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...type for work, place it on a level surface. • Position your computer directly in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, trackball, touch pad, or external mouse. • Always use the palmrest with your computer, set the monitor at desk level For comfort and efficiency, observe the ...viii Make sure the monitor screen is on your feet and not on the display. • When using an external monitor with the keyboard, touch pad, or trackball. When you (such as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to minimize reflections and...
...type for work, place it on a level surface. • Position your computer directly in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, trackball, touch pad, or external mouse. • Always use the palmrest with your computer, set the monitor at desk level For comfort and efficiency, observe the ...viii Make sure the monitor screen is on your feet and not on the display. • When using an external monitor with the keyboard, touch pad, or trackball. When you (such as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to minimize reflections and...
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...ever access the inside of your computer and any static electricity that might harm internal components. Disconnect your computer is when you touch any of your computer and peripherals from your body before disconnecting a peripheral device or removing a memory module to help prevent possible...Remove the main battery from the MegaBay and, if necessary, the second battery from the computer. 3. While you continue to work , periodically touch the I/O panel to remove any telephone or telecommunication lines from the media bay. 4. As you work inside your body may have accumulated. ...
...ever access the inside of your computer and any static electricity that might harm internal components. Disconnect your computer is when you touch any of your computer and peripherals from your body before disconnecting a peripheral device or removing a memory module to help prevent possible...Remove the main battery from the MegaBay and, if necessary, the second battery from the computer. 3. While you continue to work , periodically touch the I/O panel to remove any telephone or telecommunication lines from the media bay. 4. As you work inside your body may have accumulated. ...
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... Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer 3-26 Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device 3-27 Troubleshooting the Infrared Port 3-28 Troubleshooting the Touch Pad 3-28 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-29 Running the Dell Diagnostics 3-29 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 3-30 Dell Diagnostics Main Screen 3-31 Using the Dell Diagnostics 3-32 Menu 3-32 Keys 3-33 Device Group 3-33 Device 3-33 Test 3-33 Versions 3-33...
... Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer 3-26 Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device 3-27 Troubleshooting the Infrared Port 3-28 Troubleshooting the Touch Pad 3-28 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-29 Running the Dell Diagnostics 3-29 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 3-30 Dell Diagnostics Main Screen 3-31 Using the Dell Diagnostics 3-32 Menu 3-32 Keys 3-33 Device Group 3-33 Device 3-33 Test 3-33 Versions 3-33...
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...Operating System 4-1 Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows 98 4-2 Installing the Audio Driver 4-2 Installing the Video Driver 4-3 Installing the Touch Pad Driver 4-3 Installing the Internal Modem Driver (Optional 4-4 Installing the Software DVD Decoder (Optional 4-5 Creating the Save-to-...Optional 4-13 Installing the System Help 4-13 Installing Help From the CD 4-13 Downloading Help From the Support Web Site 4-14 Contacting Dell 4-14 Getting Help 5-1 Technical Assistance 5-1 Help Tools 5-2 World Wide Web 5-2 AutoTech Service 5-3 TechFax Service 5-3 TechConnect BBS 5-3...
...Operating System 4-1 Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows 98 4-2 Installing the Audio Driver 4-2 Installing the Video Driver 4-3 Installing the Touch Pad Driver 4-3 Installing the Internal Modem Driver (Optional 4-4 Installing the Software DVD Decoder (Optional 4-5 Creating the Save-to-...Optional 4-13 Installing the System Help 4-13 Installing Help From the CD 4-13 Downloading Help From the Support Web Site 4-14 Contacting Dell 4-14 Getting Help 5-1 Technical Assistance 5-1 Help Tools 5-2 World Wide Web 5-2 AutoTech Service 5-3 TechFax Service 5-3 TechConnect BBS 5-3...
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...A MegaBay, in which help you conserve battery power. The infrared port permits file transfers without shutting down application programs or files. Dell-installed device drivers on the hard-disk drive support the operation of 32-, 64-, 128-, 192-, or 256-MB 3.3-volt ...to attach an external monitor to your computer. • A PS/2-compatible touch pad that extend the functionality of your computer. NOTE: The optional media bay hard-disk drive is also available. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Connectors for attaching external devices. • ...
...A MegaBay, in which help you conserve battery power. The infrared port permits file transfers without shutting down application programs or files. Dell-installed device drivers on the hard-disk drive support the operation of 32-, 64-, 128-, 192-, or 256-MB 3.3-volt ...to attach an external monitor to your computer. • A PS/2-compatible touch pad that extend the functionality of your computer. NOTE: The optional media bay hard-disk drive is also available. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Connectors for attaching external devices. • ...
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... is running. Front View of the Computer security cable slot air intake optional modem connector speakers (2) support.dell.com The following components are visible from the front of the Computer keyboard status indicators display locking tabs (2) power button display... keyboard touch pad display close/ suspend button microphone touch pad buttons (2) media bay display latch device access indicators MegaBay Figure 1-1. Introduction 1-3 You can also connect ...
... is running. Front View of the Computer security cable slot air intake optional modem connector speakers (2) support.dell.com The following components are visible from the front of the Computer keyboard status indicators display locking tabs (2) power button display... keyboard touch pad display close/ suspend button microphone touch pad buttons (2) media bay display latch device access indicators MegaBay Figure 1-1. Introduction 1-3 You can also connect ...
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...computer or to resume operation from save-to Mute by clicking the volume icon in the same way that support Windows 98 Second Edition. • Touch pad and buttons - When operating conditions make sure it necessary, a small internal fan turns on computers running Windows 98 Second Edition. • ...and the DVD-ROM drive/LS-120 drive combination module are available only on and helps draw air through the air intake. 1-4 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide When you would use the power button only to commands-press and hold down the power button for at...
...computer or to resume operation from save-to Mute by clicking the volume icon in the same way that support Windows 98 Second Edition. • Touch pad and buttons - When operating conditions make sure it necessary, a small internal fan turns on computers running Windows 98 Second Edition. • ...and the DVD-ROM drive/LS-120 drive combination module are available only on and helps draw air through the air intake. 1-4 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide When you would use the power button only to commands-press and hold down the power button for at...
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... for instructions on connecting a composite cable or an S-video device. • Docking connector - NOTE: Refer to the computer. 1-6 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Use the serial port connector to attach a serial device to the microphone-in connector in the telephone connector.... - • Serial port connector - While the mouse is attached to plug in the middle. Use this connector to the computer, the touch pad is a peripheral bus standard that support Type I, Type II, and Type III PC Cards. • Audio connectors - The infrared port...
... for instructions on connecting a composite cable or an S-video device. • Docking connector - NOTE: Refer to the computer. 1-6 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Use the serial port connector to attach a serial device to the microphone-in connector in the telephone connector.... - • Serial port connector - While the mouse is attached to plug in the middle. Use this connector to the computer, the touch pad is a peripheral bus standard that support Type I, Type II, and Type III PC Cards. • Audio connectors - The infrared port...
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... and shut down your computer before removing or installing your hard-disk drive. The screws are extremely fragile and must be hot to the touch. NOTICE: Hard-disk drives are held captive in the MegaBay or the media bay. If the front edge of the carrier. Do not... Figure 2-6. NOTES: You will need to change the Television Type setting in protective packaging. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down the computer. 2. support.dell.com Options and Upgrades 2-7 The computer's basic input/output system (BIOS) may not support hard-disk drives obtained from the MegaBay and/or media bay...
... and shut down your computer before removing or installing your hard-disk drive. The screws are extremely fragile and must be hot to the touch. NOTICE: Hard-disk drives are held captive in the MegaBay or the media bay. If the front edge of the carrier. Do not... Figure 2-6. NOTES: You will need to change the Television Type setting in protective packaging. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down the computer. 2. support.dell.com Options and Upgrades 2-7 The computer's basic input/output system (BIOS) may not support hard-disk drives obtained from the MegaBay and/or media bay...
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... the inner metal tabs of the socket when you ordered your fingernails, carefully spread apart the inner metal tabs of the computer. 5. Ground yourself by touching a metal input/output (I/O) connector on how you are adding a second memory module, put the second module in Figure 2-8. bottom of the arrow, and... or removing a memory module. 6. 3. Using your computer, one or more memory modules, remove the memory module(s) as it away from the socket. 2-10 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Then lift the memory module away from the computer.
... the inner metal tabs of the socket when you ordered your fingernails, carefully spread apart the inner metal tabs of the computer. 5. Ground yourself by touching a metal input/output (I/O) connector on how you are adding a second memory module, put the second module in Figure 2-8. bottom of the arrow, and... or removing a memory module. 6. 3. Using your computer, one or more memory modules, remove the memory module(s) as it away from the socket. 2-10 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Then lift the memory module away from the computer.
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...Generated by the system RTC IRQ9 Reserved for information on the computer because of humid conditions, perform the following steps. 3-10 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Before performing any of the troubleshooting procedures, make sure the Quiet Boot option is malfunctioning. NOTE:...CardBus controller and the video controller 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 the microprocessor IRQ14 Primary IDE controller IRQ15...
...Generated by the system RTC IRQ9 Reserved for information on the computer because of humid conditions, perform the following steps. 3-10 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Before performing any of the troubleshooting procedures, make sure the Quiet Boot option is malfunctioning. NOTE:...CardBus controller and the video controller 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 the microprocessor IRQ14 Primary IDE controller IRQ15...
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... to dry. 4. Wipe off the computer and disconnect it is wet, remove any attached peripherals and disconnect them on the I/O panel. 9. support.dell.com Basic Troubleshooting 3-11 Turn off each battery and store it . For instructions, refer to "Installing Memory Modules" in Chapter 2. 6. For instructions... use artificial means to an electrical outlet and turn them from their power sources and then from the computer. 2. Ground yourself by touching one of the unpainted metal connectors on . Reinstall the media bay or MegaBay device and PC Cards that you removed in a safe...
... to dry. 4. Wipe off the computer and disconnect it is wet, remove any attached peripherals and disconnect them on the I/O panel. 9. support.dell.com Basic Troubleshooting 3-11 Turn off each battery and store it . For instructions, refer to "Installing Memory Modules" in Chapter 2. 6. For instructions... use artificial means to an electrical outlet and turn them from their power sources and then from the computer. 2. Ground yourself by touching one of the unpainted metal connectors on . Reinstall the media bay or MegaBay device and PC Cards that you removed in a safe...
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Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on . 13. For instructions, refer to the electrical outlet and turn them properly. 8. Replace the memory module cover. 9. Reinstall the ..." found later in step 4. Verify that any installed batteries or other device(s) removed from the electrical outlet. Then call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 3-12 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide 15. Yes. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the media bay or MegaBay. 5. If the computer...
Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on . 13. For instructions, refer to the electrical outlet and turn them properly. 8. Replace the memory module cover. 9. Reinstall the ..." found later in step 4. Verify that any installed batteries or other device(s) removed from the electrical outlet. Then call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 3-12 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide 15. Yes. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the media bay or MegaBay. 5. If the computer...
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..."Installing Memory Modules" in Chapter 5 and fill it from the number of the Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 2. 6. Ground yourself by touching one minute for instructions. Turn on the display? Then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 4. 8. Turn off the computer and ...the memory; No. Turn off the computer and disconnect it out as you cannot isolate the problem after running the diagnostics, call Dell for technical assistance. Does the computer recognize the integrated keyboard? Do the characters appear on the computer. If you perform the following...
..."Installing Memory Modules" in Chapter 5 and fill it from the number of the Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 2. 6. Ground yourself by touching one minute for instructions. Turn on the display? Then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 4. 8. Turn off the computer and ...the memory; No. Turn off the computer and disconnect it out as you cannot isolate the problem after running the diagnostics, call Dell for technical assistance. Does the computer recognize the integrated keyboard? Do the characters appear on the computer. If you perform the following...
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...into drive A, reboot the computer, and run the Serial Ports device group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" found in Chapter 5, "Getting Help," and fill it thoroughly. 3-28 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Do the tests complete successfully? Is the Infrared Port ... application program and with water (never use liquid or aerosol cleaners) and dry it out as you perform the following steps: 1. Clean the touch pad with a soft cloth dampened with the external device. No. Go to step 3. 3. Yes. There may be a problem with the...
...into drive A, reboot the computer, and run the Serial Ports device group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" found in Chapter 5, "Getting Help," and fill it thoroughly. 3-28 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Do the tests complete successfully? Is the Infrared Port ... application program and with water (never use liquid or aerosol cleaners) and dry it out as you perform the following steps: 1. Clean the touch pad with a soft cloth dampened with the external device. No. Go to step 3. 3. Yes. There may be a problem with the...
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... computer's hardware. Yes. The controller is functioning properly. PCI Devices device group checks the functionality of the touch pad buttons. 4. The controller is functioning properly. 2. Do the tests complete successfully? If the problem persists, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) Troubleshooting Audio Functions Make a copy of the...
... computer's hardware. Yes. The controller is functioning properly. PCI Devices device group checks the functionality of the touch pad buttons. 4. The controller is functioning properly. 2. Do the tests complete successfully? If the problem persists, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) Troubleshooting Audio Functions Make a copy of the...
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...I want to determine if the driver is not, contact the software manufacturer to select a directory, Dell recommends using the default directory settings. 1. Installing the Touch Pad Driver The touch pad driver controls features such as video resolution and color palette. If the Welcome to Windows 98 ... 4. Click the Start button, and then click Run. 5. Click OK. 7. NOTE: If you may change the video resolution. support.dell.com Installing System Software 4-3 When prompted, be sure that accompanied the application program to restart my computer now radio button is the CD-...
...I want to determine if the driver is not, contact the software manufacturer to select a directory, Dell recommends using the default directory settings. 1. Installing the Touch Pad Driver The touch pad driver controls features such as video resolution and color palette. If the Welcome to Windows 98 ... 4. Click the Start button, and then click Run. 5. Click OK. 7. NOTE: If you may change the video resolution. support.dell.com Installing System Software 4-3 When prompted, be sure that accompanied the application program to restart my computer now radio button is the CD-...
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...following steps to customize the operation of the optional internal modem. Click the Start button, and then click Run. 5. Click OK. 4-4 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If you are copied to appear each time you start the computer, uncheck the box that says Show this message... with a non-Japanese-language operating system. 6. At the Setup Complete window, be sure that the Yes, I want this window to your Touch Pad window appears. Installing the Internal Modem Driver (Optional) NOTE: The internal modem is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter. If ...
...following steps to customize the operation of the optional internal modem. Click the Start button, and then click Run. 5. Click OK. 4-4 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If you are copied to appear each time you start the computer, uncheck the box that says Show this message... with a non-Japanese-language operating system. 6. At the Setup Complete window, be sure that the Yes, I want this window to your Touch Pad window appears. Installing the Internal Modem Driver (Optional) NOTE: The internal modem is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter. If ...
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...Diskette," insert it into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Insert the System Software CD into the diskette drive, and then click OK. 4-10 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 4. At the Main ...Menu, the Install radio button is the DVD-ROM drive letter. 5. Installing the Touch Pad Driver The touch pad driver controls features such as Administrator. 2. If you install the touch pad driver. 8. Click OK. 6. Click Next>. Click Next> to begin copying the files. 11. 4....
...Diskette," insert it into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Insert the System Software CD into the diskette drive, and then click OK. 4-10 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 4. At the Main ...Menu, the Install radio button is the DVD-ROM drive letter. 5. Installing the Touch Pad Driver The touch pad driver controls features such as Administrator. 2. If you install the touch pad driver. 8. Click OK. 6. Click Next>. Click Next> to begin copying the files. 11. 4....
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...BBS) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can call AutoTech, you use your e-mail address as user: anonymous, and use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that the AutoTech service gives you allows you can even interrupt an AutoTech session and continue the session later.... Using a touch-tone phone, you designate. Getting Help 5-3 When you call the Dell TechFax line toll-free for the BBS are 1200 to the fax number you can also access this chapter....
...BBS) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can call AutoTech, you use your e-mail address as user: anonymous, and use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that the AutoTech service gives you allows you can even interrupt an AutoTech session and continue the session later.... Using a touch-tone phone, you designate. Getting Help 5-3 When you call the Dell TechFax line toll-free for the BBS are 1200 to the fax number you can also access this chapter....