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... Battery 36 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off. . . . . . 37 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 41 Keyboard Shortcuts 42 System Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 42 Power Management 43 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the Touch Pad 45 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 45 External Keyboard Problems...
... Battery 36 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off. . . . . . 37 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 41 Keyboard Shortcuts 42 System Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 42 Power Management 43 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the Touch Pad 45 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 45 External Keyboard Problems...
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... Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N G ( C A T C H - With the Microsoft Outlook® Express e-mail program open, click File. Setting Up Your Computer 23 See the documentation that came with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it and connect to the Internet. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem Options, click...
... Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N G ( C A T C H - With the Microsoft Outlook® Express e-mail program open, click File. Setting Up Your Computer 23 See the documentation that came with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it and connect to the Internet. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem Options, click...
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... the parallel connector on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the printer and snap the two clips into the...
... the parallel connector on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the printer and snap the two clips into the...
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... port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the USB connectors on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I S T U R N E D O N - See the documentation supplied with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities...
... port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the USB connectors on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I S T U R N E D O N - See the documentation supplied with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities...
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... "About the Module Bay" on how often the battery is used , you may need to , the following: • Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ computer. Operating time is used and the conditions under which it can also set power management options to 4 hours from other power-intensive programs...
... "About the Module Bay" on how often the battery is used , you may need to , the following: • Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ computer. Operating time is used and the conditions under which it can also set power management options to 4 hours from other power-intensive programs...
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... the total battery charge. Check the AC adapter cable connections. About the Module Bay CAUTION: Before you install a second battery, press the status button on page 65. If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules, see "Accessing Help" on the battery charge gauge to work with another device, such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, second battery, or second hard drive in the...
... the total battery charge. Check the AC adapter cable connections. About the Module Bay CAUTION: Before you install a second battery, press the status button on page 65. If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules, see "Accessing Help" on the battery charge gauge to work with another device, such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, second battery, or second hard drive in the...
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... for instructions. REINSTALL THE DRIVE - 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2 Remove the drive. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron help file. CD and DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD or DVD NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in the lower-right corner of your screen. E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ®...
... for instructions. REINSTALL THE DRIVE - 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2 Remove the drive. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron help file. CD and DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD or DVD NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in the lower-right corner of your screen. E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ®...
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... Control Panel. 3 Click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select the program you are using the AC adapter, and turn off , press the power button. • If the light is recommended that it with another device, such as a lamp. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I C A L O U T L E T - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you are trying to power your power management settings may be depleted. D L L F I R E D . C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. Connect...
... Control Panel. 3 Click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select the program you are using the AC adapter, and turn off , press the power button. • If the light is recommended that it with another device, such as a lamp. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I C A L O U T L E T - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you are trying to power your power management settings may be depleted. D L L F I R E D . C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. Connect...
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... devices, power strips, and the extension cable to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 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 - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. If an error message appears, see "Accessing Help" on page 65. 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - See the Dell Inspiron help file, see "Error Messages" on page 65. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
... devices, power strips, and the extension cable to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 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 - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. If an error message appears, see "Accessing Help" on page 65. 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - See the Dell Inspiron help file, see "Error Messages" on page 65. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
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... that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the scanner is working properly and you are sure that the light is blinking, indicating normal operation. 68 Solving Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. Verify that your antivirus software to a floppy disk, see "Accessing Help" on page 65. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be...
... that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the scanner is working properly and you are sure that the light is blinking, indicating normal operation. 68 Solving Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. Verify that your antivirus software to a floppy disk, see "Accessing Help" on page 65. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be...
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... driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. 74 Solving Problems Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the device icon. If Device Driver...
... driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. 74 Solving Problems Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the device icon. If Device Driver...
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... the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 5 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 6 Double-click the name of the device for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to which...
... the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 5 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 6 Double-click the name of the device for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to which...
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... . 8 Replace the cover and screw. NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the other connector. 7 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may damage your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the longer, outer edge. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. a Use your computer. 82 Adding and Replacing Parts...
... . 8 Replace the cover and screw. NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the other connector. 7 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may damage your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the longer, outer edge. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. a Use your computer. 82 Adding and Replacing Parts...
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... setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to the parallel connector. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to boot and press Enter>. Changing Printer Modes Set the Parallel Mode option according to the type of the installation process, click Yes to use. Changing COM Ports Serial Port...
... setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to the parallel connector. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to boot and press Enter>. Changing Printer Modes Set the Parallel Mode option according to the type of the installation process, click Yes to use. Changing COM Ports Serial Port...
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.../ Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Customer Care Corporate Sales Fax Switchboard Bermuda General Support Bolivia General Support Brazil Website: www.dell.com/br International Access Code: 00 Customer Support, Technical Support Country Code: 55 Technical Support Fax City Code: 51 Customer Care Fax Sales British Virgin Islands General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 0820 240...
.../ Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Customer Care Corporate Sales Fax Switchboard Bermuda General Support Bolivia General Support Brazil Website: www.dell.com/br International Access Code: 00 Customer Support, Technical Support Country Code: 55 Technical Support Fax City Code: 51 Customer Care Fax Sales British Virgin Islands General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 0820 240...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Costa Rica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Costa Rica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision...
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....dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code France (Paris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) Germany (Langen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell...
....dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code France (Paris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) Germany (Langen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell...
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...) Ireland Sales U.K. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K.
...) Ireland Sales U.K. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K.
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... testing, 72 Dell Inspiron help file accessing, 65 Dell support policy, 98 Device Driver Rollback, 74 device latch release description, 15, 19 system view, 15, 19 device status lights description, 10 system view, 10 display description, 9 system view, 9 display latch description, 11 system view, 11 docking device latch description, 19 system view, 19 drivers definition, 73 reinstalling, 74 troubleshooting, 74 drives fixing problems, 68 E e-mail fixing problems, 23 F fan description, 19...
... testing, 72 Dell Inspiron help file accessing, 65 Dell support policy, 98 Device Driver Rollback, 74 device latch release description, 15, 19 system view, 15, 19 device status lights description, 10 system view, 10 display description, 9 system view, 9 display latch description, 11 system view, 11 docking device latch description, 19 system view, 19 drivers definition, 73 reinstalling, 74 troubleshooting, 74 drives fixing problems, 68 E e-mail fixing problems, 23 F fan description, 19...
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... Hardware Troubleshooter, 78 help file accessing, 65 I infrared sensor description, 13 system view, 13 Internet connection about, 21 options, 21 setting up, 21 IR sensor See infrared sensor IRQ conflicts, 78 K keyboard description, 11 fixing problems, 46 shortcuts, 42 system view, 11 unexpected characters, 46 keyboard status lights description, 11 system view, 11 keypad numeric, 41 L line conditioners, 26 M memory adding, 81 removing, 82 memory module cover...
... Hardware Troubleshooter, 78 help file accessing, 65 I infrared sensor description, 13 system view, 13 Internet connection about, 21 options, 21 setting up, 21 IR sensor See infrared sensor IRQ conflicts, 78 K keyboard description, 11 fixing problems, 46 shortcuts, 42 system view, 11 unexpected characters, 46 keyboard status lights description, 11 system view, 11 keypad numeric, 41 L line conditioners, 26 M memory adding, 81 removing, 82 memory module cover...