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... 74 Before You Reinstall 74 Reinstalling Windows XP 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 76 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing a Battery 78 Installing a Battery 78 Adding Memory 79 Adding a Modem Card 82 Replacing the Hard Drive 85 Returning a Hard Drive to...
... 74 Before You Reinstall 74 Reinstalling Windows XP 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 76 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing a Battery 78 Installing a Battery 78 Adding Memory 79 Adding a Modem Card 82 Replacing the Hard Drive 85 Returning a Hard Drive to...
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... turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from their continuous operation. • Before you open the memory module/Mini PCI card/modem cover on battery power. • If your computer with a soft cloth dampened with this product during an electrical...11 connector and a network RJ-45 connector, insert the telephone cable into properly grounded power sources. Do not use with water. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the ...
... turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from their continuous operation. • Before you open the memory module/Mini PCI card/modem cover on battery power. • If your computer with a soft cloth dampened with this product during an electrical...11 connector and a network RJ-45 connector, insert the telephone cable into properly grounded power sources. Do not use with water. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the ...
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... electromagnetic signals while on board an aircraft. You can order a cable from Dell. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell at its worldwide website at www.dell.com. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Air Travel • Certain Federal Aviation ...is below 3050 m (10,000 ft). For example, such regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any PED, such as a memory module. Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. Additionally, the use of any personal electronic device (PED) that you...
... electromagnetic signals while on board an aircraft. You can order a cable from Dell. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell at its worldwide website at www.dell.com. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Air Travel • Certain Federal Aviation ...is below 3050 m (10,000 ft). For example, such regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any PED, such as a memory module. Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. Additionally, the use of any personal electronic device (PED) that you...
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...When traveling with care. Also, before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pins. • When preparing to remove a memory module from the system board or disconnect a device from the computer, wrap the drive in overhead storage compartments where it on the cable itself. Hold... a component such as a memory module by its edges, not its strain-relief loop, not on a level surface. • When traveling, do not place the computer in a ...
...When traveling with care. Also, before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pins. • When preparing to remove a memory module from the system board or disconnect a device from the computer, wrap the drive in overhead storage compartments where it on the cable itself. Hold... a component such as a memory module by its edges, not its strain-relief loop, not on a level surface. • When traveling, do not place the computer in a ...
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...of the display to the system board. 1 Shut down your computer and turn off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module, Mini PCI card, or modem to help file when setting up and using your computer. To access the Tell Me How, ... Mini PCI cards, or modems, perform the following these procedures, you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 50. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use in ...
...of the display to the system board. 1 Shut down your computer and turn off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module, Mini PCI card, or modem to help file when setting up and using your computer. To access the Tell Me How, ... Mini PCI cards, or modems, perform the following these procedures, you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 50. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use in ...
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... sure to replace it . W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 15 For instructions about replacing the lithium-ion battery in your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module. When Using Your Computer (continued) 4 Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel on the computer's I/O panel. Battery Disposal Your computer... to work , periodically touch the I /O connector to the section about replacing the battery in your computer, refer to remove any of your Dell computer documentation. While you touch any static charge your computer.
... sure to replace it . W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 15 For instructions about replacing the lithium-ion battery in your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module. When Using Your Computer (continued) 4 Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel on the computer's I/O panel. Battery Disposal Your computer... to work , periodically touch the I /O connector to the section about replacing the battery in your computer, refer to remove any of your Dell computer documentation. While you touch any static charge your computer.
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... it to remove the battery. See page 79. 28 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View 1 2 3 4 1 battery lock 2 battery release latch 3 battery 4 memory module cover B A T T E R Y LO C K - Secures the battery. Contains the memory module(s). For more information, see the Tell Me How help file, see page 50.
... it to remove the battery. See page 79. 28 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View 1 2 3 4 1 battery lock 2 battery release latch 3 battery 4 memory module cover B A T T E R Y LO C K - Secures the battery. Contains the memory module(s). For more information, see the Tell Me How help file, see page 50.
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...: Fast User Switching is unavailable if the computer is a member of a computer domain, or if the computer has less than 128 MB of memory. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Logging Off Windows XP allows multiple users to log off. 1 Click the Start button and click Log Off. 2 In the Log Off Windows...
...: Fast User Switching is unavailable if the computer is a member of a computer domain, or if the computer has less than 128 MB of memory. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Logging Off Windows XP allows multiple users to log off. 1 Click the Start button and click Log Off. 2 In the Log Off Windows...
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... the message appeared. CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Try copying the file to fit on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see page 50. THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION D R IV...
... the message appeared. CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Try copying the file to fit on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see page 50. THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION D R IV...
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... all windows and open . A floppy disk is in standby mode-press the power button to exit standby mode. • If the light is off . Contact Dell (see page 100). N O N - You have caused the display to use. A R E Q U I S N O T R E A D Y - S Y S T E M D I S K O R D I B L E . Insert a disk ... LIGHT • If the light is blinking, the computer is on, your computer supports, Dell recommends that you attach an external monitor to exit standby mode. 52 So l vi n g Pro b l em s NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. www.dell.com | support.dell.com I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E...
... all windows and open . A floppy disk is in standby mode-press the power button to exit standby mode. • If the light is off . Contact Dell (see page 100). N O N - You have caused the display to use. A R E Q U I S N O T R E A D Y - S Y S T E M D I S K O R D I B L E . Insert a disk ... LIGHT • If the light is blinking, the computer is on, your computer supports, Dell recommends that you attach an external monitor to exit standby mode. 52 So l vi n g Pro b l em s NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. www.dell.com | support.dell.com I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E...
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...your Internet service provider for at least 24 hours in a safe place to let air circulate all around it is connected to an electrical outlet, Dell recommends that you are certain that it . Let the computer dry for assistance. If Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after ... and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 85). 8 Remove the memory module (see page 37), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any attached...
...your Internet service provider for at least 24 hours in a safe place to let air circulate all around it is connected to an electrical outlet, Dell recommends that you are certain that it . Let the computer dry for assistance. If Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after ... and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 85). 8 Remove the memory module (see page 37), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any attached...
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... | support.dell.com HINT: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 119 for information on the computer. If the computer does not start , or if you removed. 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory module, the memory module cover,... and the screw. 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see ...
... | support.dell.com HINT: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 119 for information on the computer. If the computer does not start , or if you removed. 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory module, the memory module cover,... and the screw. 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see ...
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SECTION 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Adding Memory Adding a Modem Card Replacing the Hard Drive 3
SECTION 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Adding Memory Adding a Modem Card Replacing the Hard Drive 3
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... that might harm internal components. 5 Turn the computer over, remove the screw from the memory module cover, and slide the cover out approximately 10 mm, and lift it away from the computer. NOTICE: While you work, periodically touch unpainted ...the installed battery, and disconnect the AC adapter cable and any external devices from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer warranty. Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer, and continue to...
... that might harm internal components. 5 Turn the computer over, remove the screw from the memory module cover, and slide the cover out approximately 10 mm, and lift it away from the computer. NOTICE: While you work, periodically touch unpainted ...the installed battery, and disconnect the AC adapter cable and any external devices from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer warranty. Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer, and continue to...
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... down until you do not hear the click, remove the module and reinstall it. 80 Adding and Replacing Pa rts securing clips memory module HINT: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. If you hear a click. The module should pop up. No... connector. a Use your fingertips to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memory module. 6 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread apart the securing clips on...
... down until you do not hear the click, remove the module and reinstall it. 80 Adding and Replacing Pa rts securing clips memory module HINT: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. If you hear a click. The module should pop up. No... connector. a Use your fingertips to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memory module. 6 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread apart the securing clips on...
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...and Re placing Parts 81 No error message indicates this failure. 8 Replace the memory module cover: a Place the memory module cover over the memory module compartment so that the end of the memory module cover, and slide the memory module cover until it . b Press down on the center of the cover ...with the screw hole is secured. NOTICE: If the memory module cover is not installed...
...and Re placing Parts 81 No error message indicates this failure. 8 Replace the memory module cover: a Place the memory module cover over the memory module compartment so that the end of the memory module cover, and slide the memory module cover until it . b Press down on the center of the cover ...with the screw hole is secured. NOTICE: If the memory module cover is not installed...
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... that the work . 7 Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. 8 Turn the computer over, remove the screw from the memory module cover, slide the cover out approximately 10 mm, and lift the cover away from the electrical outlet. 4 Wait 10 to your computer and an... electrical outlet. 11 Turn on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Replace and tighten the screw you removed in step 5. 10 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to...
... that the work . 7 Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. 8 Turn the computer over, remove the screw from the memory module cover, slide the cover out approximately 10 mm, and lift the cover away from the electrical outlet. 4 Wait 10 to your computer and an... electrical outlet. 11 Turn on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Replace and tighten the screw you removed in step 5. 10 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to...
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... RJ-45 connector (optional) Appendix 91 PC Card (continued) PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Memory Architecture (Inspiron 2650) Architecture (Inspiron 2600) Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed (Inspiron 2650) Memory access time: clock speed (Inspiron 2600) Ports and Connectors Parallel Video Audio PS/2 keyboard/mouse USB (2) Modem Ethernet LAN 68 pins...
... RJ-45 connector (optional) Appendix 91 PC Card (continued) PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Memory Architecture (Inspiron 2650) Architecture (Inspiron 2600) Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed (Inspiron 2650) Memory access time: clock speed (Inspiron 2600) Ports and Connectors Parallel Video Audio PS/2 keyboard/mouse USB (2) Modem Ethernet LAN 68 pins...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 92 Appendix Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Video Video type (Inspiron 2650) Video type (Inspiron 2600) Data bus (Inspiron 2650) Data bus (Inspiron 2600) Video controller (Inspiron 2650) Video controller (Inspiron 2600) Video memory (Inspiron 2650) Video memory (Inspiron 2600) System memory, 128 MB System memory, 256 MB LCD interface ...4x AGP UMA NVIDIA GeForce2 Go 100 Intel 830 MG 8 MB or 16 MB, external DDR UMA; shared with system memory up to 32 MB up to 48 MB SPWG AC97 (Soft Audio) Sigmatel 9700 18-bit (analog-to-digital and...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 92 Appendix Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Video Video type (Inspiron 2650) Video type (Inspiron 2600) Data bus (Inspiron 2650) Data bus (Inspiron 2600) Video controller (Inspiron 2650) Video controller (Inspiron 2600) Video memory (Inspiron 2650) Video memory (Inspiron 2600) System memory, 128 MB System memory, 256 MB LCD interface ...4x AGP UMA NVIDIA GeForce2 Go 100 Intel 830 MG 8 MB or 16 MB, external DDR UMA; shared with system memory up to 32 MB up to 48 MB SPWG AC97 (Soft Audio) Sigmatel 9700 18-bit (analog-to-digital and...
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... Customers, Healthcare Customers, and Value Added Resellers (VARs): Technical Support and Customer Service Government and Education Customers: Technical Support and Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory 1-800-624-9896 1-800-624-9897 1-800-822-8965 1-800-456-3355 1-800-822-8965 1-800-234-1490 1-888-363-5150 What... will ship the product to you . Otherwise, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for Dell-branded projectors lasts only ninety days. The ...
... Customers, Healthcare Customers, and Value Added Resellers (VARs): Technical Support and Customer Service Government and Education Customers: Technical Support and Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory 1-800-624-9896 1-800-624-9897 1-800-822-8965 1-800-456-3355 1-800-822-8965 1-800-234-1490 1-888-363-5150 What... will ship the product to you . Otherwise, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for Dell-branded projectors lasts only ninety days. The ...