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...to configure and use your computer or software. Throughout this Reference and Troubleshooting Guide, the following documentation is included if Dell installed the operating system on your computer. You may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in... conventions used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you need to Programs-> Dell Documents, and click Dell Inspiron 3700 System Help. Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are used in accordance with your computer: The...
...to configure and use your computer or software. Throughout this Reference and Troubleshooting Guide, the following documentation is included if Dell installed the operating system on your computer. You may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in... conventions used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you need to Programs-> Dell Documents, and click Dell Inspiron 3700 System Help. Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are used in accordance with your computer: The...
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...the touch pad, mimic mouse buttons. An Infrared Data Association (IrDA) 1.1-compliant infrared port that support the Windows operating systems. Dell™ DualPoint™ integrated pointing device, which simplifies connecting peripheral devices such as keyboards, mice, printers, and computer speakers.... for multiple USB-compliant devices such as mice, printers, and computer speakers. NOTE: Windows NT does not support IrDA. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Ultra DMA/33 allows data transfer rates of left - NOTES: Windows NT does not support USB ...
...the touch pad, mimic mouse buttons. An Infrared Data Association (IrDA) 1.1-compliant infrared port that support the Windows operating systems. Dell™ DualPoint™ integrated pointing device, which simplifies connecting peripheral devices such as keyboards, mice, printers, and computer speakers.... for multiple USB-compliant devices such as mice, printers, and computer speakers. NOTE: Windows NT does not support IrDA. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Ultra DMA/33 allows data transfer rates of left - NOTES: Windows NT does not support USB ...
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... Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. Power button - You may also use the power button only to turn on the computer or to -disk suspend 1-4 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Use the touch pad buttons in Figure 1-1: Touch pad - The PS/2-compatible touch pad gives the computer full mouse functionality...
... Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. Power button - You may also use the power button only to turn on the computer or to -disk suspend 1-4 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Use the touch pad buttons in Figure 1-1: Touch pad - The PS/2-compatible touch pad gives the computer full mouse functionality...
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... docking connector hard-disk drive PC Card slot USB connector serial port connector infrared port PS/2 connector AC adapter connector 1-6 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The standard configuration of cursor pointing devices that use the touch pad only, the track stick ...same time. NOTE: Because the Microsoft Windows NT operating system does not support DVD technology, the DVD-ROM drive is equipped with the unique Dell DualPoint integrated pointing device. You can also install a battery, a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, a SuperDisk LS-120 drive, ...
... docking connector hard-disk drive PC Card slot USB connector serial port connector infrared port PS/2 connector AC adapter connector 1-6 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The standard configuration of cursor pointing devices that use the touch pad only, the track stick ...same time. NOTE: Because the Microsoft Windows NT operating system does not support DVD technology, the DVD-ROM drive is equipped with the unique Dell DualPoint integrated pointing device. You can also install a battery, a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, a SuperDisk LS-120 drive, ...
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... replicator (APR) Additional batteries 1-8 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide A standard set of power, save -to-disk suspend mode-that ship with Windows 98. The System Setup program for evaluating the computer's components and devices. Dell Diagnostics for quickly viewing and changing ...utilities for the optional advanced port replicator. Optional software DVD decoder driver on using the diagnostics, refer to "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in the System Setup program. Also check the volume control wheel to use the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition ...
... replicator (APR) Additional batteries 1-8 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide A standard set of power, save -to-disk suspend mode-that ship with Windows 98. The System Setup program for evaluating the computer's components and devices. Dell Diagnostics for quickly viewing and changing ...utilities for the optional advanced port replicator. Optional software DVD decoder driver on using the diagnostics, refer to "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in the System Setup program. Also check the volume control wheel to use the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition ...
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... DVD-ROM NOTE: Because the Microsoft Windows NT operating system does not support DVD technology, the DVD-ROM drive is installed in the media bay. 2-2 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide You can use the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. Plug the AC adapter power cable into the AC...
... DVD-ROM NOTE: Because the Microsoft Windows NT operating system does not support DVD technology, the DVD-ROM drive is installed in the media bay. 2-2 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide You can use the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. Plug the AC adapter power cable into the AC...
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... view the Softex software user's guides, see the following World Wide Web sites on the Internet: http://www.dell.com/products/notebook/latitude/win98.htm http://www.dell.com/products/notebook/latitude/NT40.htm 2-4 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide For the latest information on these services and their use, and to close...
... view the Softex software user's guides, see the following World Wide Web sites on the Internet: http://www.dell.com/products/notebook/latitude/win98.htm http://www.dell.com/products/notebook/latitude/NT40.htm 2-4 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide For the latest information on these services and their use, and to close...
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... you remove the battery. b. Slide the new battery firmly into standby or save-to-disk suspend mode, press the power button to resume normal operation. 2-6 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Slide the battery bay latch toward the Unlock icon. 5. Keep holding the latch with one hand while pulling the battery...
... you remove the battery. b. Slide the new battery firmly into standby or save-to-disk suspend mode, press the power button to resume normal operation. 2-6 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Slide the battery bay latch toward the Unlock icon. 5. Keep holding the latch with one hand while pulling the battery...
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... latch NOTE: Softex BayManager and Docking Services do not report a second battery installed in the media bay, you can purchase one from a local electronics store. 2-8 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If your television did not come with Softex BayManager, click OK. Then click OK to the television's composite cable. NOTE...
... latch NOTE: Softex BayManager and Docking Services do not report a second battery installed in the media bay, you can purchase one from a local electronics store. 2-8 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If your television did not come with Softex BayManager, click OK. Then click OK to the television's composite cable. NOTE...
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... and close any open files, exit any batteries installed in this procedure. 2. If necessary, remove the hard-disk drive currently installed in a drive carrier). 2-10 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Gently pull the drive carrier out of computer drive carrier drive carrier screw 5.
... and close any open files, exit any batteries installed in this procedure. 2. If necessary, remove the hard-disk drive currently installed in a drive carrier). 2-10 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Gently pull the drive carrier out of computer drive carrier drive carrier screw 5.
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...you must install it in the socket labeled "DIMM B." Save and close any open files, exit any peripherals, and disconnect them from Dell (but which Dell does not install), except the 192-MB memory module, in either socket. Remove the battery from the computer. 4. Locate the small ...For instructions on installing a second hard-disk drive in the media bay, refer to remove it and expose the memory modules underneath it. 2-12 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide For instructions, see your computer are available in 32-, 64-, 128-, 192-, and 256-MB sizes. If the ...
...you must install it in the socket labeled "DIMM B." Save and close any open files, exit any peripherals, and disconnect them from Dell (but which Dell does not install), except the 192-MB memory module, in either socket. Remove the battery from the computer. 4. Locate the small ...For instructions on installing a second hard-disk drive in the media bay, refer to remove it and expose the memory modules underneath it. 2-12 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide For instructions, see your computer are available in 32-, 64-, 128-, 192-, and 256-MB sizes. If the ...
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...: Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and double-click the System icon. The amount of the cover catch in Chapter 4. 2-14 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Set the memory module cover loosely over the opening, making sure that the System Memory option reflects the additional memory...
...: Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and double-click the System icon. The amount of the cover catch in Chapter 4. 2-14 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Set the memory module cover loosely over the opening, making sure that the System Memory option reflects the additional memory...
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support.dell.com Options and Upgrades 2-15 For instructions, refer to your computer. You can connect a variety of external devices to the section titled "Connecting External Devices" in the system Help. If you purchased a port replicator from Dell, see the documentation that came with the port replicator for instructions on its use. To open the Help, click the Start button, point to Programs-> Dell Documents, and click Dell Inspiron 3700 System Help.
support.dell.com Options and Upgrades 2-15 For instructions, refer to your computer. You can connect a variety of external devices to the section titled "Connecting External Devices" in the system Help. If you purchased a port replicator from Dell, see the documentation that came with the port replicator for instructions on its use. To open the Help, click the Start button, point to Programs-> Dell Documents, and click Dell Inspiron 3700 System Help.
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... Setup Program." 9. In addition, check for damaged or frayed cables and for your computer's external connectors and controls. 3-2 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Check the items listed in "Environmental Factors" found later in this chapter. 5. Use the...'s manufacturer. NOTE: DellWareSM products are tight. Verify that the settings in the System Setup program match your computer (refer to "Running the Dell Diagnostics" found later in this chapter. 8. Perform the steps described in Table 3-1. For power problems, refer to "Power" found later in...
... Setup Program." 9. In addition, check for damaged or frayed cables and for your computer's external connectors and controls. 3-2 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Check the items listed in "Environmental Factors" found later in this chapter. 5. Use the...'s manufacturer. NOTE: DellWareSM products are tight. Verify that the settings in the System Setup program match your computer (refer to "Running the Dell Diagnostics" found later in this chapter. 8. Perform the steps described in Table 3-1. For power problems, refer to "Power" found later in...
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if you have CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems, perform the following checks. 3-4 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Check drive operations at the MS-DOS prompt in the Dell Diagnostics (refer to a fax machine, your modem is 10 feet or more in length, try a shorter one.... electrical outlet to it directly into the telephone connector on the Page One submenu of the System Setup program as described in "Running the Dell Diagnostics" found later in Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program." Try a different cable; If the new diskette works, the original one...
if you have CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems, perform the following checks. 3-4 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Check drive operations at the MS-DOS prompt in the Dell Diagnostics (refer to a fax machine, your modem is 10 feet or more in length, try a shorter one.... electrical outlet to it directly into the telephone connector on the Page One submenu of the System Setup program as described in "Running the Dell Diagnostics" found later in Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program." Try a different cable; If the new diskette works, the original one...
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... the drive, typing dir a: at an MS-DOS prompt, and pressing . Looking at and listening to your computer does not boot, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in this chapter. The power...indicator. The keyboard status indicators Press the key, the key, and the key to access the boot files from Dell. If the computer's 3-6 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The absence of flashes See Appendix C, "Error Messages and Flash Codes." Look and listen...
... the drive, typing dir a: at an MS-DOS prompt, and pressing . Looking at and listening to your computer does not boot, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in this chapter. The power...indicator. The keyboard status indicators Press the key, the key, and the key to access the boot files from Dell. If the computer's 3-6 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The absence of flashes See Appendix C, "Error Messages and Flash Codes." Look and listen...
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... the error messages generated by setting system parameters, starting memory-resident programs, and loading device driver software. See the documentation that no longer runs properly. 3-8 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If a specific key or set of the operating system. (For information on start -up files, see the documentation that automatically...
... the error messages generated by setting system parameters, starting memory-resident programs, and loading device driver software. See the documentation that no longer runs properly. 3-8 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If a specific key or set of the operating system. (For information on start -up files, see the documentation that automatically...
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... external PS/2 mouse is disabled IRQ8 Reserved; generated by USB, PC Card, and audio controllers; generated by CD-ROM drive in the system Help. 3-10 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide generated by the keyboard controller to indicate that the drive requires the attention of an abbreviation or acronym used in...
... external PS/2 mouse is disabled IRQ8 Reserved; generated by USB, PC Card, and audio controllers; generated by CD-ROM drive in the system Help. 3-10 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide generated by the keyboard controller to indicate that the drive requires the attention of an abbreviation or acronym used in...