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Hard Drive 77 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 79 Memory 79 Modem 82 Wireless Mini PCI Card 84 Coin-Cell Battery 86 Display 87 Optical Drive 88 Hinge Cover 89 Keyboard 90 Internal ... the System Setup Screen 99 System Setup Screen 99 Commonly Used Options 99 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 101 Class A 102 Class B 102 FCC Identification Information 102 Macrovision Product Notice 103 Contacting Dell 103 Index 121 Contents 7 Only 101 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 101 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals...
Hard Drive 77 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 79 Memory 79 Modem 82 Wireless Mini PCI Card 84 Coin-Cell Battery 86 Display 87 Optical Drive 88 Hinge Cover 89 Keyboard 90 Internal ... the System Setup Screen 99 System Setup Screen 99 Commonly Used Options 99 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 101 Class A 102 Class B 102 FCC Identification Information 102 Macrovision Product Notice 103 Contacting Dell 103 Index 121 Contents 7 Only 101 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 101 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals...
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only) • Safety instructions • 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... display resolution • How to clean my computer 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. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding Information NOTE:...
only) • Safety instructions • 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... display resolution • How to clean my computer 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. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding Information NOTE:...
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... status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your...
... status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your...
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...detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your operating system and support for your Dell computer. Find It Here • Downloads - If you reinstall the operating system for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical ...icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select...
...detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your operating system and support for your Dell computer. Find It Here • Downloads - If you reinstall the operating system for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical ...icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select...
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For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on when the numeric keypad is ...
For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on when the numeric keypad is ...
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... View audio connectors USB connectors (2) hard drive PC Card slot AUDIO CONNECTORS IEEE 1394 connector Secure Digital I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Press this button to the connector. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. 18 A Tour of Your Computer TRAY EJECT BUTTON - OPTICAL DRIVE - OPTICAL -DRIVE-
... View audio connectors USB connectors (2) hard drive PC Card slot AUDIO CONNECTORS IEEE 1394 connector Secure Digital I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Press this button to the connector. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. 18 A Tour of Your Computer TRAY EJECT BUTTON - OPTICAL DRIVE - OPTICAL -DRIVE-
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.../O device. For information on page 9. For additional information on using the modem, see "Finding Information" on using the network adapter, see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. A Tour of Your Computer 19 Back View network connector (RJ-45) modem connector (RJ-11) video connector AC adapter connector... to save or back up data. P C C A R D S L O T - The computer ships with your computer. The Secure Digital I/O slot supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. Use Secure Digital memory cards to a network. S E C U R E D I G I T A L I / O S L O...
.../O device. For information on page 9. For additional information on using the modem, see "Finding Information" on using the network adapter, see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. A Tour of Your Computer 19 Back View network connector (RJ-45) modem connector (RJ-11) video connector AC adapter connector... to save or back up data. P C C A R D S L O T - The computer ships with your computer. The Secure Digital I/O slot supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. Use Secure Digital memory cards to a network. S E C U R E D I G I T A L I / O S L O...
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... Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in your computer, see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic RecordNow for available software patches at the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com. However, DVD-writable drives do not write to computers that...
... Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in your computer, see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic RecordNow for available software patches at the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com. However, DVD-writable drives do not write to computers that...
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... DVD+RWs if you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you plan to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com for additional information. 32 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia After you create a DVD+R disc, you may not be used to play...
... DVD+RWs if you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you plan to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com for additional information. 32 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia After you create a DVD+R disc, you may not be used to play...
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... want to close the Intel (R) Graphics Media Accelerator window. For more information, click Information in the Intel (R) Graphics Media Accelerator window, and then click the Support tab. 38 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia b Click Display Settings and ensure that the settings are correct. 4 Click Apply to view the new settings...
... want to close the Intel (R) Graphics Media Accelerator window. For more information, click Information in the Intel (R) Graphics Media Accelerator window, and then click the Support tab. 38 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia b Click Display Settings and ensure that the settings are correct. 4 Click Apply to view the new settings...
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"Type" of an installed card. PC Card Blanks Your computer shipped with the card. To remove the blank, see the documentation that supports a single Type I or Type II card. Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards: • Protect the exposed end of card refers to its thickness, ...not its carrying case. If card orientation is not clear, see "Removing a PC Card or Blank" on supported PC Cards. Using PC Cards 43 The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card (for use when no PC Card is...
"Type" of an installed card. PC Card Blanks Your computer shipped with the card. To remove the blank, see the documentation that supports a single Type I or Type II card. Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards: • Protect the exposed end of card refers to its thickness, ...not its carrying case. If card orientation is not clear, see "Removing a PC Card or Blank" on supported PC Cards. Using PC Cards 43 The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card (for use when no PC Card is...
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... two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. For additional assistance with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled "This computer connects directly to the Internet" enables the integrated firewall provided with...
... two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. For additional assistance with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled "This computer connects directly to the Internet" enables the integrated firewall provided with...
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When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software ...
When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software ...
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... various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for the selected device. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you to your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error.... Allows you want . This test typically takes an hour or more information. See "FCC Notices (U.S. Displays your part. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer. This test typically takes 10 to the Main Menu screen. You can customize the tests ...
... various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for the selected device. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you to your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error.... Allows you want . This test typically takes an hour or more information. See "FCC Notices (U.S. Displays your part. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer. This test typically takes 10 to the Main Menu screen. You can customize the tests ...
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...to a DVD+RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - Click the Start button and click My Computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Solving Problems 53 See the Dell Inspiron Help file. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 51. DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is interrupted, an error...and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the Windows Help and Support Center for the keyword standby in the drive or the CD or DVD. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for information on page 9. To access help file, see ...
...to a DVD+RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - Click the Start button and click My Computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Solving Problems 53 See the Dell Inspiron Help file. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 51. DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is interrupted, an error...and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the Windows Help and Support Center for the keyword standby in the drive or the CD or DVD. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for information on page 9. To access help file, see ...
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... remove spyware. B A D C O M M A N D O R F I N - D A T A E R R O R - N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . You have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Product Information Guide. For help, contact your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for the operating system or the program that you want to a nonbootable CD. Try copying the file to fit on the disk...
... remove spyware. B A D C O M M A N D O R F I N - D A T A E R R O R - N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . You have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Product Information Guide. For help, contact your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for the operating system or the program that you want to a nonbootable CD. Try copying the file to fit on the disk...
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... requirements needed to run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem. Solving Problems 61 For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers... OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on Dell Diagnostics, see page 51. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, ...
... requirements needed to run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem. Solving Problems 61 For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers... OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on Dell Diagnostics, see page 51. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, ...
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...R F E R E N C E - NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Help and Support Center. Contact Dell. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - R E S E A T T ... U T L E T - See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Only)" on . 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 - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - Shut down the computer, ...
...R F E R E N C E - NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Help and Support Center. Contact Dell. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - R E S E A T T ... U T L E T - See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Only)" on . 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 - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - Shut down the computer, ...
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... are using a battery to the display. 68 Solving Problems A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I M A G E - Connect the computer to your computer supports, it is recommended that the light is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to power your computer, the battery charge... the electrical outlet is blank NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. If the display is working by testing it . TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the ...
... are using a battery to the display. 68 Solving Problems A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I M A G E - Connect the computer to your computer supports, it is recommended that the light is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to power your computer, the battery charge... the electrical outlet is blank NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. If the display is working by testing it . TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the ...
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... next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll...3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Dell ships your computer to you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required...
... next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll...3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Dell ships your computer to you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required...