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Installing a Battery 27 Storing a Battery 27 4 Installing Module Bay Devices About the Module Bay 29 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off . . . . . 29 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 30 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 31 Copying CDs ...
Installing a Battery 27 Storing a Battery 27 4 Installing Module Bay Devices About the Module Bay 29 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off . . . . . 29 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 30 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 31 Copying CDs ...
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10 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 71 Recommended Tools 71 Turning Off Your Computer 71 Before Working Inside Your Computer 72 Memory 73 Modem 75 Mini PCI Card 76 11 Appendix Specifications 81 Using the System ... 86 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 87 Commonly Used Options 87 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 88 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 89 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 89 Contacting Dell 89 Macrovision Product Notice 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 107 Class A 107 Class B 107 FCC...
10 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 71 Recommended Tools 71 Turning Off Your Computer 71 Before Working Inside Your Computer 72 Memory 73 Modem 75 Mini PCI Card 76 11 Appendix Specifications 81 Using the System ... 86 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 87 Commonly Used Options 87 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 88 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 89 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 89 Contacting Dell 89 Macrovision Product Notice 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 107 Class A 107 Class B 107 FCC...
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... mode. P O W E R B U T T O N - D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - To adjust the volume of Your Computer 13 Press the power button to release and open the display. Slide this display latch to turn on page 35. For more information about your computer instead of Your Computer Front View display latch release display device and keyboard status lights keyboard...of the integrated speakers press the volume control keyboard shortcuts. S P E A K E R S - A Tour of pressing the power button. To access help, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file.
... mode. P O W E R B U T T O N - D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - To adjust the volume of Your Computer 13 Press the power button to release and open the display. Slide this display latch to turn on page 35. For more information about your computer instead of Your Computer Front View display latch release display device and keyboard status lights keyboard...of the integrated speakers press the volume control keyboard shortcuts. S P E A K E R S - A Tour of pressing the power button. To access help, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file.
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... when the display is connected to an electrical outlet, the as follows: - Turns on when you turn off ). - Solid green: The battery is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. 9 Turns on steadily or blinks when the computer is enabled. Off: The battery is adequately...loss of Your Computer 15 Indicates battery charge status. Turns on when wireless networking is in a power management mode. A Tour of data, never turn on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. DEVICE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. To...
... when the display is connected to an electrical outlet, the as follows: - Turns on when you turn off ). - Solid green: The battery is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. 9 Turns on steadily or blinks when the computer is enabled. Off: The battery is adequately...loss of Your Computer 15 Indicates battery charge status. Turns on when wireless networking is in a power management mode. A Tour of data, never turn on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. DEVICE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. To...
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NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View security cable slot exhaust vent video connector USB connectors (2) PC Card slot Secure Digital memory card slot S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - For more information, see ...
NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View security cable slot exhaust vent video connector USB connectors (2) PC Card slot Secure Digital memory card slot S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - For more information, see ...
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... computer to a TV. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTICE: Ensure that could crush it. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer turned either on page 33.
... computer to a TV. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTICE: Ensure that could crush it. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer turned either on page 33.
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...not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a ... Problems" on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you are having problems connecting to complete the setup. See the documentation that it is turned on page 56. If you have a service outage. See the documentation that came with your printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect...
...not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a ... Problems" on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you are having problems connecting to complete the setup. See the documentation that it is turned on page 56. If you have a service outage. See the documentation that came with your printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect...
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...of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. The lithium-ion battery is turned off, set to the hibernate power management mode, or connected to work with your Dell computer. Do not use it. Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.... A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use a battery from Dell. Using a Battery 27 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the ...
...of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. The lithium-ion battery is turned off, set to the hibernate power management mode, or connected to work with your Dell computer. Do not use it. Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.... A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use a battery from Dell. Using a Battery 27 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the ...
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... objects on top of them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them . 1 Slide and hold the device latch release. 2 Pull the device out of the procedures in this...
... objects on top of them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them . 1 Slide and hold the device latch release. 2 Pull the device out of the procedures in this...
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... audio connector on the front of the computer enables you must enable your computer to work with the TV. S-Video Connection S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you should use a commercially available S-video cable to connect your computer to the S-video...
... audio connector on the front of the computer enables you must enable your computer to work with the TV. S-Video Connection S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you should use a commercially available S-video cable to connect your computer to the S-video...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV, turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on your TV or other end of the TV icon. Enabling the Display Settings for a ... Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia c In the new window, ensure that the display resolution settings are correct. 8 If you connected (if applicable), and then turn on any other display options: a In the new window, click TV so that a red check mark appears directly on top of the audio cable in...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV, turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on your TV or other end of the TV icon. Enabling the Display Settings for a ... Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia c In the new window, ensure that the display resolution settings are correct. 8 If you connected (if applicable), and then turn on any other display options: a In the new window, click TV so that a red check mark appears directly on top of the audio cable in...
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When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in order to connect to a network. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 Connecting ...
When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in order to connect to a network. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 Connecting ...
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.... • If a failure is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on the computer. NOTE: If you cannot see anything on Dell™ computers. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the procedures in the Product Information Guide.... the next test, press ; When to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any of your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Solving Problems 47 The...
.... • If a failure is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on the computer. NOTE: If you cannot see anything on Dell™ computers. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the procedures in the Product Information Guide.... the next test, press ; When to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any of your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Solving Problems 47 The...
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... state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP... MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Solving Problems 53 During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 ...
... state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP... MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Solving Problems 53 During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 ...
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...operating system from starting. If you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it is inserted properly. NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only. The modem does not operate while it on. Hard ... Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark. 56 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running...
...operating system from starting. If you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it is inserted properly. NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only. The modem does not operate while it on. Hard ... Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark. 56 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running...
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... attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll... on page 89). 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 display. If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T ...
... attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll... on page 89). 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 display. If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T ...
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.... 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. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO...
.... 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. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO...
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... is installed and configured properly. • Verify that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that your computer. For more information, go to scan the computer and remove ... connecting to a software problem. 62 Solving Problems Then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If all tests run the software. Use...
... is installed and configured properly. • Verify that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that your computer. For more information, go to scan the computer and remove ... connecting to a software problem. 62 Solving Problems Then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If all tests run the software. Use...
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...E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I G H T - P R O V I D E D P C C A R D - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the computer. If the light is properly inserted into the connector. NOTE: Battery capacity (the time it is used, you... Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to turn on standby mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PC Card Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in ...
...E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I G H T - P R O V I D E D P C C A R D - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the computer. If the light is properly inserted into the connector. NOTE: Battery capacity (the time it is used, you... Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to turn on standby mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PC Card Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in ...
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...Memory" on . for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. 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 optimum system performance, you should always use the 65-W AC adapter; NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in...as a lamp. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. R E...
...Memory" on . for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. 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 optimum system performance, you should always use the 65-W AC adapter; NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in...as a lamp. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. R E...