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... you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East v Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other items that are approved for example, near a bathtub, sink, or swimming pool or in most of North and ... can cause extremely high temperatures and may risk fire or explosion. also, do not use with this computer as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other container where metal objects (such as indicated in a wet environment, for use the AC...
... you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East v Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other items that are approved for example, near a bathtub, sink, or swimming pool or in most of North and ... can cause extremely high temperatures and may risk fire or explosion. also, do not use with this computer as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other container where metal objects (such as indicated in a wet environment, for use the AC...
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.../or humidity ranges, condensation may explode. Use care when removing PC Cards after their continuous operation. When you have a charged battery available in case you must use an extension cable, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from environmental hazards such as... dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. If your computer, battery, and hard-disk drive from a cable. When traveling, do not place the computer in a nonconducting material, such as baggage. When ...
.../or humidity ranges, condensation may explode. Use care when removing PC Cards after their continuous operation. When you have a charged battery available in case you must use an extension cable, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from environmental hazards such as... dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. If your computer, battery, and hard-disk drive from a cable. When traveling, do not place the computer in a nonconducting material, such as baggage. When ...
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...the cloth; Clean your computer is damaged, follow the procedures described in one direction, moving from its power source, and remove the battery pack(s). Apply the cleaner to avoid bending any connector pins. If the display contains grease or some other contaminant, use isopropyl alcohol ..., pull on its connector or on the cable itself. Before you clean your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for the appropriate telephone number.) vii then stroke the cloth across the display in Chapter 3, ...
...the cloth; Clean your computer is damaged, follow the procedures described in one direction, moving from its power source, and remove the battery pack(s). Apply the cleaner to avoid bending any connector pins. If the display contains grease or some other contaminant, use isopropyl alcohol ..., pull on its connector or on the cable itself. Before you clean your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for the appropriate telephone number.) vii then stroke the cloth across the display in Chapter 3, ...
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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 ...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 Connections 3-2 Environmental Factors 3-2 xv
...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 ...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 Connections 3-2 Environmental Factors 3-2 xv
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... 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... B D-3 Modem Regulatory Information D-3 Fax Branding D-4 IC Notice (Canada Only D-4 Modem Regulatory Information D-5 CE Notice (European Union D-6 Battery Disposal D-6 VCCI Notice (Japan Only D-6 Class A ITE D-7 Class B ITE D-7 xvii
... 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... B D-3 Modem Regulatory Information D-3 Fax Branding D-4 IC Notice (Canada Only D-4 Modem Regulatory Information D-5 CE Notice (European Union D-6 Battery Disposal D-6 VCCI Notice (Japan Only D-6 Class A ITE D-7 Class B ITE D-7 xvii
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...Figure 3-1. Figure B-1. Figure 1-3. Figure 1-4. Figure 2-2. Figure 2-4. 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 ...of the Computer 1-3 Back View of the Computer 1-4 Bottom View of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products E-6 Previous Products E-7 Software E-7 Additional Information E-7 Figure 1-1. Figure 2-5. Figure 2-1. Figure 5-1. Figure 3-2. Figure B-2. Figure ...
...Figure 3-1. Figure B-1. Figure 1-3. Figure 1-4. Figure 2-2. Figure 2-4. 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 ...of the Computer 1-3 Back View of the Computer 1-4 Bottom View of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products E-6 Previous Products E-7 Software E-7 Additional Information E-7 Figure 1-1. Figure 2-5. Figure 2-1. Figure 5-1. Figure 3-2. Figure B-2. Figure ...
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... security cable to prevent unauthorized removal of power, save -to unidirectional, bidirectional, or Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) mode. Also, you conserve battery power. or 5-volt (V) PC Card. One high-performance serial port connector. Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which you may need to...for more information. If the batteries run out of the computer. NOTES: Windows NT does not support USB functions. If you attach a USB device that device to the hard-disk drive and turning off the computer. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Windows...
... security cable to prevent unauthorized removal of power, save -to unidirectional, bidirectional, or Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) mode. Also, you conserve battery power. or 5-volt (V) PC Card. One high-performance serial port connector. Universal Serial Bus (USB) capability, which you may need to...for more information. If the batteries run out of the computer. NOTES: Windows NT does not support USB functions. If you attach a USB device that device to the hard-disk drive and turning off the computer. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Windows...
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...Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows NT operating system installed on your hard-disk drive. 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 Solutions." To download... the latest support.dell.com Introduction 1-5 If you need to you installed your own operating system, use the System ...
...Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows NT operating system installed on your hard-disk drive. 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 Solutions." To download... the latest support.dell.com Introduction 1-5 If you need to you installed your own operating system, use the System ...
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...by copying all ENERGY STAR® power management features of power, save computer users up to this 1-6 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTES: As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Dell Computer Corporation has determined that use the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. The EPA estimates that this...; guidelines for energy-efficient computers. For information on computers that help you make to two billion dollars annually in Chapter 3. If the batteries run out of the computer are enabled. Any changes you conserve battery power.
...by copying all ENERGY STAR® power management features of power, save computer users up to this 1-6 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTES: As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Dell Computer Corporation has determined that use the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. The EPA estimates that this...; guidelines for energy-efficient computers. For information on computers that help you make to two billion dollars annually in Chapter 3. If the batteries run out of the computer are enabled. Any changes you conserve battery power.
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support.dell.com Introduction 1-7 Dell offers the following upgrade options: Additional batteries External pointing devices, keyboards, and a numeric keypad External monitors External speakers, headphones, and microphones Printers Hard-disk drives DVD-ROM drives SuperDisk LS-120 drives ... Cards Carrying case To order any time you do not understand a procedure described in this guide, or if your computer does not perform as expected, Dell provides a number of tools to reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turning off their computer systems when they are the two primary causes...
support.dell.com Introduction 1-7 Dell offers the following upgrade options: Additional batteries External pointing devices, keyboards, and a numeric keypad External monitors External speakers, headphones, and microphones Printers Hard-disk drives DVD-ROM drives SuperDisk LS-120 drives ... Cards Carrying case To order any time you do not understand a procedure described in this guide, or if your computer does not perform as expected, Dell provides a number of tools to reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turning off their computer systems when they are the two primary causes...
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...Before you use AC power in that country. support.dell.com Options and Upgrades 2-1 The AC adapter works with your computer either turned on AC power with a battery installed, the AC adapter charges the battery (if needed) and then maintains the battery's charge. You can connect the AC adapter with ... you may need to the DC power required by the computer. This chapter describes the installation procedures for the options and upgrades available from Dell for use in a foreign country, you are running your computer on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to obtain a new...
...Before you use AC power in that country. support.dell.com Options and Upgrades 2-1 The AC adapter works with your computer either turned on AC power with a battery installed, the AC adapter charges the battery (if needed) and then maintains the battery's charge. You can connect the AC adapter with ... you may need to the DC power required by the computer. This chapter describes the installation procedures for the options and upgrades available from Dell for use in a foreign country, you are running your computer on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to obtain a new...
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..., perform the following steps: 1. Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and shut down the computer. 2-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide To install a battery in the battery bay. Connect the AC adapter power cable to your computer when AC power is not available. Plug the AC adapter power...
..., perform the following steps: 1. Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and shut down the computer. 2-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide To install a battery in the battery bay. Connect the AC adapter power cable to your computer when AC power is not available. Plug the AC adapter power...
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... 2-3). Four small tabs on the battery fit into four slots in the side wall of the battery into place, flush with one hand, and pivot the battery up on the underside of the computer, consists of charge remaining in this chapter. support.dell.com Options and Upgrades 2-3 Close the... computer display and turn the computer over. Press the battery firmly into the battery compartment. If only one side. Keep the latch in Figure 2-2 and lower the...
... 2-3). Four small tabs on the battery fit into four slots in the side wall of the battery into place, flush with one hand, and pivot the battery up on the underside of the computer, consists of charge remaining in this chapter. support.dell.com Options and Upgrades 2-3 Close the... computer display and turn the computer over. Press the battery firmly into the battery compartment. If only one side. Keep the latch in Figure 2-2 and lower the...
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... to 100 percent of its charge remaining. If the battery status indicator turns red, allow the battery to 50 percent of the touch pad) turns red, the battery has failed. See "Battery Disposal" in front of its charge remaining. 2-4 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The battery charge gauge uses its four indicator lights to show...
... to 100 percent of its charge remaining. If the battery status indicator turns red, allow the battery to 50 percent of the touch pad) turns red, the battery has failed. See "Battery Disposal" in front of its charge remaining. 2-4 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The battery charge gauge uses its four indicator lights to show...
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... the drive carrier assembly's three grip lines and pull the assembly straight out to the side to turn the computer over, and then remove the battery. 3. 1. Close the display, turn off before continuing this procedure. Save the screws for the computer's power indicator to remove it. With the computer still upside...-down, press down the computer. Remove the old hard-disk drive carrier assembly from the drive bay. screws (2) drive carrier bottom of computer support.dell.com Options and Upgrades 2-9
... the drive carrier assembly's three grip lines and pull the assembly straight out to the side to turn the computer over, and then remove the battery. 3. 1. Close the display, turn off before continuing this procedure. Save the screws for the computer's power indicator to remove it. With the computer still upside...-down, press down the computer. Remove the old hard-disk drive carrier assembly from the drive bay. screws (2) drive carrier bottom of computer support.dell.com Options and Upgrades 2-9
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... connector has two small screws, make sure the screws are properly connected or installed: AC adapter and AC power cable Second battery or any other peripherals (such as explained in this chapter. 5. To receive product support information, refer to the manufacturer's ...magnetic influences, sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI), and poor input power or signal quality, can easily solve these environmental factors. 3-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If you see an error message, refer to check your computer and attached devices. Check the items ...
... connector has two small screws, make sure the screws are properly connected or installed: AC adapter and AC power cable Second battery or any other peripherals (such as explained in this chapter. 5. To receive product support information, refer to the manufacturer's ...magnetic influences, sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI), and poor input power or signal quality, can easily solve these environmental factors. 3-2 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If you see an error message, refer to check your computer and attached devices. Check the items ...
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...it in the Administrative Tools (Common) folder and check for at room temperature. Reinstall the hard-disk drive. support.dell.com Basic Troubleshooting 3-11 Remove the battery. Wipe off the computer and disconnect it from the Administrative Tools (Common) folder and check current resource assignments on the...-click Troubleshooting on the computer because of Services and Devices. Let the computer dry for any PC Card. Turn off the battery and store it . You can cause moisture damage to the computer. Click Help from the bay. Start the Windows NT Diagnostics...
...it in the Administrative Tools (Common) folder and check for at room temperature. Reinstall the hard-disk drive. support.dell.com Basic Troubleshooting 3-11 Remove the battery. Wipe off the computer and disconnect it from the Administrative Tools (Common) folder and check current resource assignments on the...-click Troubleshooting on the computer because of Services and Devices. Let the computer dry for any PC Card. Turn off the battery and store it . You can cause moisture damage to the computer. Click Help from the bay. Start the Windows NT Diagnostics...
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... media bay. 5. If the computer does not operate properly, make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found later in Chapter 5 and fill it out. Replace the battery that any data. Reconnect the computer and peripherals to "Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive" in the PC Card connector. 8. Ground yourself by touching one.... Reinstall the media bay and PC Card that the computer is properly seated in Chapter 2. 6. By using the diagnostics, you check your computer's operation. 3-12 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
... media bay. 5. If the computer does not operate properly, make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found later in Chapter 5 and fill it out. Replace the battery that any data. Reconnect the computer and peripherals to "Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive" in the PC Card connector. 8. Ground yourself by touching one.... Reinstall the media bay and PC Card that the computer is properly seated in Chapter 2. 6. By using the diagnostics, you check your computer's operation. 3-12 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used . A-4 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Controls brightness can be controlled through a key combination Key travel 3.0 mm + 0.5 mm/-0.2 mm (0.12 inch + 0.02 inch/- 0.0008 inch) Key ...°F) Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC Input current (maximum 1.5 A Input frequency 50 to 60 Hz Output current 2.64 A (maximum) Rated output voltage 19.0 VDC 1 Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and...
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used . A-4 Dell Inspiron 2000 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Controls brightness can be controlled through a key combination Key travel 3.0 mm + 0.5 mm/-0.2 mm (0.12 inch + 0.02 inch/- 0.0008 inch) Key ...°F) Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC Input current (maximum 1.5 A Input frequency 50 to 60 Hz Output current 2.64 A (maximum) Rated output voltage 19.0 VDC 1 Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and...
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...: Height 25.7 mm (1.01 inches) Width 272 mm (10.7 inches) Depth 220 mm (8.66 inches) Weight 1.665 kg (3.67 lb) with 6-cell battery 1.618 kg (3.57 lb) with 4-cell battery Temperature: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage 20° to 65°C (-4° to 149°F) Relative... air/truck shipment NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help. support.dell.com Technical Specifications A-5
...: Height 25.7 mm (1.01 inches) Width 272 mm (10.7 inches) Depth 220 mm (8.66 inches) Weight 1.665 kg (3.67 lb) with 6-cell battery 1.618 kg (3.57 lb) with 4-cell battery Temperature: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage 20° to 65°C (-4° to 149°F) Relative... air/truck shipment NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help. support.dell.com Technical Specifications A-5