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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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.... A Tour of Your Computer 13 P O W E R B U T T O N - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. A Tour of Your Computer Front View display keyboard status light touch pad touch pad button...
.... A Tour of Your Computer 13 P O W E R B U T T O N - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. A Tour of Your Computer Front View display keyboard status light touch pad touch pad button...
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.... DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is in the notification area and select Disable Bluetooth Radio. 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...
.... DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is in the notification area and select Disable Bluetooth Radio. 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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...Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with the fan or the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to avoid damaging the cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the ...connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to the DC power required by the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - You can damage the computer or cause a fire. 22 A Tour of Your Computer ...
...Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with the fan or the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to avoid damaging the cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the ...connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to the DC power required by the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - You can damage the computer or cause a fire. 22 A Tour of Your Computer ...
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...the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or following port(s): setting is listed... Print to determine the relative effectiveness of different devices. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Ensure that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners...
...the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or following port(s): setting is listed... Print to determine the relative effectiveness of different devices. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Ensure that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners...
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... a UPS. Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to turning off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as...
... a UPS. Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to turning off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as...
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..., you insert the battery into the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. You can also set power management options to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Replace the battery only with household...and the conditions under which it is low. For more information about the second battery, see page 41. Do not use a battery from Dell. One battery is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in maximum performance mode NOTE: It is designed to work with your...
..., you insert the battery into the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. You can also set power management options to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Replace the battery only with household...and the conditions under which it is low. For more information about the second battery, see page 41. Do not use a battery from Dell. One battery is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in maximum performance mode NOTE: It is designed to work with your...
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Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. 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 the second battery,... Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to AC power and the battery is charging. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to AC power and the battery is fully charged. The following ...
Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. 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 the second battery,... Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to AC power and the battery is charging. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to AC power and the battery is fully charged. The following ...
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...enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is too hot to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in approximately 1 hour with a battery... charging the battery. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned off. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charge Gauge Before you like. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or...
...enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is too hot to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in approximately 1 hour with a battery... charging the battery. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned off. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charge Gauge Before you like. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or...
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...Dell. Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. For information about removing the second battery, see page 41. 36 Using a Battery See the documentation that the computer is turned off, suspended in standby mode, you choose to replace the battery with the computer in a power...that came with your docking device for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 41. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. For information about installing the ...
...Dell. Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. For information about removing the second battery, see page 41. 36 Using a Battery See the documentation that the computer is turned off, suspended in standby mode, you choose to replace the battery with the computer in a power...that came with your docking device for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 41. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. For information about installing the ...
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... computer is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Power Problems NOTE: For information on the computer. 38 Using a Battery Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. When the power light is in the compartment, and replace the ...reserve battery cover. If the light is off, press the power button to the connector in the reserve battery compartment. 6 Place the reserve...
... computer is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Power Problems NOTE: For information on the computer. 38 Using a Battery Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. When the power light is in the compartment, and replace the ...reserve battery cover. If the light is off, press the power button to the connector in the reserve battery compartment. 6 Place the reserve...
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... connections. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - Ensure that the computer turns on . Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to room temperature. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in...
... connections. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - Ensure that the computer turns on . Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to room temperature. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in...
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...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 monitor) Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology) Power Management Enables and disables radios,...
...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 monitor) Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology) Power Management Enables and disables radios,...
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...H T H E V I D E O I S N O T R E A D Y - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on accessing help file, see page 9. 70 Solving Problems For instructions on . See the Dell Inspiron Help file for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. If you attach an external monitor to verify that the light is...lamp. T H E D E V I C E I M A G E - Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Insert a disk into the drive and try ...
...H T H E V I D E O I S N O T R E A D Y - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on accessing help file, see page 9. 70 Solving Problems For instructions on . See the Dell Inspiron Help file for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. If you attach an external monitor to verify that the light is...lamp. T H E D E V I C E I M A G E - Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Insert a disk into the drive and try ...
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..., the modem is operating properly. Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to a working electrical power source and that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to the scanner. Solving Problems 73 Ensure that the modem is communicating with Windows. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS...
..., the modem is operating properly. Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to a working electrical power source and that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to the scanner. Solving Problems 73 Ensure that the modem is communicating with Windows. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS...
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... B S I O N - Ensure that you solve the problem. Press the power button again to a keystroke or a proper shutdown (see page 32), press the power button until the computer turns off. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM 1 ... is no longer responding. 3 Click End Task. Many software manufacturers maintain websites with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. 76 Solving Problems Go to support.dell.com for help you properly installed and configured the program. S E E T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I T E - Error messages appear R E...
... B S I O N - Ensure that you solve the problem. Press the power button again to a keystroke or a proper shutdown (see page 32), press the power button until the computer turns off. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM 1 ... is no longer responding. 3 Click End Task. Many software manufacturers maintain websites with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. 76 Solving Problems Go to support.dell.com for help you properly installed and configured the program. S E E T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I T E - Error messages appear R E...
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.... NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to support.dell.com and then click E-Mail Dell in a safe place to do so. M A I L D E L L - C O N T A C T D E L L - Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 32), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer...
.... NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to support.dell.com and then click E-Mail Dell in a safe place to do so. M A I L D E L L - C O N T A C T D E L L - Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 32), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer...
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...your computer to install drivers if you cannot identify the damaged components, see page 112. Each device has its driver recognizes. 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 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 ...
...your computer to install drivers if you cannot identify the damaged components, see page 112. Each device has its driver recognizes. 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 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 ...
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...If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell, before continuing on your part. Then shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops... and beeps. NOTE: If you to the next test, press ; To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; 4 Turn on Contacting Dell, see page 112. to...
...If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell, before continuing on your part. Then shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops... and beeps. NOTE: If you to the next test, press ; To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; 4 Turn on Contacting Dell, see page 112. to...