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... CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, AccessDirect, Inspiron, AccessDirect, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell TrueMobile, and Dellnet are not applicable. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation...its own. EMC is a trademark owned by Dell Computer Corporation under license. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Information in any proprietary interest in this ...
... CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, AccessDirect, Inspiron, AccessDirect, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell TrueMobile, and Dellnet are not applicable. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation...its own. EMC is a trademark owned by Dell Computer Corporation under license. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Information in any proprietary interest in this ...
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... Connecting to the Internet 33 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 33 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 34 E-Mail Problems 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer 36 Setting Up a Printer 37 Printer Cable 38 Connecting a USB Printer 38 Printer Problems 38 Power Protection Devices 39 Surge Protectors 39 Line Conditioners 40 Uninterruptible Power Supplies... Charge 43 Power Meter 43 Low-Battery Warning 43 Charging the Battery 44 Removing a Battery 44 Installing a Battery 45 Storing a Battery 45 Battery and Power Problems 45 4 Contents
... Connecting to the Internet 33 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 33 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 34 E-Mail Problems 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer 36 Setting Up a Printer 37 Printer Cable 38 Connecting a USB Printer 38 Printer Problems 38 Power Protection Devices 39 Surge Protectors 39 Line Conditioners 40 Uninterruptible Power Supplies... Charge 43 Power Meter 43 Low-Battery Warning 43 Charging the Battery 44 Removing a Battery 44 Installing a Battery 45 Storing a Battery 45 Battery and Power Problems 45 4 Contents
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...is not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 ...Key Functions 50 Touch Pad 51 Customizing the Touch Pad 52 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 52 External Keyboard Problems 53 Unexpected Characters 53 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 56 CD ...or DVD Problems 56 If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD 56 If you cannot eject the CD, CD...
...is not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 ...Key Functions 50 Touch Pad 51 Customizing the Touch Pad 52 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 52 External Keyboard Problems 53 Unexpected Characters 53 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 56 CD ...or DVD Problems 56 If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD 56 If you cannot eject the CD, CD...
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... Settings for a Television 63 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard 66 Network Problems 67 Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks 67 Determining Your Network Type 68 Connecting to a Network in Windows XP 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection... (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of...
... Settings for a Television 63 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard 66 Network Problems 67 Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks 67 Determining Your Network Type 68 Connecting to a Network in Windows XP 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection... (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of...
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... A program crashes 86 A program stops responding 86 Error messages appear 86 Resolving Other Technical Problems 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling ... Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
... A program crashes 86 A program stops responding 86 Error messages appear 86 Resolving Other Technical Problems 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling ... Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
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... Comput e r 25 For information on usage. Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it is running. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer in the air vents. A IR VE NT S - Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
... Comput e r 25 For information on usage. Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it is running. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer in the air vents. A IR VE NT S - Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
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... an internal fan to accumulate in a lowairflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or ..., or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. A C A D A P T ER C O N N EC T O R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and...
... an internal fan to accumulate in a lowairflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or ..., or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. A C A D A P T ER C O N N EC T O R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and...
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... Comput e r 29 The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in a lowairflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not store your computer in the air vents. H A R D DR I VE - When a battery is installed, you can damage the...
... Comput e r 29 The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in a lowairflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not store your computer in the air vents. H A R D DR I VE - When a battery is installed, you can damage the...
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... Click Next. Slow connection speeds can connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your modem is working properly and you still experience problems, contact your ISP but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. If you want to select one... company or network administrator for a dial tone. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "Modem and Internet Connection Problems." If you do not have touchtone telephone service. Contact...
... Click Next. Slow connection speeds can connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your modem is working properly and you still experience problems, contact your ISP but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. If you want to select one... company or network administrator for a dial tone. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "Modem and Internet Connection Problems." If you do not have touchtone telephone service. Contact...
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... your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating this feature. Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows. If you are using a different telephone line. E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N E - C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N T E R N E T - Try using a line that To disable call waiting, dial: is connected to the Internet. I R R E GU L A R D I N G ( C A T C H - Contact your modem. 5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and...
... your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating this feature. Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows. If you are using a different telephone line. E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N E - C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N T E R N E T - Try using a line that To disable call waiting, dial: is connected to the Internet. I R R E GU L A R D I N G ( C A T C H - Contact your modem. 5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and...
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... working by testing it is compatible with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that the printer cable is turned 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 - The USB connectors fit only one way. If you purchased a printer ... Up Yo ur Computer Ensure that it with your printer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is properly connected to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. Printer...
... working by testing it is compatible with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that the printer cable is turned 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 - The USB connectors fit only one way. If you purchased a printer ... Up Yo ur Computer Ensure that it with your printer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is properly connected to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. Printer...
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SECTION 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery and Power Problems 3
SECTION 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery and Power Problems 3
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.... Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management" in.... 3 Remove the battery. 44 U s i n g a B a t te r y The battery internal circuitry prevents the battery from charging. The battery is on resolving problems with the computer turned off or connected to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. To access the help file.
.... Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management" in.... 3 Remove the battery. 44 U s i n g a B a t te r y The battery internal circuitry prevents the battery from charging. The battery is on resolving problems with the computer turned off or connected to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. To access the help file.
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A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Battery and Power Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T - If the computer does not turn on the computer. To access the help file for several seconds. If the power light is blinking, the computer ...
A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Battery and Power Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T - If the computer does not turn on the computer. To access the help file for several seconds. If the power light is blinking, the computer ...
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SECTION 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters 4
SECTION 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters 4
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To disable the touch pad or mouse, highlight the device and click Disable. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. ..., and then click OK again to exit the Mouse Properties window. See page 89. 52 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. Firmly reconnect...
To disable the touch pad or mouse, highlight the device and click Disable. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. ..., and then click OK again to exit the Mouse Properties window. See page 89. 52 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. Firmly reconnect...
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... steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Using the Ke yboard and Touch Pa d 53 Firmly reconnect the cable. Contact Dell (see page 40), wait 1 minute, and turn it for damage. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it on again. 2 Verify... the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to the computer. Verify that they appear on the display. External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Shut down the computer (...
... steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Using the Ke yboard and Touch Pa d 53 Firmly reconnect the cable. Contact Dell (see page 40), wait 1 minute, and turn it for damage. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it on again. 2 Verify... the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to the computer. Verify that they appear on the display. External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Shut down the computer (...
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5 SECTION 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs CD or DVD Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Connecting a Television to the Computer
5 SECTION 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs CD or DVD Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Connecting a Television to the Computer
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...the computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E OR D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD drives. Double-click the speaker icon in your screen. If you cannot play...® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Click the Start button and click My Computer. CD or DVD Problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure...
...the computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E OR D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD drives. Double-click the speaker icon in your screen. If you cannot play...® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Click the Start button and click My Computer. CD or DVD Problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure...
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...the lower-right corner of your CD creation software. Exiting all other open programs before writing to eliminate distortion. Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a self-test button on the computer. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone volume control...M E C O N T R O L - If you did not turn the player volume down or off. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to the CD-RW may alleviate the problem. Search for self-test instructions. See the help , see page 80. Double-click the speaker icon in the Help and Support Center. TE S T T H E S P EA K E...
...the lower-right corner of your CD creation software. Exiting all other open programs before writing to eliminate distortion. Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a self-test button on the computer. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone volume control...M E C O N T R O L - If you did not turn the player volume down or off. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to the CD-RW may alleviate the problem. Search for self-test instructions. See the help , see page 80. Double-click the speaker icon in the Help and Support Center. TE S T T H E S P EA K E...