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... have a problem with external speakers 61 Printer Problems 61 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 62 Scanner Problems 64 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 64 External Keyboard Problems 65 Unexpected Characters 66 Drive Problems 66 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive 66 If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW...
... have a problem with external speakers 61 Printer Problems 61 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 62 Scanner Problems 64 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 64 External Keyboard Problems 65 Unexpected Characters 66 Drive Problems 66 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive 66 If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Do not use may result in injury. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a commercial window cleaner 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, see "Contacting Dell" on page 72 or 73....
www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Do not use may result in injury. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a commercial window cleaner 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, see "Contacting Dell" on page 72 or 73....
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com A Tour of Your Computer Front View display latch Dell AccessDirect button power button keyboard touch pad/track stick buttons keyboard status lights air vent microphone device status lights battery bay display latch button module bay touch pad 18 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer
www.dell.com | support.dell.com A Tour of Your Computer Front View display latch Dell AccessDirect button power button keyboard touch pad/track stick buttons keyboard status lights air vent microphone device status lights battery bay display latch button module bay touch pad 18 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer
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... the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Do not store your computer in the air vents. D I S P L A Y L A T CH - The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled A Turns on when the caps lock function is normal and does not indicate a problem...
... the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Do not store your computer in the air vents. D I S P L A Y L A T CH - The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled A Turns on when the caps lock function is normal and does not indicate a problem...
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... (which may lose data. D E L L ™ A C C E S S D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - When a battery is installed, you may take about 4 seconds). B AT T ER Y BA Y - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as an optical drive or the Dell TravelLite™ module in the module bay. PO W E R B U T T O N - KE Y BO A R D - For more information, see the Tell Me How help file...
... (which may lose data. D E L L ™ A C C E S S D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - When a battery is installed, you may take about 4 seconds). B AT T ER Y BA Y - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as an optical drive or the Dell TravelLite™ module in the module bay. PO W E R B U T T O N - KE Y BO A R D - For more information, see the Tell Me How help file...
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H A R D D R I VE - Reads and writes data on a hard disk. SP E A KE R S - Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to the computer. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file, see page 56. 22 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer ... antitheft device, ensure that support various types of the integrated speakers. Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the security cable slot. www.dell.com | support.dell.com P C CA RD SL O T - Has two connectors that it will work with the device.
H A R D D R I VE - Reads and writes data on a hard disk. SP E A KE R S - Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to the computer. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file, see page 56. 22 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer ... antitheft device, ensure that support various types of the integrated speakers. Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the security cable slot. www.dell.com | support.dell.com P C CA RD SL O T - Has two connectors that it will work with the device.
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To access the help file. The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your computer to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file, see page 56. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 23 I N F R A RE D SE N S O R - Right Side View infrared sensor modem connector S-video TV-out connector speaker audio connectors air vent network connector SP E A KE R S -
To access the help file. The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your computer to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file, see page 56. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 23 I N F R A RE D SE N S O R - Right Side View infrared sensor modem connector S-video TV-out connector speaker audio connectors air vent network connector SP E A KE R S -
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...devices with your docking device for additional information. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. USB CONNECTOR Connects PS/2-compatible devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. HINT: Docking devices may not be available in all countries. If the device does not work, install the device drivers from the... floppy disk or CD that came with your computer, such as an external keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 27 See the documentation that came with the device, and restart the...
...devices with your docking device for additional information. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. USB CONNECTOR Connects PS/2-compatible devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. HINT: Docking devices may not be available in all countries. If the device does not work, install the device drivers from the... floppy disk or CD that came with your computer, such as an external keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 27 See the documentation that came with the device, and restart the...
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... Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems PC Card Problems Network Problems General Program Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage...
... Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems PC Card Problems Network Problems General Program Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage...
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.... 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and... open it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. Firmly reconnect the cable. If you may be defective. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 65 If the touch pad operates correctly,...
.... 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and... open it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. Firmly reconnect the cable. If you may be defective. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 65 If the touch pad operates correctly,...
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... with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. If the drive is not lit. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E EXT E R N AL K E Y B O A R D , CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to...
... with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. If the drive is not lit. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E EXT E R N AL K E Y B O A R D , CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drivers What Is a Driver? You may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. 74 So l vi n g Pro b l em s A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver come with your operating ...system. • You connect or install a new device. Each device has its driver recognizes. Many drivers such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If you may need to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drivers What Is a Driver? You may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. 74 So l vi n g Pro b l em s A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver come with your operating ...system. • You connect or install a new device. Each device has its driver recognizes. Many drivers such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If you may need to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® ...
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...screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information in the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and then press on your keyboard to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down (see ...and then press . 6 Press any key when the Press any key to boot from the drive. 4 If you want to recover your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press...
...screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information in the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and then press on your keyboard to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down (see ...and then press . 6 Press any key when the Press any key to boot from the drive. 4 If you want to recover your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press...
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...); 1400 x 1050 at 16.8 million colors (SXGA+) 1600 x 1200 at 16.8 million colors (UXGA) 20-ms rise (maximum), 30-ms fall (maximum) SXGA+; www.dell.com | support.dell.com 102 Appendix Video (continued) Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker... 18-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) PCI bus/AC 97 microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two 4-ohm speakers 1.0-W channel into 4 ohms keyboard shortcuts, program menus XGA;
...); 1400 x 1050 at 16.8 million colors (SXGA+) 1600 x 1200 at 16.8 million colors (UXGA) 20-ms rise (maximum), 30-ms fall (maximum) SXGA+; www.dell.com | support.dell.com 102 Appendix Video (continued) Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker... 18-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) PCI bus/AC 97 microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two 4-ohm speakers 1.0-W channel into 4 ohms keyboard shortcuts, program menus XGA;
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Display (continued) 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 Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 60 Hz ...28 x 0.28 mm (XGA) 0.20 x 0.20 mm (SXGA+) 0.18 x 0.18 mm (UXGA) 6.5 W (XGA) 7.0 W (SXGA+) 7.5 W (UXGA) brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) 2.7 mm ± 0.3 (0.11 inch ± 0.016 inch) 19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.75 inch ± 0.012 inch...
Display (continued) 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 Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 60 Hz ...28 x 0.28 mm (XGA) 0.20 x 0.20 mm (SXGA+) 0.18 x 0.18 mm (UXGA) 6.5 W (XGA) 7.0 W (SXGA+) 7.5 W (UXGA) brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) 2.7 mm ± 0.3 (0.11 inch ± 0.016 inch) 19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.75 inch ± 0.012 inch...
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... options may be available for the computer and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for the duration of the computer and all associated cabling are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for third-party software and peripherals is provided...and/or installed through CFI for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all Dellinstalled hardware. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is preinstalled on the computer during...
... options may be available for the computer and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for the duration of the computer and all associated cabling are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for third-party software and peripherals is provided...and/or installed through CFI for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all Dellinstalled hardware. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is preinstalled on the computer during...
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... on computer, 23 Internet connection about, 33 fixing problems, 62 options, 33 setting up, 34 IRQ conflicts, 77 K keyboard fixing problems, 65-66 status lights, 19 unexpected characters, 66 L lights device status, 20 keyboard status, 19 line conditioners, 50 M memory adding, 93 removing, 94 microphone, 19 Mini PCI card installing, 95 modem...
... on computer, 23 Internet connection about, 33 fixing problems, 62 options, 33 setting up, 34 IRQ conflicts, 77 K keyboard fixing problems, 65-66 status lights, 19 unexpected characters, 66 L lights device status, 20 keyboard status, 19 line conditioners, 50 M memory adding, 93 removing, 94 microphone, 19 Mini PCI card installing, 95 modem...
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... CD-RW drive stops writing, 69 display problems, 58 drive problems, 66 troubleshooting (continued) dropped or damaged computer, 73 e-mail problems, 71 error messages, 57 keyboard problems, 65 modem problems, 62 mouse problems, 64 network problems, 70 PC Card problems, 69 power problems, 56 printer problems, 61 program crash, 70 program...
... CD-RW drive stops writing, 69 display problems, 58 drive problems, 66 troubleshooting (continued) dropped or damaged computer, 73 e-mail problems, 71 error messages, 57 keyboard problems, 65 modem problems, 62 mouse problems, 64 network problems, 70 PC Card problems, 69 power problems, 56 printer problems, 61 program crash, 70 program...