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.... Otherwise, click the appropriate settings and then click Next. 6. If your computer and then press any key to the next step. 2-2 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide Read the license agreement, click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next. If no activity is occurring, the operating system...company information and then click Next. Otherwise, proceed to step 8. If you to the Internet, follow the instructions that the regional and keyboard setup and layout settings are correct for about how to connect to set up your Internet access or provides information about 1 or 2 ...
.... Otherwise, click the appropriate settings and then click Next. 6. If your computer and then press any key to the next step. 2-2 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide Read the license agreement, click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next. If no activity is occurring, the operating system...company information and then click Next. Otherwise, proceed to step 8. If you to the Internet, follow the instructions that the regional and keyboard setup and layout settings are correct for about how to connect to set up your Internet access or provides information about 1 or 2 ...
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...external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your eyes). Sit erect with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, trackball, touch pad, or external mouse. For comfort and efficiency, observe the following ergonomic guidelines when setting up and using your computer: Position... your computer directly in front of the monitor. When using an external monitor with the keyboard, touch pad, or trackball. Adjust your chair's height or use the palmrest with your computer, set the monitor at eye level or...
...external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your eyes). Sit erect with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, trackball, touch pad, or external mouse. For comfort and efficiency, observe the following ergonomic guidelines when setting up and using your computer: Position... your computer directly in front of the monitor. When using an external monitor with the keyboard, touch pad, or trackball. Adjust your chair's height or use the palmrest with your computer, set the monitor at eye level or...
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... series of text throughout this document: Interface components are window titles, button and icon names, menu names and selections, and other options that appear on a keyboard, are intended to be typed at that appears on the keys on the monitor screen or display. Example: Key combinations are presented in lowercase bold...
... series of text throughout this document: Interface components are window titles, button and icon names, menu names and selections, and other options that appear on a keyboard, are intended to be typed at that appears on the keys on the monitor screen or display. Example: Key combinations are presented in lowercase bold...
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...20 Troubleshooting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive 3-21 Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive 3-22 Troubleshooting an External Keyboard 3-23 Troubleshooting Memory 3-25 Troubleshooting the Display 3-27 Troubleshooting an External Monitor 3-28 Troubleshooting the Serial and Parallel... 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 ...
...20 Troubleshooting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive 3-21 Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive 3-22 Troubleshooting an External Keyboard 3-23 Troubleshooting Memory 3-25 Troubleshooting the Display 3-27 Troubleshooting an External Monitor 3-28 Troubleshooting the Serial and Parallel... 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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... Output Device for Status Messages 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 Why Run a Video Test 4-18 Subtests 4-18 Keyboard Test Group 4-19 Why Run a Keyboard Test 4-19 Subtests 4-20 Mouse Test 4-20 Why Run the Mouse Test 4-20 Subtests 4-20 Diskette Drives Test Group 4-21 Why Run a ...
... Output Device for Status Messages 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 Why Run a Video Test 4-18 Subtests 4-18 Keyboard Test Group 4-19 Why Run a Keyboard Test 4-19 Subtests 4-20 Mouse Test 4-20 Why Run the Mouse Test 4-20 Subtests 4-20 Diskette Drives Test Group 4-21 Why Run a ...
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indicator lights power button keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons (2) options bay display release main battery display latch (2) display display close/ suspend button microphone key lock air intake optional modem jack speaker 1-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
indicator lights power button keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons (2) options bay display release main battery display latch (2) display display close/ suspend button microphone key lock air intake optional modem jack speaker 1-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... this guide, select the Online Guide icon on the back of commonly used computer terms and abbreviations. The Dell Inspiron 7000 System User's Guide installed on your hard-disk drive contains information on the following devices and upgrade options:... printers, external monitors, external keyboards, and numeric keypads, that connect to ports on the desktop. and 64-MB capacities, 128-MB when available) Leather and nylon carrying cases Auto adapter Microphone External speakers Headphones 1-6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell offers the following topics: System...
... this guide, select the Online Guide icon on the back of commonly used computer terms and abbreviations. The Dell Inspiron 7000 System User's Guide installed on your hard-disk drive contains information on the following devices and upgrade options:... printers, external monitors, external keyboards, and numeric keypads, that connect to ports on the desktop. and 64-MB capacities, 128-MB when available) Leather and nylon carrying cases Auto adapter Microphone External speakers Headphones 1-6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell offers the following topics: System...
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... CPU Mode is set Smart CPU Mode to Off. For more information see "Using Windows 98 to Conserve Battery Power," in keyboard (the computer takes less than a few minutes. When this setting is selected, the Standby TimeOut option is set automatically to ...editor, graphics design, entertainment, educational, and utility programs.) However, you use suffers significant performance degradation, set automatically to 5 minutes. Dell recommends that you set automatically to On. Customizing System Features 2-9 Smart CPU Mode allows the computer to slow down the microprocessor when...
... CPU Mode is set Smart CPU Mode to Off. For more information see "Using Windows 98 to Conserve Battery Power," in keyboard (the computer takes less than a few minutes. When this setting is selected, the Standby TimeOut option is set automatically to ...editor, graphics design, entertainment, educational, and utility programs.) However, you use suffers significant performance degradation, set automatically to 5 minutes. Dell recommends that you set automatically to On. Customizing System Features 2-9 Smart CPU Mode allows the computer to slow down the microprocessor when...
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Press any time by pressing (or on the French keyboard). For instance, if Standby Time-Out is set for 8 minutes and Suspend Time-Out is greater than the delay set this option to Disk. 2-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: Set this option to -RAM suspend mode at ...is greater than the delay set for suspend mode, the computer enters standby mode first. Press the power button to Conserve Battery Power," in keyboard to -disk suspend mode 5 minutes later. For more information see "Using Windows 98 to resume normal computer operation. The Standby Time-Out ...
Press any time by pressing (or on the French keyboard). For instance, if Standby Time-Out is set for 8 minutes and Suspend Time-Out is greater than the delay set this option to Disk. 2-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: Set this option to -RAM suspend mode at ...is greater than the delay set for suspend mode, the computer enters standby mode first. Press the power button to Conserve Battery Power," in keyboard to -disk suspend mode 5 minutes later. For more information see "Using Windows 98 to resume normal computer operation. The Standby Time-Out ...
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... connections can easily solve these problems. If the connector has two small screws, make sure the screws are properly connected or installed, as a printer, external keyboard, or mouse). Be sure the following items are tight. Loose or improperly connected cables are likely sources of computer AC adapter AC adapter cable latch...
... connections can easily solve these problems. If the connector has two small screws, make sure the screws are properly connected or installed, as a printer, external keyboard, or mouse). Be sure the following items are tight. Loose or improperly connected cables are likely sources of computer AC adapter AC adapter cable latch...
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The secondary battery or any other optional device installed in the options bay latch lock (unlocked position) bottom of computer options bay latch optional device Cables that connect external devices through the input/output (I/O) panel on the back of the computer. serial port monitor connector USB connector infrared port parallel port TV connector docking connector keyboard/mouse connector 3-4 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
The secondary battery or any other optional device installed in the options bay latch lock (unlocked position) bottom of computer options bay latch optional device Cables that connect external devices through the input/output (I/O) panel on the back of the computer. serial port monitor connector USB connector infrared port parallel port TV connector docking connector keyboard/mouse connector 3-4 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... See "Messages and Codes" found later in Table 3-1. A series of a problem. If the indicators do not appear, run the Keyboard test group in the Dell Diagnostics (for the indications described in this chapter. NOTE: For the full name of the Setup program. See Chapter 2, "Customizing System...Help," for information on obtaining technical assistance from the hard-disk drive or the diskette drive. An error message The power indicator The keyboard indicators The diskette-drive access indicator The CD-ROM/hard-disk drive access indicator See "Messages and Codes" found later in the ...
... See "Messages and Codes" found later in Table 3-1. A series of a problem. If the indicators do not appear, run the Keyboard test group in the Dell Diagnostics (for the indications described in this chapter. NOTE: For the full name of the Setup program. See Chapter 2, "Customizing System...Help," for information on obtaining technical assistance from the hard-disk drive or the diskette drive. An error message The power indicator The keyboard indicators The diskette-drive access indicator The CD-ROM/hard-disk drive access indicator See "Messages and Codes" found later in the ...
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... being used, a cable or connector may be loose or the keyboard may have been pressed while the computer was booting. see the Glossary in keyboard is still not resolved, call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") Keyboard controller error The keyboard controller is being used in this chapter. Turn the program...
... being used, a cable or connector may be loose or the keyboard may have been pressed while the computer was booting. see the Glossary in keyboard is still not resolved, call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") Keyboard controller error The keyboard controller is being used in this chapter. Turn the program...
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...the 64-KB block at address nnnn. Run the System Set test group and the Keyboard Controller Test in CMOS. When errors occur during the boot routine that changes data stored in the Dell Diagnostics. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") System CMOS checksum bad-... corrupted or modified, possibly by a second beep, and then a burst of sounds: for instructions.) 3-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The beep code is important to the Dell support staff if you are still unable to call for technical assistance. When a beep code is dead-Replace...
...the 64-KB block at address nnnn. Run the System Set test group and the Keyboard Controller Test in CMOS. When errors occur during the boot routine that changes data stored in the Dell Diagnostics. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") System CMOS checksum bad-... corrupted or modified, possibly by a second beep, and then a burst of sounds: for instructions.) 3-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The beep code is important to the Dell support staff if you are still unable to call for technical assistance. When a beep code is dead-Replace...
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... assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") 1-3-1-3 Keyboard controller test failure Run the Keyboard Controller Test in the Dell Diagnostics. (For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line nnnn Run the RAM test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not...
... assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") 1-3-1-3 Keyboard controller test failure Run the Keyboard Controller Test in the Dell Diagnostics. (For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line nnnn Run the RAM test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does not...
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... certain kind of the available IRQ lines. For help with this table, see the Glossary in the System User's Guide. 3-12 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide To avoid this type of an abbreviation or acronym used in this situation, call the support service offered by the...of a boot file made especially for each installed device. IRQ0 Generated by the system timer IRQ1 Generated by the keyboard controller to signal that the keyboard output buffer is full IRQ2 Cascade to second interrupt controller IRQ3 Reserved IRQ4 Used by the communications port (COM1) IRQ5...
... certain kind of the available IRQ lines. For help with this table, see the Glossary in the System User's Guide. 3-12 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide To avoid this type of an abbreviation or acronym used in this situation, call the support service offered by the...of a boot file made especially for each installed device. IRQ0 Generated by the system timer IRQ1 Generated by the keyboard controller to signal that the keyboard output buffer is full IRQ2 Cascade to second interrupt controller IRQ3 Reserved IRQ4 Used by the communications port (COM1) IRQ5...
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... Setup program. in the Main menu of the Setup program. Turn 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 external PS/2 mouse is full IRQ13 Used by the math coprocessor on...
... Setup program. in the Main menu of the Setup program. Turn 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 external PS/2 mouse is full IRQ13 Used by the math coprocessor on...
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...To determine if there is operating properly. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) Occasionally, you removed in all peripherals, including internal devices such as status indicators and sounds) from the keyboard, display, hard-disk drive, and combination module. Try turning on ...."Getting Help," for instructions.) 14. A total power failure is power to AC power and turn them on the computer. 3-16 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide ule, hard-disk drive, and battery. 2. Reinstall the hard-disk drive, align the screw holes, and ...
...To determine if there is operating properly. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) Occasionally, you removed in all peripherals, including internal devices such as status indicators and sounds) from the keyboard, display, hard-disk drive, and combination module. Try turning on ...."Getting Help," for instructions.) 14. A total power failure is power to AC power and turn them on the computer. 3-16 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide ule, hard-disk drive, and battery. 2. Reinstall the hard-disk drive, align the screw holes, and ...
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.... For information on drive C. Then run the Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) test group. Go to step 9. 9. Go to step 8. Call Dell for drive D? When you attach an external keyboard, the built-in these files and locate the error. Then type dir and press . No. Yes. No. Yes. Use a text editor to...
.... For information on drive C. Then run the Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) test group. Go to step 9. 9. Go to step 8. Call Dell for drive D? When you attach an external keyboard, the built-in these files and locate the error. Then type dir and press . No. Yes. No. Yes. Use a text editor to...
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Reboot the computer. 3. Does the computer recognize the external keyboard? Do they appear on the display? Yes. The problem is resolved. No. Call Dell for instructions. 3-24 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Make sure the cable from the computer. 8. Use the external keyboard to the key- Turn off the computer, wait one minute for technical...
Reboot the computer. 3. Does the computer recognize the external keyboard? Do they appear on the display? Yes. The problem is resolved. No. Call Dell for instructions. 3-24 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Make sure the cable from the computer. 8. Use the external keyboard to the key- Turn off the computer, wait one minute for technical...