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... system messages and error codes. Appendix D, "Regulatory Notices," is for using the Dell Diagnostics to change system settings, such as reference material if you have tested and approved your computer. This guide is intended for your computer. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," is intended primarily as your computer. xi This guide also provides basic troubleshooting procedures and instructions for users who are interested in...
... system messages and error codes. Appendix D, "Regulatory Notices," is for using the Dell Diagnostics to change system settings, such as reference material if you have tested and approved your computer. This guide is intended for your computer. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," is intended primarily as your computer. xi This guide also provides basic troubleshooting procedures and instructions for users who are interested in...
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... View of the Computer 1-5 Software Features 1-5 ENERGY STAR Compliance 1-6 Available Options and Upgrades 1-7 Getting Help 1-7 Using the AC Adapter 2-1 Installing a Battery 2-2 Battery Charge Gauge 2-3 Percentage of Charge 2-4 External Media Bay Cable 2-5 Using the External Media Bay 2-5 Device Configuration 2-7 Installing Devices With Softex BayManager Software 2-7 Using the Diskette Drive Module as an External Device 2-8 Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive 2-8 Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell 2-11 Connecting Other External Devices 2-11 Checking the Basics 3-1 Checking...
... View of the Computer 1-5 Software Features 1-5 ENERGY STAR Compliance 1-6 Available Options and Upgrades 1-7 Getting Help 1-7 Using the AC Adapter 2-1 Installing a Battery 2-2 Battery Charge Gauge 2-3 Percentage of Charge 2-4 External Media Bay Cable 2-5 Using the External Media Bay 2-5 Device Configuration 2-7 Installing Devices With Softex BayManager Software 2-7 Using the Diskette Drive Module as an External Device 2-8 Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive 2-8 Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell 2-11 Connecting Other External Devices 2-11 Checking the Basics 3-1 Checking...
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...Notice (Japan Only D-6 Class A ITE D-7 Class B ITE D-7 xvii World Wide Web 5-2 AutoTech Service 5-3 TechFax Service 5-3 TechConnect BBS 5-3 Automated Order-Status System 5-4 Technical Support Service 5-4 Problems With Your Order 5-4 Product Information 5-4 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 5-5 Before You Call 5-5 Dell Contact Numbers 5-7 Accessing the System Setup Program B-2 Main Menu B-2 Advanced Menu B-4 I/O Device Configuration Submenu B-6 Security Menu B-8 Power Menu B-10 Boot Menu B-13 Exit Menu B-15 System Messages C-1 FCC Notices (U.S.
...Notice (Japan Only D-6 Class A ITE D-7 Class B ITE D-7 xvii World Wide Web 5-2 AutoTech Service 5-3 TechFax Service 5-3 TechConnect BBS 5-3 Automated Order-Status System 5-4 Technical Support Service 5-4 Problems With Your Order 5-4 Product Information 5-4 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 5-5 Before You Call 5-5 Dell Contact Numbers 5-7 Accessing the System Setup Program B-2 Main Menu B-2 Advanced Menu B-4 I/O Device Configuration Submenu B-6 Security Menu B-8 Power Menu B-10 Boot Menu B-13 Exit Menu B-15 System Messages C-1 FCC Notices (U.S.
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... of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products E-6 Previous Products E-7 Software E-7 Additional Information E-7 Figure 1-1. and Canada Only E-5 Year 2000 Statement of the Computer 1-5 ENERGY STAR Emblem 1-6 Using the AC Adapter 2-2 Removing a Battery 2-3 Battery Charge Gauge 2-4 External Media Bay Cable 2-5 Connecting the External Media Bay 2-6 Connecting the Diskette Drive Module as an External Device . . . . . 2-8 Removing the Internal Hard-Disk Drive 2-9 Repackaging the Hard-Disk Drive 2-11 Diagnostics Menu 3-15 Dell Diagnostics Main Screen 3-16 Diagnostics Checklist...
... of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products E-6 Previous Products E-7 Software E-7 Additional Information E-7 Figure 1-1. and Canada Only E-5 Year 2000 Statement of the Computer 1-5 ENERGY STAR Emblem 1-6 Using the AC Adapter 2-2 Removing a Battery 2-3 Battery Charge Gauge 2-4 External Media Bay Cable 2-5 Connecting the External Media Bay 2-6 Connecting the Diskette Drive Module as an External Device . . . . . 2-8 Removing the Internal Hard-Disk Drive 2-9 Repackaging the Hard-Disk Drive 2-11 Diagnostics Menu 3-15 Dell Diagnostics Main Screen 3-16 Diagnostics Checklist...
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...) of modules, including a diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive (on removing the diskette drive and installing a different device in the bay, see "Using the External Media Bay" in the external media bay. An external media bay in which you can install a variety of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) system memory, with 2.5 MB of your computer, as well as available upgrades. A 256-bit hardware-accelerated NeoMagic NM2200 accelerated graphics port (AGP) video controller with support for...
...) of modules, including a diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive (on removing the diskette drive and installing a different device in the bay, see "Using the External Media Bay" in the external media bay. An external media bay in which you can install a variety of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) system memory, with 2.5 MB of your computer, as well as available upgrades. A 256-bit hardware-accelerated NeoMagic NM2200 accelerated graphics port (AGP) video controller with support for...
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... its full functionality. A security cable connector to the hard-disk drive and turning off the computer. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The PC Card connector supports zoomed video (ZV) port cards. An integrated 3Com® 10/100-BASETX Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus master Ethernet network interface controller (NIC). Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which you attach a USB device that device to unidirectional, bidirectional, or Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) mode. The USB connector...
... its full functionality. A security cable connector to the hard-disk drive and turning off the computer. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The PC Card connector supports zoomed video (ZV) port cards. An integrated 3Com® 10/100-BASETX Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus master Ethernet network interface controller (NIC). Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which you attach a USB device that device to unidirectional, bidirectional, or Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) mode. The USB connector...
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... software features: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows NT operating system installed on your hard-disk drive before shipping the computer to communicate with Windows 98. A standard set of hardware devices, such as CD-ROM drives or speakers. Instructions for computers with integrated audio capabilities. Audio utilities for installing the drivers are the ones Dell installed on your computer. hard-disk drive bay battery batter y charge gauge battery latch docking connector (not supported) speaker reset switch access hole microphone-in Chapter 4, "System Software...
... software features: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows NT operating system installed on your hard-disk drive before shipping the computer to communicate with Windows 98. A standard set of hardware devices, such as CD-ROM drives or speakers. Instructions for computers with integrated audio capabilities. Audio utilities for installing the drivers are the ones Dell installed on your computer. hard-disk drive bay battery batter y charge gauge battery latch docking connector (not supported) speaker reset switch access hole microphone-in Chapter 4, "System Software...
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...; power management features of the computer are enabled. Certain configurations of power, save computer users up to "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in electricity costs. Optional software DVD decoder driver on using the system setup program, refer to -disk suspend mode prevents data loss by the EPA's ENERGY STAR® Computers program. Dell Diagnostics for energy efficiency. For information on computers that this 1-6 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTES...
...; power management features of the computer are enabled. Certain configurations of power, save computer users up to "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in electricity costs. Optional software DVD decoder driver on using the system setup program, refer to -disk suspend mode prevents data loss by the EPA's ENERGY STAR® Computers program. Dell Diagnostics for energy efficiency. For information on computers that this 1-6 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTES...
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If two indicators light up , the battery has 76 to 75 percent of its charge remaining. 2-4 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If four indicators light up , the battery has 26 to 50 percent of its charge remaining. Allow the battery to 25 percent of the touch pad) turns red, the battery has failed. If the battery has permanently failed or completely discharged, no charge indicators light when you install a failed or...
If two indicators light up , the battery has 76 to 75 percent of its charge remaining. 2-4 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If four indicators light up , the battery has 26 to 50 percent of its charge remaining. Allow the battery to 25 percent of the touch pad) turns red, the battery has failed. If the battery has permanently failed or completely discharged, no charge indicators light when you install a failed or...
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... drive is installed in on the bottom of the bay. 3. If your computer is not running with device installed securing clips (2) media bay cable securing clips (2) 2-6 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Slide the new device firmly into the external media bay until you receive your work, close all open portable computer), and click Insert Bay Devices. Then remove the device by pressing in the external media bay. To install a device in...
... drive is installed in on the bottom of the bay. 3. If your computer is not running with device installed securing clips (2) media bay cable securing clips (2) 2-6 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Slide the new device firmly into the external media bay until you receive your work, close all open portable computer), and click Insert Bay Devices. Then remove the device by pressing in the external media bay. To install a device in...
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... in "Partitioning and Formatting the Hard-Disk Drive" in a drive carrier). Install the operating system on the computer. 8. For instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in the Dell Diagnostics. For instructions, see Chapter 4, "System Software Solutions." 10. 4. Test the drive by running the IDE Devices device group tests in Chapter 3. 2-10 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Push the assembly straight in step 3. 7. Turn on the drive. Replace the screws you removed in...
... in "Partitioning and Formatting the Hard-Disk Drive" in a drive carrier). Install the operating system on the computer. 8. For instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in the Dell Diagnostics. For instructions, see Chapter 4, "System Software Solutions." 10. 4. Test the drive by running the IDE Devices device group tests in Chapter 3. 2-10 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Push the assembly straight in step 3. 7. Turn on the drive. Replace the screws you removed in...
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... hard-disk drive or bootable diskette. 6. For power problems, refer to these problems. If the connector has two small screws, make sure the screws are especially susceptible to "Power" found later in Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program." 8. To receive product support information, refer to Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for your computer, external monitor, or other optional device installed in the media bay Cables that the settings in the system setup...
... hard-disk drive or bootable diskette. 6. For power problems, refer to these problems. If the connector has two small screws, make sure the screws are especially susceptible to "Power" found later in Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program." 8. To receive product support information, refer to Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for your computer, external monitor, or other optional device installed in the media bay Cables that the settings in the system setup...
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... diskette-drive access indicator does not light up , see "Drives" found later in this chapter. 3-6 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for detailed information about the system setup program and its options. If the computer's hardware configuration doesn't match the information recorded by a hardware malfunction. If the CD-ROM/ hard-disk drive access indicator does not light up , see "Drives" found earlier in this indicator by typing at an...
... diskette-drive access indicator does not light up , see "Drives" found later in this chapter. 3-6 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for detailed information about the system setup program and its options. If the computer's hardware configuration doesn't match the information recorded by a hardware malfunction. If the CD-ROM/ hard-disk drive access indicator does not light up , see "Drives" found earlier in this indicator by typing at an...
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... creating the conflict. 3-8 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If a specific key or set of these TSR programs. Typically, the operating system's start-up files contain commands to make sure the values or characters you are using software. The following subsections discuss errors that came with the operating system). Appendix C, "Error Messages," discusses the error messages generated by setting system parameters, starting memory-resident programs, and loading device driver software. Make sure the operating...
... creating the conflict. 3-8 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If a specific key or set of these TSR programs. Typically, the operating system's start-up files contain commands to make sure the values or characters you are using software. The following subsections discuss errors that came with the operating system). Appendix C, "Error Messages," discusses the error messages generated by setting system parameters, starting memory-resident programs, and loading device driver software. Make sure the operating...
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....exe utility on the System Software CD. When more space is available on the hard-disk drive. NOTE: To boot the computer from a diskette without removing the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive from a bootable diskette such as an External Device" in Chapter 3. 7. Install your operating system. 3. If you ever need to remove the S2D partition to free up to -Disk Suspend Partition" found later in the Dell Diagnostics. Create the S2D partition. See "Creating...
....exe utility on the System Software CD. When more space is available on the hard-disk drive. NOTE: To boot the computer from a diskette without removing the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive from a bootable diskette such as an External Device" in Chapter 3. 7. Install your operating system. 3. If you ever need to remove the S2D partition to free up to -Disk Suspend Partition" found later in the Dell Diagnostics. Create the S2D partition. See "Creating...
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... Start Windows 98 Setup from the support section of your screen to continue with the installation. 7. However, if you ever need to the computer, and make sure that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for Dell-installed devices are provided on the System Software CD. Restart the computer. 3. Before beginning this procedure, make sure that the external media bay containing a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is connected to reinstall any of these drivers, the driver...
... Start Windows 98 Setup from the support section of your screen to continue with the installation. 7. However, if you ever need to the computer, and make sure that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for Dell-installed devices are provided on the System Software CD. Restart the computer. 3. Before beginning this procedure, make sure that the external media bay containing a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is connected to reinstall any of these drivers, the driver...
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... or acronym used in this option are Disabled (default) and Enabled. support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program B-9 Set Supervisor Password Press to set up a new supervisor password, and then follow the instructions on your screen. This password can replace the user password. Set User Password Press to set up a new user password, and then follow the instructions on your screen. Password on Boot When this option is required to the computer. Diskette access Specifies whether a Supervisor or User password is enabled, you must enter a password before...
... or acronym used in this option are Disabled (default) and Enabled. support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program B-9 Set Supervisor Password Press to set up a new supervisor password, and then follow the instructions on your screen. This password can replace the user password. Set User Password Press to set up a new user password, and then follow the instructions on your screen. Password on Boot When this option is required to the computer. Diskette access Specifies whether a Supervisor or User password is enabled, you must enter a password before...
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... operation, the same programs will be running and the same files will be open that were loaded before activating suspend-to run out of an abbreviation or acronym used in this mode. Resume on the hard-disk drive and then turns off the low-battery suspend function, but leaves the computer ready to enter standby mode when the battery is Disabled. B-12 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide...
... operation, the same programs will be running and the same files will be open that were loaded before activating suspend-to run out of an abbreviation or acronym used in this mode. Resume on the hard-disk drive and then turns off the low-battery suspend function, but leaves the computer ready to enter standby mode when the battery is Disabled. B-12 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide...
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... Dell's standard price list are covered under this limited warranty. external devices (except as described in the Dell factory; accessories or parts that are not installed in the following categories: software; Batteries for obtaining customer assistance. Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use...
... Dell's standard price list are covered under this limited warranty. external devices (except as described in the Dell factory; accessories or parts that are not installed in the following categories: software; Batteries for obtaining customer assistance. Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use...
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... must disable the serial port or infrared port to insert into the slot. If your older modem communications software cannot use the software. To remove a PC Card from the PC Card slot, perform the following steps: 1. Press the eject button. 2. Press the eject button once more until the card is not clear, see "PC Cards" in the internal PC Card connector. PC Cards are keyed to release the card. 3. When the button slides...
... must disable the serial port or infrared port to insert into the slot. If your older modem communications software cannot use the software. To remove a PC Card from the PC Card slot, perform the following steps: 1. Press the eject button. 2. Press the eject button once more until the card is not clear, see "PC Cards" in the internal PC Card connector. PC Cards are keyed to release the card. 3. When the button slides...