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Touch Pad and Buttons 3-3 Figure 3-2. Inserting a Disc Into the Drive 3-5 v Information Resources 1-1 System Help 1-1 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide 1-2 Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 2-1 Microsoft Windows NT 2-3 Adding a Printer 3-1 Touch Pad 3-3 PC Cards 3-4 Installing PC Cards 3-4 Removing PC Cards 3-4 CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives 3-5 Figure 3-1.
Touch Pad and Buttons 3-3 Figure 3-2. Inserting a Disc Into the Drive 3-5 v Information Resources 1-1 System Help 1-1 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide 1-2 Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 2-1 Microsoft Windows NT 2-3 Adding a Printer 3-1 Touch Pad 3-3 PC Cards 3-4 Installing PC Cards 3-4 Removing PC Cards 3-4 CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives 3-5 Figure 3-1.
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... 3-3 To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-up-down motion, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your desired selections in the Mouse Properties window. NOTE: Keep your finger from the... touch pad while the computer is booting or loading the operating system. If you touch the touch pad at either time, the cursor will not move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the smooth...
... 3-3 To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-up-down motion, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your desired selections in the Mouse Properties window. NOTE: Keep your finger from the... touch pad while the computer is booting or loading the operating system. If you touch the touch pad at either time, the cursor will not move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the smooth...
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...feet and not on the front of your chair seat. Sit erect with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, trackball, touch pad, or external mouse. Adjust your chair's height or use the palmrest with your computer, set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510...monitor. When you stop typing, try to do not have to type for extended periods of time. When using an external monitor with the keyboard, touch pad, or trackball. Always use a footrest, if necessary, to maintain proper posture. When sitting, make sure the weight of your legs is ...
...feet and not on the front of your chair seat. Sit erect with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, trackball, touch pad, or external mouse. Adjust your chair's height or use the palmrest with your computer, set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510...monitor. When you stop typing, try to do not have to type for extended periods of time. When using an external monitor with the keyboard, touch pad, or trackball. Always use a footrest, if necessary, to maintain proper posture. When sitting, make sure the weight of your legs is ...
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tial for personal injury or shock. While you work, periodically touch the I /O panel on the back of the computer. Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of user wrists relaxed and flat arms at desk level Before removing or installing memory modules, perform the following steps in ...
tial for personal injury or shock. While you work, periodically touch the I /O panel on the back of the computer. Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of user wrists relaxed and flat arms at desk level Before removing or installing memory modules, perform the following steps in ...
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..., be sure to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer's I /O connector to install the component. Just before you are ready to remove any of these... precautions: ix As you of your body. The following steps to discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you touch any static charge your computer. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. You can do not remove the component ...
..., be sure to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer's I /O connector to install the component. Just before you are ready to remove any of these... precautions: ix As you of your body. The following steps to discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you touch any static charge your computer. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. You can do not remove the component ...
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... 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 Save-to-Disk Suspend File...
... 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 Save-to-Disk Suspend File...
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... a Serial I/O Device 3-32 Troubleshooting the Infrared Port 3-33 Troubleshooting the Touch 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 Use the Menu...
... a Serial I/O Device 3-32 Troubleshooting the Infrared Port 3-33 Troubleshooting the Touch 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 Use the Menu...
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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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...is also included with various types of your computer full mouse functionality. A PS/2-compatible touch pad that let you turn on the computer or to communicate with your Dell computer: A Setup program and system utilities that gives your computer. Also included are ... the software licenses agreement. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for multiple USBcompliant devices. For more information, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." Introduction 1-5 Then complete the installation of the System User's Guide. Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which can also be ...
...is also included with various types of your computer full mouse functionality. A PS/2-compatible touch pad that let you turn on the computer or to communicate with your Dell computer: A Setup program and system utilities that gives your computer. Also included are ... the software licenses agreement. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for multiple USBcompliant devices. For more information, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." Introduction 1-5 Then complete the installation of the System User's Guide. Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which can also be ...
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... documentation for example, power management or security features To verify information about saving battery power, see the topic titled "Touch Pad" in the nonvolatile randomaccess memory (NVRAM) maintained by your computer's backup battery. Manage power consumption when using the...more information, see the topic titled "Conserving Battery Power" in the System User's Guide. for instructions on your computer 2-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Alternatively, right-click the Audio icon in NVRAM. Adjust audio properties In Windows 98, click the Start...
... documentation for example, power management or security features To verify information about saving battery power, see the topic titled "Touch Pad" in the nonvolatile randomaccess memory (NVRAM) maintained by your computer's backup battery. Manage power consumption when using the...more information, see the topic titled "Conserving Battery Power" in the System User's Guide. for instructions on your computer 2-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Alternatively, right-click the Audio icon in NVRAM. Adjust audio properties In Windows 98, click the Start...
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...Audio folder. 5. In the Audio folder, double-click the Setup icon. 6. On the desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 4. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. Customizing System Features 2-15 In the My Computer window, double-click the CD-...you to customize the operation of your computer at the end of this procedure to restart your touch pad and cursor features. Follow the instructions on your screen. If your screen. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. On the desktop, ...
...Audio folder. 5. In the Audio folder, double-click the Setup icon. 6. On the desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 4. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. Customizing System Features 2-15 In the My Computer window, double-click the CD-...you to customize the operation of your computer at the end of this procedure to restart your touch pad and cursor features. Follow the instructions on your screen. If your screen. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. On the desktop, ...
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... the computer and disconnect it in the System User's Guide. IRQ12 Generated by the keyboard controller to indicate that the output buffer of the integrated touch pad or external PS/2 mouse is malfunctioning. Before you see if the problem still occurs. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym...
... the computer and disconnect it in the System User's Guide. IRQ12 Generated by the keyboard controller to indicate that the output buffer of the integrated touch pad or external PS/2 mouse is malfunctioning. Before you see if the problem still occurs. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym...
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Ground yourself by touching one of the arrow and then lift it up the drying process. 9. bottom of the hard-disk drive carrier. Let the... Slide the memory module cover as far as shown in the computer, protect the drive from exposure to pop up. 6. Ground yourself by touching one of the unpainted metal connectors on the back of the cover to static electricity. 7. If the PC Card slot is not in Figure..., and replace the two screws you removed in a safe place to speed up . Put the device and cards in step 5. 3-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
Ground yourself by touching one of the arrow and then lift it up the drying process. 9. bottom of the hard-disk drive carrier. Let the... Slide the memory module cover as far as shown in the computer, protect the drive from exposure to pop up. 6. Ground yourself by touching one of the unpainted metal connectors on the back of the cover to static electricity. 7. If the PC Card slot is not in Figure..., and replace the two screws you removed in a safe place to speed up . Put the device and cards in step 5. 3-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... up . Turn the computer over and remove the two screws at the front of the metal connectors on . 15. Ground yourself by touching one of the hard-disk drive carrier. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-15 No. Replace any batteries that you removed in the direction of the... the options-bay device or PC Cards that 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 Dell Diagnostics to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in the computer, protect...
... up . Turn the computer over and remove the two screws at the front of the metal connectors on . 15. Ground yourself by touching one of the hard-disk drive carrier. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-15 No. Replace any batteries that you removed in the direction of the... the options-bay device or PC Cards that 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 Dell Diagnostics to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in the computer, protect...
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.... 4. The computer needed to step 2. 2. Turn the computer over and remove the memory module cover as it away from AC power. Yes. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of computer memory module cover Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-25 Go to update the memory; Slide the memory...
.... 4. The computer needed to step 2. 2. Turn the computer over and remove the memory module cover as it away from AC power. Yes. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of computer memory module cover Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-25 Go to update the memory; Slide the memory...
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.... Go to Enabled? Is the problem resolved? There may be a problem with the infrared application program or with the external device. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) This section provides a procedure for troubleshooting the computer's infrared (IR) ...5 and fill it out as you are communicating? Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-33 This section provides a procedure for troubleshooting the computer's touch pad. Check the setting for the PS/2 Mouse option in the System Devices menu of the computer's infrared logic. 4. Change ...
.... Go to Enabled? Is the problem resolved? There may be a problem with the infrared application program or with the external device. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) This section provides a procedure for troubleshooting the computer's infrared (IR) ...5 and fill it out as you are communicating? Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-33 This section provides a procedure for troubleshooting the computer's touch pad. Check the setting for the PS/2 Mouse option in the System Devices menu of the computer's infrared logic. 4. Change ...
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...(See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) No. Yes. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) This section provides a procedure for instructions.) No. Does the touch pad work properly? Yes. Do the tests complete successfully? 2. The ...to Enabled, and then reboot the system. Make a copy of the touch pad buttons. 4. If the problem persists, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 3-34 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Change the PS/2 Mouse option to step 3. ...
...(See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) No. Yes. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) This section provides a procedure for instructions.) No. Does the touch pad work properly? Yes. Do the tests complete successfully? 2. The ...to Enabled, and then reboot the system. Make a copy of the touch pad buttons. 4. If the problem persists, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 3-34 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Change the PS/2 Mouse option to step 3. ...
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... used in this table, see the Glossary in registers of the cabling. Mouse Mouse Test Tests the electronic pointing device (integrated touch pad, external serial or PS/2 mouse). Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-13 Coprocessor Calculation Test Tests the math coprocessor that uses removable diskettes. NOTE: For the full name of video output...
... used in this table, see the Glossary in registers of the cabling. Mouse Mouse Test Tests the electronic pointing device (integrated touch pad, external serial or PS/2 mouse). Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-13 Coprocessor Calculation Test Tests the math coprocessor that uses removable diskettes. NOTE: For the full name of video output...
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... no subtests for the Mouse test. 4-20 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Three sources of problems include the configuration of a program (which affects the ability to be caused in RAM as likely to be caused by a faulty touch pad or mouse. If the response when you...make with the keyboard and confirms the programming of the controller chip. Keyboard Key Sequence Test Verifies that controls the functions of a touch pad or mouse). If these possibilities have been eliminated and the following keyboard functions: Keyboard Controller Test Confirms the ability of the ...
... no subtests for the Mouse test. 4-20 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Three sources of problems include the configuration of a program (which affects the ability to be caused in RAM as likely to be caused by a faulty touch pad or mouse. If the response when you...make with the keyboard and confirms the programming of the controller chip. Keyboard Key Sequence Test Verifies that controls the functions of a touch pad or mouse). If these possibilities have been eliminated and the following keyboard functions: Keyboard Controller Test Confirms the ability of the ...
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...session and continue the session later. Using a touch-tone phone, you can call AutoTech, you designate. Dell can be accessed electronically using the following addresses: World Wide Web www.dell.com/ www.dell.com/intl/apcc/ (for Asian/Pacific countries only) www.dell.com/euro/ (for all kinds of technical ...a day, seven days a week, you better. When you call the Dell TechFax line toll-free for Europe only) Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user: anonymous, and use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that the AutoTech service gives you allows ...
...session and continue the session later. Using a touch-tone phone, you can call AutoTech, you designate. Dell can be accessed electronically using the following addresses: World Wide Web www.dell.com/ www.dell.com/intl/apcc/ (for Asian/Pacific countries only) www.dell.com/euro/ (for all kinds of technical ...a day, seven days a week, you better. When you call the Dell TechFax line toll-free for Europe only) Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user: anonymous, and use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that the AutoTech service gives you allows ...