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...Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you may have a defective external keyboard. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights...Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159 as you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it for damage, then firmly reconnect...
...Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you may have a defective external keyboard. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights...Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159 as you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it for damage, then firmly reconnect...
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...external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 95). Press to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. Ensure that the AC adapter is not lit. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Verify that the numbers lock light is firmly connected to...external keyboard, you are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 160). The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you may have a defective...
...external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 95). Press to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. Ensure that the AC adapter is not lit. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Verify that the numbers lock light is firmly connected to...external keyboard, you are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 160). The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you may have a defective...
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...; Reseat the memory modules to see if that the network cable is successfully communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 142). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). Replace the network cable. 116 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O ... Product Information Guide. Memory Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159 as you complete these checks. No light indicates that no network communication exists. CAUTION: Before ...
...; Reseat the memory modules to see if that the network cable is successfully communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 142). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). Replace the network cable. 116 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O ... Product Information Guide. Memory Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159 as you complete these checks. No light indicates that no network communication exists. CAUTION: Before ...
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...THE BATTERY - The battery charge may be defective. When the power light is low or depleted. 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 - If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may need to an electrical outlet. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 48. Ensure... state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). If the battery temperature is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. If the light is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start. Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159...
...THE BATTERY - The battery charge may be defective. When the power light is low or depleted. 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 - If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may need to an electrical outlet. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 48. Ensure... state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). If the battery temperature is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. If the light is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start. Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159...
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... Power Management Settings" on page 142). 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I C A L O U T L E T - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Ensure that the Print to the printer and the computer. If the computer power... light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 48. Printer Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on . See the printer documentation for...
... Power Management Settings" on page 142). 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I C A L O U T L E T - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Ensure that the Print to the printer and the computer. If the computer power... light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 48. Printer Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on . See the printer documentation for...
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TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 125. Ensure that the sound is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker... is working by testing it with the speakers. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C S - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the headphone connector. A D J U S T T H E W I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS...
TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 125. Ensure that the sound is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker... is working by testing it with the speakers. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C S - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the headphone connector. A D J U S T T H E W I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS...
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... is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95, then contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on . R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R U N T H E VI D E O D I A G N O S T I C A L O U T L E T - If your external speaker system includes...
... is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95, then contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on . R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R U N T H E VI D E O D I A G N O S T I C A L O U T L E T - If your external speaker system includes...
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...and Utilities media, 97 starting from your hard drive, 96 Dell MediaDirect about, 23 problems, 114 Dell support site, 15 DellConnect, 156 Device Driver Rollback, 125 device latch release description, 29 device status lights description, 22 diagnostics Dell, 95 digital array microphones, 23 display adjusting brightness, 37... safety, 14 warranty, 14 Dolby headphones, setting up, 74 drivers about, 124 identifying, 125 reinstalling, 125 Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics, 95 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 126 drives problems, 102 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD blank, ...
...and Utilities media, 97 starting from your hard drive, 96 Dell MediaDirect about, 23 problems, 114 Dell support site, 15 DellConnect, 156 Device Driver Rollback, 125 device latch release description, 29 device status lights description, 22 diagnostics Dell, 95 digital array microphones, 23 display adjusting brightness, 37... safety, 14 warranty, 14 Dolby headphones, setting up, 74 drivers about, 124 identifying, 125 reinstalling, 125 Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics, 95 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 126 drives problems, 102 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD blank, ...
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See Flash Cache Module Flash Cache Module, 149 H hard drive problems, 104 replacing, 135 returning to Dell, 137 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 95 Hardware Troubleshooter, 127 hinge cover removing, 139 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 26 problems, 111 Internet connection about..., 31 options, 31 setting up, 32 K keyboard numeric keypad, 39 problems, 112 removing, 140 shortcuts, 40 keyboard status lights description, 23 keypad numeric, 39...
See Flash Cache Module Flash Cache Module, 149 H hard drive problems, 104 replacing, 135 returning to Dell, 137 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 95 Hardware Troubleshooter, 127 hinge cover removing, 139 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 26 problems, 111 Internet connection about..., 31 options, 31 setting up, 32 K keyboard numeric keypad, 39 problems, 112 removing, 140 shortcuts, 40 keyboard status lights description, 23 keypad numeric, 39...
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... Windows Vista, 128-130 P power line conditioners, 35 problems, 118 protection devices, 35 surge protectors, 35 UPS, 35 power button description, 20 power light conditions, 118 printer cable, 34 connecting, 33 problems, 119 setting up, 33 USB, 34 problems blue screen, 114 CD drive, 103 CD-RW drive..., 103 computer crashes, 113-114 computer does not start up, 113 computer stops responding, 113 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Dell MediaDirect, 114 drives, 102 DVD drive, 103 200 Index memory card blanks, 79 memory card reader, 79 memory cards blanks, 81 removing, 81...
... Windows Vista, 128-130 P power line conditioners, 35 problems, 118 protection devices, 35 surge protectors, 35 UPS, 35 power button description, 20 power light conditions, 118 printer cable, 34 connecting, 33 problems, 119 setting up, 33 USB, 34 problems blue screen, 114 CD drive, 103 CD-RW drive..., 103 computer crashes, 113-114 computer does not start up, 113 computer stops responding, 113 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Dell MediaDirect, 114 drives, 102 DVD drive, 103 200 Index memory card blanks, 79 memory card reader, 79 memory cards blanks, 81 removing, 81...
Setup Guide
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... Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls 20 Display... Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 33 Using Support Tools 33 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 System Restore 38 3
... Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls 20 Display... Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 33 Using Support Tools 33 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 System Restore 38 3