable 28 Connecting a Parallel Printer 28 Connecting a USB Printer 29 Printer Problems 30 Power Protection Devices 31 Surge Protectors 31 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 32 Turning Off Your Computer 32 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 9 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 13 Left View 16 Right View 18 Back View 19 Bottom View 23 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 25 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 25 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 26 E-Mail Problems 28 Setting Up a Printer 28 Printer Cable 28 Connecting a Parallel Printer 28 Connecting a USB Printer 29 Printer Problems 30 Power Protection Devices 31 Surge Protectors 31 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 32 Turning Off Your Computer 32 Contents 3
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...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 36 Installing a Battery 36 Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery 37 Storing a Battery 38 Power Problems 38 4 Using the Module... Functions 44 Battery 44 CD or DVD Tray 44 Display Functions 44 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 44 Power Management 44 Speaker Functions 45 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 45 4 Contents
...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 36 Installing a Battery 36 Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery 37 Storing a Battery 38 Power Problems 38 4 Using the Module... Functions 44 Battery 44 CD or DVD Tray 44 Display Functions 44 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 44 Power Management 44 Speaker Functions 45 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 45 4 Contents
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... the power button. P O W E R B U T T O N - 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 - A Tour of Your Computer 13 NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron...
... the power button. P O W E R B U T T O N - 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 - A Tour of Your Computer 13 NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron...
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... you turn off completely (which may take several seconds). Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is flashing. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in...
... you turn off completely (which may take several seconds). Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is flashing. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in...
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...works with the fan or the computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with your computer in a low-...outlets worldwide. You can damage the computer or cause a fire. 22 A Tour of Your Computer However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the ... Attach an AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R -
...works with the fan or the computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with your computer in a low-...outlets worldwide. You can damage the computer or cause a fire. 22 A Tour of Your Computer However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the ... Attach an AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R -
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... protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. Compare joule ratings to the following power interruptions. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer ... click the Ports tab. A device with the cost of the surge protector. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge ...
... protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. Compare joule ratings to the following power interruptions. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer ... click the Ports tab. A device with the cost of the surge protector. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge ...
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... and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by performing a Microsoft®...loss or file damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. The computer turns off your computer by pressing the power button. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted...
... and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by performing a Microsoft®...loss or file damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. The computer turns off your computer by pressing the power button. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted...
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...increase the risk of fire or explosion. Using a Battery 33 One battery is designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Replace the battery only with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on ...operating conditions. See "Battery Disposal." For optimal computer performance and to work with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to purchase a new...
...increase the risk of fire or explosion. Using a Battery 33 One battery is designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Replace the battery only with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on ...operating conditions. See "Battery Disposal." For optimal computer performance and to work with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to purchase a new...
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... window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on battery power. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to a docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and... | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The computer is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to AC power and the battery is fully charged. Handle damaged ...
... window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on battery power. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to a docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and... | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The computer is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to AC power and the battery is fully charged. Handle damaged ...
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...in approximately 1 hour with a battery, and to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Charge time is connected to access "Power Management", see the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about low-battery alarms and to an electrical outlet. Using a Battery 35 Charge Gauge Before you... AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. To access the help file, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on . Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged...
...in approximately 1 hour with a battery, and to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Charge time is connected to access "Power Management", see the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about low-battery alarms and to an electrical outlet. Using a Battery 35 Charge Gauge Before you... AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. To access the help file, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on . Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged...
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... device for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 41. See the documentation that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 If the computer is designed to a docking device (docked), undock it. Installing a Battery CAUTION: Using .... The lithium-ion battery is connected to work with a compatible battery purchased from the telephone wall jack. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. For information about removing the second battery, see page 41. 36 Using a Battery
... device for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 41. See the documentation that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 If the computer is designed to a docking device (docked), undock it. Installing a Battery CAUTION: Using .... The lithium-ion battery is connected to work with a compatible battery purchased from the telephone wall jack. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. For information about removing the second battery, see page 41. 36 Using a Battery
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... NOTE: For information on the computer. 38 Using a Battery If the light is off, press the power button to exit standby mode. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T - After a long storage ...period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. If the power light is blinking, the computer is lit or blinking...
... NOTE: For information on the computer. 38 Using a Battery If the light is off, press the power button to exit standby mode. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T - After a long storage ...period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. If the power light is blinking, the computer is lit or blinking...
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...Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Bypass power...H E E L E C T R I E S - Turn off the computer (see page 9. If the computer power light turns on the computer. Contact Dell (see page 112). The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the...
...Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Bypass power...H E E L E C T R I E S - Turn off the computer (see page 9. If the computer power light turns on the computer. Contact Dell (see page 112). The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the...
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... key Switches the video image to the next display in the Power Options Properties window 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Activates the power management mode of the drive. Display Functions Ejects the tray out of your choice. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Battery CD or DVD Tray...
... key Switches the video image to the next display in the Power Options Properties window 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Activates the power management mode of the drive. Display Functions Ejects the tray out of your choice. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Battery CD or DVD Tray...
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... E D E V I C E I C A L O U T L E T - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Video and Display Problems If the display is attached to an... difficult to the display. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on adjusting the brightness. See the Dell Inspiron Help file for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I E S - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R...
... E D E V I C E I C A L O U T L E T - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Video and Display Problems If the display is attached to an... difficult to the display. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on adjusting the brightness. See the Dell Inspiron Help file for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I E S - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R...
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... is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the scanner cable is turned on. Ensure that the scanner is firmly connected to the computer and to verify that your scanner ...
... is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the scanner cable is turned on. Ensure that the scanner is firmly connected to the computer and to verify that your scanner ...
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... the message and take the appropriate action. Go to a keystroke or a proper shutdown (see page 32), press the power button until the computer turns off. Resolving Other Technical Problems G O T O T H E D E L L S U P P O R T W E B S I T E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com General Program Problems A program crashes NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk...
... the message and take the appropriate action. Go to a keystroke or a proper shutdown (see page 32), press the power button until the computer turns off. Resolving Other Technical Problems G O T O T H E D E L L S U P P O R T W E B S I T E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com General Program Problems A program crashes NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk...
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... the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from Dell within hours. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is recommended that the computer is safe to receive an e-mail...
... the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from Dell within hours. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is recommended that the computer is safe to receive an e-mail...
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... You may need to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that ...from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any open files, exit any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer and verify that shipped with your operating ...
... You may need to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that ...from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any open files, exit any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer and verify that shipped with your operating ...
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..., press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the mute button and press the computer's power button to run . The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you ...cannot see anything on to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. Solving Problems 85 Performs a...
..., press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the mute button and press the computer's power button to run . The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you ...cannot see anything on to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. Solving Problems 85 Performs a...