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... a CD or DVD 31 Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs 32 Helpful Tips 32 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 33 S-Video Connection 33 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 4 Contents
... a CD or DVD 31 Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs 32 Helpful Tips 32 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 33 S-Video Connection 33 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 4 Contents
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... 39 Installing a PC Card 41 8 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 43 Network Setup Wizard 44 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 44 Determining Your Network Type 44 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 47 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 47 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 49 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating...
... 39 Installing a PC Card 41 8 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 43 Network Setup Wizard 44 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 44 Determining Your Network Type 44 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 47 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 47 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 49 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating...
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... installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Finding Information 11 The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software...
... installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Finding Information 11 The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software...
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... manufacturer for technical assistance. If you cannot connect to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an...
... manufacturer for technical assistance. If you cannot connect to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an...
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... following: • Using DVD, DVD-R, and CD-RW drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the main battery installed at all times. Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Dell Inspiron Help file...
... following: • Using DVD, DVD-R, and CD-RW drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the main battery installed at all times. Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Dell Inspiron Help file...
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The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. To type a number or symbol, press the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. To type a number or symbol, press the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35
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... Wireless Networking) Enables and disables radios including wireless networking. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Enables and disables the scroll lock. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Increases the volume...
... Wireless Networking) Enables and disables radios including wireless networking. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Enables and disables the scroll lock. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Increases the volume...
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... may need to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
... may need to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
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... list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve the incompatibility. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is available only on the screen. Solving Problems 51 NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your data files or recover them. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button...
... list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve the incompatibility. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is available only on the screen. Solving Problems 51 NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your data files or recover them. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button...
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... from the hard drive. If that restore point is available only on . PC Restore restores your operating system. To change the restore point, you to see page 51) to resolve the problem. If possible, back up all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point...
... from the hard drive. If that restore point is available only on . PC Restore restores your operating system. To change the restore point, you to see page 51) to resolve the problem. If possible, back up all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point...
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.... 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. NOTICE: If the cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree...
.... 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. NOTICE: If the cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree...
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... of its connector on the system board. 7 Install the screws to secure the modem to the system board. 8 Replace the cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 If a modem is already installed. 76 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: The connectors are replacing a modem, remove the existing modem: a Remove the screws securing the modem to step 5. If you ordered a Mini PCI card with the screw holes and...
... of its connector on the system board. 7 Install the screws to secure the modem to the system board. 8 Replace the cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 If a modem is already installed. 76 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: The connectors are replacing a modem, remove the existing modem: a Remove the screws securing the modem to step 5. If you ordered a Mini PCI card with the screw holes and...
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... to start the operating system. System-setup key functions are listed across the bottom of the system setup displays the system information. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen displays help information for the currently highlighted option. The first screen of the screen. Commonly Used Options Any changes require that you reboot the computer for that may be installed in your computer. 2 When the DELL™...
... to start the operating system. System-setup key functions are listed across the bottom of the system setup displays the system information. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen displays help information for the currently highlighted option. The first screen of the screen. Commonly Used Options Any changes require that you reboot the computer for that may be installed in your computer. 2 When the DELL™...
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... Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 30 Technical Support Gold Service Technical Support Switchboard Gold Service Switchboard Sales Fax Grenada General Support Guatemala General Support Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: apsupport@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp™...
... Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 30 Technical Support Gold Service Technical Support Switchboard Gold Service Switchboard Sales Fax Grenada General Support Guatemala General Support Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: apsupport@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp™...
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...-3639 Appendix 97 only) Ireland Sales U.K. only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical...
...-3639 Appendix 97 only) Ireland Sales U.K. only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical...
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..., educational institutions, and medical institutions) Global Segment Japan Individual User Switchboard Korea (Seoul) Technical Support International Access Code: 001 Sales Country Code: 82 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) City Code: 2 Fax Switchboard Technical Support (Electronics and Accessories) 98 Appendix Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 0120-198-498 81-44-556-4162 toll-free: 0120-198-226 81-44-520-1435 toll...
..., educational institutions, and medical institutions) Global Segment Japan Individual User Switchboard Korea (Seoul) Technical Support International Access Code: 001 Sales Country Code: 82 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) City Code: 2 Fax Switchboard Technical Support (Electronics and Accessories) 98 Appendix Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 0120-198-498 81-44-556-4162 toll-free: 0120-198-226 81-44-520-1435 toll...
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... Africa (Johannesburg) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: E-mail: dell_za_support@dell.com 09/091 Gold Queue Country Code: 27 Technical Support City Code: 11 Customer Care Sales Fax Switchboard Southeast Asian and Pacific Countries Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 1800 394 7430 toll-free: 1800 394 7488 toll-free: 1800 394 7478...
... Africa (Johannesburg) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: E-mail: dell_za_support@dell.com 09/091 Gold Queue Country Code: 27 Technical Support City Code: 11 Customer Care Sales Fax Switchboard Southeast Asian and Pacific Countries Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 1800 394 7430 toll-free: 1800 394 7488 toll-free: 1800 394 7478...
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... Sales Thailand Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Trinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 00801 86 1011 toll-free: 00801 60 1256 toll-free: 00801 65 1228...
... Sales Thailand Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Trinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 00801 86 1011 toll-free: 00801 60 1256 toll-free: 00801 65 1228...
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... slots Secure Digital memory card slot, 17 F fan description, 16 system view, 16 Finding Information, 9 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 56 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 help file, 9 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 14 problems, 59 system view, 14 installing parts before you begin, 71 recommended tools, 71 turning off your computer, 71 Internet connection about, 21 options, 21 setting...
... slots Secure Digital memory card slot, 17 F fan description, 16 system view, 16 Finding Information, 9 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 56 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 help file, 9 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 14 problems, 59 system view, 14 installing parts before you begin, 71 recommended tools, 71 turning off your computer, 71 Internet connection about, 21 options, 21 setting...
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... volume adjusting, 67 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 enabling display settings for a TV, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 61 reinstalling, 51 System Restore, 51 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 39 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 61 112 Index Secure Digital memory card slot about, 17 security cable slot description, 16 system view, 16 Service Tag, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 software conflicts, 51 problems, 61-62 sound problems, 67 volume, 67 speaker problems, 67 volume...
... volume adjusting, 67 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 enabling display settings for a TV, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 61 reinstalling, 51 System Restore, 51 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 39 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 61 112 Index Secure Digital memory card slot about, 17 security cable slot description, 16 system view, 16 Service Tag, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 software conflicts, 51 problems, 61-62 sound problems, 67 volume, 67 speaker problems, 67 volume...