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...optional 6 Press the Power Button 6 Windows Vista® Setup 6 Connect to the Internet (Optional 6 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 9 Device Status Lights 9 Keyboard Status Lights 10 Left Side Features 12 Computer Base and Display Features 14 Removing and Replacing the Battery 15 Software Features ... Network Problems 18 Power Problems 19 Memory Problems 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Dell Support Center 23 Using Support Tools 23 System Messages 24 Hardware Troubleshooter 25 Dell Diagnostics 26 Restoring Your Operating System 28 Windows Operating System Reinstallation 28 3
...optional 6 Press the Power Button 6 Windows Vista® Setup 6 Connect to the Internet (Optional 6 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 9 Device Status Lights 9 Keyboard Status Lights 10 Left Side Features 12 Computer Base and Display Features 14 Removing and Replacing the Battery 15 Software Features ... Network Problems 18 Power Problems 19 Memory Problems 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Dell Support Center 23 Using Support Tools 23 System Messages 24 Hardware Troubleshooter 25 Dell Diagnostics 26 Restoring Your Operating System 28 Windows Operating System Reinstallation 28 3
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Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock key) is enabled. 2 A Caps Lock light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Keyboard Status Lights The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 12 3 1 9 Num Lock light - Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock key) is enabled. 10 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 3 Scroll Lock light -
Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock key) is enabled. 2 A Caps Lock light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Keyboard Status Lights The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 12 3 1 9 Num Lock light - Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock key) is enabled. 10 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 3 Scroll Lock light -
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 7 3-in the slot to a network. The computer ships with your computer. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects the computer to prevent foreign matter from entering the computer ... adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with a blank installed in -1 media card reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 IEEE 1394a connector- 4 Network connector - For information on the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 7 3-in the slot to a network. The computer ships with your computer. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects the computer to prevent foreign matter from entering the computer ... adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with a blank installed in -1 media card reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 IEEE 1394a connector- 4 Network connector - For information on the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card...
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.../ Microphone connector - Connects to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Display Features 1 2 3 45 6 14 1 Display - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Keyboard - Your display can be personalized by tapping the surface. Provide left -click by using the system...
.../ Microphone connector - Connects to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Display Features 1 2 3 45 6 14 1 Display - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Keyboard - Your display can be personalized by tapping the surface. Provide left -click by using the system...
Setup Guide
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...properly. • Ensure that the computer turns on . Ensure that hinders reception on . Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation.... If you encounter interference that the display is on the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 19 Press...
...properly. • Ensure that the computer turns on . Ensure that hinders reception on . Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation.... If you encounter interference that the display is on the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 19 Press...
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... until the computer turns off . NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for the procedures that it runs in its documentation or on the screen...If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Solving Problems 3. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs...
... until the computer turns off . NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for the procedures that it runs in its documentation or on the screen...If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Solving Problems 3. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs...
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... for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Turn the computer off and then restart...
... for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Turn the computer off and then restart...
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...disk drive failure during HDD boot test see "Contacting Dell" on page 34 for assistance. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST, see "Contacting Dell" on page 34 for assistance. 24 CMOS checksum error - Keyboard failure or loose cable. Previous attempts at booting ...this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Hard-disk (HDD) drive failure - Keyboard failure - Alert! The computer failed to ...
...disk drive failure during HDD boot test see "Contacting Dell" on page 34 for assistance. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST, see "Contacting Dell" on page 34 for assistance. 24 CMOS checksum error - Keyboard failure or loose cable. Previous attempts at booting ...this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Hard-disk (HDD) drive failure - Keyboard failure - Alert! The computer failed to ...
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You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Ensure that the computer documentation is available. Diagnostic...: • Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you connected to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. Remember ...
You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Ensure that the computer documentation is available. Diagnostic...: • Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you connected to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. Remember ...
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... at 4-second pulse); 3.34 A (continuous) 19.5 +/-1.0 VDC 28.2 mm (1.11 inches) 57.9 mm (2.28 inches) 137.2 mm (5.4 inches) 0.15 kg (0.33 lb) 43 Basic Specifications Keyboard Number of keys Layout 86 (U.S.
... at 4-second pulse); 3.34 A (continuous) 19.5 +/-1.0 VDC 28.2 mm (1.11 inches) 57.9 mm (2.28 inches) 137.2 mm (5.4 inches) 0.15 kg (0.33 lb) 43 Basic Specifications Keyboard Number of keys Layout 86 (U.S.