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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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... from electrical outlets to the bottom. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a commercial window cleaner to moisture can damage the display. To access the help file, see "Contacting Dell" on page 72 or 73. When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or ...time you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer. 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 ...
... from electrical outlets to the bottom. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a commercial window cleaner to moisture can damage the display. To access the help file, see "Contacting Dell" on page 72 or 73. When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or ...time you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer. 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 ...
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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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... overheating. KE Y BO A R D S T A T U S L I CR O P H O N E - Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. M I G H T S - Allows you to record audio. 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 enabled Turns on the fans when...
... overheating. KE Y BO A R D S T A T U S L I CR O P H O N E - Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. M I G H T S - Allows you to record audio. 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 enabled Turns on the fans when...
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... S S D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - For more information, see the Tell Me How help file. You can use a mouse. KE Y BO A R D - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as an optical drive or the Dell TravelLite™ module in the module bay. For more information, see page 56. TO UC H PA D - To access the help...B AT T ER Y BA Y - For more information, see the Tell Me How help file. Press the power button to turn on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 56. D IS PL A Y L A T CH BU T T O N - To access the help file. Press this button to enter...
... S S D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - For more information, see the Tell Me How help file. You can use a mouse. KE Y BO A R D - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as an optical drive or the Dell TravelLite™ module in the module bay. For more information, see page 56. TO UC H PA D - To access the help...B AT T ER Y BA Y - For more information, see the Tell Me How help file. Press the power button to turn on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 56. D IS PL A Y L A T CH BU T T O N - To access the help file. Press this button to enter...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com P C CA RD SL O T - S E C U RI T Y C A B L E S L O T - SP E A KE R S - To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available ... file, see the Tell Me How help file. For more information, see page 56. Reads and writes data on a hard disk. Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to the computer. Has two connectors that it will work with the device. Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that support various types...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com P C CA RD SL O T - S E C U RI T Y C A B L E S L O T - SP E A KE R S - To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available ... file, see the Tell Me How help file. For more information, see page 56. Reads and writes data on a hard disk. Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to the computer. Has two connectors that it will work with the device. Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that support various types...
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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 - For more information, see page 56. The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your computer to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 23 Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. 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 - For more information, see page 56. The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your computer to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 23 Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. I N F R A RE D SE N S O R -
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...optional docking device. See the documentation that came with the device, and restart the computer. Connects USB 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...or removing a PS/2-compatible device. HINT: Docking devices may not be available in all countries. A docking device allows you attach a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 numeric keypad, the integrated keypad is disabled. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. For more information, see page 56. To ...
...optional docking device. See the documentation that came with the device, and restart the computer. Connects USB 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...or removing a PS/2-compatible device. HINT: Docking devices may not be available in all countries. A docking device allows you attach a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 numeric keypad, the integrated keypad is disabled. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. For more information, see page 56. To ...
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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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...D D R I T H T H E M O U S E, C H E C K T H E TOUCH PAD - 1 Turn off the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some...computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the ...
...D D R I T H T H E M O U S E, C H E C K T H E TOUCH PAD - 1 Turn off the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some...computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the ...
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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 C K E Y P A D - HINT: For information on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is blinking, indicating normal operation. 66 So l vi n g ...bootable disk and restart the computer. Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R 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 display. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. Contact Dell (see page 108).
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 C K E Y P A D - HINT: For information on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is blinking, indicating normal operation. 66 So l vi n g ...bootable disk and restart the computer. Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R 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 display. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. Contact Dell (see page 108).
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...commands that use the device. Each device has its driver recognizes. If an exclamation point is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver come with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. If you may need to reinstall... acts like a translator between the device and the programs that only its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is next to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You ...
...commands that use the device. Each device has its driver recognizes. If an exclamation point is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver come with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. If you may need to reinstall... acts like a translator between the device and the programs that only its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is next to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You ...
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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 want to install a new copy of your current Windows XP... data, type r to select the repair option, and then remove the CD 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 want to install a new copy of your current Windows XP... data, type r to select the repair option, and then remove the CD 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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... (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) 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;
... (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) 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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...-mm (1.92-inch) rectangle Appendix 103 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 0° (closed) to 180°...° +10°/-30° 0.28 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.
...-mm (1.92-inch) rectangle Appendix 103 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 0° (closed) to 180°...° +10°/-30° 0.28 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.
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... through CFI for the duration of the application software that is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for your limited warranty and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware... drivers to the terms and conditions of your computer. Support for purchase. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Additional ...
... through CFI for the duration of the application software that is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for your limited warranty and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware... drivers to the terms and conditions of your computer. Support for purchase. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Additional ...
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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...