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... Connection 23 Setting Up a Printer 24 Printer Cable 24 Connecting a USB Printer 24 Power Protection Devices 25 Surge Protectors 25 Line Conditioners 26 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 26 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 27 Checking the Battery Charge 28 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 28 Low-Battery Warning 28 Charging the Battery 28 Removing a Battery 29...
... Connection 23 Setting Up a Printer 24 Printer Cable 24 Connecting a USB Printer 24 Power Protection Devices 25 Surge Protectors 25 Line Conditioners 26 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 26 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 27 Checking the Battery Charge 28 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 28 Low-Battery Warning 28 Charging the Battery 28 Removing a Battery 29...
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...33 S-Video Connection 33 Composite Video Connection 34 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 36 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 37 Button Functions 37 Reprogramming the Buttons 37 Numeric Keypad 38 Key Combinations 38 System Functions 38 Display Functions ...38 Power Management 39 Speaker Functions 39 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 39 Touch Pad 40 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 6...
...33 S-Video Connection 33 Composite Video Connection 34 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 36 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 37 Button Functions 37 Reprogramming the Buttons 37 Numeric Keypad 38 Key Combinations 38 System Functions 38 Display Functions ...38 Power Management 39 Speaker Functions 39 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 39 Touch Pad 40 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 6...
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... . 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 Computer 68 Printer Problems 68 Scanner Problems 69 Sound and Speaker Problems 70 No sound from integrated speakers 70 No...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 ...
... . 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 Computer 68 Printer Problems 68 Scanner Problems 69 Sound and Speaker Problems 70 No sound from integrated speakers 70 No...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 ...
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Keeps the display closed. A Tour of Your Computer Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button display latch power button touch pad touch pad buttons display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y - To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - For more information about your display, see page 10. A Tour of Your Computer 13
Keeps the display closed. A Tour of Your Computer Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button display latch power button touch pad touch pad buttons display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y - To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - For more information about your display, see page 10. A Tour of Your Computer 13
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... to turn on a battery, the light operates as follows: - A Tour of a mouse. See page 40 for more information. To access the help file, see "Power Management" in power management mode. P O W E R B U T T O N - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Blinks... or to enter or exit a power management mode. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of Your Computer 15 See page 40 for more information. The touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of data, never turn off in the Dell Inspiron Help file. NOTICE: To avoid...
... to turn on a battery, the light operates as follows: - A Tour of a mouse. See page 40 for more information. To access the help file, see "Power Management" in power management mode. P O W E R B U T T O N - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Blinks... or to enter or exit a power management mode. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of Your Computer 15 See page 40 for more information. The touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of data, never turn off in the Dell Inspiron Help file. NOTICE: To avoid...
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... (2) optical drive P C C A R D S L O T - To access the help file, see "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information, see page 37. Accommodates a DVD drive, a DVD/RW+R drive, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. 16 ... T I C A L D R I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - You can reprogram the button to the connector. D E L L ™ A C C E S S D I V E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds). For more information, see page 10.
... (2) optical drive P C C A R D S L O T - To access the help file, see "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information, see page 37. Accommodates a DVD drive, a DVD/RW+R drive, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. 16 ... T I C A L D R I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - You can reprogram the button to the connector. D E L L ™ A C C E S S D I V E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds). For more information, see page 10.
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...that came with papers or other items that shipped with your computer. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. Do not cover the AC adapter with your computer turned either on usage. NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan ...speed may vary depending on or off. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the following graphic may cause fire or equipment damage. A Tour of Your ...
...that came with papers or other items that shipped with your computer. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. Do not cover the AC adapter with your computer turned either on usage. NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan ...speed may vary depending on or off. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the following graphic may cause fire or equipment damage. A Tour of Your ...
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... commensurate with a higher joule rating offers more protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that...
... commensurate with a higher joule rating offers more protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that...
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...devices, such as a printer, to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is available. Line conditioners are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for modem protection. www....dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is approved by ...
...devices, such as a printer, to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is available. Line conditioners are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for modem protection. www....dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is approved by ...
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... information. One battery is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in maximum performance mode. Do not use a battery from Dell. See "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to help file...
... information. One battery is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in maximum performance mode. Do not use a battery from Dell. See "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to help file...
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...used in your computer or being in the Product Information Guide. For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information ...about the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Running the computer at high processor speeds and system activity levels. If the battery runs completely ...
...used in your computer or being in the Product Information Guide. For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information ...about the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Running the computer at high processor speeds and system activity levels. If the battery runs completely ...
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... battery latch. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 67. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. The battery...
... battery latch. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 67. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. The battery...
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39 Power Management Activates a power management mode. To access the help file, see page 10. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network) Windows logo key and Opens the System ... Opens the Search Results dialog box Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information.
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39 Power Management Activates a power management mode. To access the help file, see page 10. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network) Windows logo key and Opens the System ... Opens the Search Results dialog box Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information.
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.... The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Then shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is located ...
.... The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Then shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is located ...
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...of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in the Windows Help and Support Center for information on power management modes (see page 11). If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not ... disc is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until the tray is inserted properly. 58 Solving Problems Try closing all DVD drives. See the Dell Inspiron Help file (see page 10) or search for your CD or DVD creation software. R W D I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - See the help files ...
...of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in the Windows Help and Support Center for information on power management modes (see page 11). If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not ... disc is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until the tray is inserted properly. 58 Solving Problems Try closing all DVD drives. See the Dell Inspiron Help file (see page 10) or search for your CD or DVD creation software. R W D I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - See the help files ...
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... P U T E R O F F - Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Contact Dell (see page 101). Verify that they appear on the display. If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. The computer does not start...letters. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you may have a defective external keyboard. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD...
... P U T E R O F F - Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Contact Dell (see page 101). Verify that they appear on the display. If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. The computer does not start...letters. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you may have a defective external keyboard. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD...
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... or on your keyboard or moving your computer. 64 Solving Problems Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the...computer turns off. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 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 for at least 8 to get a response by...
... or on your keyboard or moving your computer. 64 Solving Problems Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the...computer turns off. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 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 for at least 8 to get a response by...
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... T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I D E D B Y D E L L - Contact Dell (see page 10. C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I T H A D E L L - If the light is off, press the power button to charge. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is too hot...: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the computer. To access the help file, see page 101). C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - Connect the computer to room temperature. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Product Information Guide. Power Problems CAUTION: ...
... T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I D E D B Y D E L L - Contact Dell (see page 10. C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I T H A D E L L - If the light is off, press the power button to charge. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is too hot...: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the computer. To access the help file, see page 101). C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - Connect the computer to room temperature. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Product Information Guide. Power Problems CAUTION: ...
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...as a lamp. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - Ensuring Sufficient Power for setup and troubleshooting information. 68 Solving Problems See the printer documentation for Your Computer Your computer is on. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for optimum system performance, you to use a 130-W AC adapter. Printer Problems CAUTION... should always use the 130-W AC adapter; Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be used in other appliances. R E S E A T T H E M...
...as a lamp. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - Ensuring Sufficient Power for setup and troubleshooting information. 68 Solving Problems See the printer documentation for Your Computer Your computer is on. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for optimum system performance, you to use a 130-W AC adapter. Printer Problems CAUTION... should always use the 130-W AC adapter; Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be used in other appliances. R E S E A T T H E M...
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...TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the display is blank NOTE: If you attach an external monitor to power your computer. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. To access...Ensure that the computer turns on. Search for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. If your computer supports, it . www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse...
...TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the display is blank NOTE: If you attach an external monitor to power your computer. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. To access...Ensure that the computer turns on. Search for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. If your computer supports, it . www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse...