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... 54 Sound and Speaker Problems 54 If you have a problem with integrated speakers 54 If you have a problem with external speakers 55 Printer Problems 55 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 56 Scanner Problems 58 PC Card Problems 58 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 59 External Keyboard Problems 59 Unexpected Characters 60...
... 54 Sound and Speaker Problems 54 If you have a problem with integrated speakers 54 If you have a problem with external speakers 55 Printer Problems 55 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 56 Scanner Problems 58 PC Card Problems 58 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 59 External Keyboard Problems 59 Unexpected Characters 60...
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... Your Computer Gets Wet 65 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 66 Resolving Other Technical Problems 67 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 67 Reinstalling the Modem and Network Drivers 69 Using the Device Driver Rollback 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Using System Restore 71 Creating a Restore Point 72 Restoring...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...
... Your Computer Gets Wet 65 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 66 Resolving Other Technical Problems 67 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 67 Reinstalling the Modem and Network Drivers 69 Using the Device Driver Rollback 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Using System Restore 71 Creating a Restore Point 72 Restoring...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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... the adapter during normal operation (particularly when AC power is present). Also, do not place your computer includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect the modem cable if an electrical storm is turned on. do not block cooling vents. Restricting airflow can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out...
... the adapter during normal operation (particularly when AC power is present). Also, do not place your computer includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect the modem cable if an electrical storm is turned on. do not block cooling vents. Restricting airflow can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out...
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... the telephone cable into properly grounded power sources. If you open the memory module/Mini PCI card/modem cover on . 10 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to provide an earth.... • Be sure that nothing rests on your computer during an electrical storm unless all cables from the power cable plug. 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 ...
... the telephone cable into properly grounded power sources. If you open the memory module/Mini PCI card/modem cover on . 10 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to provide an earth.... • Be sure that nothing rests on your computer during an electrical storm unless all cables from the power cable plug. 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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... | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. If, after turning 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 ...modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a commercial window cleaner to clean your display. • If your computer gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in an office, Dell recommends that your computer is when you ...
... | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. If, after turning 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 ...modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a commercial window cleaner to clean your display. • If your computer gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in an office, Dell recommends that your computer is when you ...
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...connector. For more information, see page 50. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 23 HINT: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. PC C AR D SL O T - Reads and writes data to a network. NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the... modem connector. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see the online network adapter documentation supplied ...
...connector. For more information, see page 50. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 23 HINT: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. PC C AR D SL O T - Reads and writes data to a network. NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the... modem connector. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see the online network adapter documentation supplied ...
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... the computer or cause a fire. 1 2 34 5 6 7 1 modem connector 2 USB connectors (2) 3 PS/2 connector 4 video connector MODEM CONNECTOR 5 parallel connector 6 AC adapter connector 7 air vent Connect the telephone line to accumulate in the air vents. For information on using the modem, see page 50. To access the help file. CAUTION: Do not... block, push objects into, or allow dust to the modem connector. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 25 Back View NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning ...
... the computer or cause a fire. 1 2 34 5 6 7 1 modem connector 2 USB connectors (2) 3 PS/2 connector 4 video connector MODEM CONNECTOR 5 parallel connector 6 AC adapter connector 7 air vent Connect the telephone line to accumulate in the air vents. For information on using the modem, see page 50. To access the help file. CAUTION: Do not... block, push objects into, or allow dust to the modem connector. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 25 Back View NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning ...
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... connection options: • Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a phone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 On the Which computer is this? HINT: ISPs and ISP offerings vary... by country. If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or...
... connection options: • Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a phone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 On the Which computer is this? HINT: ISPs and ISP offerings vary... by country. If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or...
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... provides temporary power to a separate power strip that the device is available. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. HINT: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to ensure that provides surge protection. Disconnect... do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. A UPS protects against power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a UPS. Setting Up and Using ...
... provides temporary power to a separate power strip that the device is available. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. HINT: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to ensure that provides surge protection. Disconnect... do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. A UPS protects against power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a UPS. Setting Up and Using ...
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2 SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Power Problems Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems PC Card Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems Network Problems General Program ...
2 SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Power Problems Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems PC Card Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems Network Problems General Program ...
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.... Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Ensure that your modem is working by testing it to the following port(s) setting is working properly and you can be caused by telephone line or network conditions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S T U R N E D O N - VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the...
.... Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Ensure that your modem is working by testing it to the following port(s) setting is working properly and you can be caused by telephone line or network conditions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S T U R N E D O N - VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the...
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... C H - Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem Options, click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.... 3 In the Edit Location window, ensure that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in your telephone... communicating with Windows. If you have messages. TU R N O F F C A L L W A I T I A L T O N E - Verify that the modem is checked, and then select the proper code as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, then bypass them and use the...
... C H - Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem Options, click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.... 3 In the Edit Location window, ensure that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in your telephone... communicating with Windows. If you have messages. TU R N O F F C A L L W A I T I A L T O N E - Verify that the modem is checked, and then select the proper code as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, then bypass them and use the...
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... installed version of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 11 Click Finish and restart your computer. Reinstalling the Modem and Network Drivers If you ordered the internal modem or the network adapter, reinstall the modem driver and/or the network adapter as described in the following subsection that corresponds to your operating system...
... installed version of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 11 Click Finish and restart your computer. Reinstalling the Modem and Network Drivers If you ordered the internal modem or the network adapter, reinstall the modem driver and/or the network adapter as described in the following subsection that corresponds to your operating system...
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... 67). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 76 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next. 10 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and...
... 67). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 76 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next. 10 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and...
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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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As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Adding a Modem Card 1 Make sure that the work . 7 Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. 8 Turn the computer over, remove the ... module cover, slide the cover out approximately 10 mm, and lift the cover away from the computer. 82 Adding and Replacing Pa rts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Replace and tighten the screw you work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2 Save and close any open...
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Adding a Modem Card 1 Make sure that the work . 7 Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. 8 Turn the computer over, remove the ... module cover, slide the cover out approximately 10 mm, and lift the cover away from the computer. 82 Adding and Replacing Pa rts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Replace and tighten the screw you work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2 Save and close any open...
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screw 9 When you replace the modem, remove the existing modem: a Remove the screws securing the modem to lift the modem out of its connector on the attached pull tab to the system board, and set them aside. b Pull straight up on the system board and disconnect the modem cable. Adding and Re placing Parts 83
screw 9 When you replace the modem, remove the existing modem: a Remove the screws securing the modem to lift the modem out of its connector on the attached pull tab to the system board, and set them aside. b Pull straight up on the system board and disconnect the modem cable. Adding and Re placing Parts 83
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com modem cable connector modem cable 10 Connect the modem cable to the system board. Tightening the modem cover screw when the cover is seated properly around the edges and does not bulge near the center of the cover. NOTICE: Replace the modem cover so that it is improperly seated ...can damage your computer. 13 Replace the modem cover and the screw that you removed in step 8. 84 Adding and Replacing Pa rts NOTICE: ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com modem cable connector modem cable 10 Connect the modem cable to the system board. Tightening the modem cover screw when the cover is seated properly around the edges and does not bulge near the center of the cover. NOTICE: Replace the modem cover so that it is improperly seated ...can damage your computer. 13 Replace the modem cover and the screw that you removed in step 8. 84 Adding and Replacing Pa rts NOTICE: ...
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...) 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 PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits DDR200 3.3V DDR PC133 SDRAM one user...
...) 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 PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits DDR200 3.3V DDR PC133 SDRAM one user...
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... /AC 97 microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector 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...
... /AC 97 microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector 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...