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...Only 110 NOM Information (Mexico Only 112 Contacting Dell 112 Index 131 Contents 7 Dell Diagnostics 84 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 84 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 87 Recommended 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...
...Only 110 NOM Information (Mexico Only 112 Contacting Dell 112 Index 131 Contents 7 Dell Diagnostics 84 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 84 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 87 Recommended 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...
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... frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. 11 Online discussion with technical support • Reference - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive,..., and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- What Are You Looking For? NSS is necessary for your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your configuration...
... frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. 11 Online discussion with technical support • Reference - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive,..., and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- What Are You Looking For? NSS is necessary for your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your configuration...
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... A T C H R E L E A S E - B A T T E R Y - See the documentation that came with the fan or the computer. Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). H A R D D R I C E S L O T - See page 89. Lets you can damage the computer or cause a fire. F A N - Provides information on the fan...Fan noise is installed, you attach your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Bottom View memory module cover hard drive Mini PCI card cover battery-bay latch release battery charge gauge battery fan docking device slot M E M O R Y ...
... A T C H R E L E A S E - B A T T E R Y - See the documentation that came with the fan or the computer. Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). H A R D D R I C E S L O T - See page 89. Lets you can damage the computer or cause a fire. F A N - Provides information on the fan...Fan noise is installed, you attach your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Bottom View memory module cover hard drive Mini PCI card cover battery-bay latch release battery charge gauge battery fan docking device slot M E M O R Y ...
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... the extension cable to room temperature. Ensure that the computer turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules. Check the AC adapter cable connections. 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 G H T - Using a Battery 39 See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S - If the computer power light...
... the extension cable to room temperature. Ensure that the computer turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules. Check the AC adapter cable connections. 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 G H T - Using a Battery 39 See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S - If the computer power light...
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...instructions. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. N O N - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you are trying to fit on the screen. 5 See the program documentation... Problems 69 The operating system is in filenames. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer. D L L F I R E D . A floppy disk is trying to boot to use. Contact Dell. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N - EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I A - The program that you want to a nonbootable floppy ...
...instructions. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. N O N - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open the program that you are trying to fit on the screen. 5 See the program documentation... Problems 69 The operating system is in filenames. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer. D L L F I R E D . A floppy disk is trying to boot to use. Contact Dell. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N - EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I A - The program that you want to a nonbootable floppy ...
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...or e-mail service, call Dell for at least 24 hours in a dry area at the circuit breaker before continuing with the rest of this procedure. 10 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the...receive an e-mail message from the electrical outlet. Send an e-mail message to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 94). 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 112). Let the computer dry for technical assistance (see page 41). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across...
...or e-mail service, call Dell for at least 24 hours in a dry area at the circuit breaker before continuing with the rest of this procedure. 10 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the...receive an e-mail message from the electrical outlet. Send an e-mail message to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 94). 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 112). Let the computer dry for technical assistance (see page 41). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across...
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...are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen. Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Option Symptom Tree Function Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the... problem you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in ...
...are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen. Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Option Symptom Tree Function Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the... problem you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in ...
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...cover, and then remove the cover. See "Specifications" on the system board. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures...in "Before You Begin" on page 87. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on page 101 for your computer warranty. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. 10 Remove any ...
...cover, and then remove the cover. See "Specifications" on the system board. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures...in "Before You Begin" on page 87. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on page 101 for your computer warranty. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. 10 Remove any ...
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... spread the memorymodule securing clips. 3 If you install a module in the connector slot. b Slide the module firmly into place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree angle...
... spread the memorymodule securing clips. 3 If you install a module in the connector slot. b Slide the module firmly into place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree angle...
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... Mini PCI cards may be purchased only from installing 5-GHz (802.11a,802.11a/b, 802.11a/b/g) Wireless LAN Mini PCI cards. Only trained Dell service personnel are removing and/or installing a 2.4-GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI card, follow the instructions noted below. To confirm...6 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. 5 Replace the cover. NOTICE: If the cover is already installed. If you are authorized to ...
... Mini PCI cards may be purchased only from installing 5-GHz (802.11a,802.11a/b, 802.11a/b/g) Wireless LAN Mini PCI cards. Only trained Dell service personnel are removing and/or installing a 2.4-GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI card, follow the instructions noted below. To confirm...6 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. 5 Replace the cover. NOTICE: If the cover is already installed. If you are authorized to ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Minimum speed requirement Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Serial Parallel Video Audio USB Infrared sensor S-video TV-out Mini PCI Modem Network adapter IEEE 1394 Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Minimum speed requirement Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Serial Parallel Video Audio USB Infrared sensor S-video TV-out Mini PCI Modem Network adapter IEEE 1394 Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface ...
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...chip set 8 MB or 1 MB with Intel DVMT up to 32-MB (with 128 MB of system memory) or 64-MB (with 256 MB or more of system memory) LVDS compatible with Soundblaster and Microsoft® Windows® Sound System Intel AC'97 20-bit (stereo ...ohm speakers 2-W channel into 4 ohms keyboard shortcuts or program menus XGA; Communications (continued) Network adapter Wireless Video Video type Video controller Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Display Type (active-matrix TFT) ...
...chip set 8 MB or 1 MB with Intel DVMT up to 32-MB (with 128 MB of system memory) or 64-MB (with 256 MB or more of system memory) LVDS compatible with Soundblaster and Microsoft® Windows® Sound System Intel AC'97 20-bit (stereo ...ohm speakers 2-W channel into 4 ohms keyboard shortcuts or program menus XGA; Communications (continued) Network adapter Wireless Video Video type Video controller Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Display Type (active-matrix TFT) ...
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... drive connecting to the parallel port, 20 fixing problems, 49, 74 H hard drive description, 23 replacing, 94 returning to Dell, 95 system view, 23 hardware conflicts, 80 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Hardware Troubleshooter, 80 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 I Infrared Sensor enabling, 109 infrared sensor ...view, 15 keypad numeric, 43 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M memory adding, 89 removing, 90 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing, 91 Mini PCI card, modem, and memory module cover description, 23 system view, 23 modem connector description, 20 system view, 20...
... drive connecting to the parallel port, 20 fixing problems, 49, 74 H hard drive description, 23 replacing, 94 returning to Dell, 95 system view, 23 hardware conflicts, 80 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Hardware Troubleshooter, 80 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 I Infrared Sensor enabling, 109 infrared sensor ...view, 15 keypad numeric, 43 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M memory adding, 89 removing, 90 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing, 91 Mini PCI card, modem, and memory module cover description, 23 system view, 23 modem connector description, 20 system view, 20...
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See memory S safety instructions, 9 security cable slot description, 17-18 system view, 17-18 serial connector description, 21 system view, 21 Service Tag, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 software conflicts, 80 fixing problems, 76 speakers description, 15 system view, 15 specifications, system, 101 support contacting Dell, 112...28 connecting, 28 parallel, 28 setting up, 28 USB, 29 problems conflicts, 80 Dell Diagnostics, 84 restore to floppy disk, 49, 74 CD-RW drive stops writing, 52 conflicts, 80 Dell Diagnostics, 84 dropped or damaged computer, 78 external keyboard problems, 48 Hardware Troubleshooter, ...
See memory S safety instructions, 9 security cable slot description, 17-18 system view, 17-18 serial connector description, 21 system view, 21 Service Tag, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 software conflicts, 80 fixing problems, 76 speakers description, 15 system view, 15 specifications, system, 101 support contacting Dell, 112...28 connecting, 28 parallel, 28 setting up, 28 USB, 29 problems conflicts, 80 Dell Diagnostics, 84 restore to floppy disk, 49, 74 CD-RW drive stops writing, 52 conflicts, 80 Dell Diagnostics, 84 dropped or damaged computer, 78 external keyboard problems, 48 Hardware Troubleshooter, ...