Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... eye strain. To access the help file when setting up and using your computer and devices from the module bay. 16 When Using Yo ur Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or installing memory modules, Mini PCI cards, modems, keyboards, or CD or DVD drives, perform the following these procedures, you confirm that you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, a modem, a keyboard, or a CD or DVD drive. Also, disconnect...
... eye strain. To access the help file when setting up and using your computer and devices from the module bay. 16 When Using Yo ur Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or installing memory modules, Mini PCI cards, modems, keyboards, or CD or DVD drives, perform the following these procedures, you confirm that you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, a modem, a keyboard, or a CD or DVD drive. Also, disconnect...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is compatible with another device, such as a lamp. 38 Setting Up Yo ur Computer The USB connectors fit only one way. Ensure that the printer cable is turned on. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is properly connected to the USB connectors on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I C A L O U T L E T -
... S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is compatible with another device, such as a lamp. 38 Setting Up Yo ur Computer The USB connectors fit only one way. Ensure that the printer cable is turned on. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is properly connected to the USB connectors on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I C A L O U T L E T -
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... key on the screen. The 9 light indicates that the 48 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard icon. 2 Click the AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on the keypad has multiple functions...
... key on the screen. The 9 light indicates that the 48 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard icon. 2 Click the AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on the keypad has multiple functions...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to a working electrical power source and that the scanner power cable is turned on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - See the scanner documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. If...
ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to a working electrical power source and that the scanner power cable is turned on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - See the scanner documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. If...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... your problem using the Dell™ Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for a description of the computer. 4 Remove any attached external devices, and disconnect them in a safe place to speed the drying process. Let the computer dry for at least 24 hours in a safe place to dry. 7 Wipe off AC power at room temperature. Only)" on the back of the hardware and software support...
... your problem using the Dell™ Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for a description of the computer. 4 Remove any attached external devices, and disconnect them in a safe place to speed the drying process. Let the computer dry for at least 24 hours in a safe place to dry. 7 Wipe off AC power at room temperature. Only)" on the back of the hardware and software support...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to see if any device, perform the steps in the following sections to identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver...
... screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to see if any device, perform the steps in the following sections to identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for the driver or utility (if available). A welcome screen appears. 90 So l vi n g Pro b l em s In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use System Restore (see page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open...
... screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for the driver or utility (if available). A welcome screen appears. 90 So l vi n g Pro b l em s In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use System Restore (see page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 91 The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by...
... you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 91 The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... restore point that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you want to restore your data files or recover them. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore...
... restore point that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you want to restore your data files or recover them. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... push the hard drive until it is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 17. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. screws (2) NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for...
... push the hard drive until it is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 17. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. screws (2) NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... Celeron® warranty for the Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. To determine which warranty came with missing or altered Service Tags or serial numbers • Products for which Dell has not received payment THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU...
... Celeron® warranty for the Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. To determine which warranty came with missing or altered Service Tags or serial numbers • Products for which Dell has not received payment THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... Warranty, Intel, at its instructions, or you may need additional information from you depending on the nature of the problem.] The replacement processor is subject to Intel's publicly available specifications for the remainder of hardware and/or software; OR if Intel is longer. The limited warranty does not cover any costs relating to removal or replacement of any Pentium or...
... Warranty, Intel, at its instructions, or you may need additional information from you depending on the nature of the problem.] The replacement processor is subject to Intel's publicly available specifications for the remainder of hardware and/or software; OR if Intel is longer. The limited warranty does not cover any costs relating to removal or replacement of any Pentium or...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... O operating system reinstallation, 95 P PC Card slot description, 23 system view, 23 PC Cards fixing problems, 85 power fixing problems, 45 protection devices, 39 turning off your computer, 40 power button description, 23 system view, 23 power management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot description...
... O operating system reinstallation, 95 P PC Card slot description, 23 system view, 23 PC Cards fixing problems, 85 power fixing problems, 45 protection devices, 39 turning off your computer, 40 power button description, 23 system view, 23 power management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot description...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... necessary, the second battery from the display quickly and keep the display dry. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for personal injury or shock. This portable computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80. If, after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module, Mini PCI card, or modem to help file when setting up and using your computer is not...
... necessary, the second battery from the display quickly and keep the display dry. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for personal injury or shock. This portable computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80. If, after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module, Mini PCI card, or modem to help file when setting up and using your computer is not...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To use the numeric function when the keypad is connected to the next display option. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the right of the keypad keys. • To enable the keypad, press . The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external monitor). Using the Ke yboard and Touch Pa d 49 The options include...
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To use the numeric function when the keypad is connected to the next display option. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the right of the keypad keys. • To enable the keypad, press . The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external monitor). Using the Ke yboard and Touch Pa d 49 The options include...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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.... 4 Remove any PC Cards you turn off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 106). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 126). C O NT A C T DE L L - NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to remove the power cables from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off the battery and put it . See "Dell Technical Support...
.... 4 Remove any PC Cards you turn off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 106). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 126). C O NT A C T DE L L - NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to remove the power cables from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off the battery and put it . See "Dell Technical Support...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... until the module pops up. b Remove the module from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until it . No error message indicates this failure. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the connector. b Slide the module firmly into place. Adding and Re placing Parts 101 securing clips memory module 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module.
... until the module pops up. b Remove the module from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until it . No error message indicates this failure. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the connector. b Slide the module firmly into place. Adding and Re placing Parts 101 securing clips memory module 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module.
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... pressure to install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5 Insert the drive into place. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" on page 100. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. Adding and Re placing Parts 107 To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions in protective...
... pressure to install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5 Insert the drive into place. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" on page 100. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. Adding and Re placing Parts 107 To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions in protective...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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...; logo appears, press immediately. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the bootable devices that appear as white type on a one-time-only basis, see page 123. Options or values that option. On each option is the setting or value for the currently highlighted option; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer...
...; logo appears, press immediately. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the bootable devices that appear as white type on a one-time-only basis, see page 123. Options or values that option. On each option is the setting or value for the currently highlighted option; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer...
System Information Guide
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... possible damage 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 when setting up and using your Dell Owner's Manual for extended periods of the display to clean your display. • If your computer gets wet or is when you connect an external keyboard. Remove moisture from the top...
... possible damage 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 when setting up and using your Dell Owner's Manual for extended periods of the display to clean your display. • If your computer gets wet or is when you connect an external keyboard. Remove moisture from the top...
