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... Drivers and Utilities 74 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 79 Recommended Tools 79 Turning Off Your Computer 79 Before Working Inside Your Computer 79 6 Contents
... Drivers and Utilities 74 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 79 Recommended Tools 79 Turning Off Your Computer 79 Before Working Inside Your Computer 79 6 Contents
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To adjust the volume of Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. K E Y B O A R D - S P E A K E R S - Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows...
To adjust the volume of Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. K E Y B O A R D - S P E A K E R S - Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows...
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... mode. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see page 10. Solid orange: The battery charge is turned off in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Blinks or turns off ). - Touch pad buttons provide the... functionality of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Off: The battery is adequately...
... mode. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see page 10. Solid orange: The battery charge is turned off in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Blinks or turns off ). - Touch pad buttons provide the... functionality of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Off: The battery is adequately...
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...Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) optical drive P C C A R D S L O T - To access the help file, see "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Attach a microphone to the connector. You can reprogram the button to launch a frequently used program, such as a modem or network adapter. For more... Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools. O P T I C A L D R I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer...
...Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) optical drive P C C A R D S L O T - To access the help file, see "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Attach a microphone to the connector. You can reprogram the button to launch a frequently used program, such as a modem or network adapter. For more... Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools. O P T I C A L D R I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer...
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... cable to the DC power required by the computer. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that came with your computer turned either on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. You can...
... cable to the DC power required by the computer. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that came with your computer turned either on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. You can...
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...updated drivers. • Connect the printer to complete the setup. Contact your printer. 24 Setting Up Your Computer See the documentation that it is turned on the screen to the computer. If you cannot connect to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my ...5 Click Next. Your printer may not come with your computer, the cable may arrive in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of ...
...updated drivers. • Connect the printer to complete the setup. Contact your printer. 24 Setting Up Your Computer See the documentation that it is turned on the screen to the computer. If you cannot connect to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my ...5 Click Next. Your printer may not come with your computer, the cable may arrive in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of ...
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... Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice.... Running the computer at high processor speeds and system activity levels. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with the computer turned off. See "Battery Disposal" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Keep the battery away from being used in your computer or...
... Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice.... Running the computer at high processor speeds and system activity levels. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with the computer turned off. See "Battery Disposal" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Keep the battery away from being used in your computer or...
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... resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 67. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch clicks. The battery is turned off or connected to room temperature. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. Using a Battery 29 Disconnect the computer from the telephone wall...
... resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 67. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch clicks. The battery is turned off or connected to room temperature. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. Using a Battery 29 Disconnect the computer from the telephone wall...
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..., using a commercially available audio cable. Using CDs, DVDs, and other end of connector is available from Dell. The composite TV-out adapter cable is available for purchase from Dell. S-Video Connection S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly...
..., using a commercially available audio cable. Using CDs, DVDs, and other end of connector is available from Dell. The composite TV-out adapter cable is available for purchase from Dell. S-Video Connection S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly...
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Composite Video Connection 34 Using CDs, DVDs, and other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 36 to the audio input connectors on your TV or other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
Composite Video Connection 34 Using CDs, DVDs, and other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 36 to the audio input connectors on your TV or other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
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... of the composite video cable in to the S-video TV-out connector on the TV. composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV-out adapter cable to the composite...
... of the composite video cable in to the S-video TV-out connector on the TV. composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV-out adapter cable to the composite...
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... new settings. 10 Click OK. 36 Using CDs, DVDs, and other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on your TV or other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone...
... new settings. 10 Click OK. 36 Using CDs, DVDs, and other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on your TV or other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone...
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... the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the safety instructions located in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Then shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to Use the... anything on your display, hold down your hard drive. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. to the next test, press ; To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; When the...
... the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the safety instructions located in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Then shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to Use the... anything on your display, hold down your hard drive. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. to the next test, press ; To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; When the...
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... using a line that you hear a click when you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it to the telephone wall jack. E-mail, Modem, and...
... using a line that you hear a click when you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it to the telephone wall jack. E-mail, Modem, and...
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... or the system setup program. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it and connect the keyboard directly to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the ...
... or the system setup program. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it and connect the keyboard directly to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the ...
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... to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. Contact Dell (see page 101). Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you may have a defective external keyboard. If you are displayed instead of the procedures... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Press to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Solving Problems 63 The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO ...
... to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. Contact Dell (see page 101). Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you may have a defective external keyboard. If you are displayed instead of the procedures... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Press to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Solving Problems 63 The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO ...
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... in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in...power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is designed for...
... in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in...power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is designed for...
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...H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Solving Problems 67 Contact Dell (see page 10. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the computer. C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I D E D P C C A R D - If ...the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode-press the power button to an electrical outlet. C H E C K T H E P C C A R D - Ensure that the PC Card is too hot to turn...
...H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Solving Problems 67 Contact Dell (see page 10. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the computer. C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I D E D P C C A R D - If ...the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode-press the power button to an electrical outlet. C H E C K T H E P C C A R D - Ensure that the PC Card is too hot to turn...
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... is working by testing it with your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be used in the Product Information Guide. To access...turns on but they will decrease system performance. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - Using a 90-W AC adapter will not start up. See the printer documentation for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. See the Dell Inspiron...
... is working by testing it with your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be used in the Product Information Guide. To access...turns on but they will decrease system performance. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - Using a 90-W AC adapter will not start up. See the printer documentation for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. See the Dell Inspiron...
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... connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables (see page 24) are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to...
... connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables (see page 24) are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to...