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... and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation; All rights reserved. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; A02 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that...
... and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation; All rights reserved. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; A02 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that...
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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 36 Installing a Battery 36 Removing and Installing a Reserve ... 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
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 36 Installing a Battery 36 Removing and Installing a Reserve ... 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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... Problems 76 A program crashes 76 A program stops responding 76 A solid blue screen appears 76 Error messages appear 76 Resolving Other Technical Problems 76 If Your Dell™ Computer Gets Wet 77 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 78 Drivers 78 What Is a Driver 78 Identifying Drivers 79 Reinstalling Drivers and... Utilities 79 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 80 Restoring Your Operating System 81 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 81 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 83 6 Contents
... Problems 76 A program crashes 76 A program stops responding 76 A solid blue screen appears 76 Error messages appear 76 Resolving Other Technical Problems 76 If Your Dell™ Computer Gets Wet 77 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 78 Drivers 78 What Is a Driver 78 Identifying Drivers 79 Reinstalling Drivers and... Utilities 79 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 80 Restoring Your Operating System 81 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 81 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 83 6 Contents
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...Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use ... Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. 9 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may ship with your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not be available for...
...Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use ... Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. 9 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may ship with your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not be available for...
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...For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • How to use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to identify your call when contacting technical support. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help.... 4 Follow the instructions on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to direct your computer when you use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft...
...For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • How to use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to identify your call when contacting technical support. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help.... 4 Follow the instructions on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to direct your computer when you use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft...
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... power button to turn off your display, see page 9. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. A Tour of Your Computer 13 For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn...
... power button to turn off your display, see page 9. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. A Tour of Your Computer 13 For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn...
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Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is almost fully charged. For information on a battery, the light operates as the Windows logo key. To adjust the volume of a mouse. Provide the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control ...
Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is almost fully charged. For information on a battery, the light operates as the Windows logo key. To adjust the volume of a mouse. Provide the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control ...
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... a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on your ISP for setup...
... a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on your ISP for setup...
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... my connection manually. • If you still experience problems, contact your ISP. If you are sure that you want to a different telephone wall jack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you have touchtone telephone service.
... my connection manually. • If you still experience problems, contact your ISP. If you are sure that you want to a different telephone wall jack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you have touchtone telephone service.
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... instructions on restoring a dial tone. Setting Up Your Computer 27 C O N N E C T T H E M O D E M D I N G ( C A T C H - Verify that the modem is connected to verify that the telephone line is communicating with Windows. P H O N E ) - If you have messages. TU R N O F F C A L L W A I T I R E C T L Y T O T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - I R R E G U L A R D I N E - C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I A L T O N E - If all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 m (10 ft) or more in your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating...
... instructions on restoring a dial tone. Setting Up Your Computer 27 C O N N E C T T H E M O D E M D I N G ( C A T C H - Verify that the modem is connected to verify that the telephone line is communicating with Windows. P H O N E ) - If you have messages. TU R N O F F C A L L W A I T I R E C T L Y T O T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - I R R E G U L A R D I N E - C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I A L T O N E - If all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 m (10 ft) or more in your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating...
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... on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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.... Setting Up Your Computer 31 Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. Line conditioners...
.... Setting Up Your Computer 31 Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. Line conditioners...
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... button. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is approved by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is ... Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off after the shutdown process finishes. 32 Setting Up Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. Turning Off ...
... button. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is approved by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is ... Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off after the shutdown process finishes. 32 Setting Up Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. Turning Off ...
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...the QuickSet Battery Meter. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. 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. The...docking device is connected to a docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and current status of fire or chemical burn. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury ...
...the QuickSet Battery Meter. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. 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. The...docking device is connected to a docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and current status of fire or chemical burn. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury ...
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... battery, and to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is at a critically low level.... is too hot to an electrical outlet. You can leave the battery in the module bay. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of power, hibernate mode begins automatically...
... battery, and to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is at a critically low level.... is too hot to an electrical outlet. You can leave the battery in the module bay. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of power, hibernate mode begins automatically...
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...; QuickSet Battery Meter. Display Functions Ejects the tray out of your choice. 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... and Bluetooth wireless technology. and up-arrow 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
...; QuickSet Battery Meter. Display Functions Ejects the tray out of your choice. 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... and Bluetooth wireless technology. and up-arrow 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
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... integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all open windows Maximizes all windows Runs Windows Explorer Opens the Run dialog box Opens the Search Results...
... integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all open windows Maximizes all windows Runs Windows Explorer Opens the Run dialog box Opens the Search Results...
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...; Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Select the desired settings and click Apply. 4 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At... the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for bent or broken pins. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE...
...; Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Select the desired settings and click Apply. 4 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At... the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for bent or broken pins. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE...
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... THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the ...verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Contact Dell (see page 32). www.dell.com | support.dell.com External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you are displayed instead of letters. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R...
... THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the ...verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Contact Dell (see page 32). www.dell.com | support.dell.com External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you are displayed instead of letters. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R...
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Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. If you cannot save a file to check for and remove viruses. Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs ..., see page 9. If the drive is blinking, indicating normal operation. Verify that the light is not listed, perform a full scan with your computer, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia 49 Click the Start button and click My Computer. Drive...
Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. If you cannot save a file to check for and remove viruses. Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs ..., see page 9. If the drive is blinking, indicating normal operation. Verify that the light is not listed, perform a full scan with your computer, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia 49 Click the Start button and click My Computer. Drive...