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A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 64 A solid blue screen appears 64 Other software problems 65 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 66 PC Card Problems 67 Power Problems 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ... 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 74 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 79 Recommended Tools 79 Turning Off Your Computer 79 Before Working Inside ...
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 64 A solid blue screen appears 64 Other software problems 65 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 66 PC Card Problems 67 Power Problems 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ... 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 74 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 79 Recommended Tools 79 Turning Off Your Computer 79 Before Working Inside ...
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Only 101 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 101 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 101 Contacting Dell 101 Macrovision Product Notice 122 FCC Notices (U.S. Hard Drive 81 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 83 Memory 83 Modem 85 Mini PCI Card 87 Optical Drive 89 Keyboard 90 10 Appendix Specifications 93 Using the System Setup Program 98 Overview 98 Viewing the System Setup Screens 99 System Setup Screens 99 Commonly Used Options 99 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 122 Index 125 Contents 7
Only 101 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 101 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 101 Contacting Dell 101 Macrovision Product Notice 122 FCC Notices (U.S. Hard Drive 81 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 83 Memory 83 Modem 85 Mini PCI Card 87 Optical Drive 89 Keyboard 90 10 Appendix Specifications 93 Using the System Setup Program 98 Overview 98 Viewing the System Setup Screens 99 System Setup Screens 99 Commonly Used Options 99 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 122 Index 125 Contents 7
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...your region to view the appropriate support site. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Finding Information 11 The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - What ... • Community - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Find It Here Dell Support Website -
...your region to view the appropriate support site. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Finding Information 11 The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - What ... • Community - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Find It Here Dell Support Website -
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... the Start button and click Internet Explorer. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the screen to the telephone wall jack before you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Setting Up...
... the Start button and click Internet Explorer. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the screen to the telephone wall jack before you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Setting Up...
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... operating system setup if you connect a printer to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your ISP to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection... paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance. See the documentation that it is turned on the screen to step 6.
... operating system setup if you connect a printer to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your ISP to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection... paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance. See the documentation that it is turned on the screen to step 6.
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...the safety instructions located in the battery bay. For more information. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Use a battery to run the computer when it is recommended that shipped with a compatible battery...8226; Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. The lithium-ion battery is low. Battery operating time varies depending ... as 3D games • Running the computer in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information about the...
...the safety instructions located in the battery bay. For more information. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Use a battery to run the computer when it is recommended that shipped with a compatible battery...8226; Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. The lithium-ion battery is low. Battery operating time varies depending ... as 3D games • Running the computer in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information about the...
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...AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on your computer. 2 Launches your default Internet browser. 3 Launches www.dell.com; Reprogramming the Buttons To change the reprogrammable button settings, to find information on using the buttons, or to change the button scheme ...to support and educational tools that Dell installed on the screen. is reprogrammable to launch a program of your choice. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons Press this button to launch a program of your choice...
...AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on your computer. 2 Launches your default Internet browser. 3 Launches www.dell.com; Reprogramming the Buttons To change the reprogrammable button settings, to find information on using the buttons, or to change the button scheme ...to support and educational tools that Dell installed on the screen. is reprogrammable to launch a program of your choice. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons Press this button to launch a program of your choice...
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... XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled "This computer connects directly to the Internet" enables the integrated firewall provided with Bluetooth®...; wireless technology or cellular products. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you...
... XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled "This computer connects directly to the Internet" enables the integrated firewall provided with Bluetooth®...; wireless technology or cellular products. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you...
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NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see page 101). 1 Shut down the computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. to continue to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your display, hold...any questions that failed, press . The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. Solving Problems 55 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin the Dell Diagnostics. Starting the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Then shut down the mute button and press the computer's power ...
NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see page 101). 1 Shut down the computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. to continue to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your display, hold...any questions that failed, press . The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. Solving Problems 55 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin the Dell Diagnostics. Starting the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Then shut down the mute button and press the computer's power ...
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... test of tracing the problem quickly. Performs a thorough check of the problem. Tests a specific device. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a test from the diagnostics utility partition...encountered during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. You can customize the tests you to answer questions periodically. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description....
... test of tracing the problem quickly. Performs a thorough check of the problem. Tests a specific device. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a test from the diagnostics utility partition...encountered during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. You can customize the tests you to answer questions periodically. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description....
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... are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the Product Information Guide. See the Dell Inspiron Help file (see page 10). If...list may indicate requirements for and remove viruses. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to check for running the test. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I V E - The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Click the ...
... are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the Product Information Guide. See the Dell Inspiron Help file (see page 10). If...list may indicate requirements for and remove viruses. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to check for running the test. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I V E - The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Click the ...
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... commands from the computer. Ensure that you have subscribed to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. The CD drive does not respond to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. 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...T - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. Use an antivirus program that was running when the message appeared. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is communicating with spyware. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove...
... commands from the computer. Ensure that you have subscribed to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. The CD drive does not respond to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. 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...T - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. Use an antivirus program that was running when the message appeared. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is communicating with spyware. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove...
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...- Insert a CD. D L L F I V E - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I R E D . See "Drive Problems" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Close all windows and open . A R E Q U I B L E . ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR ... H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . O P E R A T I A - Reinstall the hard drive (see page 101). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 81). The program that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the prompts on page 57. IEEE 1394 Device Problems...
...- Insert a CD. D L L F I V E - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I R E D . See "Drive Problems" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Close all windows and open . A R E Q U I B L E . ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR ... H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . O P E R A T I A - Reinstall the hard drive (see page 101). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 81). The program that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the prompts on page 57. IEEE 1394 Device Problems...
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...moving your computer. 64 Solving Problems The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to All Programs...8594; Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is designed...
...moving your computer. 64 Solving Problems The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to All Programs...8594; Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is designed...
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...controls to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. No sound from the speakers is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. If your screen. Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. R E I N ... E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - 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 VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware...
...controls to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. No sound from the speakers is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. If your screen. Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. R E I N ... E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - 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 VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware...
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.... Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lowerright corner of your screen. REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER (SEE PAGE 74) RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS (SEE PAGE 55) No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the...
.... Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lowerright corner of your screen. REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER (SEE PAGE 74) RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS (SEE PAGE 55) No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the...
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... and the up- If your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click the area you want to the computer. 2 Turn on... the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Contact Dell (see page 60. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances.
... and the up- If your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click the area you want to the computer. 2 Turn on... the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Contact Dell (see page 60. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances.
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... exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you received the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you want to restore your ...76 Solving Problems System Restore does not monitor your data files. To access help, see and select restore points. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is unsuccessful,...
... exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you received the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you want to restore your ...76 Solving Problems System Restore does not monitor your data files. To access help, see and select restore points. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is unsuccessful,...
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... If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. NOTICE: If you received your computer. Solving Problems 77 The Restoration Complete screen appears after you can undo the restoration. If you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any ... Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . PC Restore restores your operating system. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital ...
... If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. NOTICE: If you received your computer. Solving Problems 77 The Restoration Complete screen appears after you can undo the restoration. If you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any ... Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . PC Restore restores your operating system. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital ...
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The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of ... tab. 5 Ensure that appeared the first time the computer was turned on. 7 Click Next. Because the computer is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. 78 Solving Problems To see...
The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of ... tab. 5 Ensure that appeared the first time the computer was turned on. 7 Click Next. Because the computer is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. 78 Solving Problems To see...