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... 32 Helpful Tips 32 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 33 S-Video Connection 33 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions...
... 32 Helpful Tips 32 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 33 S-Video Connection 33 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions...
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E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 56 Error Messages 58 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 59 Keyboard Problems 59 External Keyboard Problems 60 Unexpected Characters 60 Lockups and Software Problems 60 The computer does not start up 61 The computer stops responding 61 A program stops responding ...
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 56 Error Messages 58 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 59 Keyboard Problems 59 External Keyboard Problems 60 Unexpected Characters 60 Lockups and Software Problems 60 The computer does not start up 61 The computer stops responding 61 A program stops responding ...
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A Tour of the integrated speakers press the volume control keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 9. Slide this display latch to enter or exit a power management mode. For more ...13 Front View display latch release display device and keyboard status lights keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons speakers (2) power button IEEE 1394 connector microphone connector headphone connector D I S P L A Y - A Tour of Your Computer NOTE: The colors of your display, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file.
A Tour of the integrated speakers press the volume control keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 9. Slide this display latch to enter or exit a power management mode. For more ...13 Front View display latch release display device and keyboard status lights keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons speakers (2) power button IEEE 1394 connector microphone connector headphone connector D I S P L A Y - A Tour of Your Computer NOTE: The colors of your display, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file.
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... O R - Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Attach a microphone to the connector. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 35. 14 A Tour of Your Computer K E Y B O A R D - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as some digital video cameras. Connect headphones and microphone. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 ..., such as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. T O U C H P A D - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 35 for more information. I O C O N N E C T O R S - Touch pad...
... O R - Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Attach a microphone to the connector. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 35. 14 A Tour of Your Computer K E Y B O A R D - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as some digital video cameras. Connect headphones and microphone. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 ..., such as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. T O U C H P A D - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 35 for more information. I O C O N N E C T O R S - Touch pad...
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... the computer reads or writes data. A Tour of data, never turn on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. DEVICE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. If the computer is enabled. Turns on when the numeric keypad is connected to...
... the computer reads or writes data. A Tour of data, never turn on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. DEVICE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. If the computer is enabled. Turns on when the numeric keypad is connected to...
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To access help, see "Using PC Cards" on page 9. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the Dell Inspiron Help file. A Tour of Your Computer 17 P C C A R D S L O T - For more information, see "Using the Display" in the slot. Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, ... CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. SECURE DIGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOT The Secure Digital memory card slot supports one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. For more information, see "Finding Information" on page 39. ...
To access help, see "Using PC Cards" on page 9. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the Dell Inspiron Help file. A Tour of Your Computer 17 P C C A R D S L O T - For more information, see "Using the Display" in the slot. Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, ... CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. SECURE DIGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOT The Secure Digital memory card slot supports one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. For more information, see "Finding Information" on page 39. ...
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. To type a number or symbol, press the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press .
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. To type a number or symbol, press the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press .
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...36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Radios (Including Wireless Networking) Enables and disables radios including wireless networking. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file. ...Power Management Speaker Functions Activates a power management mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. To access ...
...36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Radios (Including Wireless Networking) Enables and disables radios including wireless networking. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file. ...Power Management Speaker Functions Activates a power management mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. To access ...
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...and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Maximizes all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes ...all windows. To adjust keyboard operation, such as you to move the cursor, lightly slide your thumb to a network). Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37
...and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Maximizes all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes ...all windows. To adjust keyboard operation, such as you to move the cursor, lightly slide your thumb to a network). Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37
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... button twice. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use your thumb to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To select and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object...
... button twice. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use your thumb to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To select and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object...
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...instructions located in this section and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your display, hold down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • ...During the assessment, answer any of your computer (see page 71). 2 Connect the computer to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem...
...instructions located in this section and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your display, hold down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • ...During the assessment, answer any of your computer (see page 71). 2 Connect the computer to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem...
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...What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that only its own set of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is the source of the screen. You may indicate requirements for... the test settings. 4 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Dell ships your computer to the Main Menu screen. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. Tab Help Configuration Parameters Function Describes the test and...
...What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that only its own set of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is the source of the screen. You may indicate requirements for... the test settings. 4 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Dell ships your computer to the Main Menu screen. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. Tab Help Configuration Parameters Function Describes the test and...
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... screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED IEEE 1394 DEVICE - If your IEEE 1394 device is missing an essential file. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...instructions in MS-DOS® mode or when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. ENSURE THAT THE...
... screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED IEEE 1394 DEVICE - If your IEEE 1394 device is missing an essential file. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...instructions in MS-DOS® mode or when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. ENSURE THAT THE...
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... is not lit. Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. www.dell.com | support.dell.com External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you may have a defective external...
... is not lit. Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. www.dell.com | support.dell.com External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you may have a defective external...
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... an earlier Windows operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. 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...
... an earlier Windows operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. 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...
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... spyware. Use an anti-virus program that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer might be infected..., uninstall and then reinstall the program. For more information, go to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If all tests run the software. 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 -
... spyware. Use an anti-virus program that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer might be infected..., uninstall and then reinstall the program. For more information, go to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If all tests run the software. 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 -
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...(active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Pixel pitch: Power Consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): Controls Keyboard Number of keys Layout AC'97(Soft Audio) SigmaTel STAC 9750 18-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) PCI bus/AC'97 ...microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two 3-ohm speakers 2-W channel into 3 ohms keyboard shortcuts, program menus WXGA 163.2 mm (6.43 inches) 261.12 mm (10.28 inches) 307.93 mm (12.1 inches) 1280 x 800 at 16...
...(active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Pixel pitch: Power Consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): Controls Keyboard Number of keys Layout AC'97(Soft Audio) SigmaTel STAC 9750 18-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) PCI bus/AC'97 ...microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two 3-ohm speakers 2-W channel into 3 ohms keyboard shortcuts, program menus WXGA 163.2 mm (6.43 inches) 261.12 mm (10.28 inches) 307.93 mm (12.1 inches) 1280 x 800 at 16...
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...-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by the standard Dell limited warranty for your limited warranty and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are listed. Support for...
...-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by the standard Dell limited warranty for your limited warranty and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are listed. Support for...
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... F fan description, 16 system view, 16 Finding Information, 9 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 56 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 help file, 9 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 14 problems, 59 system view, ...tools, 71 turning off your computer, 71 Internet connection about, 21 options, 21 setting up, 21 IRQ conflicts, 51 K keyboard description, 14 numeric keypad, 35 problems, 59 keyboard (continued) shortcuts, 36 system view, 14 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M memory ...
... F fan description, 16 system view, 16 Finding Information, 9 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 56 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 help file, 9 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 14 problems, 59 system view, ...tools, 71 turning off your computer, 71 Internet connection about, 21 options, 21 setting up, 21 IRQ conflicts, 51 K keyboard description, 14 numeric keypad, 35 problems, 59 keyboard (continued) shortcuts, 36 system view, 14 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M memory ...
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... monitor problems, 69 N network problems, 63 setting up , 61 computer stops responding, 61 conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 drives, 54 DVD drive, 55 error messages, 56, 58 hard drive, 56 IEEE 1394 connector, 59 problems (continued) keyboard, 59 lockups, 60 network, 63 power, 64 power light conditions, 64 printer, 65 program crashes...
... monitor problems, 69 N network problems, 63 setting up , 61 computer stops responding, 61 conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 drives, 54 DVD drive, 55 error messages, 56, 58 hard drive, 56 IEEE 1394 connector, 59 problems (continued) keyboard, 59 lockups, 60 network, 63 power, 64 power light conditions, 64 printer, 65 program crashes...