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...Network Type 46 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP 47 Configuring Security Settings (Optional 50 8 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 55 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 57 Optical drive problems 58 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or ...Device Problems 61 Keyboard Problems 62 External Keyboard Problems 62 Unexpected Characters 63 Lockups and Software Problems 63 The computer does not start up 63 The computer stops responding 63 A program stops responding 64 A program crashes repeatedly 64 Contents 5
...Network Type 46 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP 47 Configuring Security Settings (Optional 50 8 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 55 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 57 Optical drive problems 58 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or ...Device Problems 61 Keyboard Problems 62 External Keyboard Problems 62 Unexpected Characters 63 Lockups and Software Problems 63 The computer does not start up 63 The computer stops responding 63 A program stops responding 64 A program crashes repeatedly 64 Contents 5
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... my computer • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label The Dell Inspiron Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on using Microsoft®...
... my computer • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label The Dell Inspiron Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on using Microsoft®...
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...several online tools, including: • Solutions - Finding Information 11 Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Find It Here Dell Support Website - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - 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 phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the...
...several online tools, including: • Solutions - Finding Information 11 Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Find It Here Dell Support Website - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - 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 phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the...
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... Up Your Internet Connection To set up an AOL or MSN connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the screen to set up connections that...
... Up Your Internet Connection To set up an AOL or MSN connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the screen to set up connections that...
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... store your computer for an extended period of time. Disconnect the computer from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. battery battery latch 3 Remove the battery. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room...
... store your computer for an extended period of time. Disconnect the computer from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. battery battery latch 3 Remove the battery. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room...
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Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs For information about using Sonic RecordNow. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Sonic→ RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow! 2 Click either the audio tab or the data tab, depending on your ... other Multimedia 31 Using CDs, DVDs, and other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on the kind of a optical drive. For instructions, see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. To access the help file, see page 10. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in...
Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs For information about using Sonic RecordNow. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Sonic→ RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow! 2 Click either the audio tab or the data tab, depending on your ... other Multimedia 31 Using CDs, DVDs, and other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on the kind of a optical drive. For instructions, see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. To access the help file, see page 10. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in...
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... its maximum capacity; Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic RecordNow and open a RecordNow project. • You must use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you cannot write to a temporary folder... CD-RWs (including high-speed CD-RWs). Your DVD-writable drive can erase the data on CDs. The computer reads your computer hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • Ensure that you have created automatically ejects.
... its maximum capacity; Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic RecordNow and open a RecordNow project. • You must use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you cannot write to a temporary folder... CD-RWs (including high-speed CD-RWs). Your DVD-writable drive can erase the data on CDs. The computer reads your computer hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • Ensure that you have created automatically ejects.
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Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 36 to ensure that you properly connect the TV before you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 3 Click the Settings tab and click Advanced. 4 Click the Nvidia GeForce ... confirm the settings change. 9 Click Yes to keep the new settings. 10 Click OK. 36 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors ...
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 36 to ensure that you properly connect the TV before you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 3 Click the Settings tab and click Advanced. 4 Click the Nvidia GeForce ... confirm the settings change. 9 Click Yes to keep the new settings. 10 Click OK. 36 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors ...
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...type. A home network typically employs high-speed Internet access such as DSL or cable, and an access point or router. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the ...network. For more information on the type of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click...
...type. A home network typically employs high-speed Internet access such as DSL or cable, and an access point or router. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the ...network. For more information on the type of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click...
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If the software 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. The user's guide is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in the user's guide ...
If the software 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. The user's guide is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in the user's guide ...
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...to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. to the next test... your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the safety instructions located in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the procedures ...
...to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. to the next test... your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the safety instructions located in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the procedures ...
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...a test from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 101) before continuing on to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for ...your Service Tag. 3 If you run . Tab Results Errors Function Displays the results of the test and any key to the Dell Diagnostics. Write...
...a test from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 101) before continuing on to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for ...your Service Tag. 3 If you run . Tab Results Errors Function Displays the results of the test and any key to the Dell Diagnostics. Write...
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... 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). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to check for all devices attached to eliminate the... possibility that the original one is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to the Main Menu screen. Click the Start button 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). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to check for all devices attached to eliminate the... possibility that the original one is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to the Main Menu screen. Click the Start button and ...
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... telephone line is connected to the jack on . Try allowing the computer to return to an analog telephone jack only. RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 ...Click Scan for a dial tone. • If you insert the telephone line connector into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from starting. NOTE: Connect the modem to room temperature before turning it on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next...
... telephone line is connected to the jack on . Try allowing the computer to return to an analog telephone jack only. RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 ...Click Scan for a dial tone. • If you insert the telephone line connector into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from starting. NOTE: Connect the modem to room temperature before turning it on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next...
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... If the message is communicating with spyware. If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab... running when the message appeared. Ensure that the modem is not listed, see the documentation for your computer might be infected with Windows. www.dell.com | support.dell.com R U N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N T E R N E T - Error Messages CAUTION: Before you have spelled the command correctly, ...
... If the message is communicating with spyware. If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab... running when the message appeared. Ensure that the modem is not listed, see the documentation for your computer might be infected with Windows. www.dell.com | support.dell.com R U N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N T E R N E T - Error Messages CAUTION: Before you have spelled the command correctly, ...
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...M E D I N - E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I A - You have too many programs open is missing an essential file. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you want to use. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O...you are trying to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in filenames. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 81). T H E D E V I C E I B L E . The hard drive cannot read the ...
...M E D I N - E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I A - You have too many programs open is missing an essential file. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you want to use. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O...you are trying to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in filenames. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 81). T H E D E V I C E I B L E . The hard drive cannot read the ...
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... blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to the computer. Contact Dell (see page 101) or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1... Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. When...
... blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to the computer. Contact Dell (see page 101) or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1... Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. When...
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...THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you begin any of letters. Contact Dell (see page 101). Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. If the characters ... INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is...
...THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you begin any of letters. Contact Dell (see page 101). Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. If the characters ... INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is...
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... usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the... to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. 64 Solving Problems 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 - 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 10 seconds until...
... usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the... to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. 64 Solving Problems 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 - 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 10 seconds until...
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R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S ( S E E P A G E 5 5 ) - See the software documentation for the keyword spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with ... PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E -
R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S ( S E E P A G E 5 5 ) - See the software documentation for the keyword spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with ... PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E -