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... 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 Your Computer 79 6 Contents
... 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 Your Computer 79 6 Contents
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... when Caps Lock is enabled. K E Y B O A R D - For information on when the numeric keypad is enabled. S P E A K E R S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on supported key combinations, see page 38) for volume control. 14 A Tour of the integrated speakers, use the key...
... when Caps Lock is enabled. K E Y B O A R D - For information on when the numeric keypad is enabled. S P E A K E R S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on supported key combinations, see page 38) for volume control. 14 A Tour of the integrated speakers, use the key...
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...C H P A D - For more information. A Tour of a mouse. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Flashing orange: The battery charge is turned off in the Dell Inspiron Help file. See page 40 for more information. The touch pad and touch pad buttons... provide the functionality of Your Computer 15 P O W E R B U T T O N - To access the help file, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the ...
...C H P A D - For more information. A Tour of a mouse. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Flashing orange: The battery charge is turned off in the Dell Inspiron Help file. See page 40 for more information. The touch pad and touch pad buttons... provide the functionality of Your Computer 15 P O W E R B U T T O N - To access the help file, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the ...
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... 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 "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information, see page 10. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Attach a microphone to...
... 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 "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information, see page 10. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Attach a microphone to...
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.... Attach an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on the floor, when you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but...
.... Attach an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on the floor, when you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but...
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... the Internet, see "E-mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 59. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with a printer cable, so if you have not...the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to your computer with a USB cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to the ...
... the Internet, see "E-mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 59. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with a printer cable, so if you have not...the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to your computer with a USB cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to the ...
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... the battery charge and temperature. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charge time is significantly longer if the computer is connected to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is...personal injury or equipment damage. For more information about low-battery alarms, see page 10. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with the computer turned off. If the battery runs completely out of a lithium-ion battery. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains...
... the battery charge and temperature. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charge time is significantly longer if the computer is connected to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is...personal injury or equipment damage. For more information about low-battery alarms, see page 10. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with the computer turned off. If the battery runs completely out of a lithium-ion battery. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains...
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... the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. The battery is turned off or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and hold the battery latch.
... the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. The battery is turned off or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and hold the battery latch.
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... connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other Multimedia 33 For a TV with the TV. See "Enabling the Display Settings for purchase from Dell. S-Video Connection S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with only a composite video-input... connector. The audio connector on page 36 to ensure that you must enable your computer to connect. 2 Plug one end of connector is available from Dell.
... connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other Multimedia 33 For a TV with the TV. See "Enabling the Display Settings for purchase from Dell. S-Video Connection S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with only a composite video-input... connector. The audio connector on page 36 to ensure that you must enable your computer to connect. 2 Plug one end of connector is available from Dell.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Composite Video Connection 34 Using CDs, DVDs, and other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 36 to the audio input connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on your TV or other Multimedia
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Composite Video Connection 34 Using CDs, DVDs, and other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 36 to the audio input connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on your TV or other Multimedia
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composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV-out adapter cable to the S-video ...
composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV-out adapter cable to the S-video ...
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... you properly connect the TV before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 36 to the audio input connectors on your TV or other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in... 8 Click OK to confirm the settings change. 9 Click Yes to keep the new settings. 10 Click OK. 36 Using CDs, DVDs, and other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under or pick a Control...
... you properly connect the TV before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 36 to the audio input connectors on your TV or other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in... 8 Click OK to confirm the settings change. 9 Click Yes to keep the new settings. 10 Click OK. 36 Using CDs, DVDs, and other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under or pick a Control...
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... To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Solving Problems 55 Then shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see page 79) and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press . to retest the component that appear... to continue to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on 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. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The computer...
... To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Solving Problems 55 Then shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see page 79) and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press . to retest the component that appear... to continue to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on 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. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The computer...
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... the telephone line connector into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from starting. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I T O N - Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it.) • Ensure that the telephone line is connected...
... the telephone line connector into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from starting. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I T O N - Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it.) • Ensure that the telephone line is connected...
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... minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that they appear on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to the computer. If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Contact Dell (see page... NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 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 ...
... minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that they appear on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to the computer. If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Contact Dell (see page... NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 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 ...
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...TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE 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... computer. If you are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see page 101). Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system ...
...TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE 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... computer. If you are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see page 101). Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system ...
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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 the computer turns off. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system...
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 the computer turns off. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system...
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... light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Ensure that the PC Card is low or depleted. Contact Dell (see page 101). When the power light is listed. If the battery status light rapidly... is off, press the power button to exit standby mode. If the light is in standby mode-press the power button to turn on standby mode. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the computer. C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I D E D P C C A R D - P R O V I G H T - If the battery status light flashes orange...
... light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Ensure that the PC Card is low or depleted. Contact Dell (see page 101). When the power light is listed. If the battery status light rapidly... is off, press the power button to exit standby mode. If the light is in standby mode-press the power button to turn on standby mode. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the computer. C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I D E D P C C A R D - P R O V I G H T - If the battery status light flashes orange...
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... A P T E R - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to receive a WARNING message. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be used with another device, such as a lamp. To access help, see page 83). Printer...176; F), the computer will decrease system performance. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for your computer, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see page 10. The 90-W AC adapters used in...
... A P T E R - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to receive a WARNING message. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be used with another device, such as a lamp. To access help, see page 83). Printer...176; F), the computer will decrease system performance. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for your computer, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see page 10. The 90-W AC adapters used in...
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ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables (see page 24) are ...
ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables (see page 24) are ...