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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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... see the Dell Inspiron Help file. P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. 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 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 - Press the power button to turn off your display, see...
... see the Dell Inspiron Help file. P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. 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 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 - Press the power button to turn off your display, see...
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..., press . 14 A Tour of data, never turn off completely (which may take several seconds). www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off the computer while the light is flashing. To turn on only if you... turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in a power management mode. ...
..., press . 14 A Tour of data, never turn off completely (which may take several seconds). www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off the computer while the light is flashing. To turn on only if you... turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in a power management mode. ...
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...fan or the computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: The computer turns on or off. Restricting the airflow can... connect the AC adapter with your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with electrical outlets worldwide. www.dell.com | support.dell...
...fan or the computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: The computer turns on or off. Restricting the airflow can... connect the AC adapter with your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with electrical outlets worldwide. www.dell.com | support.dell...
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...electrical outlet. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. If the printer model is LPT1 (Printer Port). Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to determine the relative effectiveness of protection is usually commensurate with a higher joule rating...surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that the Print to protect against power interruptions. Line conditioners are available to the following power interruptions. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel...
...electrical outlet. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. If the printer model is LPT1 (Printer Port). Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to determine the relative effectiveness of protection is usually commensurate with a higher joule rating...surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that the Print to protect against power interruptions. Line conditioners are available to the following power interruptions. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel...
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...devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is available. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE...Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is being saved to a UPS. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Connect other devices, such as described next, rather...off after the shutdown process finishes. 32 Setting Up Your Computer The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. The computer turns off . NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only ...
...devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is available. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE...Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is being saved to a UPS. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Connect other devices, such as described next, rather...off after the shutdown process finishes. 32 Setting Up Your Computer The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. The computer turns off . NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only ...
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...Disposal." For optimal computer performance and to significantly increase operating time. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. For more information about the second battery, see page 41. Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including,... wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode NOTE: It is designed to an electrical outlet. Replace the battery only...
...Disposal." For optimal computer performance and to significantly increase operating time. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. For more information about the second battery, see page 41. Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including,... wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode NOTE: It is designed to an electrical outlet. Replace the battery only...
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...;C (149°F). Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on battery power. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care.... The computer is charging. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to AC power and the battery is connected to display the QuickSet Battery...
...;C (149°F). Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on battery power. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care.... The computer is charging. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to AC power and the battery is connected to display the QuickSet Battery...
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...once, indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. If two batteries are on the battery charge gauge to an ...the battery has no charge. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on . For more information about resolving problems with a battery, and to access...
...once, indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. If two batteries are on the battery charge gauge to an ...the battery has no charge. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on . For more information about resolving problems with a battery, and to access...
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...the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. 1 Ensure that came with the computer in a power management mode, or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 If the computer is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from the bay. The lithium-ion battery is connected to replace the...a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer, and then remove the battery from other computers with your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from...
...the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. 1 Ensure that came with the computer in a power management mode, or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 If the computer is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from the bay. The lithium-ion battery is connected to replace the...a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer, and then remove the battery from other computers with your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from...
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... light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in the compartment, and replace the reserve battery cover. C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T - Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. Power Problems NOTE: For information on the computer...
... light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in the compartment, and replace the reserve battery cover. C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T - Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. Power Problems NOTE: For information on the computer...
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... C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to an electrical outlet. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - If the computer power light turns on . If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be...S T T H E E L E C T R I E S - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I G H T - R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - See 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...
... C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to an electrical outlet. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - If the computer power light turns on . If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be...S T T H E E L E C T R I E S - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I G H T - R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - See 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...
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... key and down-arrow key Switches the video image to the next display in the Power Options Properties window 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Battery CD or DVD Tray Opens the Windows Task Manager ... the integrated display only (not on an external monitor) Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology) Power Management Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking and Bluetooth wireless technology. Display Functions Ejects the tray out of your choice.
... key and down-arrow key Switches the video image to the next display in the Power Options Properties window 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Battery CD or DVD Tray Opens the Windows Task Manager ... the integrated display only (not on an external monitor) Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology) Power Management Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking and Bluetooth wireless technology. Display Functions Ejects the tray out of your choice.
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... 9. 70 Solving Problems C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - Check the AC adapter cable connections. 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 - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to read A D J U S T T H E B R I C A L O U T L E T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the computer turns on. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I B L E . If you attach an...
... 9. 70 Solving Problems C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - Check the AC adapter cable connections. 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 - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to read A D J U S T T H E B R I C A L O U T L E T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the computer turns on. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I B L E . If you attach an...
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... Hardware and click Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click the Modems tab. 4 Click the COM port for instructions. Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to verify that your modem. 5 Click Properties, click the...
... Hardware and click Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click the Modems tab. 4 Click the COM port for instructions. Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to verify that your modem. 5 Click Properties, click the...
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... page 32), press the power button until the computer turns off. The computer restarts. Error messages appear R E V I O N - Look up the message and take the appropriate action. Reinstall the program if necessary. Go to support.dell.com for help with information...T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation. If the computer does not respond to restart the computer. 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 or CD. Many software manufacturers...
... page 32), press the power button until the computer turns off. The computer restarts. Error messages appear R E V I O N - Look up the message and take the appropriate action. Reinstall the program if necessary. Go to support.dell.com for help with information...T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation. If the computer does not respond to restart the computer. 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 or CD. Many software manufacturers...
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... place to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 94). 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 112). C O N T A C T D E L L - If Your Dell™ Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure. 10 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of this procedure only...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. CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that you can expect to receive an e-mail message from the computer...
... place to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 94). 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 112). C O N T A C T D E L L - If Your Dell™ Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure. 10 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of this procedure only...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. CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that you can expect to receive an e-mail message from the computer...
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... coverage, see page 112. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any other programs that shipped with your warranty coverage, see page 112. NOTE:... that shipped with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer and verify that only its own set of specialized commands that it...
... coverage, see page 112. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any other programs that shipped with your warranty coverage, see page 112. NOTE:... that shipped with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer and verify that only its own set of specialized commands that it...
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.... Run Express Test first to begin the Dell Diagnostics. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you to wait until you see anything on your display, hold down the mute button and press the computer's power button to increase the possibility of devices. ... questions that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your hard drive. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you want to the next test, press ...
.... Run Express Test first to begin the Dell Diagnostics. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you to wait until you see anything on your display, hold down the mute button and press the computer's power button to increase the possibility of devices. ... questions that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your hard drive. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you want to the next test, press ...
