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... operating system must complete its setup process. NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with your computer's operating system completes the setup process. For instructions, refer to ensure a proper connection. Turn off the computer. NOTE: If the cable connector from earlier models...time. Verify that the computer is not docked in the following subsection, "Docking the Computer." 1-4 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Turn on the back of Dell computers-you use any other commercially available AC adapter-or the AC adapter from the external device has ...
... operating system must complete its setup process. NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with your computer's operating system completes the setup process. For instructions, refer to ensure a proper connection. Turn off the computer. NOTE: If the cable connector from earlier models...time. Verify that the computer is not docked in the following subsection, "Docking the Computer." 1-4 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Turn on the back of Dell computers-you use any other commercially available AC adapter-or the AC adapter from the external device has ...
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...: Never undock the computer and the APR without first preparing the computer. eject/locking lever docking indicator Figure 1-5. The green docking indicator turns off . • If you undock the computer before these transfers are using the Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Windows 2000 ...NT® operating system, click the docking icon and then click Undock to place the computer in standby mode. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button Any of the APR (see Figure 1-5). Slide the eject/locking lever on an external...
...: Never undock the computer and the APR without first preparing the computer. eject/locking lever docking indicator Figure 1-5. The green docking indicator turns off . • If you undock the computer before these transfers are using the Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Windows 2000 ...NT® operating system, click the docking icon and then click Undock to place the computer in standby mode. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button Any of the APR (see Figure 1-5). Slide the eject/locking lever on an external...
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... of the products plugged into the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • To remove power from the APR, turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. • To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect... located where it on a level surface. • Protect your APR from a cable. Use of another type of AC adapter may form on or within the 1-8 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Do not use with 3-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding.
... of the products plugged into the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • To remove power from the APR, turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. • To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect... located where it on a level surface. • Protect your APR from a cable. Use of another type of AC adapter may form on or within the 1-8 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Do not use with 3-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding.
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Also, before using the computer. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-9 NOTICE: When taking the APR from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from the electrical outlet. • Clean your ... your APR gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in the system Help. If, after following these procedures, you confirm that your APR, turn it off and unplug it from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for the APR. Technical Specifications Physical Height: With monitor stand...
Also, before using the computer. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-9 NOTICE: When taking the APR from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from the electrical outlet. • Clean your ... your APR gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in the system Help. If, after following these procedures, you confirm that your APR, turn it off and unplug it from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for the APR. Technical Specifications Physical Height: With monitor stand...
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... or on , you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the World Wide Web at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/WWW/ tvibook.html. Dell computer systems are on , that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation ...with respect to the receiver. • Move the computer away from Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-11 It is available from Dell Computer Corporation. Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with unintentional radiators such as ...
... or on , you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the World Wide Web at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/WWW/ tvibook.html. Dell computer systems are on , that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation ...with respect to the receiver. • Move the computer away from Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-11 It is available from Dell Computer Corporation. Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with unintentional radiators such as ...
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...This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements of the FCC Rules. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-13 The following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the ...pursuant to Part 15 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that interference will be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
...This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements of the FCC Rules. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-13 The following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the ...pursuant to Part 15 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that interference will be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
Owner's Manual
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... Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs 40 Helpful Tips 40 How to Copy a CD 41 Turning Off the Computer 42 About the Module Bay 42 Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off 42 Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 44... Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 44 Numeric Keypad 46 Keyboard Shortcuts 47 Touch Pad 49 Customizing the Touch Pad and...
... Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs 40 Helpful Tips 40 How to Copy a CD 41 Turning Off the Computer 42 About the Module Bay 42 Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off 42 Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 44... Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 44 Numeric Keypad 46 Keyboard Shortcuts 47 Touch Pad 49 Customizing the Touch Pad and...
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... or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a carrying case or a closed briefcase, while the computer is turned on exposed skin for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in a low-airflow environment, such as a desk top or on the floor...
... or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a carrying case or a closed briefcase, while the computer is turned on exposed skin for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in a low-airflow environment, such as a desk top or on the floor...
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... cable and that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source. • To remove the computer from all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. Do not use with 3-prong plugs to...r uctions If you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter voltage rating to provide an earth grounding connection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ...
... cable and that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source. • To remove the computer from all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. Do not use with 3-prong plugs to...r uctions If you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter voltage rating to provide an earth grounding connection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ...
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...dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to remove a memory module from the system board or disconnect a device from the computer, turn on the computer. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from high-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from the computer, ...temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for work, place it evenly aligned to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before turning on power. • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on the ...
...dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to remove a memory module from the system board or disconnect a device from the computer, turn on the computer. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from high-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from the computer, ...temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for work, place it evenly aligned to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before turning on power. • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on the ...
Owner's Manual
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... a memory module, Mini PCI card, or modem to help prevent possible damage to the system board. 1 Shut down your computer and turn off any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the secondary ...e n U si n g Yo u r C om p u t er Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 90 or 91. NOTICE: The only time you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. then stroke the cloth across...
... a memory module, Mini PCI card, or modem to help prevent possible damage to the system board. 1 Shut down your computer and turn off any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the secondary ...e n U si n g Yo u r C om p u t er Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 90 or 91. NOTICE: The only time you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. then stroke the cloth across...
Owner's Manual
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SECTION 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer A Tour of Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer With Microsoft® Windows® XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP Connecting to the Internet Copying CDs Turning Off the Computer About the Module Bay Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Enabling the Infrared Sensor Connecting a Television to the Computer Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection Devices
SECTION 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer A Tour of Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer With Microsoft® Windows® XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP Connecting to the Internet Copying CDs Turning Off the Computer About the Module Bay Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Enabling the Infrared Sensor Connecting a Television to the Computer Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection Devices
Owner's Manual
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...To avoid loss of data, never turn on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. light operates as follows: - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). - Turns on the computer. It also blinks... to an electrical outlet, the follows: - Flashing green: The battery is turned off the computer while the light is critically low. S et ti n g U p a...
...To avoid loss of data, never turn on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. light operates as follows: - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). - Turns on the computer. It also blinks... to an electrical outlet, the follows: - Flashing green: The battery is turned off the computer while the light is critically low. S et ti n g U p a...
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... block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which is enabled 22 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The computer turns on when the scroll lock function is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer AI R VEN T S - The...
... block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which is enabled 22 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The computer turns on when the scroll lock function is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer AI R VEN T S - The...
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...the module bay. TO U C H PA D / TR A C K S T I CK - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as a CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, or Dell TravelLite™ module in the Tell Me How help file, see page 47. To access the help file. Correspond to the left and right buttons..., see page 72. When a battery is installed, you would use a mouse. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take about 4 seconds). KE YBO ARD - TR ACK S T I C K B UT T O N S - Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons...
...the module bay. TO U C H PA D / TR A C K S T I CK - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as a CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, or Dell TravelLite™ module in the Tell Me How help file, see page 47. To access the help file. Correspond to the left and right buttons..., see page 72. When a battery is installed, you would use a mouse. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take about 4 seconds). KE YBO ARD - TR ACK S T I C K B UT T O N S - Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons...
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... no sound comes from the speakers, press and check the volume control buttons to make sure that the sound is not disabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Turn off your computer also allow you to record audio. Alternatively, you can enable or disable (mute) the integrated stereo speakers or external speakers...
... no sound comes from the speakers, press and check the volume control buttons to make sure that the sound is not disabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Turn off your computer also allow you to record audio. Alternatively, you can enable or disable (mute) the integrated stereo speakers or external speakers...
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...so can damage the computer or cause a fire. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into , or allow dust to the connector. HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. For more information, see page 72. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into , or allow dust ... Cards, including modems and network adapters. To access the help file. Back View NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect an external device. Attach headphones or speakers to accumulate in the Tell Me How help file, see "Using ...
...so can damage the computer or cause a fire. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into , or allow dust to the connector. HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. For more information, see page 72. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into , or allow dust ... Cards, including modems and network adapters. To access the help file. Back View NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect an external device. Attach headphones or speakers to accumulate in the Tell Me How help file, see "Using ...
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...T S - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to the computer. 30 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com air vents PS/2 connector docking connector serial connector AC adapter connector parallel connector video connector USB connectors (2) HINT: The computer... turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may make noise, which ...
...T S - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to the computer. 30 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com air vents PS/2 connector docking connector serial connector AC adapter connector parallel connector video connector USB connectors (2) HINT: The computer... turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may make noise, which ...
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CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on or off. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. Shut down the computer ...
CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on or off. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. Shut down the computer ...
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...you purchased your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 42). Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you purchase a cable separately... and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com M I N I N G D E V IC E L A T C H - Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 34 S...
...you purchased your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 42). Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you purchase a cable separately... and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com M I N I N G D E V IC E L A T C H - Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 34 S...