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... Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric...
... Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric...
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Dell Technology Guide
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...and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. Also, see...On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing ...
...and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. Also, see...On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your ...your laptop computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used.
... life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your ...your laptop computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used.
Dell Technology Guide
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... in your computer and then search for your wireless network card. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. .... Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device ...
... in your computer and then search for your wireless network card. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. .... Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device ...
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... the Print to the following port(s): setting is working by testing it with your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. For a USB printer, ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - SEE THE ...setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a parallel printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is USB. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - •...
... the Print to the following port(s): setting is working by testing it with your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. For a USB printer, ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - SEE THE ...setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a parallel printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is USB. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - •...
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... affects pointer movement) and the operation of your computer). See "Installing Drivers for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move...lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 79. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it . If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may...
... affects pointer movement) and the operation of your computer). See "Installing Drivers for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move...lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 79. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it . If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may...
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... and resume the boot process. NOTE: To change , and then press . 5 Press and then press to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular Bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by pressing the downarrow or up files...
... and resume the boot process. NOTE: To change , and then press . 5 Press and then press to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular Bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by pressing the downarrow or up files...
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... boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup The computer boots to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the ...the upper-right corner of the screen, press . To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Performing a One-Time Boot You can...
... boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup The computer boots to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the ...the upper-right corner of the screen, press . To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. Performing a One-Time Boot You can...
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USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. Ports USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313 The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer. • Connectors B head downstream and connect to your computer. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices.
USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. Ports USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313 The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer. • Connectors B head downstream and connect to your computer. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices.
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Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ 314 Ports While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. IEEE 1394 Port Like the USB, IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. . IEEE 1394 is a serial data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping.
Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ 314 Ports While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. IEEE 1394 Port Like the USB, IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. . IEEE 1394 is a serial data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping.
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..., consumer electronics and entry servers. External SATA or eSATA, users can now utilize shielded cable lengths up to 6 times faster than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is commonly used for External Direct Attached Storage for transfer of the benefits the SATA interface brings to take advantage of data between...
..., consumer electronics and entry servers. External SATA or eSATA, users can now utilize shielded cable lengths up to 6 times faster than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is commonly used for External Direct Attached Storage for transfer of the benefits the SATA interface brings to take advantage of data between...
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... A removable I/O card adhering to as dual display mode. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. extended display mode - A DIMM with DDR2 DRAM chips and an... memory. A parallel connector design that provides bidirectional data transmission. expansion slot - Modems and network adapters are common types of your Dell™ computer. A U.S. electromagnetic interference - expansion card - agency responsible for testing the accuracy of data as an extension of ...
... A removable I/O card adhering to as dual display mode. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. extended display mode - A DIMM with DDR2 DRAM chips and an... memory. A parallel connector design that provides bidirectional data transmission. expansion slot - Modems and network adapters are common types of your Dell™ computer. A U.S. electromagnetic interference - expansion card - agency responsible for testing the accuracy of data as an extension of ...
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...based security feature that when combined with the monitor-for a low-speed device such as file and e-mail protection. unified memory allocation - USB - A hardware interface for your computer. UXGA - The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an ...integrated video controller) that plugs in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of a laptop computer to video. TPM - trusted platform module - A plastic device designed...
...based security feature that when combined with the monitor-for a low-speed device such as file and e-mail protection. unified memory allocation - USB - A hardware interface for your computer. UXGA - The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an ...integrated video controller) that plugs in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of a laptop computer to video. TPM - trusted platform module - A plastic device designed...
Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 8
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... media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, ... the operating state it was in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. Follow the instructions on page 46. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the computer is turned...
... media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, ... the operating state it was in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. Follow the instructions on page 46. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the computer is turned...
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...a dial-up connection, connect the telephone cable to the optional modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. To complete setting up your ...wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 15. 14 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the...
...a dial-up connection, connect the telephone cable to the optional modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. To complete setting up your ...wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 15. 14 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the...
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... - Eject the optical drive tray when pressed. 9 1 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connect to an audio cable for voice or to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, 8 2... digital cameras, and MP3 players. 3 3 Headphone connector - Connects 7 to headphones. 4 NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio 5 6 connectors on your computer. 4 Line-in or microphone connector - Connects to a microphone for audio input. 18 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron...
... - Eject the optical drive tray when pressed. 9 1 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connect to an audio cable for voice or to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, 8 2... digital cameras, and MP3 players. 3 3 Headphone connector - Connects 7 to headphones. 4 NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio 5 6 connectors on your computer. 4 Line-in or microphone connector - Connects to a microphone for audio input. 18 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron...
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NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 2 Voltage selector switch - 1 Power connector - Connect USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connectors. 5 Expansion card slots - Allows to connectors on any installed PCI and PCI express cards. 6 Padlock rings - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 4 Back panel connectors - Provide access to select the voltage rating appropriate...
NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 2 Voltage selector switch - 1 Power connector - Connect USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connectors. 5 Expansion card slots - Allows to connectors on any installed PCI and PCI express cards. 6 Padlock rings - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 4 Back panel connectors - Provide access to select the voltage rating appropriate...
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Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 11 6 10 7 9 8 22 1 Your computer's model number. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to side L/R .... 7 Microphone connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal will be read. 3 VGA connector - Connect to an audio cable for voice or to USB devices, such as a mouse, printer, keyboard, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to a microphone for audio input. Connects to rear L/R surround speakers...
Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 11 6 10 7 9 8 22 1 Your computer's model number. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to side L/R .... 7 Microphone connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal will be read. 3 VGA connector - Connect to an audio cable for voice or to USB devices, such as a mouse, printer, keyboard, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to a microphone for audio input. Connects to rear L/R surround speakers...