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4 Using the Dell™ D/Bay About the Dell D/Bay 52 Removing and Installing Devices When the Computer Is Turned Off 52 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 53 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 56 Keyboard Shortcuts 56 System Functions 56 Battery 57 Display Functions 57 Radios (Including ... Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 58 Touch Pad 59 Customizing the Touch Pad 60 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 60 External Keyboard Problems 60 Unexpected Characters 61 6 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 64 Contents 5
4 Using the Dell™ D/Bay About the Dell D/Bay 52 Removing and Installing Devices When the Computer Is Turned Off 52 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 53 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 56 Keyboard Shortcuts 56 System Functions 56 Battery 57 Display Functions 57 Radios (Including ... Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 58 Touch Pad 59 Customizing the Touch Pad 60 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 60 External Keyboard Problems 60 Unexpected Characters 61 6 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 64 Contents 5
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...Damage Your Computer" on page 127 for continuous operation as office equipment. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines in the Dell Inspiron Help file when setting up and using your computer is damaged, follow the procedures described in eye strain. When Working Inside Your ...Computer Before removing or installing memory modules, Mini PCI cards, or modems, perform the following these procedures, you connect an external keyboard. Remove moisture from the top of the display to clean your display. • If your computer is not designed for the appropriate ...
...Damage Your Computer" on page 127 for continuous operation as office equipment. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines in the Dell Inspiron Help file when setting up and using your computer is damaged, follow the procedures described in eye strain. When Working Inside Your ...Computer Before removing or installing memory modules, Mini PCI cards, or modems, perform the following these procedures, you connect an external keyboard. Remove moisture from the top of the display to clean your display. • If your computer is not designed for the appropriate ...
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...; operating system • How to clean my computer • How to use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics. You can use my mouse and keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click... User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about ...
...; operating system • How to clean my computer • How to use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics. You can use my mouse and keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click... User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about ...
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... Microsoft® Windows® logo key. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View display latch display power button touch pad keyboard device status lights speaker (2) keyboard status lights touch pad button (2) D I S P L A Y L A T C H - To access help, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Keyboard Shortcuts" on page 17. D IS...
... Microsoft® Windows® logo key. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View display latch display power button touch pad keyboard device status lights speaker (2) keyboard status lights touch pad button (2) D I S P L A Y L A T C H - To access help, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Keyboard Shortcuts" on page 17. D IS...
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... green: The battery is almost fully charged. - Flashing green: The battery is charging. - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS Keyboard Status Lights 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. A Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer is low. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is connected...
... green: The battery is almost fully charged. - Flashing green: The battery is charging. - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS Keyboard Status Lights 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. A Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer is low. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is connected...
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...B UT T O N - Press the power button to turn on the computer or to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to enter standby mode. For more information. Correspond to the left and right buttons on page 55. A To ur of the computer. Otherwise, you...O N S - The computer speakers are located inside the front center edge of Yo ur Comput e r 23 See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 55 for more information, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on a standard mouse. touch pad touch pad button (2) S P E A KE R - Use the touch ...
...B UT T O N - Press the power button to turn on the computer or to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to enter standby mode. For more information. Correspond to the left and right buttons on page 55. A To ur of the computer. Otherwise, you...O N S - The computer speakers are located inside the front center edge of Yo ur Comput e r 23 See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 55 for more information, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on a standard mouse. touch pad touch pad button (2) S P E A KE R - Use the touch ...
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VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor or projector. To access help, see "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 17. USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. See "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 29
VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor or projector. To access help, see "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 17. USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. See "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 29
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...A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Identifies your computer to an electrical outlet. When a battery is installed, you attach your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you to easily use the computer without connecting it to the optional media base docking device. B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y... Battery" on page 101. SE R V IC E TA G - Lets you can use external devices with your computer, such as an external keyboard, mouse, monitor, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, and floppy drive. See the documentation that contains the memory module, Mini...
...A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Identifies your computer to an electrical outlet. When a battery is installed, you attach your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you to easily use the computer without connecting it to the optional media base docking device. B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y... Battery" on page 101. SE R V IC E TA G - Lets you can use external devices with your computer, such as an external keyboard, mouse, monitor, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, and floppy drive. See the documentation that contains the memory module, Mini...
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SECTION 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters 5
SECTION 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters 5
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Each key on an external keyboard. Enables and disables the numeric keypad. Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Windows Task Manager window. Enables and disables the scroll lock. 56 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d The 9 light indicates that the Num Lk keypad function is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. • To enable the numbers lock (Num Lk) keypad, hold down and press .
Each key on an external keyboard. Enables and disables the numeric keypad. Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Windows Task Manager window. Enables and disables the scroll lock. 56 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d The 9 light indicates that the Num Lk keypad function is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. • To enable the numbers lock (Num Lk) keypad, hold down and press .
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Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Using the Ke yboard and Touch Pa d 57 Increases brightness on the integrated display only (... monitor, and both displays simultaneously. See "Power Management" in the Power Options Properties window. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file for Your Computer" on page 17.
Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Using the Ke yboard and Touch Pa d 57 Increases brightness on the integrated display only (... monitor, and both displays simultaneously. See "Power Management" in the Power Options Properties window. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file for Your Computer" on page 17.
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... Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d Opens the Run dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open windows. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Runs Windows Explorer. Opens the Search Results dialog...
... Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d Opens the Run dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open windows. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Runs Windows Explorer. Opens the Search Results dialog...
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... click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. C H E C K T H E K EY B O AR D C AB L E - Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage. Firmly reconnect the cable. For PS/2 cables, check the cable connector for bent or broken pins. TO V E R I F Y T H A T ...dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. Firmly reconnect the cable. 60 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d C H E C K T H E M OU S E CA B L E - If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard...
... click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. C H E C K T H E K EY B O AR D C AB L E - Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage. Firmly reconnect the cable. For PS/2 cables, check the cable connector for bent or broken pins. TO V E R I F Y T H A T ...dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. Firmly reconnect the cable. 60 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d C H E C K T H E M OU S E CA B L E - If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard...
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...click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point... to the computer. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Verify that the...
...click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point... to the computer. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Verify that the...
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All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may need ...What Is a Driver? A driver is the source of specialized commands that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is a program that only its ...own set of your computer. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with any other programs that are not on page 92). Identifying Drivers If you are installing ...
All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may need ...What Is a Driver? A driver is the source of specialized commands that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is a program that only its ...own set of your computer. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with any other programs that are not on page 92). Identifying Drivers If you are installing ...
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...: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions Response time (typical) Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Power Consumption: Panel with backlight (typical) Controls Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout XGA 184 mm (7.26 inches) 246 mm (9.7 inches) 307 mm (12.1 inches) 1024 x 768 at 16.8 million...) 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 180° ± 40° +10°/-30° 0.28 mm horizontal x 0.28 mm vertical 4.5 W brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts 84 (U.S.
...: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions Response time (typical) Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Power Consumption: Panel with backlight (typical) Controls Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout XGA 184 mm (7.26 inches) 246 mm (9.7 inches) 307 mm (12.1 inches) 1024 x 768 at 16.8 million...) 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 180° ± 40° +10°/-30° 0.28 mm horizontal x 0.28 mm vertical 4.5 W brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts 84 (U.S.
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... sensor, you are covered by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for the duration of your limited warranty and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from...
... sensor, you are covered by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for the duration of your limited warranty and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from...
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... a CD or DVD, 66 using blank CD-Rs and CDRWs, 67 crashes, 88 D damaged computer testing, 90 Dell Inspiron Help file, 17 Dell Support website, 18 documentation, 17 Dell Inspiron Help file, 17 finding, 17 online, 18 setting up your computer, 17 drivers about, 91 identifying, 91 reinstalling,... fixing problems, 86 H Help and Support Center, 18 Help file Dell Inspiron Help file, 17 I infrared sensor description, 28 enabling, 125 system view, 28 Internet connection about, 34 options, 34 setting up, 34 IRQ conflicts, 94 K keyboard fixing problems, 61 shortcuts, 56 unexpected characters, 61 Index 159
... a CD or DVD, 66 using blank CD-Rs and CDRWs, 67 crashes, 88 D damaged computer testing, 90 Dell Inspiron Help file, 17 Dell Support website, 18 documentation, 17 Dell Inspiron Help file, 17 finding, 17 online, 18 setting up your computer, 17 drivers about, 91 identifying, 91 reinstalling,... fixing problems, 86 H Help and Support Center, 18 Help file Dell Inspiron Help file, 17 I infrared sensor description, 28 enabling, 125 system view, 28 Internet connection about, 34 options, 34 setting up, 34 IRQ conflicts, 94 K keyboard fixing problems, 61 shortcuts, 56 unexpected characters, 61 Index 159
User Guide
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... cable slot - Lets you charge a 28-WHr battery. Top View 1 battery bay 2 docking connector battery bay - You can use the integrated keyboard and an external keypad at the same time. cameras PS/2 connector - Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the media base. For more... information, see Securing the Media Base. Connects PS/2-compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad. If the device does not work, install the device drivers from the floppy disk or CD that came with the...
... cable slot - Lets you charge a 28-WHr battery. Top View 1 battery bay 2 docking connector battery bay - You can use the integrated keyboard and an external keypad at the same time. cameras PS/2 connector - Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the media base. For more... information, see Securing the Media Base. Connects PS/2-compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad. If the device does not work, install the device drivers from the floppy disk or CD that came with the...
Service Manual
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... is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Before You Begin Dell Diagnostics System Components Battery Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules Keyboard Palm Rest Hard Drive Hinge Covers and Display Assembly Keyboard Tray Reserve Battery Speakers Bluetooth™ Module Cooling Fan Battery Latches System...
... is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual Before You Begin Dell Diagnostics System Components Battery Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules Keyboard Palm Rest Hard Drive Hinge Covers and Display Assembly Keyboard Tray Reserve Battery Speakers Bluetooth™ Module Cooling Fan Battery Latches System...