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..., must be unique to use an administrator password, type the password in the Password field and again in step 9 and click OK. 2-4 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide Do not select anything other than the default operating system. 12. NOTE: The Certificate of the Microsoft Windows NT Workstation-Start Here.... 11. When the Windows NT Setup window appears, click Finish> to select the default operating system. At the Begin Logon window, press . 13. When prompted, type the computer name and click Next>. If you chose in the Confirm Password field, and then click Next>. When prompted, ...
..., must be unique to use an administrator password, type the password in the Password field and again in step 9 and click OK. 2-4 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide Do not select anything other than the default operating system. 12. NOTE: The Certificate of the Microsoft Windows NT Workstation-Start Here.... 11. When the Windows NT Setup window appears, click Finish> to select the default operating system. At the Begin Logon window, press . 13. When prompted, type the computer name and click Next>. If you chose in the Confirm Password field, and then click Next>. When prompted, ...
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...to a network printer, contact your screen to another device. If the printer is automatically detected by Windows, follow the instructions on the screen. 13. In the Printer Wizard dialog box, click either the Shared or Not shared option. 12. Type the printer name (up , proceed to ...port to which you want to print a test page, follow the instructions that you are on your network administrator. 10. Click Finish. 3-2 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide If you choose to use. Double-click the Printers folder, and then double-click the Add Printer icon. 7. Click the ...
...to a network printer, contact your screen to another device. If the printer is automatically detected by Windows, follow the instructions on the screen. 13. In the Printer Wizard dialog box, click either the Shared or Not shared option. 12. Type the printer name (up , proceed to ...port to which you want to print a test page, follow the instructions that you are on your network administrator. 10. Click Finish. 3-2 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide If you choose to use. Double-click the Printers folder, and then double-click the Add Printer icon. 7. Click the ...
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... on Time of Day 2-11 Resume Time 2-11 Boot Menu Options 2-11 Exit Menu Options 2-12 Save Changes and Exit 2-13 Discard Changes and Exit 2-13 Get Default Values 2-13 Load Previous Values 2-13 Save Changes 2-14 Reinstalling Utilities and Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Video Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Touch Pad Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Audio Drivers...
... on Time of Day 2-11 Resume Time 2-11 Boot Menu Options 2-11 Exit Menu Options 2-12 Save Changes and Exit 2-13 Discard Changes and Exit 2-13 Get Default Values 2-13 Load Previous Values 2-13 Save Changes 2-14 Reinstalling Utilities and Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Video Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Touch Pad Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Audio Drivers...
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... Memory-Resident Programs 3-11 Program Conflicts 3-12 Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 3-12 Troubleshooting Procedures 3-13 Troubleshooting a Wet Computer 3-13 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-15 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-16 Total Power Failure When Using ... 3-33 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-34 Features of the Dell Diagnostics 4-1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-2 Before You Start Testing 4-2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Completing the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Confirming the System Configuration Information 4-5 How ...
... Memory-Resident Programs 3-11 Program Conflicts 3-12 Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 3-12 Troubleshooting Procedures 3-13 Troubleshooting a Wet Computer 3-13 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-15 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-16 Total Power Failure When Using ... 3-33 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-34 Features of the Dell Diagnostics 4-1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-2 Before You Start Testing 4-2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Completing the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Confirming the System Configuration Information 4-5 How ...
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...of Setup Program 2-7 Power Menu of Setup Program 2-8 Boot Menu of Setup Program 2-12 Exit Menu of Setup Program 2-13 AC Adapter and Power Cable 3-3 Checking the Battery 3-3 Checking an Optional Device 3-4 I/O Panel Connectors for External Devices 3-4 ...3-26 Installing a Memory Module 3-26 Diagnostics Menu 4-3 Main Screen of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products D-4 Previous Products D-4 Software D-5 Additional Information D-5 Figure 1-1. Year 2000 Statement of the Dell Diagnostics 4-5 Diagnostics Checklist 5-6 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen B-3...
...of Setup Program 2-7 Power Menu of Setup Program 2-8 Boot Menu of Setup Program 2-12 Exit Menu of Setup Program 2-13 AC Adapter and Power Cable 3-3 Checking the Battery 3-3 Checking an Optional Device 3-4 I/O Panel Connectors for External Devices 3-4 ...3-26 Installing a Memory Module 3-26 Diagnostics Menu 4-3 Main Screen of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products D-4 Previous Products D-4 Software D-5 Additional Information D-5 Figure 1-1. Year 2000 Statement of the Dell Diagnostics 4-5 Diagnostics Checklist 5-6 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen B-3...
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Table 3-2. Table 4-2. Table 5-2. Table A-1. Table B-1. Table 4-1. Table 3-4. Boot Routine Indications 3-5 System Error Messages 3-6 Beep Codes 3-9 IRQ Line Assignments 3-12 Option Parameters 4-9 Dell Diagnostics Tests 4-13 International Dialing Codes 5-8 Dell Contact Numbers 5-9 Technical Specifications A-1 Color Attributes B-4 xxii Table 3-3. Table 5-1. Table 3-1.
Table 3-2. Table 4-2. Table 5-2. Table A-1. Table B-1. Table 4-1. Table 3-4. Boot Routine Indications 3-5 System Error Messages 3-6 Beep Codes 3-9 IRQ Line Assignments 3-12 Option Parameters 4-9 Dell Diagnostics Tests 4-13 International Dialing Codes 5-8 Dell Contact Numbers 5-9 Technical Specifications A-1 Color Attributes B-4 xxii Table 3-3. Table 5-1. Table 3-1.
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...-in the options bay. - Composite TV-out adaptor cable that you can use in microphone and stereo speakers. - A 13.3- or 14.1-inch active-matrix extended graphics array (XGA) color display. fan parallel connector serial connector monitor connector docking connector ...USB connector PS/2 connector TV-out S-video connector infrared port PC Card slots volume control audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Your Dell computer has the following standard features: - S-Video TV-out connector for connecting external speakers, headphones, or a microphone to use with any ...
...-in the options bay. - Composite TV-out adaptor cable that you can use in microphone and stereo speakers. - A 13.3- or 14.1-inch active-matrix extended graphics array (XGA) color display. fan parallel connector serial connector monitor connector docking connector ...USB connector PS/2 connector TV-out S-video connector infrared port PC Card slots volume control audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Your Dell computer has the following standard features: - S-Video TV-out connector for connecting external speakers, headphones, or a microphone to use with any ...
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Customizing System Features 2-13 Press when prompted to continue. Press when prompted to continue. Then you can make more changes in the Setup program, select this option only if ...
Customizing System Features 2-13 Press when prompted to continue. Press when prompted to continue. Then you can make more changes in the Setup program, select this option only if ...
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... or equipment that the drive requires attention of the microprocessor. NOTES: When you begin any installed batteries. in the System User's Guide. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-13
... or equipment that the drive requires attention of the microprocessor. NOTES: When you begin any installed batteries. in the System User's Guide. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-13
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...the computer. 3. The problem is dropped or damaged, use the following procedure: 1. If you cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is resolved. No. Turn off any installed...two screws at the front of the metal connectors on . 15. If the computer is able to boot, run the Dell Diagnostics to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in step 2. 14. Ground yourself by touching one of...Figure 3-6. Yes. Slide the memory module cover as far as shown in step 3. 13.
...the computer. 3. The problem is dropped or damaged, use the following procedure: 1. If you cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is resolved. No. Turn off any installed...two screws at the front of the metal connectors on . 15. If the computer is able to boot, run the Dell Diagnostics to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in step 2. 14. Ground yourself by touching one of...Figure 3-6. Yes. Slide the memory module cover as far as shown in step 3. 13.
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... the PC Card connectors. 11. A total power failure is power to AC power and turn them on the computer. 3-16 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide bottom of the Diagnostics Checklist found in all peripherals, including internal devices such as status indicators and sounds)...any power to the computer, make a copy of the computer. Then call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 14. ule, hard-disk drive, and battery. 2. Try turning on . 13. Install the combination module in step 4. 9. Remove all or part of ...
... the PC Card connectors. 11. A total power failure is power to AC power and turn them on the computer. 3-16 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide bottom of the Diagnostics Checklist found in all peripherals, including internal devices such as status indicators and sounds)...any power to the computer, make a copy of the computer. Then call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 14. ule, hard-disk drive, and battery. 2. Try turning on . 13. Install the combination module in step 4. 9. Remove all or part of ...
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... value in standby or suspend mode. A memory module was in the Extended Memory field is firmly connected to the computer and to CRT Mode. Call Dell for instructions. The computer was loose; No. Go to step 4. 3. Go to step 2. 2. The Video Mode option in Chapter 5 and fill it ...computer, and press when prompted to step 11. 11. the memory check phase is resolved. No. Go to enter the Setup program. 10. NOTE: A 13.3-inch and a 14.1-inch extended graphics array (XGA) display supports 1024 x 768 pixels. If your application program uses a higher resolution, you must attach ...
... value in standby or suspend mode. A memory module was in the Extended Memory field is firmly connected to the computer and to CRT Mode. Call Dell for instructions. The computer was loose; No. Go to step 4. 3. Go to step 2. 2. The Video Mode option in Chapter 5 and fill it ...computer, and press when prompted to step 11. 11. the memory check phase is resolved. No. Go to enter the Setup program. 10. NOTE: A 13.3-inch and a 14.1-inch extended graphics array (XGA) display supports 1024 x 768 pixels. If your application program uses a higher resolution, you must attach ...
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.... NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in registers of the cabling. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-13 RAM System Set Quick Test Comprehensive Test Cache RAM Test CMOS Confidence Test DMA Controller Test Real-Time Clock Test Timers Test System Speaker Test...
.... NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in registers of the cabling. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-13 RAM System Set Quick Test Comprehensive Test Cache RAM Test CMOS Confidence Test DMA Controller Test Real-Time Clock Test Timers Test System Speaker Test...
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...-0663 Direct SalesFax 020 682 7171 Corporate Sales 020 581 8818 Corporate SalesFax 020 686 8003 TechConnect BBS 020 686 6504 New Zealand Technical Support (Dell Dimension systems only) ($2.50 + GST per call 0900 51010 Technical Support (Other systems 0800 446 255 Customer Service 0800 444 617 Sales 0800 441 567... Transaction Sales toll free: 1 800 888 202 Corporate Sales toll free: 1 800 888 213 Mexico (Colonia Granada) NOTE: Customers in Mexico call the U.S.A. Getting Help 5-13
...-0663 Direct SalesFax 020 682 7171 Corporate Sales 020 581 8818 Corporate SalesFax 020 686 8003 TechConnect BBS 020 686 6504 New Zealand Technical Support (Dell Dimension systems only) ($2.50 + GST per call 0900 51010 Technical Support (Other systems 0800 446 255 Customer Service 0800 444 617 Sales 0800 441 567... Transaction Sales toll free: 1 800 888 202 Corporate Sales toll free: 1 800 888 213 Mexico (Colonia Granada) NOTE: Customers in Mexico call the U.S.A. Getting Help 5-13
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... peak Controls volume can be controlled through key combinations Type TFT XGA Dimensions: Height 214 mm (8.4 inches) Width 296.5 mm (11.7 inches) Diagonal 337.8 mm (13.3 inches) NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the System User's Guide.
... peak Controls volume can be controlled through key combinations Type TFT XGA Dimensions: Height 214 mm (8.4 inches) Width 296.5 mm (11.7 inches) Diagonal 337.8 mm (13.3 inches) NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the System User's Guide.
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... Hz Output current 2.4 A (continuous) Output power 70 W Rated output voltage 20 VDC Height 29.6 mm (1.17 inches) Width 60.0 mm (2.36 inches) Depth 105 mm (4.13 inches) 1 Battery performance features such as charge time, operating time, and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and battery...
... Hz Output current 2.4 A (continuous) Output power 70 W Rated output voltage 20 VDC Height 29.6 mm (1.17 inches) Width 60.0 mm (2.36 inches) Depth 105 mm (4.13 inches) 1 Battery performance features such as charge time, operating time, and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and battery...
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... mm (12.52 inches) Depth 254 mm (10 inches) Weight (with hard-disk drive, diskette drive, and CD-ROM drive 3.74 kg (8.25 lb) with 13.3-inch display 3.8 kg (8.37 lb) with the hard-disk drive in the System User's Guide. A-6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
... mm (12.52 inches) Depth 254 mm (10 inches) Weight (with hard-disk drive, diskette drive, and CD-ROM drive 3.74 kg (8.25 lb) with 13.3-inch display 3.8 kg (8.37 lb) with the hard-disk drive in the System User's Guide. A-6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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See TSR Test Limits option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-11 touch pad about, 1-5 location, 1-2 testing, 4-20 troubleshooting, ...13 TSR programs about , 3-6 system memory, 1-4 system password assigning or changing, 2-7 System Set test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-15 system software reinstalling, 2-14 system utilities, 2-1 TechConnect BBS, 5-4 TechFax service, 5-3 technical assistance obtaining, 5-1 warranty repair or credit, 5-5 technical specifications, A-1 terminate-and-stay-resident. See USB upgrade options, 1-6 USB, 1-5 user's documentation, xii, 5-2 utilities reinstalling, 2-14 6 Dell Inspiron 7000...
See TSR Test Limits option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-11 touch pad about, 1-5 location, 1-2 testing, 4-20 troubleshooting, ...13 TSR programs about , 3-6 system memory, 1-4 system password assigning or changing, 2-7 System Set test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-15 system software reinstalling, 2-14 system utilities, 2-1 TechConnect BBS, 5-4 TechFax service, 5-3 technical assistance obtaining, 5-1 warranty repair or credit, 5-5 technical specifications, A-1 terminate-and-stay-resident. See USB upgrade options, 1-6 USB, 1-5 user's documentation, xii, 5-2 utilities reinstalling, 2-14 6 Dell Inspiron 7000...
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See Video test group Video test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-17 video tests Color Palettes Test, B-7 Graphics Mode Test, B-5 Solid Colors Test, B-8 Text Mode Character Test, B-2 Text Mode Color Test, B-4 Text Mode Pages Test, B-5 Video Hardware Test, B-2 Video Memory Test, B-2 warnings, xiii warranty information, xii, D-1 warranty repair or credit, 5-5 water damage, 3-13 World Wide Web help tools, 5-2 XGA display, 1-3 Index 7 video control circuitry, 4-17 video controller, 4-17 video display, 1-3 video functions about, B-1 testing, 4-17 video memory, A-3 video subsystem.
See Video test group Video test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-17 video tests Color Palettes Test, B-7 Graphics Mode Test, B-5 Solid Colors Test, B-8 Text Mode Character Test, B-2 Text Mode Color Test, B-4 Text Mode Pages Test, B-5 Video Hardware Test, B-2 Video Memory Test, B-2 warnings, xiii warranty information, xii, D-1 warranty repair or credit, 5-5 water damage, 3-13 World Wide Web help tools, 5-2 XGA display, 1-3 Index 7 video control circuitry, 4-17 video controller, 4-17 video display, 1-3 video functions about, B-1 testing, 4-17 video memory, A-3 video subsystem.
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... on your screen to complete the installation of Windows 98. ,QVWDOOLQJ$XGLR'ULYHUV Audio drivers allow you will need to your screen. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 - The audio files are being copied and driver information is being built appear on your computer during this procedure to continue the installation of... your device, and then click Next>. 11. Click Next>. 13. To install the audio drivers, follow these steps: 1. Double-click My Computer and then double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon...
... on your screen to complete the installation of Windows 98. ,QVWDOOLQJ$XGLR'ULYHUV Audio drivers allow you will need to your screen. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 - The audio files are being copied and driver information is being built appear on your computer during this procedure to continue the installation of... your device, and then click Next>. 11. Click Next>. 13. To install the audio drivers, follow these steps: 1. Double-click My Computer and then double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon...