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...optional modem, disconnect the modem cable during an electrical storm to avoid the remote risk of battery packs in a fire. Use only the AC adapter and batteries that the cable is not located where it can be sure to have the computer checked by hand, be tripped over or ... or swimming pool or in a wet basement. The resulting excessive current flow can put your computer through a metal detector. Before you use your adapter's power cable and that are asked to turn it off, unplug it on your computer, observe the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer...
...optional modem, disconnect the modem cable during an electrical storm to avoid the remote risk of battery packs in a fire. Use only the AC adapter and batteries that the cable is not located where it can be sure to have the computer checked by hand, be tripped over or ... or swimming pool or in a wet basement. The resulting excessive current flow can put your computer through a metal detector. Before you use your adapter's power cable and that are asked to turn it off, unplug it on your computer, observe the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer...
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... a Wet Computer 3-13 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-15 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-16 Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 3-17 Total Power Failure When Using a Battery 3-18 No Power to a Part of the Computer 3-19 Troubleshooting the Diskette...Pad 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 to ...
... a Wet Computer 3-13 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-15 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-16 Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 3-17 Total Power Failure When Using a Battery 3-18 No Power to a Part of the Computer 3-19 Troubleshooting the Diskette...Pad 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 to ...
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...3-26 Installing a Memory Module 3-26 Diagnostics Menu 4-3 Main Screen 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 Dell-Branded Hardware Products D-4 Previous Products D-4 Software D-5 Additional Information D-5 Figure 1-1. Figure 2-6. Figure... 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...
...3-26 Installing a Memory Module 3-26 Diagnostics Menu 4-3 Main Screen 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 Dell-Branded Hardware Products D-4 Previous Products D-4 Software D-5 Additional Information D-5 Figure 1-1. Figure 2-6. Figure... 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...
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... 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: - A 13.3- or 14.1-inch active-matrix extended graphics array (XGA) color display. Full multimedia capability through the following...
... 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: - A 13.3- or 14.1-inch active-matrix extended graphics array (XGA) color display. Full multimedia capability through the following...
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... the desktop. Dell offers the following topics: System features Traveling with the computer Customizing system configuration Powering the computer and extending battery life Connecting external devices Maintaining the system Contacting Dell The guide also contains a glossary of the computer AC adapter Lithium ion battery pack Hard-disk drives Network PC Cards Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator Memory...
... the desktop. Dell offers the following topics: System features Traveling with the computer Customizing system configuration Powering the computer and extending battery life Connecting external devices Maintaining the system Contacting Dell The guide also contains a glossary of the computer AC adapter Lithium ion battery pack Hard-disk drives Network PC Cards Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator Memory...
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..., check for damaged or frayed cables and for your computer, external monitor, or other peripherals (such as shown in Figures 3-1 through 3-4: The AC adapter and the AC power cable AC adapter connector AC power cable The main battery battery latch bottom of all cable connections can easily solve these problems. If the connector has two small...
..., check for damaged or frayed cables and for your computer, external monitor, or other peripherals (such as shown in Figures 3-1 through 3-4: The AC adapter and the AC power cable AC adapter connector AC power cable The main battery battery latch bottom of all cable connections can easily solve these problems. If the connector has two small...
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... it in the Main menu of the Setup program. Wipe off each battery and store it from the AC adapter. IRQ12 Generated by the keyboard controller to indicate that the output buffer of the integrated touch pad or ...components (such as an external monitor). Remove any attached peripherals and disconnect them from their power sources and then from AC power. See Chapter 2, "Customizing System Features," for the component or equipment that the drive requires attention of humid...you begin any of the procedures in this guide. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 2.
... it in the Main menu of the Setup program. Wipe off each battery and store it from the AC adapter. IRQ12 Generated by the keyboard controller to indicate that the output buffer of the integrated touch pad or ...components (such as an external monitor). Remove any attached peripherals and disconnect them from their power sources and then from AC power. See Chapter 2, "Customizing System Features," for the component or equipment that the drive requires attention of humid...you begin any of the procedures in this guide. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 2.
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...Dell Diagnostics to pop up . Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on . 15. Pull the hard-disk drive forward until it stops, and then pull it away from the computer. Reconnect the computer and peripherals to static electricity. 6. No. Then disconnect the AC adapter... from exposure to AC power and turn them from their power sources and then from the AC adapter. Turn off the computer and disconnect it from the computer. 3. When the harddisk drive...
...Dell Diagnostics to pop up . Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on . 15. Pull the hard-disk drive forward until it stops, and then pull it away from the computer. Reconnect the computer and peripherals to static electricity. 6. No. Then disconnect the AC adapter... from exposure to AC power and turn them from their power sources and then from the AC adapter. Turn off the computer and disconnect it from the computer. 3. When the harddisk drive...
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...then turn on the computer again. Yes. Does the computer boot successfully? Reseat (remove and reinstall) any installed batteries and disconnect the AC adapter. The problem is receiving power. Do the power indicator and battery indicator(s) appear on the computer. No. Your computer is resolved. ... earlier in Chapter 5 and fill it . 2. Does the computer turn on properly? Go to step 7. Then reinstall the batteries, reconnect the AC adapter, and turn on the status display panel? Go to Step 4. 4. Go to step 6. 6. Do the indicators appear in this chapter. Turn...
...then turn on the computer again. Yes. Does the computer boot successfully? Reseat (remove and reinstall) any installed batteries and disconnect the AC adapter. The problem is receiving power. Do the power indicator and battery indicator(s) appear on the computer. No. Your computer is resolved. ... earlier in Chapter 5 and fill it . 2. Does the computer turn on properly? Go to step 7. Then reinstall the batteries, reconnect the AC adapter, and turn on the status display panel? Go to Step 4. 4. Go to step 6. 6. Do the indicators appear in this chapter. Turn...
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... computer and peripherals. No. No. Go to step 7. Call Dell for instructions.) 3-18 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If the computer does not boot when using AC power, go to step 4. No. The AC adapter may be defective. If the computer operates normally when using the AC adapter, see the previous subsection, "Total Power Failure When Using...
... computer and peripherals. No. No. Go to step 7. Call Dell for instructions.) 3-18 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If the computer does not boot when using AC power, go to step 4. No. The AC adapter may be defective. If the computer operates normally when using the AC adapter, see the previous subsection, "Total Power Failure When Using...
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... in approximately 2.5 hours if the computer is fully charged? Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 7. Is there a single bar on . 8. Yes. Turn on the computer. play panel? Use the AC adapter to step 9. 9. For instructions, see the topic titled "Charging... the Battery" in Chapter 5 and fill it out as you perform this procedure, call Dell for instructions. Yes. You may have a defective battery. If a ...
... in approximately 2.5 hours if the computer is fully charged? Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 7. Is there a single bar on . 8. Yes. Turn on the computer. play panel? Use the AC adapter to step 9. 9. For instructions, see the topic titled "Charging... the Battery" in Chapter 5 and fill it out as you perform this procedure, call Dell for instructions. Yes. You may have a defective battery. If a ...
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... direction of the arrow, and then lift it will go in the computer? Then disconnect the AC adapter from AC power. Turn off the computer and disconnect it out as shown in Chapter 5 and fill it from the AC adapter. Yes. bottom of the computer. 5. Turn off any installed batteries. 3. Turn the computer over and...
... direction of the arrow, and then lift it will go in the computer? Then disconnect the AC adapter from AC power. Turn off the computer and disconnect it out as shown in Chapter 5 and fill it from the AC adapter. Yes. bottom of the computer. 5. Turn off any installed batteries. 3. Turn the computer over and...
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...? In the Main menu of the Diagnostics Checklist found in the Setup program was loose; A memory module was set to your computer. 1. Call Dell for instructions. Is an external monitor connected to enter the Setup program. 10. Is the full display readable? The Video Mode option in Chapter 5...Go to step 3. Yes. No. Yes. Go to an AC power source, or verify that the value in the Extended Memory field is properly seated in standby or suspend mode. The computer was in its compartment. Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to step 11. 11...
...? In the Main menu of the Diagnostics Checklist found in the Setup program was loose; A memory module was set to your computer. 1. Call Dell for instructions. Is an external monitor connected to enter the Setup program. 10. Is the full display readable? The Video Mode option in Chapter 5...Go to step 3. Yes. No. Yes. Go to an AC power source, or verify that the value in the Extended Memory field is properly seated in standby or suspend mode. The computer was in its compartment. Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to step 11. 11...
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...attached printers. 3. In the Power menu of the Setup program, confirm that power will not be lost during the tests. 4-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Put the original diskette away for information on a blank diskette. In the Setup program, confirm the following ...to your master copy of the Dell Diagnostics Diskette on how to the computer. For additional instructions, see the topic titled "Setup Program" in the computer does not function properly, the component or device may have failed. Attach an AC adapter to duplicate diskettes. b. Whenever ...
...attached printers. 3. In the Power menu of the Setup program, confirm that power will not be lost during the tests. 4-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Put the original diskette away for information on a blank diskette. In the Setup program, confirm the following ...to your master copy of the Dell Diagnostics Diskette on how to the computer. For additional instructions, see the topic titled "Setup Program" in the computer does not function properly, the component or device may have failed. Attach an AC adapter to duplicate diskettes. b. Whenever ...
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...in Dell Diagnostics, 4-11 AC adapter connector, 1-3 alternating current. See PC Cards cautions, xiii CD-ROM drive about , 3-8 BIOS, 1-4 boot device selecting, 2-11 boot routine indications, 3-5 booting the computer, 2-11 cables troubleshooting, 3-3 cache memory, 1-4 calling Dell, 5-7..., 3-3 cords. See microprocessor customizing computer features, 2-1 Index 1 See AC assistance technical, 5-1 telephone numbers, 5-7 warranty repair or credit, 5-5 audio functions troubleshooting, 3-34 audio jacks, 1-3 Audio test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-26 AutoTech service, 5-3 basic input/output system.
...in Dell Diagnostics, 4-11 AC adapter connector, 1-3 alternating current. See PC Cards cautions, xiii CD-ROM drive about , 3-8 BIOS, 1-4 boot device selecting, 2-11 boot routine indications, 3-5 booting the computer, 2-11 cables troubleshooting, 3-3 cache memory, 1-4 calling Dell, 5-7..., 3-3 cords. See microprocessor customizing computer features, 2-1 Index 1 See AC assistance technical, 5-1 telephone numbers, 5-7 warranty repair or credit, 5-5 audio functions troubleshooting, 3-34 audio jacks, 1-3 Audio test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-26 AutoTech service, 5-3 basic input/output system.
Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide
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... microphone connector. An external monitor connects to their power sources, if applicable. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide Connect the external devices to the monitor connector. The AC adapter that came with your portable computer, see "Using External Devices" in connector. Refer...or VCR, connects to a small computer system interface (SCSI) device, you must attach a SCSI PC Card to your online Dell Inspiron 7000 User's Guide for information about using external devices with the port replicator connects to the dual USB connector. To connect the ...
... microphone connector. An external monitor connects to their power sources, if applicable. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide Connect the external devices to the monitor connector. The AC adapter that came with your portable computer, see "Using External Devices" in connector. Refer...or VCR, connects to a small computer system interface (SCSI) device, you must attach a SCSI PC Card to your online Dell Inspiron 7000 User's Guide for information about using external devices with the port replicator connects to the dual USB connector. To connect the ...
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... source. If you have not already done so, connect the AC adapter to the connector on the port replicator platform, with the back of the computer facing the port replicator's docking connector, as shown in connector microphone connector 4. computer Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide 1-3 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector Use the following instructions...
... source. If you have not already done so, connect the AC adapter to the connector on the port replicator platform, with the back of the computer facing the port replicator's docking connector, as shown in connector microphone connector 4. computer Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide 1-3 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector Use the following instructions...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Service Manual
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Figure 1-2. Figure 1-5. Figure 4-2. Front View 1-2 Back View 1-3 Indicator Panel above Keyboard 1-3 Indicator Panel on Front of Computer 1-4 Battery Charge Gauge 1-5 Computer Orientation 4-1 Screw Identification 4-2 AC Adapter Removal 4-3 Computer Removal From Inspiron Port Replicator II 4-4 Main Battery Removal 4-4 vi Figure 4-4. Figure 4-5. Figure 1-4. Figure 4-3. Figure 1-3. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies 4-15 Hard-Disk Drive 4-28 Combo...
Figure 1-2. Figure 1-5. Figure 4-2. Front View 1-2 Back View 1-3 Indicator Panel above Keyboard 1-3 Indicator Panel on Front of Computer 1-4 Battery Charge Gauge 1-5 Computer Orientation 4-1 Screw Identification 4-2 AC Adapter Removal 4-3 Computer Removal From Inspiron Port Replicator II 4-4 Main Battery Removal 4-4 vi Figure 4-4. Figure 4-5. Figure 1-4. Figure 4-3. Figure 1-3. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies 4-15 Hard-Disk Drive 4-28 Combo...
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.... air exhaust parallel connector serial connector monitor connector S-video TV connector docking connector USB connector PS/2 connector infrared port speaker PC Card slots audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Three status lights are located on the front of the unit, three in the indicator panel below the display latch and two on the...
.... air exhaust parallel connector serial connector monitor connector S-video TV connector docking connector USB connector PS/2 connector infrared port speaker PC Card slots audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Three status lights are located on the front of the unit, three in the indicator panel below the display latch and two on the...
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When activated, each power conservation feature turns off power management. The computer receives power from either the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet or from parts of the computer that remove power from up to two batteries. The system has built-in power... whenever possible, to turn off or slows down one or more functions while the computer is charged while the computer uses AC power. Select Disabled to conserve battery power. When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is idle. To open the Main Menu of the Setup program has power conservation features. The...
When activated, each power conservation feature turns off power management. The computer receives power from either the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet or from parts of the computer that remove power from up to two batteries. The system has built-in power... whenever possible, to turn off or slows down one or more functions while the computer is charged while the computer uses AC power. Select Disabled to conserve battery power. When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is idle. To open the Main Menu of the Setup program has power conservation features. The...