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... Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric...
... Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric...
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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... the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing... device. • Nothing happens when you fail to the USB port. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the...
... the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing... device. • Nothing happens when you fail to the USB port. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the...
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...Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices..., PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The life of your computer. For more information on ...
...Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices..., PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The life of your computer. For more information on ...
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• A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN See "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. • A network cable with ... instructions in your computer and then search for your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page...
• A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN See "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. • A network cable with ... instructions in your computer and then search for your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page...
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...N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. For a USB printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is LPT1 (Printer Port). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For a parallel printer, ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the...
...N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. For a USB printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is LPT1 (Printer Port). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For a parallel printer, ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the...
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... the lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 79. A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for Laptop ...; Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on page 307. If you are using the system setup program, see the documentation...
... the lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 79. A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for Laptop ...; Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on page 307. If you are using the system setup program, see the documentation...
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.... 3 Press the up- NOTE: To change its order in your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular Bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are bootable. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence...
.... 3 Press the up- NOTE: To change its order in your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular Bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are bootable. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence...
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... on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The computer boots to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to... a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating...
... on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The computer boots to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to... a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating...
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USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313 The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer. • Connectors B head downstream and connect to your computer. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices. Ports USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0.
USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313 The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer. • Connectors B head downstream and connect to your computer. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices. Ports USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0.
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IEEE 1394 is a serial data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping. While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ 314 Ports IEEE 1394 Port Like the USB, IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. .
IEEE 1394 is a serial data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping. While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ 314 Ports IEEE 1394 Port Like the USB, IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. .
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... lengths up to 6 times faster than existing solutions (up to 2 meters outside the PC to storage. eSATA provides more performance than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is commonly used for External Direct Attached Storage for transfer of the benefits the SATA interface brings to take advantage of data between...
... lengths up to 6 times faster than existing solutions (up to 2 meters outside the PC to storage. eSATA provides more performance than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is commonly used for External Direct Attached Storage for transfer of the benefits the SATA interface brings to take advantage of data between...
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...as it to the system bus. An improved version of memory. EPP - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - Express Service Code service may not be available in some computers) where you to... that provides bidirectional data transmission. extended display mode - FCC - enhanced integrated device electronics - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for enforcing communications-related regulations that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. ESD - electrostatic discharge - Federal Communications...
...as it to the system bus. An improved version of memory. EPP - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - Express Service Code service may not be available in some computers) where you to... that provides bidirectional data transmission. extended display mode - FCC - enhanced integrated device electronics - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for enforcing communications-related regulations that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. ESD - electrostatic discharge - Federal Communications...
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...graphics array - trusted platform module - Small UPS systems provide battery power for video cards and controllers that contain only text; USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. Pairs of cable used when the electrical power ...combination with an integrated video controller) that when combined with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of time when there is turned on the system board (in computers with the ...
...graphics array - trusted platform module - Small UPS systems provide battery power for video cards and controllers that contain only text; USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. Pairs of cable used when the electrical power ...combination with an integrated video controller) that when combined with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of time when there is turned on the system board (in computers with the ...
Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 8
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...Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the computer is turned on. 2. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with ...13 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that you create a system recovery media as...
...Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the computer is turned on. 2. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with ...13 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that you create a system recovery media as...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "... to the optional modem and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your original order, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection. •...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "... to the optional modem and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your original order, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection. •...
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... This section provides information about the features available on the back of your Inspiron™ desktop. Connects 7 to headphones. 4 NOTE: To connect to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, 8 2 digital cameras, and MP3 players. 3 3 Headphone connector -...the audio 5 6 connectors on your computer. 4 Line-in or microphone connector - Eject the optical drive tray when pressed. 9 1 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to a microphone for voice or to an audio cable for audio input. 18 Front View Features 10 1 Optical drive eject buttons...
... This section provides information about the features available on the back of your Inspiron™ desktop. Connects 7 to headphones. 4 NOTE: To connect to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, 8 2 digital cameras, and MP3 players. 3 3 Headphone connector -...the audio 5 6 connectors on your computer. 4 Line-in or microphone connector - Eject the optical drive tray when pressed. 9 1 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to a microphone for voice or to an audio cable for audio input. 18 Front View Features 10 1 Optical drive eject buttons...
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...computers. Appearance of your region. 3 Power supply light - Indicates power availability on any installed PCI and PCI express cards. 6 Padlock rings - Connect USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connectors. 5 Expansion card slots - Allows to connectors on the power supply unit. Provide access to select the... for your computer. 21 Attaches to a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the power cable. 1 Power connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 4 Back panel connectors - NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 2 Voltage selector switch -
...computers. Appearance of your region. 3 Power supply light - Indicates power availability on any installed PCI and PCI express cards. 6 Padlock rings - Connect USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connectors. 5 Expansion card slots - Allows to connectors on the power supply unit. Provide access to select the... for your computer. 21 Attaches to a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the power cable. 1 Power connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 4 Back panel connectors - NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 2 Voltage selector switch -
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... monitor, only the video signal will be read. 3 VGA connector - Connects to an audio cable for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, printer, keyboard, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or... to a TV for audio input. Connect to side L/R surround speakers. 7 Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 11 6 10 7 9 8 22 1 Your computer's model number. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to the display...
... monitor, only the video signal will be read. 3 VGA connector - Connects to an audio cable for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, printer, keyboard, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or... to a TV for audio input. Connect to side L/R surround speakers. 7 Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 11 6 10 7 9 8 22 1 Your computer's model number. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to the display...