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... responding 61 A program crashes repeatedly 61 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 61 A solid blue screen appears 62 Other software problems 62 Memory Problems 63 Network Problems 63 PC Card Problems 64 Power Problems 64 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 65 Printer Problems 65 Scanner Problems 66...
... responding 61 A program crashes repeatedly 61 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 61 A solid blue screen appears 62 Other software problems 62 Memory Problems 63 Network Problems 63 PC Card Problems 64 Power Problems 64 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 65 Printer Problems 65 Scanner Problems 66...
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..." Software and Peripherals 89 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 89 Contacting Dell 89 Macrovision Product Notice 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 107 Class A 107 Class B 107 FCC Identification Information 108 Index 109 Contents 7 10 Adding and Replacing ...Parts Before You Begin 71 Recommended Tools 71 Turning Off Your Computer 71 Before Working Inside Your Computer 72 Memory 73 Modem 75 Mini PCI Card 76 11 Appendix Specifications 81 Using the System Setup Program 86 Overview 86 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87...
..." Software and Peripherals 89 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 89 Contacting Dell 89 Macrovision Product Notice 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 107 Class A 107 Class B 107 FCC Identification Information 108 Index 109 Contents 7 10 Adding and Replacing ...Parts Before You Begin 71 Recommended Tools 71 Turning Off Your Computer 71 Before Working Inside Your Computer 72 Memory 73 Modem 75 Mini PCI Card 76 11 Appendix Specifications 81 Using the System Setup Program 86 Overview 86 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87...
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... model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your Dell computer. Finding Information 11 The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Upgrade information for correct operation of...
... model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your Dell computer. Finding Information 11 The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Upgrade information for correct operation of...
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... the computer. NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View security cable slot exhaust vent video connector USB connectors (2) PC Card slot Secure Digital memory card slot S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Do not store your computer in the air vents. Fan noise is running...
... the computer. NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View security cable slot exhaust vent video connector USB connectors (2) PC Card slot Secure Digital memory card slot S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Do not store your computer in the air vents. Fan noise is running...
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The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access help, see "Using the Display" in the slot. Supports one Secure Digital memory card. Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices,... C A R D S L O T - For more information, see "Finding Information" on page 39. A Tour of Your Computer 17 SECURE DIGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOT The Secure Digital memory card slot supports one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. VIDEO CONNECTOR USB 2.0 CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor.
The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access help, see "Using the Display" in the slot. Supports one Secure Digital memory card. Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices,... C A R D S L O T - For more information, see "Finding Information" on page 39. A Tour of Your Computer 17 SECURE DIGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOT The Secure Digital memory card slot supports one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. VIDEO CONNECTOR USB 2.0 CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View Mini PCI card and modem cover memory module cover air vent module bay module bay latch release battery* battery latch release hard drive cover *optional 8-cell ...For more information, see "Installing Module Bay Devices" on page 73. Stores software and data. Releases a device. B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - See "Memory" on page 29. See "Mini PCI Card" on page 76 and "Modem" on page 25 for instructions. B A T T E R Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - See "Using a Battery" on page 75. 20 A Tour...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View Mini PCI card and modem cover memory module cover air vent module bay module bay latch release battery* battery latch release hard drive cover *optional 8-cell ...For more information, see "Installing Module Bay Devices" on page 73. Stores software and data. Releases a device. B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - See "Memory" on page 29. See "Mini PCI Card" on page 76 and "Modem" on page 25 for instructions. B A T T E R Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - See "Using a Battery" on page 75. 20 A Tour...
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...names of specialized commands that only its own set of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of your operating system. ... system. A driver is needed. Tab Help Configuration Parameters Function Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to you experience a problem with any other programs that controls a device such as the...
...names of specialized commands that only its own set of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of your operating system. ... system. A driver is needed. Tab Help Configuration Parameters Function Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to you experience a problem with any other programs that controls a device such as the...
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...• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 73). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that no network communication exists. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any ...into both the network connector on page 47). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 73) to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 47). C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,...
...• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 73). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that no network communication exists. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any ...into both the network connector on page 47). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 73) to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 47). C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,...
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..." on page 73). C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I E S - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this ... ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for Your Computer Your computer is designed to the printer and the computer (see "Memory" on page 9. Check the AC adapter cable connections. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E ...
..." on page 73). C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I E S - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this ... ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for Your Computer Your computer is designed to the printer and the computer (see "Memory" on page 9. Check the AC adapter cable connections. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E ...
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... purchased from the bay. 8 Remove any of the computer, and then remove the battery from Dell are intended for information on the system board. CAUTION: Before you begin any installed modules. memory module cover captive screws (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 73 7 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom...in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 71. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the cover. See "Specifications" on page 81 for your computer. Install only...
... purchased from the bay. 8 Remove any of the computer, and then remove the battery from Dell are intended for information on the system board. CAUTION: Before you begin any installed modules. memory module cover captive screws (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 73 7 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom...in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 71. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the cover. See "Specifications" on page 81 for your computer. Install only...
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... close may not boot properly. a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your computer. 74 Adding and Replacing Parts No error message indicates this failure. b Slide the module firmly...at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until the module pops up. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. 3 If you do not feel the click, remove the module and ...
... close may not boot properly. a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your computer. 74 Adding and Replacing Parts No error message indicates this failure. b Slide the module firmly...at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until the module pops up. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. 3 If you do not feel the click, remove the module and ...
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... you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you ordered your computer, the modem is already installed CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory installed in "Before You Begin" on page 71. 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the captive screws on the Mini PCI card and modem cover... the AC adapter to your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift the cover open. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
... you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you ordered your computer, the modem is already installed CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory installed in "Before You Begin" on page 71. 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the captive screws on the Mini PCI card and modem cover... the AC adapter to your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift the cover open. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Network adapter IEEE 1394 S-video TV-out Mini PCI Secure Digital Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support 15-hole connector microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers ... 10/100 EthernetLAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi support Intel UMA integrated Intel 855GME integrated chip set Digital Video Memory (DVM) technology; up to 64-MB shared memory LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video mode 82 Appendix
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Network adapter IEEE 1394 S-video TV-out Mini PCI Secure Digital Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support 15-hole connector microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers ... 10/100 EthernetLAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi support Intel UMA integrated Intel 855GME integrated chip set Digital Video Memory (DVM) technology; up to 64-MB shared memory LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video mode 82 Appendix
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...boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to the following: • USB FDD • USB Memory • IDE HDD • USB HDD • IDE CDROM • PCI LAN Appendix 87 You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices...settings to wait until you reboot the computer for that may be installed in your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System-setup key functions are determined by Dell technical support, do so by the computer) appear less bright. The upper-right corner of the system ...
...boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to the following: • USB FDD • USB Memory • IDE HDD • USB HDD • IDE CDROM • PCI LAN Appendix 87 You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices...settings to wait until you reboot the computer for that may be installed in your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System-setup key functions are determined by Dell technical support, do so by the computer) appear less bright. The upper-right corner of the system ...
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... fan description, 16 system view, 16 Finding Informationdocumentati on, 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, ...keypad, 35 problems, 59 shortcuts, 36 system view, 14 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M memory adding, 73 removing, 74 memory module cover description, 20 system view, 20 messages error, 56, 58 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing, 76 Mini ...
... fan description, 16 system view, 16 Finding Informationdocumentati on, 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, ...keypad, 35 problems, 59 shortcuts, 36 system view, 14 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M memory adding, 73 removing, 74 memory module cover description, 20 system view, 20 messages error, 56, 58 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing, 76 Mini ...
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See memory reinstalling Windows XP, 51 Index 111 See module bay P PC Card slot description, 17 system view, 17 PC Cards blanks, 39 CardBus technology, 39 extended, ... is turned off, 29 system view, 18, 20 monitor problems, 69 N network problems, 63 setting up , 61 computer stops responding, 61 conflicts, 51 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 47 drives, 54 DVD drive, 55 error messages, 56, 58 hard drive, 56 IEEE 1394 connector, 59 keyboard, 59 lockups, 60 network, 63 power...
See memory reinstalling Windows XP, 51 Index 111 See module bay P PC Card slot description, 17 system view, 17 PC Cards blanks, 39 CardBus technology, 39 extended, ... is turned off, 29 system view, 18, 20 monitor problems, 69 N network problems, 63 setting up , 61 computer stops responding, 61 conflicts, 51 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 47 drives, 54 DVD drive, 55 error messages, 56, 58 hard drive, 56 IEEE 1394 connector, 59 keyboard, 59 lockups, 60 network, 63 power...
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...Rollback, 50 enabling display settings for a TV, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 112 Index See monitor 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... right side, 18 T technical support policy, 88 touch pad, 37 customizing, 38 description, 14 system view, 14 troubleshooting conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 51 restore to previous...
...Rollback, 50 enabling display settings for a TV, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 112 Index See monitor 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... right side, 18 T technical support policy, 88 touch pad, 37 customizing, 38 description, 14 system view, 14 troubleshooting conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 51 restore to previous...