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... Connection 23 Setting Up a Printer 24 Printer Cable 24 Connecting a USB Printer 24 Power Protection Devices 25 Surge Protectors 25 Line Conditioners 26 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 26 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 27 Checking the Battery Charge 28 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 28 Low-Battery Warning 28 Charging the Battery 28 Removing a Battery 29...
... Connection 23 Setting Up a Printer 24 Printer Cable 24 Connecting a USB Printer 24 Power Protection Devices 25 Surge Protectors 25 Line Conditioners 26 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 26 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 27 Checking the Battery Charge 28 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 28 Low-Battery Warning 28 Charging the Battery 28 Removing a Battery 29...
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...33 S-Video Connection 33 Composite Video Connection 34 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 36 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 37 Button Functions 37 Reprogramming the Buttons 37 Numeric Keypad 38 Key Combinations 38 System Functions 38 Display Functions ...38 Power Management 39 Speaker Functions 39 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 39 Touch Pad 40 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 6...
...33 S-Video Connection 33 Composite Video Connection 34 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 36 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 37 Button Functions 37 Reprogramming the Buttons 37 Numeric Keypad 38 Key Combinations 38 System Functions 38 Display Functions ...38 Power Management 39 Speaker Functions 39 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 39 Touch Pad 40 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 6...
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... . 64 A solid blue screen appears 64 Other software problems 65 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 66 PC Card Problems 67 Power Problems 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 68 Printer Problems 68 Scanner Problems 69 Sound and Speaker Problems 70 No sound from integrated speakers 70 No...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 ...
... . 64 A solid blue screen appears 64 Other software problems 65 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 66 PC Card Problems 67 Power Problems 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 68 Printer Problems 68 Scanner Problems 69 Sound and Speaker Problems 70 No sound from integrated speakers 70 No...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 ...
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For more information about your display, see page 10. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Keeps the display closed. A Tour of Your Computer 13 A Tour of Your Computer Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button display latch power button touch pad touch pad buttons display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y - D I S P L A Y L A T C H -
For more information about your display, see page 10. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Keeps the display closed. A Tour of Your Computer 13 A Tour of Your Computer Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button display latch power button touch pad touch pad buttons display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y - D I S P L A Y L A T C H -
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...T O N S - See page 40 for more information. P O W E R B U T T O N - TO U C H P A D - A Tour of data, never turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Press the power button to turn off in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 79). Turns on the computer or to enter... or exit a power management mode. Blinks or turns off the computer while the light is...
...T O N S - See page 40 for more information. P O W E R B U T T O N - TO U C H P A D - A Tour of data, never turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Press the power button to turn off in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 79). Turns on the computer or to enter... or exit a power management mode. Blinks or turns off the computer while the light is...
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... used program, such as a modem or network adapter. Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds). O P T I C A L D R I R E C T ...RW+R drive, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. 16 A Tour of your choice. To access the help file, see "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. D E L L ™ A C C E S S D I V E - Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) optical drive P C C A R...
... used program, such as a modem or network adapter. Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds). O P T I C A L D R I R E C T ...RW+R drive, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. 16 A Tour of your choice. To access the help file, see "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. D E L L ™ A C C E S S D I V E - Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) optical drive P C C A R...
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... fire or equipment damage. 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. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may vary depending on the floor, when you disconnect the AC adapter...
... fire or equipment damage. 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. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may vary depending on the floor, when you disconnect the AC adapter...
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...USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on the computer and the printer. Compare joule ratings to the USB connectors on printer Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or following... power interruptions. The USB connectors fit only one way. The level of protection is usually commensurate with a higher joule rating offers more protection. 3 Attach ...
...USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on the computer and the printer. Compare joule ratings to the USB connectors on printer Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or following... power interruptions. The USB connectors fit only one way. The level of protection is usually commensurate with a higher joule rating offers more protection. 3 Attach ...
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...damage. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. A UPS protects against power interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 26 Setting Up Your ... the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge ...
...damage. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. A UPS protects against power interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 26 Setting Up Your ... the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge ...
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... instructions located in the Dell Inspiron Help file for your computer, see page 10. NOTE: Batteries for your computer. One battery is not connected to work with your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard... equipment in maximum performance mode. You can also set power management options to alert you may increase the risk ...
... instructions located in the Dell Inspiron Help file for your computer, see page 10. NOTE: Batteries for your computer. One battery is not connected to work with your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard... equipment in maximum performance mode. You can also set power management options to alert you may increase the risk ...
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.... For more information about the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. To access the help , see page 10. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Running the computer ...losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being used in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Then connect the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from charging. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. A pop...
.... For more information about the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. To access the help , see page 10. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Running the computer ...losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being used in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Then connect the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from charging. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. A pop...
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... the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. battery battery latch 3 Remove the battery. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 67. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the...
... the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. battery battery latch 3 Remove the battery. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 67. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the...
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... Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network) Windows logo key and Opens...
... Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network) Windows logo key and Opens...
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... follow the safety instructions located in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If you cannot see page 101). 1 Shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to begin any questions that failed, press . The computer...desktop. When to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ...
... follow the safety instructions located in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If you cannot see page 101). 1 Shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to begin any questions that failed, press . The computer...desktop. When to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ...
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... THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS (SEE PAGE 55) Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in all DVD drives. If the stream is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it stops. See the help files for information on power... inserted properly. 58 Solving Problems NOTE: Because of the drive; The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing. See the Dell Inspiron Help file (see page 11). push firmly until the tray is interrupted, an error occurs.
... THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS (SEE PAGE 55) Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in all DVD drives. If the stream is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it stops. See the help files for information on power... inserted properly. 58 Solving Problems NOTE: Because of the drive; The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing. See the Dell Inspiron Help file (see page 11). push firmly until the tray is interrupted, an error occurs.
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... are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on the display. Contact Dell (see page 101). Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C K E Y P A D - Solving Problems 63 If you are displayed instead of the procedures in this...
... are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on the display. Contact Dell (see page 101). Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C K E Y P A D - Solving Problems 63 If you are displayed instead of the procedures in this...
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If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you..., and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. 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 at least 8...
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you..., and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. 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 at least 8...
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...C K T H E P C C A R D - Ensure that the card is listed. 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 properly inserted into the connector. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the... status light flashes green and orange, the battery is low or depleted. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in standby mode-press the power button to charge. P R O V I G H T - Contact the PC Card manufacturer. If the battery status light flashes orange ...
...C K T H E P C C A R D - Ensure that the card is listed. 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 properly inserted into the connector. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the... status light flashes green and orange, the battery is low or depleted. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in standby mode-press the power button to charge. P R O V I G H T - Contact the PC Card manufacturer. If the battery status light flashes orange ...
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...for the keyword standby in other appliances. 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - 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 - for your computer, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see page 10. If the... T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for setup and troubleshooting information. 68 Solving Problems If the computer power light turns on . The 90-W AC adapters used with another device, such as a lamp. Using a 90-W...
...for the keyword standby in other appliances. 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - 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 - for your computer, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see page 10. If the... T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for setup and troubleshooting information. 68 Solving Problems If the computer power light turns on . The 90-W AC adapters used with another device, such as a lamp. Using a 90-W...
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... computer supports, it is working by testing it . Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that you are using the AC adapter, and turn ... T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I E S - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - Search for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L O U T L E T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the...
... computer supports, it is working by testing it . Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that you are using the AC adapter, and turn ... T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I E S - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - Search for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L O U T L E T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the...