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...and again in the Confirm Password field, and then click Next>. When prompted, press to restart the computer. 11. It can be up to 14 characters long. The computer name is the name used to identify your computer. 8. The password can be up to 15 characters long. If you...be unique to the network. NOTE: The default is selected automatically after 30 seconds if no selection is shipped in step 9 and click OK. 2-4 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide When prompted, type the password you do not want to use a password, leave the Password field blank. 10. The Administrator Account ...
...and again in the Confirm Password field, and then click Next>. When prompted, press to restart the computer. 11. It can be up to 14 characters long. The computer name is the name used to identify your computer. 8. The password can be up to 15 characters long. If you...be unique to the network. NOTE: The default is selected automatically after 30 seconds if no selection is shipped in step 9 and click OK. 2-4 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide When prompted, type the password you do not want to use a password, leave the Password field blank. 10. The Administrator Account ...
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... 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 2-15 Reinstalling Internal Modem Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling DVD-ROM Decoder Drivers 2-16 Creating the...
... 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 2-15 Reinstalling Internal Modem Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling DVD-ROM Decoder Drivers 2-16 Creating the...
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... 4-10 Output Device for Error Messages 4-11 Test Limits 4-11 About 4-11 Key-Help 4-12 Quit 4-12 Tests in the Dell Diagnostics 4-12 Error Messages 4-14 RAM Test Group 4-14 Why Run a RAM Test 4-14 Subtests 4-15 System Set Test Group 4-15 Why Run a System Set Test 4-15 Subtests 4-16 Video Test Group 4-17...
... 4-10 Output Device for Error Messages 4-11 Test Limits 4-11 About 4-11 Key-Help 4-12 Quit 4-12 Tests in the Dell Diagnostics 4-12 Error Messages 4-14 RAM Test Group 4-14 Why Run a RAM Test 4-14 Subtests 4-15 System Set Test Group 4-15 Why Run a System Set Test 4-15 Subtests 4-16 Video Test Group 4-17...
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...2-5 Security Menu of Setup Program 2-7 Power Menu of Setup Program 2-8 Boot Menu of Setup Program 2-12 Exit Menu of the Dell Diagnostics 4-5 Diagnostics Checklist 5-6 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen B-3 40-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest ...Mark C-9 xxi Figure 3-3. Figure C-4. Figure 2-1. Figure 3-7. Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for External Devices 3-4 Removing the Memory Module Cover 3-14 Removing the Memory Module Cover 3-16 Removing the Memory Module Cover 3-25 Removing a Memory Module 3-26 Installing a Memory Module 3-26 Diagnostics...
...2-5 Security Menu of Setup Program 2-7 Power Menu of Setup Program 2-8 Boot Menu of Setup Program 2-12 Exit Menu of the Dell Diagnostics 4-5 Diagnostics Checklist 5-6 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen B-3 40-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest ...Mark C-9 xxi Figure 3-3. Figure C-4. Figure 2-1. Figure 3-7. Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for External Devices 3-4 Removing the Memory Module Cover 3-14 Removing the Memory Module Cover 3-16 Removing the Memory Module Cover 3-25 Removing a Memory Module 3-26 Installing a Memory Module 3-26 Diagnostics...
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... 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: - A combination module that includes a CD-ROM or digital versatile disc (DVD)-ROM drive and a... use with any device with the computer. - Jacks for TV-out that allow you can use a television with a S-Video port. - or 14.1-inch active-matrix extended graphics array (XGA) color display. Introduction 1-3 Built-in the options bay. - A 13.3- An ATI video controller with ...
... 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: - A combination module that includes a CD-ROM or digital versatile disc (DVD)-ROM drive and a... use with any device with the computer. - Jacks for TV-out that allow you can use a television with a S-Video port. - or 14.1-inch active-matrix extended graphics array (XGA) color display. Introduction 1-3 Built-in the options bay. - A 13.3- An ATI video controller with ...
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...make changes. In order to determine if the drivers are provided. The Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. Dell provides software utilities and drivers that came with your computer at the end ...these steps: 1. On the desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Press when prompted to continue, and then return to other system software on your Dell portable computer with your computer. Save Changes saves your work in all open...
...make changes. In order to determine if the drivers are provided. The Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. Dell provides software utilities and drivers that came with your computer at the end ...these steps: 1. On the desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Press when prompted to continue, and then return to other system software on your Dell portable computer with your computer. Save Changes saves your work in all open...
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... forward until it stops, and then pull it away from exposure to pop up the drying process. 9. When the harddisk drive is not in step 5. 3-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Replace the memory module cover. 11. 3. bottom of the unpainted metal connectors on the back of the cover to static electricity...
... forward until it stops, and then pull it away from exposure to pop up the drying process. 9. When the harddisk drive is not in step 5. 3-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Replace the memory module cover. 11. 3. bottom of the unpainted metal connectors on the back of the cover to static electricity...
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... the hard-disk drive forward until it stops, and then pull it away from the AC adapter. When the harddisk drive is not in step 2. 14. Replace any batteries that you removed in the computer, protect the drive from the computer. 3. The problem is unable to pop up . Turn off the.... If the computer is dropped or damaged, use the following procedure: 1. Save all your work properly? No. If you cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is able to boot, run the...
... the hard-disk drive forward until it stops, and then pull it away from the AC adapter. When the harddisk drive is not in step 2. 14. Replace any batteries that you removed in the computer, protect the drive from the computer. 3. The problem is unable to pop up . Turn off the.... If the computer is dropped or damaged, use the following procedure: 1. Save all your work properly? No. If you cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is able to boot, run the...
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... Replace any batteries that any power to AC power and turn them on the computer. 3-16 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide In a partial power failure, one or more of these indicators shows that... that there is operating properly. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) Occasionally, you complete the following procedure: 1. Run the Dell Diagnostics to a part of the computer. Remove all or part of... the Diagnostics Checklist found in step 4. 9. Then call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions...
... Replace any batteries that any power to AC power and turn them on the computer. 3-16 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide In a partial power failure, one or more of these indicators shows that... that there is operating properly. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) Occasionally, you complete the following procedure: 1. Run the Dell Diagnostics to a part of the computer. Remove all or part of... the Diagnostics Checklist found in step 4. 9. Then call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions...
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... key combination. the memory check phase is resolved. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. Go to step 11. 11. Call Dell for instructions. Yes. If your computer. 1. If the computer is firmly connected to the computer and to step 4. 3. Is the full display... the computer, and press when prompted to step 3. No. Yes. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-27 8. No. NOTE: A 13.3-inch and a 14.1-inch extended graphics array (XGA) display supports 1024 x 768 pixels. Yes. A memory module was in the Setup program was set to your ...
... key combination. the memory check phase is resolved. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. Go to step 11. 11. Call Dell for instructions. Yes. If your computer. 1. If the computer is firmly connected to the computer and to step 4. 3. Is the full display... the computer, and press when prompted to step 3. No. Yes. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-27 8. No. NOTE: A 13.3-inch and a 14.1-inch extended graphics array (XGA) display supports 1024 x 768 pixels. Yes. A memory module was in the Setup program was set to your ...
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... a variety of problems that may not, at first glance, appear to malfunction and you confirm that the memory is not at fault. (You can confirm 4-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Faulty memory can be happening in the diagnostics, error messages may result. IDE (ATA/ATAPI) Devices Test Group Display Information Self...
... a variety of problems that may not, at first glance, appear to malfunction and you confirm that the memory is not at fault. (You can confirm 4-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Faulty memory can be happening in the diagnostics, error messages may result. IDE (ATA/ATAPI) Devices Test Group Display Information Self...
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... free: 800 858 2437 Sales toll free: 800 858 2222 Czech Republic* (Prague) Technical Support 02 22 83 27 27 Fax 02 22 83 27 14 TechFax 02 22 83 27 28 Switchboard 02 22 83 27 11 Denmark* (Horsholm) Customer Care, Technical Support, and Sales toll free: 800 171 62... free: 1230-020-4823 NOTE: Customers in Chile call the U.S.A. Canada (North York, Ontario) NOTE: Customers in Canada call the U.S.A for access to the U.S.A.). 5-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
... free: 800 858 2437 Sales toll free: 800 858 2222 Czech Republic* (Prague) Technical Support 02 22 83 27 27 Fax 02 22 83 27 14 TechFax 02 22 83 27 28 Switchboard 02 22 83 27 11 Denmark* (Horsholm) Customer Care, Technical Support, and Sales toll free: 800 171 62... free: 1230-020-4823 NOTE: Customers in Chile call the U.S.A. Canada (North York, Ontario) NOTE: Customers in Canada call the U.S.A for access to the U.S.A.). 5-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... 706 0495 Southeast Asian/ Pacific Countries (excluding Australia, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand-refer to the U.S.A.). 5-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
... 706 0495 Southeast Asian/ Pacific Countries (excluding Australia, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand-refer to the U.S.A.). 5-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... ATI Rage Pro LT Video memory 2 MB, 100 MHz Type TFT XGA Dimensions: Height 228 mm (8.9 inches) Width 299.5 mm (11.8 inches) Diagonal 358.1 mm (14.1 inches) Maximum resolution 1024 x 768 pixels; 64,000 colors Response time (typical 80 ms Operating angle 0° (closed) to peak Controls volume can be controlled...
... ATI Rage Pro LT Video memory 2 MB, 100 MHz Type TFT XGA Dimensions: Height 228 mm (8.9 inches) Width 299.5 mm (11.8 inches) Diagonal 358.1 mm (14.1 inches) Maximum resolution 1024 x 768 pixels; 64,000 colors Response time (typical 80 ms Operating angle 0° (closed) to peak Controls volume can be controlled...
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... A-5 Type lithium ion Dimensions: Height 23.8 mm (0.94 inch) Depth 148.2 mm (5.83 inches) Width 116.2 mm (4.58 inches) Weight 0.60 kg (1.32 lb) Voltage 14.4 VDC Capacity 60 WH Charge time (approximate):1 Computer on 2.5 hour Computer off 2 hour Life span (approximate)1 400 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Charge 5°C to...
... A-5 Type lithium ion Dimensions: Height 23.8 mm (0.94 inch) Depth 148.2 mm (5.83 inches) Width 116.2 mm (4.58 inches) Weight 0.60 kg (1.32 lb) Voltage 14.4 VDC Capacity 60 WH Charge time (approximate):1 Computer on 2.5 hour Computer off 2 hour Life span (approximate)1 400 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Charge 5°C to...
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...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 14.1-inch display Temperature: Operating 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Storage 20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) Relative...) Storage 2.03 m/sec (6.66 feet/sec) (less than or equal to 40,000 ft) 2 Measured with the hard-disk drive in the System User's Guide. A-6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: For the full name of 2 ms) Altitude: Operating 0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10,000 ft) Storage 0 m to 12,192...
...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 14.1-inch display Temperature: Operating 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Storage 20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) Relative...) Storage 2.03 m/sec (6.66 feet/sec) (less than or equal to 40,000 ft) 2 Measured with the hard-disk drive in the System User's Guide. A-6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: For the full name of 2 ms) Altitude: Operating 0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10,000 ft) Storage 0 m to 12,192...
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...to the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your Reference and Troubleshooting Guide or the section titled "Contacting Dell" in place of the product purchase price. You may return them to Dell within 14 days of the date of invoice for repair prior to be covered by this policy. To return ...products, you are an end-user customer who bought the products under a written agreement with Dell's Exchange Policy in their original packaging ...
...to the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your Reference and Troubleshooting Guide or the section titled "Contacting Dell" in place of the product purchase price. You may return them to Dell within 14 days of the date of invoice for repair prior to be covered by this policy. To return ...products, you are an end-user customer who bought the products under a written agreement with Dell's Exchange Policy in their original packaging ...
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... information, 4-5 System Set test group, 4-15 tests, 4-12 using, 4-4 Video test group, 4-17 video tests, B-1 when to use, 4-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator, 1-6 device drivers. Dell Diagnostics about , 2-14 as source of program conflicts, 3-12 reinstalling, 2-14 dropped or damaged computer, 3-15 DVD-ROM drive, 1-3 ECP-compatible devices, 2-6 electrostatic discharge. See drivers diagnosing problems, 5-1 diagnostic video...
... information, 4-5 System Set test group, 4-15 tests, 4-12 using, 4-4 Video test group, 4-17 video tests, B-1 when to use, 4-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator, 1-6 device drivers. Dell Diagnostics about , 2-14 as source of program conflicts, 3-12 reinstalling, 2-14 dropped or damaged computer, 3-15 DVD-ROM drive, 1-3 ECP-compatible devices, 2-6 electrostatic discharge. See drivers diagnosing problems, 5-1 diagnostic video...
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..., 1-3 mapping, 2-6 mode selection, 2-6 troubleshooting, 3-33 main battery, 1-2 memory failure during POST, 3-23 Keyboard test group in Dell Diagnostics, 4-19 Keyboard test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-19 Key-Help option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-14 menu options Dell Diagnostics, 4-6 messages beep codes, 3-8 Dell Diagnostics, 4-1, 4-14 error messages, 3-11 system messages, 3-6 microphone, 1-2 Index 3 See I /O connectors, 1-3 troubleshooting functions, 3-32 IDE (ATA/ATAPI...
..., 1-3 mapping, 2-6 mode selection, 2-6 troubleshooting, 3-33 main battery, 1-2 memory failure during POST, 3-23 Keyboard test group in Dell Diagnostics, 4-19 Keyboard test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-19 Key-Help option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-14 menu options Dell Diagnostics, 4-6 messages beep codes, 3-8 Dell Diagnostics, 4-1, 4-14 error messages, 3-11 system messages, 3-6 microphone, 1-2 Index 3 See I /O connectors, 1-3 troubleshooting functions, 3-32 IDE (ATA/ATAPI...
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See NVRAM notational conventions, xiii notes, xiii NVRAM, 2-2 operating systems reinstalling, 2-14 Options option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-12 4 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide See PS/2 ports. See microprocessor product information, 5-4 program. See PC Cards Personal System/2. See system utilities PS/2 connector, 1-5 Quit option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-8 options, 1-6 options bay, 1-2, 1-4 parallel port disabling, 2-6 mapping, 2-6 troubleshooting, 3-29...
See NVRAM notational conventions, xiii notes, xiii NVRAM, 2-2 operating systems reinstalling, 2-14 Options option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-12 4 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide See PS/2 ports. See microprocessor product information, 5-4 program. See PC Cards Personal System/2. See system utilities PS/2 connector, 1-5 Quit option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-8 options, 1-6 options bay, 1-2, 1-4 parallel port disabling, 2-6 mapping, 2-6 troubleshooting, 3-29...