Service Manual
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...adapter port 3 power cable connector 2 power cable 4. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 8. Follow the procedures in place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position. Attach the power cable to the power cable connector on the back panel of the computer. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Cable Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210... Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Remove the power cable from the base of the computer. 1. To replace the power cable, gently press the power unit into...
...adapter port 3 power cable connector 2 power cable 4. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 8. Follow the procedures in place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position. Attach the power cable to the power cable connector on the back panel of the computer. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Cable Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210... Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Remove the power cable from the base of the computer. 1. To replace the power cable, gently press the power unit into...
Setup Guide
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... Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Ubuntu® Information 9 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and ...24 Network Problems 24 Power Problems 25 Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Dell Support Center 29 Using Support Tools 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 31 Dell Diagnostics 32 Restoring Your Operating System 34 System Restore 34 Dell Factory Image Restore 36...
... Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Ubuntu® Information 9 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and ...24 Network Problems 24 Power Problems 25 Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Dell Support Center 29 Using Support Tools 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 31 Dell Diagnostics 32 Restoring Your Operating System 34 System Restore 34 Dell Factory Image Restore 36...
Setup Guide
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Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6
Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6
Setup Guide
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Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 VGA connector - 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 3 AC adapter connector - Connects to the computer. Connect to power on your computer. NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 4 Security cable slot -
Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 VGA connector - 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 3 AC adapter connector - Connects to the computer. Connect to power on your computer. NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 4 Security cable slot -
Setup Guide
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... sound for this keyboard can be personalized by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Power indicator light - Connect to an AC adapter to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: On AC Adapter • Solid white: The system is on steadily or blinks to move the cursor, drag or...
... sound for this keyboard can be personalized by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Power indicator light - Connect to an AC adapter to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: On AC Adapter • Solid white: The system is on steadily or blinks to move the cursor, drag or...
Setup Guide
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...using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 29 or "Contacting Dell" on your activity and by maximizing system performance. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Click Continue on your computer by adapting processor speed to your computer. This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer over ...your computer by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the computer and by your computer. • Power saver - This power option provides the highest level of energy consumed by reducing the amount of system performance on Your User Account...
...using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 29 or "Contacting Dell" on your activity and by maximizing system performance. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Click Continue on your computer by adapting processor speed to your computer. This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer over ...your computer by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the computer and by your computer. • Power saver - This power option provides the highest level of energy consumed by reducing the amount of system performance on Your User Account...
Setup Guide
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... mouse, or press the power button to the network. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is only for wireless connections. Press a key on the AC adapter is working by testing it back on page 43. 25 For assistance contact Dell, see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer ...is not responding - If the power light is solid white and the computer is not detecting a physical connection ...
... mouse, or press the power button to the network. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is only for wireless connections. Press a key on the AC adapter is working by testing it back on page 43. 25 For assistance contact Dell, see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer ...is not responding - If the power light is solid white and the computer is not detecting a physical connection ...
Setup Guide
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... Chipset Intel LPIA (Low Power Intel Architecture) Poulsbo US15W Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width single channel 64-bit buses Processor address bus width 32 bits Flash EEPROM 1 MB Communications Modem type Modem interface External V.92 56K USB Modem Universal Serial Bus (USB) Communications Network adapter Wireless Video video controller...
... Chipset Intel LPIA (Low Power Intel Architecture) Poulsbo US15W Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width single channel 64-bit buses Processor address bus width 32 bits Flash EEPROM 1 MB Communications Modem type Modem interface External V.92 56K USB Modem Universal Serial Bus (USB) Communications Network adapter Wireless Video video controller...
Setup Guide
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See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 300 discharge/charge cycles Basic Specifications Battery Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power Output...
See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 300 discharge/charge cycles Basic Specifications Battery Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power Output...