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... Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric...
... Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric...
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Dell Technology Guide
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... does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after ...a few minutes of use. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the...
... does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after ...a few minutes of use. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the...
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... Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery: • ...Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-
... Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery: • ...Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-
Dell Technology Guide
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...computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card that is removed or...2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks...
...computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card that is removed or...2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks...
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...power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your computer. 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 C A L O U T L E T - For a USB printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS...as a lamp. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
...power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your computer. 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 C A L O U T L E T - For a USB printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS...as a lamp. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM...mouse may be defective. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move ...
... lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM...mouse may be defective. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move ...
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... soon as you want to change its order in your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular Bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that may be installed in the list. 1 Enter the system...
... soon as you want to change its order in your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular Bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that may be installed in the list. 1 Enter the system...
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...a utility that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: To boot to the selected device. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. Performing a ...or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system.
...a utility that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: To boot to the selected device. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. Performing a ...or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system.
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The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer. • Connectors B head downstream and connect to your computer. Ports USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313 USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping.
The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer. • Connectors B head downstream and connect to your computer. Ports USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313 USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping.
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Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ 314 Ports IEEE 1394 Port Like the USB, IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. . While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. IEEE 1394 is a serial data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping.
Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ 314 Ports IEEE 1394 Port Like the USB, IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. . While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. IEEE 1394 is a serial data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping.
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... of data between a computer and mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. eSATA provides more performance than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is hot pluggable. External SATA or eSATA, users can now utilize shielded cable lengths up to storage.
... of data between a computer and mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. eSATA provides more performance than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is hot pluggable. External SATA or eSATA, users can now utilize shielded cable lengths up to storage.
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...ExpressCard - A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may not be available in some computers) where you to as dual display mode. ...radiation. A display setting that extends beyond the edge of your Dell™ computer. FBD - Federal Communications Commission - enhanced integrated device electronics - enhanced parallel port - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards....
...ExpressCard - A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may not be available in some computers) where you to as dual display mode. ...radiation. A display setting that extends beyond the edge of your Dell™ computer. FBD - Federal Communications Commission - enhanced integrated device electronics - enhanced parallel port - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards....
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...your computer. 352 U UMA - UPS - A UPS keeps a computer running for a low-speed device such as file and e-mail protection. USB - unshielded twisted pair - for your computer or in to create and edit files that contain only text; trusted platform module - uninterruptible power supply...sheath around each pair of cable used in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or ...
...your computer. 352 U UMA - UPS - A UPS keeps a computer running for a low-speed device such as file and e-mail protection. USB - unshielded twisted pair - for your computer or in to create and edit files that contain only text; trusted platform module - uninterruptible power supply...sheath around each pair of cable used in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or ...
Setup Guide
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If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. To complete setting up your Internet connection. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, ...are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before...
If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. To complete setting up your Internet connection. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, ...are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before...
Setup Guide
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Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Optical drive - Ensure that the side with a plastic blank installed in the media card ... PRO • Multi Media Card (MMC) • xD-Picture Card (type - M and type - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs (optional). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 3 SD/MMC - Blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer...
Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Optical drive - Ensure that the side with a plastic blank installed in the media card ... PRO • Multi Media Card (MMC) • xD-Picture Card (type - M and type - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs (optional). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 3 SD/MMC - Blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer...
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Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: When used with the security cable slot on your computer to the computer. NOTE: Before you are using a ...wired network. 5 HDMI connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 21 Connect to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Attaches a commercially available security...
Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: When used with the security cable slot on your computer to the computer. NOTE: Before you are using a ...wired network. 5 HDMI connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 21 Connect to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Attaches a commercially available security...
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...your data regularly. USB over current error - Your USB device needs more power for it to connect the USB device, or if your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals). No timer tick interrupt - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 68). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 68)....range. A chip on your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem- Disconnect the USB device. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. It is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide available on the system board might ...
...your data regularly. USB over current error - Your USB device needs more power for it to connect the USB device, or if your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals). No timer tick interrupt - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 68). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 68)....range. A chip on your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem- Disconnect the USB device. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. It is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide available on the system board might ...
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... headphone/speaker connector one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot, one half-size Mini-Card slot one 19-pin connector one RJ45 connector four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 15-hole connector one 7-in-1 slot Basic Specifications Communications Network 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal WLAN Mini‑...
... headphone/speaker connector one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot, one half-size Mini-Card slot one 19-pin connector one RJ45 connector four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 15-hole connector one 7-in-1 slot Basic Specifications Communications Network 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal WLAN Mini‑...
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Index S security cable, connecting 21 setup, before you begin 5 SIM card 10 support e-mail addresses 63 system reinstall options 55 System Restore 55 T touch pad gestures 26 U USB 19, 21 V ventilation, ensuring 5 VGA connecting 21 82 video connector 73 volume 29 W Windows reinstalling 60 setting up 9 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless cards 73 setting up 15
Index S security cable, connecting 21 setup, before you begin 5 SIM card 10 support e-mail addresses 63 system reinstall options 55 System Restore 55 T touch pad gestures 26 U USB 19, 21 V ventilation, ensuring 5 VGA connecting 21 82 video connector 73 volume 29 W Windows reinstalling 60 setting up 9 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless cards 73 setting up 15