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Information Resources 1-1 System Help 1-1 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide 1-2 Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 2-1 Microsoft Windows NT 2-3 Adding a Printer 3-1 Touch Pad 3-3 PC Cards 3-4 Installing PC Cards 3-4 Removing PC Cards 3-4 CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives 3-5 Figure 3-1. Inserting a Disc Into the Drive 3-5 v Touch Pad and Buttons 3-3 Figure 3-2.
Information Resources 1-1 System Help 1-1 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide 1-2 Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 2-1 Microsoft Windows NT 2-3 Adding a Printer 3-1 Touch Pad 3-3 PC Cards 3-4 Installing PC Cards 3-4 Removing PC Cards 3-4 CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives 3-5 Figure 3-1. Inserting a Disc Into the Drive 3-5 v Touch Pad and Buttons 3-3 Figure 3-2.
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To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-up-down motion, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your changes, click Apply. To double-click an object, position the cursor on a standard mouse. ... window appears. 2. Make your finger over the smooth sensor area. Using Hardware Devices 3-3 The Personal System/2 (PS/2)-compatible touch pad (see Figure 3-1) detects the position of the touch pad. The touch pad's two buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on the object and then tap twice. On the second...
To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-up-down motion, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your changes, click Apply. To double-click an object, position the cursor on a standard mouse. ... window appears. 2. Make your finger over the smooth sensor area. Using Hardware Devices 3-3 The Personal System/2 (PS/2)-compatible touch pad (see Figure 3-1) detects the position of the touch pad. The touch pad's two buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on the object and then tap twice. On the second...
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... on the floor and your thighs level. Vary your hands when using an external mouse. vii When using an external monitor with the keyboard, touch pad, or trackball. Always use a footrest, if necessary, to maintain proper posture. Sit erect with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position... while using the keyboard, trackball, touch pad, or external mouse. Adjust your chair's height or use the palmrest with your computer, set the monitor at your sides. When you stop ...
... on the floor and your thighs level. Vary your hands when using an external mouse. vii When using an external monitor with the keyboard, touch pad, or trackball. Always use a footrest, if necessary, to maintain proper posture. Sit erect with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position... while using the keyboard, trackball, touch pad, or external mouse. Adjust your chair's height or use the palmrest with your computer, set the monitor at your sides. When you stop ...
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... poten- Turn off your computer and peripherals from AC power to dissipate any attached peripherals. 2. tial for personal injury or shock. While you work, periodically touch the I /O panel on the back of user wrists relaxed and flat arms at desk level Before removing or installing memory modules, perform the following steps...
... poten- Turn off your computer and peripherals from AC power to dissipate any attached peripherals. 2. tial for personal injury or shock. While you work, periodically touch the I /O panel on the back of user wrists relaxed and flat arms at desk level Before removing or installing memory modules, perform the following steps...
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..., use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. The following steps to remove any of these precautions: ix You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer's I /O connector to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): When unpacking a static-sensitive ... an antistatic container or packaging. Just before you are ready to discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you touch any static charge your body. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before unwrapping the antistatic packaging,...
..., use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. The following steps to remove any of these precautions: ix You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer's I /O connector to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): When unpacking a static-sensitive ... an antistatic container or packaging. Just before you are ready to discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you touch any static charge your body. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before unwrapping the antistatic packaging,...
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... Changes and Exit 2-13 Get Default Values 2-13 Load Previous Values 2-13 Save Changes 2-14 Reinstalling Utilities and Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Video Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Touch Pad Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Audio Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Internal Modem Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling DVD-ROM Decoder Drivers 2-16 Creating the Save-to-Disk Suspend File...
... Changes and Exit 2-13 Get Default Values 2-13 Load Previous Values 2-13 Save Changes 2-14 Reinstalling Utilities and Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Video Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Touch Pad Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Audio Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Internal Modem Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling DVD-ROM Decoder Drivers 2-16 Creating the Save-to-Disk Suspend File...
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... a Serial I/O Device 3-32 Troubleshooting the Infrared Port 3-33 Troubleshooting the Touch 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 Use the Menu...
... a Serial I/O Device 3-32 Troubleshooting the Infrared Port 3-33 Troubleshooting the Touch 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 Use the Menu...
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indicator lights power button keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons (2) options bay display release main battery display latch (2) display display close/ suspend button microphone key lock air intake optional modem jack speaker 1-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
indicator lights power button keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons (2) options bay display release main battery display latch (2) display display close/ suspend button microphone key lock air intake optional modem jack speaker 1-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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...transfer protocol for data transfer rates of the System User's Guide. For more information, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." A PS/2-compatible touch pad that tell your computer. Also included are available separately on your computer full mouse functionality. For more information, ...technology attachment (ATA)/integrated drive electronics (IDE) hard-disk drive interface. The USB connector on diskette from suspend mode. Dell has installed the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system on your location. The following software is running. To ...
...transfer protocol for data transfer rates of the System User's Guide. For more information, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." A PS/2-compatible touch pad that tell your computer. Also included are available separately on your computer full mouse functionality. For more information, ...technology attachment (ATA)/integrated drive electronics (IDE) hard-disk drive interface. The USB connector on diskette from suspend mode. Dell has installed the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system on your location. The following software is running. To ...
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... the operating system documentation for example, power management or security features To verify information about saving battery power, see the topic titled "Touch Pad" in the System User's Guide. Double-click the Mouse icon. The system then prompts you turn on using a battery For...the System User's Guide. Adjust audio properties In Windows 98, click the Start button, point to or installed inside your computer 2-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide For more information about your computer's current configuration, such as follows: To set or change , or remove ...
... the operating system documentation for example, power management or security features To verify information about saving battery power, see the topic titled "Touch Pad" in the System User's Guide. Double-click the Mouse icon. The system then prompts you turn on using a battery For...the System User's Guide. Adjust audio properties In Windows 98, click the Start button, point to or installed inside your computer 2-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide For more information about your computer's current configuration, such as follows: To set or change , or remove ...
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...Setup icon. 6. To reinstall the touch pad drivers, follow these steps to complete the installation. In the My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click the Touchpad folder. 5. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM... or DVD-ROM drive. 3. Follow the instructions on your computer. Save your work in all open application programs, because you will need to restart your touch pad and cursor features. 4. In the ...
...Setup icon. 6. To reinstall the touch pad drivers, follow these steps to complete the installation. In the My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click the Touchpad folder. 5. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM... or DVD-ROM drive. 3. Follow the instructions on your computer. Save your work in all open application programs, because you will need to restart your touch pad and cursor features. 4. In the ...
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... the full name of humid conditions, use the following procedure. 1. IRQ12 Generated by the keyboard controller to indicate that the output buffer of the integrated touch pad or external PS/2 mouse is full IRQ13 Used by the math coprocessor on the microprocessor IRQ14 Generated by the hard-disk drive to indicate...
... the full name of humid conditions, use the following procedure. 1. IRQ12 Generated by the keyboard controller to indicate that the output buffer of the integrated touch pad or external PS/2 mouse is full IRQ13 Used by the math coprocessor on the microprocessor IRQ14 Generated by the hard-disk drive to indicate...
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...cause the front edge of computer memory module cover 8. Pull the hard-disk drive forward until it stops, and then pull it . Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the I/O panel. 10. If the PC Card slot is wet, remove the device from exposure to speed up ... at least 24 hours. Replace the memory module cover. 11. When the harddisk drive is not in step 5. 3-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Ground yourself by touching one of the hard-disk drive carrier. Slide the memory module cover as far as shown in a safe place to let...
...cause the front edge of computer memory module cover 8. Pull the hard-disk drive forward until it stops, and then pull it . Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the I/O panel. 10. If the PC Card slot is wet, remove the device from exposure to speed up ... at least 24 hours. Replace the memory module cover. 11. When the harddisk drive is not in step 5. 3-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Ground yourself by touching one of the hard-disk drive carrier. Slide the memory module cover as far as shown in a safe place to let...
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... from AC power. Turn off the computer and disconnect it away from the computer. Yes. Save all your work properly? Ground yourself by touching one of the computer. 4. When the harddisk drive is not in step 3. 13. Slide the memory module cover as far as shown ...Turn the computer over , and remove the memory module cover as it up . 5. Replace any batteries that you cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is resolved. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-15 12. The problem is...
... from AC power. Turn off the computer and disconnect it away from the computer. Yes. Save all your work properly? Ground yourself by touching one of the computer. 4. When the harddisk drive is not in step 3. 13. Slide the memory module cover as far as shown ...Turn the computer over , and remove the memory module cover as it up . 5. Replace any batteries that you cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is resolved. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-15 12. The problem is...
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..., exit any open application programs, and remove any attached peripherals, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of computer memory module cover Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-25 Slide the memory module cover as far as...
..., exit any open application programs, and remove any attached peripherals, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of computer memory module cover Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-25 Slide the memory module cover as far as...
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... and fill it out as you are communicating? There may be a problem with the infrared application program or with the external device. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) This section provides a procedure for the PS/2 Mouse option in the ...Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 5 and fill it out as you complete the following procedure: 1. Check the setting for troubleshooting the computer's touch pad. Change the Infrared Port option to step 3. The infrared port is resolved. Is the PS/2 Mouse option set correctly for the ...
... and fill it out as you are communicating? There may be a problem with the infrared application program or with the external device. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) This section provides a procedure for the PS/2 Mouse option in the ...Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 5 and fill it out as you complete the following procedure: 1. Check the setting for troubleshooting the computer's touch pad. Change the Infrared Port option to step 3. The infrared port is resolved. Is the PS/2 Mouse option set correctly for the ...
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... Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) This section provides a procedure for instructions.) 3-34 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Do the tests complete successfully? Does the touch pad work properly? No. The controller is functioning properly. The controller is functioning properly. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for troubleshooting the computer's sound...
... Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) This section provides a procedure for instructions.) 3-34 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Do the tests complete successfully? Does the touch pad work properly? No. The controller is functioning properly. The controller is functioning properly. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for troubleshooting the computer's sound...
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Mouse Mouse Test Tests the electronic pointing device (integrated touch pad, external serial or PS/2 mouse). Coprocessor Calculation Test Tests the math coprocessor that uses removable diskettes. This subtest does not test USB peripherals. Battery ... tests the associated controlling devices and important parts of the USB interface. PCMCIA Test Tests the PC Card controller on the system board. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-13 Video Video Memory Test Video Hardware Test Text Mode Character Test Text Mode Color Test Text Mode Pages Test Graphics Mode Test Color...
Mouse Mouse Test Tests the electronic pointing device (integrated touch pad, external serial or PS/2 mouse). Coprocessor Calculation Test Tests the math coprocessor that uses removable diskettes. This subtest does not test USB peripherals. Battery ... tests the associated controlling devices and important parts of the USB interface. PCMCIA Test Tests the PC Card controller on the system board. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-13 Video Video Memory Test Video Hardware Test Text Mode Character Test Text Mode Color Test Text Mode Pages Test Graphics Mode Test Color...
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... chip for a malfunctioning key. The four keyboard subtests confirm the following symptoms persist, run the Mouse test: When you make with the touch pad or external mouse. Three sources of problems include the configuration of a program (which affects the ability to be damaged. the button ...to be caused by a faulty touch pad or mouse. If the response when you press a touch pad or mouse button is different from the usual response or the response you press them in RAM as they are no subtests for the Mouse test. 4-20 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
... chip for a malfunctioning key. The four keyboard subtests confirm the following symptoms persist, run the Mouse test: When you make with the touch pad or external mouse. Three sources of problems include the configuration of a program (which affects the ability to be damaged. the button ...to be caused by a faulty touch pad or mouse. If the response when you press a touch pad or mouse button is different from the usual response or the response you press them in RAM as they are no subtests for the Mouse test. 4-20 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... as user: anonymous, and use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that the AutoTech service gives you allows you can call the Dell TechFax line toll-free for Asian/Pacific countries only) Electronic Information Service info@dell.com Dell's automated technical support service-AutoTech-provides recorded... to serve you request is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The AutoTech service is sent within minutes to "Dell Contact Numbers" found later in this chapter. Using a touch-tone phone, you can even interrupt an AutoTech session and continue the session later.
... as user: anonymous, and use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that the AutoTech service gives you allows you can call the Dell TechFax line toll-free for Asian/Pacific countries only) Electronic Information Service info@dell.com Dell's automated technical support service-AutoTech-provides recorded... to serve you request is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The AutoTech service is sent within minutes to "Dell Contact Numbers" found later in this chapter. Using a touch-tone phone, you can even interrupt an AutoTech session and continue the session later.