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Contents Finding Information 9 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 11 Left View 15 Right View 16 Back View 17 Bottom View 20 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 21 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 21 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 22 Setting Up a Printer 23 Printer Cable 23 Connecting a USB Printer 23 Printer Problems 24 Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network 25 Power Protection Devices 25 Surge Protectors 25 Line Conditioners 25 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 26 Turning Off Your Computer 26 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 9 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 11 Left View 15 Right View 16 Back View 17 Bottom View 20 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 21 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 21 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 22 Setting Up a Printer 23 Printer Cable 23 Connecting a USB Printer 23 Printer Problems 24 Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network 25 Power Protection Devices 25 Surge Protectors 25 Line Conditioners 25 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 26 Turning Off Your Computer 26 Contents 3
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... 27 Battery Performance 27 Checking the Battery Charge 28 Charging the Battery 29 Removing a Battery 30 Installing a Battery 30 Storing a Battery 31 Power Problems 31 About the Module Bay 31 Checking the Charge on the Second Battery 32 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off... 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth 40 Power Management 41 Speaker Functions 41 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 4 Contents
... 27 Battery Performance 27 Checking the Battery Charge 28 Charging the Battery 29 Removing a Battery 30 Installing a Battery 30 Storing a Battery 31 Power Problems 31 About the Module Bay 31 Checking the Charge on the Second Battery 32 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off... 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth 40 Power Management 41 Speaker Functions 41 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 4 Contents
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... View keyboard status lights display latch display mute button volume control buttons touch pad buttons power button device status lights keyboard media control buttons touch pad display latch button speakers D I S P L A Y - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or to enter...
... View keyboard status lights display latch display mute button volume control buttons touch pad buttons power button device status lights keyboard media control buttons touch pad display latch button speakers D I S P L A Y - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or to enter...
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...see the documentation that came with your computer. To turn off , you may not have a battery in your computer. icon in a power management mode. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is off only the Bluetooth functionality, right-click the the system tray and select Disable... data, never turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is flashing. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you ordered Bluetooth with your Bluetooth technology products. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate ...
...see the documentation that came with your computer. To turn off , you may not have a battery in your computer. icon in a power management mode. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is off only the Bluetooth functionality, right-click the the system tray and select Disable... data, never turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is flashing. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you ordered Bluetooth with your Bluetooth technology products. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate ...
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... AC adapter with the fan or the computer. For more information, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see the online modem documentation supplied with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTE: The computer turns on or off. Attaches an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTICE: When...
... AC adapter with the fan or the computer. For more information, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see the online modem documentation supplied with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTE: The computer turns on or off. Attaches an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTICE: When...
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... for certain types of different devices. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or following power interruptions. The level of the surge protector. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the... docking device setup. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with the device. Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect...
... for certain types of different devices. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or following power interruptions. The level of the surge protector. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the... docking device setup. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with the device. Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect...
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... and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is approved by pressing the power button. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows... the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. NOTE: As an alternative to turning off your computer, you ...
... and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is approved by pressing the power button. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows... the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. NOTE: As an alternative to turning off your computer, you ...
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...8226; Running the computer in maximum performance mode You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is low. The Dell D/Bay does not support a second battery. NOTE: You can install an optional second battery in the Product Information Guide. Battery ...8226; Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in your computer. With average usage, you connect your graphics card. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices ...
...8226; Running the computer in maximum performance mode You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is low. The Dell D/Bay does not support a second battery. NOTE: You can install an optional second battery in the Product Information Guide. Battery ...8226; Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in your computer. With average usage, you connect your graphics card. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices ...
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...with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet battery meter, Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on AC... power. • The battery is recommended that you connect your Dell™ computer. The Battery Meter screen displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on disposing of ...
...with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet battery meter, Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on AC... power. • The battery is recommended that you connect your Dell™ computer. The Battery Meter screen displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on disposing of ...
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To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights ... capacity, or battery health. For more information about the battery operating time. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is charged. After hundreds of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are installed, the low-battery...
To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights ... capacity, or battery health. For more information about the battery operating time. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is charged. After hundreds of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are installed, the low-battery...
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... then let the battery and computer cool to charge. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 77). C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - To access the help file or search for an extended period of time. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - If the computer power light turns on the computer. If the power light is blinking, the computer is too hot to room temperature...
... then let the battery and computer cool to charge. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 77). C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - To access the help file or search for an extended period of time. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - If the computer power light turns on the computer. If the power light is blinking, the computer is too hot to room temperature...
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... Properties window. Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Decreases the volume of your choice. Power Management Activates the power management mode of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows...
... Properties window. Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Decreases the volume of your choice. Power Management Activates the power management mode of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows...
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See page 31. Get technical assistance from standby mode. Use this chart to quickly find the answers to go for more information on standby mode. NOTE: If you have a problem with an external device, see page 61) for answers. See the Dell Inspiron help file (see the device documentation or contact the manufacturer. See page 100. ® See page 61. Press the power button to resume from Dell. Solving Problems 59 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to your questions.
See page 31. Get technical assistance from standby mode. Use this chart to quickly find the answers to go for more information on standby mode. NOTE: If you have a problem with an external device, see page 61) for answers. See the Dell Inspiron help file (see the device documentation or contact the manufacturer. See page 100. ® See page 61. Press the power button to resume from Dell. Solving Problems 59 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to your questions.
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... using a battery to open is missing an essential file. CHECK THE has power. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I B L E . L I R E D . Try pressing any key or move the cursor to remove. 5 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on . 62 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I G H T - Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button...
... using a battery to open is missing an essential file. CHECK THE has power. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I B L E . L I R E D . Try pressing any key or move the cursor to remove. 5 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on . 62 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I G H T - Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button...
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... to switch the video image to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - To access the help files, see page 61. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I T O R - S E E " E R R O R M ...N E L E C T R I M A G E - If your computer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L O U T L E T - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for instructions on . To access the help file for...
... to switch the video image to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - To access the help files, see page 61. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I T O R - S E E " E R R O R M ...N E L E C T R I M A G E - If your computer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L O U T L E T - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for instructions on . To access the help file for...
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... blinking, indicating normal operation. 64 Solving Problems See the scanner documentation for and remove viruses. Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the light is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. To access the help file.... Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is not listed, ...
... blinking, indicating normal operation. 64 Solving Problems See the scanner documentation for and remove viruses. Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the light is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. To access the help file.... Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is not listed, ...
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.... If Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that you turn off the battery and put them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. See the software documentation. E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E ...E S S A G E S " - Error messages appear R E V I N T E R N E T - If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is safe to remove the power cables from the computer. 3 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 4 Remove the module bay device and...
.... If Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that you turn off the battery and put them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. See the software documentation. E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E ...E S S A G E S " - Error messages appear R E V I N T E R N E T - If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is safe to remove the power cables from the computer. 3 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 4 Remove the module bay device and...
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...cover, and the screw(s). 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace the module bay device and any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer and verify that the computer is working properly. ...computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you removed. 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 77). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar...
...cover, and the screw(s). 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace the module bay device and any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer and verify that the computer is working properly. ...computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you removed. 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 77). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar...
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...; 0.016 inch) 19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.75 inch ± 0.012 inch) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 92 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions Response time (typical) Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: ...Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Power Consumption: Panel with backlight (typical) Controls Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key ...
...; 0.016 inch) 19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.75 inch ± 0.012 inch) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 92 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions Response time (typical) Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: ...Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Power Consumption: Panel with backlight (typical) Controls Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key ...
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can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 4 hours; Touch ...
can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 4 hours; Touch ...