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... If you cannot print to a USB printer 31 Modem Problems 32 Scanner Problems 33 Touch Pad Problems 33 External Keyboard Problems 33 Unexpected Characters 33 Drive Problems 34 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 34 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD . 35... If you cannot play a DVD movie 35 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 36 If you have a hard drive problem 36 Network Problems 37 Windows Error Messages 37 General Program Problems 38 A program crashes 38 A program stops responding 38 A solid blue...
... If you cannot print to a USB printer 31 Modem Problems 32 Scanner Problems 33 Touch Pad Problems 33 External Keyboard Problems 33 Unexpected Characters 33 Drive Problems 34 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 34 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD . 35... If you cannot play a DVD movie 35 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 36 If you have a hard drive problem 36 Network Problems 37 Windows Error Messages 37 General Program Problems 38 A program crashes 38 A program stops responding 38 A solid blue...
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... Devices to the APR 50 APR Controls and Indicators 52 Docking the Computer 52 Undocking the Computer 54 Monitor Stand 54 Adding Memory 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 58 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 60 Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device 61 Attaching the Composite TV-Out Adapter Cable 62 Contents 5
... Devices to the APR 50 APR Controls and Indicators 52 Docking the Computer 52 Undocking the Computer 54 Monitor Stand 54 Adding Memory 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 58 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 60 Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device 61 Attaching the Composite TV-Out Adapter Cable 62 Contents 5
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... environment, allow sufficient time for the moisture to avoid bending any connector pins. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from high-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from the computer, wrap the drive in a nonconducting material, such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. ... board. • Before you clean your computer, turn it off, unplug it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from its strainrelief loop, not on or within the computer. Safety Instructions 9
... environment, allow sufficient time for the moisture to avoid bending any connector pins. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from high-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from the computer, wrap the drive in a nonconducting material, such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. ... board. • Before you clean your computer, turn it off, unplug it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from its strainrelief loop, not on or within the computer. Safety Instructions 9
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The media bay also supports the following devices: • CD drive • CD-RW drive • DVD drive • Zip drive • Second hard drive • Second battery • Dell TravelLite™ module NOTICE: To prevent irreparable damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while the computer is connected to an ...
The media bay also supports the following devices: • CD drive • CD-RW drive • DVD drive • Zip drive • Second hard drive • Second battery • Dell TravelLite™ module NOTICE: To prevent irreparable damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while the computer is connected to an ...
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... access help files, see page 26. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. If you have a hard drive problem CHECK THE HARD DRIVE FOR ERRORS Windows 98 SE and Windows Me: Click the Start button, point to enable standby mode again when ...Closing all programs before writing to the CD-RW may also alleviate the problem. If the CD-RW drive stops writing DISABLE STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A C D -R W D I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - C H A N G E T H E W R I S K - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C L E A N THE D IS C- See the Tell Me How help file for the...
... access help files, see page 26. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. If you have a hard drive problem CHECK THE HARD DRIVE FOR ERRORS Windows 98 SE and Windows Me: Click the Start button, point to enable standby mode again when ...Closing all programs before writing to the CD-RW may also alleviate the problem. If the CD-RW drive stops writing DISABLE STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A C D -R W D I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - C H A N G E T H E W R I S K - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C L E A N THE D IS C- See the Tell Me How help file for the...
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... this procedure. 40 So l vi n g Pro b l em s CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that it in a safe place to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 58). 8 Remove the memory modules (see page 17) and any attached external devices, and disconnect them in a dry area at the circuit breaker... off the battery and put them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, Dell recommends that you are certain that the computer is safe to remove it . NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer ...
... this procedure. 40 So l vi n g Pro b l em s CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that it in a safe place to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 58). 8 Remove the memory modules (see page 17) and any attached external devices, and disconnect them in a dry area at the circuit breaker... off the battery and put them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, Dell recommends that you are certain that the computer is safe to remove it . NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer ...
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... on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory modules, the memory module cover, and the screw (see page 55). 12 Replace the hard drive (see page 58). 13 Replace the media bay device (see page 17) and 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, call Dell for technical assistance (see page 71). If the computer does not turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. So l vi n ...
... on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory modules, the memory module cover, and the screw (see page 55). 12 Replace the hard drive (see page 58). 13 Replace the media bay device (see page 17) and 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, call Dell for technical assistance (see page 71). If the computer does not turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. So l vi n ...
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... operating system unless instructed to install. 6 Double-click Setup and follow the prompts. For detailed information on your problem; The options can expect to Dell about your hard drive. Send an e-mail message to receive an e-mail message from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. 1 Insert the System Software CD into...
... operating system unless instructed to install. 6 Double-click Setup and follow the prompts. For detailed information on your problem; The options can expect to Dell about your hard drive. Send an e-mail message to receive an e-mail message from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. 1 Insert the System Software CD into...
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... file before you reinstall any of the following actions: • Delete the hibernate file. • Install a new hard drive. • Reformat your hard drive. The computer automatically restarts. NOTICE: Make sure that you reinstall the Intel® Chip Set Update Utility driver before ...Press to an advanced port replicator (APR), undock it . www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Windows 2000 recreates the hibernate file automatically, but you must reenable it (see page 54). 3 Turn on your hard drive. • Install additional memory. HINT: Windows Me and Windows 2000...
... file before you reinstall any of the following actions: • Delete the hibernate file. • Install a new hard drive. • Reformat your hard drive. The computer automatically restarts. NOTICE: Make sure that you reinstall the Intel® Chip Set Update Utility driver before ...Press to an advanced port replicator (APR), undock it . www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Windows 2000 recreates the hibernate file automatically, but you must reenable it (see page 54). 3 Turn on your hard drive. • Install additional memory. HINT: Windows Me and Windows 2000...
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SECTION 3 Adding Parts Using the Advanced Port Replicator Adding Memory Replacing a Hard Drive Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device Attaching the Composite TV-Out Adapter Cable www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3
SECTION 3 Adding Parts Using the Advanced Port Replicator Adding Memory Replacing a Hard Drive Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device Attaching the Composite TV-Out Adapter Cable www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3
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...the hard drive while the computer is in standby mode or hibernate mode, or if the power light is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com screw memory module cover HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from ...the computer when the drive is lit. 58 A d d i n g Pa r ts
...the hard drive while the computer is in standby mode or hibernate mode, or if the power light is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com screw memory module cover HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from ...the computer when the drive is lit. 58 A d d i n g Pa r ts
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... the computer (see page 16). 2 If the computer is not in protective antistatic packaging. 5 Lift up the hard drive cover until you hear a click. 6 Slide the hard drive out of computer hard drive HINT: You need the System Software CD to install the Windows operating system. bottom of the computer. 7 Remove the... new drive from its packaging. You also need the Operating System CD to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. Adding Pa rts 59 1 Save and close any open files, exit any external...
... the computer (see page 16). 2 If the computer is not in protective antistatic packaging. 5 Lift up the hard drive cover until you hear a click. 6 Slide the hard drive out of computer hard drive HINT: You need the System Software CD to install the Windows operating system. bottom of the computer. 7 Remove the... new drive from its packaging. You also need the Operating System CD to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. Adding Pa rts 59 1 Save and close any open files, exit any external...
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.... Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in step 4. 10 Install the Dell-provided operating system (see page 42). 11 Install the Dell-provided drivers and utilities (see page 42). b Push the hard drive until you hear a click. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into place. 8 Slide the new drive into the computer. hard drive 60 A d d i n g Pa...
.... Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in step 4. 10 Install the Dell-provided operating system (see page 42). 11 Install the Dell-provided drivers and utilities (see page 42). b Push the hard drive until you hear a click. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into place. 8 Slide the new drive into the computer. hard drive 60 A d d i n g Pa...
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...1 Turn on the screen. • Page 1 displays system information, boot configuration, and docking configuration settings. • Page 2 displays system security, hard drive password settings, and basic device configuration settings. • Page 3 displays battery charge status. • Page 4 displays power management settings. HINT: Toll-...free numbers are for use within the country for your computer. Certain changes might make your computer. 2 When the Dell logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the Help area on the ...
...1 Turn on the screen. • Page 1 displays system information, boot configuration, and docking configuration settings. • Page 2 displays system security, hard drive password settings, and basic device configuration settings. • Page 3 displays battery charge status. • Page 4 displays power management settings. HINT: Toll-...free numbers are for use within the country for your computer. Certain changes might make your computer. 2 When the Dell logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the Help area on the ...
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..., 50 APR connecting to Dell, 60 troubleshooting, 36 help file accessing, 26 hibernate file create, 47 delete, 47 enable support, 48 I Internet fixing problems, 39 Index 93 See sound B BIOS, 71 C CD drive fixing problems, 35 CD-RW drive fixing problems, 36 characters unexpected... problems, 28 drivers reinstalling, 42 drives fixing problems, 34 DVD drive fixing problems, 35 E e-mail fixing problems, 40 error messages start-up, 27 Windows, 37 external keyboard fixing problems, 33 F finding solutions, 24 floppy drive fixing problems, 34 H hard drive fixing problems, 36 preventing damage,...
..., 50 APR connecting to Dell, 60 troubleshooting, 36 help file accessing, 26 hibernate file create, 47 delete, 47 enable support, 48 I Internet fixing problems, 39 Index 93 See sound B BIOS, 71 C CD drive fixing problems, 35 CD-RW drive fixing problems, 36 characters unexpected... problems, 28 drivers reinstalling, 42 drives fixing problems, 34 DVD drive fixing problems, 35 E e-mail fixing problems, 40 error messages start-up, 27 Windows, 37 external keyboard fixing problems, 33 F finding solutions, 24 floppy drive fixing problems, 34 H hard drive fixing problems, 36 preventing damage,...
Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide
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... under this limited warranty; This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in performing warranty repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide To request warranty service, you must ship the products back to you freight prepaid if you ...of this limited warranty that are included on the invoice date, Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to Dell in the following categories: software; If warranty service is three years beginning on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as specifically noted); Remove ...
... under this limited warranty; This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in performing warranty repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide To request warranty service, you must ship the products back to you freight prepaid if you ...of this limited warranty that are included on the invoice date, Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to Dell in the following categories: software; If warranty service is three years beginning on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as specifically noted); Remove ...
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... in Canada, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will provide, on an exchange basis and subject to Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. Replacement parts are new or ...reconditioned. The process for your use in Canada, where applicable. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Dell Inspiron...
... in Canada, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will provide, on an exchange basis and subject to Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. Replacement parts are new or ...reconditioned. The process for your use in Canada, where applicable. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Dell Inspiron...