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Only 122 Index 125 Contents 7 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 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.
Only 122 Index 125 Contents 7 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 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.
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... information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to contact Dell Find It Here Inspiron Owner's Manual • Warranty information • Terms and conditions • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End-user...
... information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to contact Dell Find It Here Inspiron Owner's Manual • Warranty information • Terms and conditions • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End-user...
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Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or ... provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Finding Information 11 Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference -...
Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or ... provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Finding Information 11 Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference -...
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.... infrastructure network ad-hoc network home network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for your wireless network card. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. The ...Wireless Network Connection icon is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Switch to a network. Setting Up a ...
.... infrastructure network ad-hoc network home network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for your wireless network card. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. The ...Wireless Network Connection icon is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Switch to a network. Setting Up a ...
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...can customize the tests you want . Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. 56 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your hard drive. NOTE: The Service Tag for...to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you run . Tests a specific device. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more and requires you to the Dell Diagnostics. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • If failures are having. 2 If a problem is located at the...
...can customize the tests you want . Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. 56 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your hard drive. NOTE: The Service Tag for...to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you run . Tests a specific device. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more and requires you to the Dell Diagnostics. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • If failures are having. 2 If a problem is located at the...
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... the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not...
... the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not...
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Appendix Specifications Processor Microprocessor L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency System Information System chip set Data bus width DRAM bus width Microprocessor address bus width PC ...
Appendix Specifications Processor Microprocessor L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency System Information System chip set Data bus width DRAM bus width Microprocessor address bus width PC ...
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...for that you reboot the computer for new settings to wait until you see the Windows desktop. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 100. Changing the Boot Sequence The...the setting or value for the currently highlighted option; The upper-right corner of system setup. Then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To the right of the screen. Appendix 99 Commonly Used Options Certain options require that option. NOTE: ...
...for that you reboot the computer for new settings to wait until you see the Windows desktop. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 100. Changing the Boot Sequence The...the setting or value for the currently highlighted option; The upper-right corner of system setup. Then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To the right of the screen. Appendix 99 Commonly Used Options Certain options require that option. NOTE: ...
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... codes provided in the table below. If you need assistance in determining which they are for use within the country for which codes to contact Dell, use , contact a local or an international operator. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina (Buenos Aires)... 0-800-444-0733 toll-free: 0-800-444-0724 0-810-444-3355 toll-free: 800-1578 102 Appendix NOTE: Toll-free numbers are listed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the following table.
... codes provided in the table below. If you need assistance in determining which they are for use within the country for which codes to contact Dell, use , contact a local or an international operator. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina (Buenos Aires)... 0-800-444-0733 toll-free: 0-800-444-0724 0-810-444-3355 toll-free: 800-1578 102 Appendix NOTE: Toll-free numbers are listed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the following table.
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... PC Cards, 41 CDs, 31 Check Disk, 59 computer crashes, 63-64 restore to previous state, 76 slow performance, 60, 65 specifications, 93 stops responding, 63 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 75 connecting audio device, 33 TV, 33 copying CDs general information, 31 helpful..., 31 copying DVDs general information, 31 helpful tips, 32 how to, 31 D Dell support policy, 101 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights description, 15 diagnostics Dell, 55 display description, 13 problems, 72 system view, 13 display latch description, 13...
... PC Cards, 41 CDs, 31 Check Disk, 59 computer crashes, 63-64 restore to previous state, 76 slow performance, 60, 65 specifications, 93 stops responding, 63 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 75 connecting audio device, 33 TV, 33 copying CDs general information, 31 helpful..., 31 copying DVDs general information, 31 helpful tips, 32 how to, 31 D Dell support policy, 101 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights description, 15 diagnostics Dell, 55 display description, 13 problems, 72 system view, 13 display latch description, 13...
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...touch pad about, 40 customizing, 40 description, 15 system view, 15 touch pad buttons description, 15 system view, 15 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 62 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 76 V video problems, ...display settings for a TV, 36 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 Program Compatibility Wizard, 64 System Restore, 76 128 Index specifications, 93 spyware, 60, 65 support policy, 101 S-video TV-out connector description, 19 system view, 19 System Restore, 76 system setup ...
...touch pad about, 40 customizing, 40 description, 15 system view, 15 touch pad buttons description, 15 system view, 15 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 62 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 76 V video problems, ...display settings for a TV, 36 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 Program Compatibility Wizard, 64 System Restore, 76 128 Index specifications, 93 spyware, 60, 65 support policy, 101 S-video TV-out connector description, 19 system view, 19 System Restore, 76 system setup ...