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...the computer for disposal instructions. If you are approved for use with local authorities for work, place it on the computer. Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are asked to turn it off, unplug it can be sure to have a charged battery available in your computer, turn ... remove the battery pack(s). As you clean your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as baggage. Do not use your adapter's power cable and that nothing rests on . The resulting excessive current flow can put your own personal safety. Use the following safety guidelines: ...
...the computer for disposal instructions. If you are approved for use with local authorities for work, place it on the computer. Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are asked to turn it off, unplug it can be sure to have a charged battery available in your computer, turn ... remove the battery pack(s). As you clean your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as baggage. Do not use your adapter's power cable and that nothing rests on . The resulting excessive current flow can put your own personal safety. Use the following safety guidelines: ...
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... a Wet Computer 3-13 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-15 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-16 Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 3-17 Total Power Failure When Using a Battery 3-18 No Power to a Part of the Computer 3-19 Troubleshooting the Diskette...Pad 3-33 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-34 Features of the Dell Diagnostics 4-1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-2 Before You Start Testing 4-2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Completing the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Confirming the System Configuration Information 4-5 How to ...
... a Wet Computer 3-13 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-15 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-16 Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 3-17 Total Power Failure When Using a Battery 3-18 No Power to a Part of the Computer 3-19 Troubleshooting the Diskette...Pad 3-33 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-34 Features of the Dell Diagnostics 4-1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-2 Before You Start Testing 4-2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Completing the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Confirming the System Configuration Information 4-5 How to ...
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...3-26 Installing a Memory Module 3-26 Diagnostics Menu 4-3 Main Screen of Setup Program 2-13 AC Adapter and Power Cable 3-3 Checking the Battery 3-3 Checking an Optional Device 3-4 I/O Panel Connectors for Dell-Branded Hardware Products D-4 Previous Products D-4 Software D-5 Additional Information D-5 Figure 1-1. Figure 3-1. ...Security Menu of Setup Program 2-7 Power Menu of Setup Program 2-8 Boot Menu of Setup Program 2-12 Exit Menu of the Dell Diagnostics 4-5 Diagnostics Checklist 5-6 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen B-3 40-Column x 25-Line Character Set ...
...3-26 Installing a Memory Module 3-26 Diagnostics Menu 4-3 Main Screen of Setup Program 2-13 AC Adapter and Power Cable 3-3 Checking the Battery 3-3 Checking an Optional Device 3-4 I/O Panel Connectors for Dell-Branded Hardware Products D-4 Previous Products D-4 Software D-5 Additional Information D-5 Figure 1-1. Figure 3-1. ...Security Menu of Setup Program 2-7 Power Menu of Setup Program 2-8 Boot Menu of Setup Program 2-12 Exit Menu of the Dell Diagnostics 4-5 Diagnostics Checklist 5-6 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen B-3 40-Column x 25-Line Character Set ...
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... connector serial connector monitor connector docking connector USB connector PS/2 connector TV-out S-video connector infrared port PC Card slots volume control audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Your Dell computer has the following standard features: - Built-in the options bay. - Jacks for TV-out that you can use in microphone and stereo speakers...
... connector serial connector monitor connector docking connector USB connector PS/2 connector TV-out S-video connector infrared port PC Card slots volume control audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Your Dell computer has the following standard features: - Built-in the options bay. - Jacks for TV-out that you can use in microphone and stereo speakers...
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... system configuration Powering the computer and extending battery life Connecting external devices Maintaining the system Contacting Dell The guide also contains a glossary of the computer AC adapter Lithium ion battery pack Hard-disk drives Network PC Cards Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator Memory modules (32- and 64-MB capacities, 128-MB when available) Leather and nylon...
... system configuration Powering the computer and extending battery life Connecting external devices Maintaining the system Contacting Dell The guide also contains a glossary of the computer AC adapter Lithium ion battery pack Hard-disk drives Network PC Cards Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator Memory modules (32- and 64-MB capacities, 128-MB when available) Leather and nylon...
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... cables and for your computer, external monitor, or other peripherals (such as shown in Figures 3-1 through 3-4: The AC adapter and the AC power cable AC adapter connector AC power cable The main battery battery latch bottom of computer AC adapter AC adapter cable latch lock (unlocked position) battery Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-3 Be sure the following items are likely sources of...
... cables and for your computer, external monitor, or other peripherals (such as shown in Figures 3-1 through 3-4: The AC adapter and the AC power cable AC adapter connector AC power cable The main battery battery latch bottom of computer AC adapter AC adapter cable latch lock (unlocked position) battery Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-3 Be sure the following items are likely sources of...
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... gets wet or if condensation forms on using the Setup program. Remove any attached peripherals and disconnect them from their power sources and then from AC power. Before performing any of the troubleshooting procedures, make sure the Quiet Boot option is set to Disabled in a safe place to dry. Troubleshooting Your... devices that the drive requires attention of the microprocessor. Before you see if the problem still occurs. Turn off any installed batteries. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 2. Wipe off each battery and store it from the...
... gets wet or if condensation forms on using the Setup program. Remove any attached peripherals and disconnect them from their power sources and then from AC power. Before performing any of the troubleshooting procedures, make sure the Quiet Boot option is set to Disabled in a safe place to dry. Troubleshooting Your... devices that the drive requires attention of the microprocessor. Before you see if the problem still occurs. Turn off any installed batteries. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 2. Wipe off each battery and store it from the...
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...cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is unable to static electricity. 6. If you removed in the computer, protect the drive from the AC adapter. If the computer is resolved. ... exposure to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in step 2. 14. Replace any installed batteries. 2. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 3. If the computer is dropped or damaged, use the following procedure: 1. Yes. Save all your work properly? Turn...
...cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is unable to static electricity. 6. If you removed in the computer, protect the drive from the AC adapter. If the computer is resolved. ... exposure to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in step 2. 14. Replace any installed batteries. 2. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 3. If the computer is dropped or damaged, use the following procedure: 1. Yes. Save all your work properly? Turn...
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... Go to step 7. No. Go to step 6. 6. Does the computer boot successfully? If no signs of power are using the AC adapter, make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found in the status display panel? The problem is receiving power. If the computer is resolved.... Then reinstall the batteries, reconnect the AC adapter, and turn on properly? Go to step 6. 5. No. Yes. The problem is not receiving power. No. Your computer is resolved....
... Go to step 7. No. Go to step 6. 6. Does the computer boot successfully? If no signs of power are using the AC adapter, make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found in the status display panel? The problem is receiving power. If the computer is resolved.... Then reinstall the batteries, reconnect the AC adapter, and turn on properly? Go to step 6. 5. No. Yes. The problem is not receiving power. No. Your computer is resolved....
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.... No. Does the battery status indicator remain steady, and does the AC power indicator appear in its components before checking for instructions.) 3-18 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide 3. Yes. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. Use the AC adapter to connect your computer, the computer's power source is empty, the battery may be...
.... No. Does the battery status indicator remain steady, and does the AC power indicator appear in its components before checking for instructions.) 3-18 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide 3. Yes. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. Use the AC adapter to connect your computer, the computer's power source is empty, the battery may be...
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...: 1. Turn on the far left of your computer is defective. Your original battery is probably not receiving power. Turn on . 8. Yes. Use the AC adapter to step 9. 9. play panel? Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) No. Then reinstall the battery, reboot the computer, and go back to step...
...: 1. Turn on the far left of your computer is defective. Your original battery is probably not receiving power. Turn on . 8. Yes. Use the AC adapter to step 9. 9. play panel? Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) No. Then reinstall the battery, reboot the computer, and go back to step...
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...as shown in Chapter 5 and fill it from the AC adapter. Reboot the computer. Save all your work, exit any open application programs, and remove any attached peripherals, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from AC power. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors...reads from the computer. Does the random-access memory (RAM) count displayed correctly match the actual amount of the computer. 5. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Turn off the computer and disconnect it out as it will go in the computer? the memory check phase is ...
...as shown in Chapter 5 and fill it from the AC adapter. Reboot the computer. Save all your work, exit any open application programs, and remove any attached peripherals, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from AC power. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors...reads from the computer. Does the random-access memory (RAM) count displayed correctly match the actual amount of the computer. 5. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Turn off the computer and disconnect it out as it will go in the computer? the memory check phase is ...
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...If your application program uses a higher resolution, you complete the following procedure. Is the full display readable? Yes. Yes. No. Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to CRT Mode. No. If the computer is properly seated in the Setup program was loose; The computer... found in Chapter 5 and fill it out as you must attach an external video graphics array (VGA) monitor to step 4. 3. Go to step 3. Call Dell for instructions. NOTE: A 13.3-inch and a 14.1-inch extended graphics array (XGA) display supports 1024 x 768 pixels. No. Go to step 11. 11...
...If your application program uses a higher resolution, you complete the following procedure. Is the full display readable? Yes. Yes. No. Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to CRT Mode. No. If the computer is properly seated in the Setup program was loose; The computer... found in Chapter 5 and fill it out as you must attach an external video graphics array (VGA) monitor to step 4. 3. Go to step 3. Call Dell for instructions. NOTE: A 13.3-inch and a 14.1-inch extended graphics array (XGA) display supports 1024 x 768 pixels. No. Go to step 11. 11...
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Refer to begin diagnosing a problem, read the rest of the Dell Diagnostics Diskette: 1. a. In the Exit menu, choose Get Default Values. Attach an AC adapter to load the default configuration. If you are experienced with computers and know what component(s) you are working ... Setup program, confirm that the Power Management Mode option is possible to run the Dell Diagnostics on how to AC power helps ensure that power will not be lost during the tests. 4-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Disconnect any attached printers. 3. Choose Yes when prompted to ...
Refer to begin diagnosing a problem, read the rest of the Dell Diagnostics Diskette: 1. a. In the Exit menu, choose Get Default Values. Attach an AC adapter to load the default configuration. If you are experienced with computers and know what component(s) you are working ... Setup program, confirm that the Power Management Mode option is possible to run the Dell Diagnostics on how to AC power helps ensure that power will not be lost during the tests. 4-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Disconnect any attached printers. 3. Choose Yes when prompted to ...
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See cables CPU. About option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-11 AC adapter connector, 1-3 alternating current. See BIOS battery, 1-4 beep codes See also error messages about , 1-3 troubleshooting, 3-21 central processing unit (CPU).See microprocessor computer customizing features, 2-1 features, 1-3 technical specifications, A-1 traveling with, v connectors location, 1-3 troubleshooting, 3-3 cords. See AC assistance technical, 5-1 telephone numbers, 5-7 warranty repair or credit, 5-5 audio...
See cables CPU. About option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-11 AC adapter connector, 1-3 alternating current. See BIOS battery, 1-4 beep codes See also error messages about , 1-3 troubleshooting, 3-21 central processing unit (CPU).See microprocessor computer customizing features, 2-1 features, 1-3 technical specifications, A-1 traveling with, v connectors location, 1-3 troubleshooting, 3-3 cords. See AC assistance technical, 5-1 telephone numbers, 5-7 warranty repair or credit, 5-5 audio...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide
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...see "Using External Devices" in your online System User's Guide. 2. Use the following instructions to attach external devices to the AC adapter connector. NOTES: If the cable connector from the external device has thumbscrews, be sure to tighten them to the line-out ...the computer to the parallel connector. See "Using Internal Devices" in connector. An external monitor connects to the line-in your online Dell Inspiron 7000 User's Guide for information about using external devices with the port replicator connects to the port replicator: 1. A record/playback audio device...
...see "Using External Devices" in your online System User's Guide. 2. Use the following instructions to attach external devices to the AC adapter connector. NOTES: If the cable connector from the external device has thumbscrews, be sure to tighten them to the line-out ...the computer to the parallel connector. See "Using Internal Devices" in connector. An external monitor connects to the line-in your online Dell Inspiron 7000 User's Guide for information about using external devices with the port replicator connects to the port replicator: 1. A record/playback audio device...
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... line-in Figure 1-2. Place the computer on the port replicator (see Figure 1-1), and plug the AC power cable into an AC power source. If you have not already done so, connect the AC adapter to the port replicator. 1. computer Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide 1-3 Save all your computer to the connector on the port replicator...
... line-in Figure 1-2. Place the computer on the port replicator (see Figure 1-1), and plug the AC power cable into an AC power source. If you have not already done so, connect the AC adapter to the port replicator. 1. computer Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide 1-3 Save all your computer to the connector on the port replicator...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Service Manual
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... 4-4. Figure 1-3. Figure 4-3. Front View 1-2 Back View 1-3 Indicator Panel above Keyboard 1-3 Indicator Panel on Front of Computer 1-4 Battery Charge Gauge 1-5 Computer Orientation 4-1 Screw Identification 4-2 AC Adapter Removal 4-3 Computer Removal From Inspiron Port Replicator II 4-4 Main Battery Removal 4-4 vi Figure 1-4. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies 4-15 Hard-Disk Drive 4-28 Combo Module 4-29 General Disassembly...
... 4-4. Figure 1-3. Figure 4-3. Front View 1-2 Back View 1-3 Indicator Panel above Keyboard 1-3 Indicator Panel on Front of Computer 1-4 Battery Charge Gauge 1-5 Computer Orientation 4-1 Screw Identification 4-2 AC Adapter Removal 4-3 Computer Removal From Inspiron Port Replicator II 4-4 Main Battery Removal 4-4 vi Figure 1-4. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies 4-15 Hard-Disk Drive 4-28 Combo Module 4-29 General Disassembly...
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.... air exhaust parallel connector serial connector monitor connector S-video TV connector docking connector USB connector PS/2 connector infrared port speaker PC Card slots audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Three status lights are located on the front of the unit, three in the indicator panel below the display latch and two on the...
.... air exhaust parallel connector serial connector monitor connector S-video TV connector docking connector USB connector PS/2 connector infrared port speaker PC Card slots audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Three status lights are located on the front of the unit, three in the indicator panel below the display latch and two on the...
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...the computer that are not being used. The computer receives power from either the AC adapter connected to turn off or slows down one or more functions while the computer is charged while the computer uses AC power. The system has built-in power management features that remove power from ... off power management. indicator lights status button The power button controls power to control the power-saving time-outs individually. When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is idle. System Overview 1-5 To open the Main Menu of the Setup program has power conservation features. Attach the...
...the computer that are not being used. The computer receives power from either the AC adapter connected to turn off or slows down one or more functions while the computer is charged while the computer uses AC power. The system has built-in power management features that remove power from ... off power management. indicator lights status button The power button controls power to control the power-saving time-outs individually. When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is idle. System Overview 1-5 To open the Main Menu of the Setup program has power conservation features. Attach the...