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... responding 61 A program crashes repeatedly 61 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 61 A solid blue screen appears 62 Other software problems 62 Memory Problems 63 Network Problems 63 PC Card Problems 64 Power Problems 64 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 65 Printer Problems 65 Scanner Problems 66...
... responding 61 A program crashes repeatedly 61 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 61 A solid blue screen appears 62 Other software problems 62 Memory Problems 63 Network Problems 63 PC Card Problems 64 Power Problems 64 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 65 Printer Problems 65 Scanner Problems 66...
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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 Setup Program 86 Overview 86 Viewing the System Setup Screens... 87 System Setup Screens 87 Commonly Used Options 87 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 107 Class A 107 Class B 107 FCC Identification Information 108 Index 109 Contents 7 Only 88 Definition of...
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 Setup Program 86 Overview 86 Viewing the System Setup Screens... 87 System Setup Screens 87 Commonly Used Options 87 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 107 Class A 107 Class B 107 FCC Identification Information 108 Index 109 Contents 7 Only 88 Definition of...
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Online discussion with technical support • Reference - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates •... Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate ...
Online discussion with technical support • Reference - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates •... Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate ...
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... is running. 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 - Do not store your computer in the air vents. For more information, see...
... is running. 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 - Do not store your computer in the air vents. For more information, see...
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..., such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the Dell Inspiron Help file. A Tour of Your Computer 17 For more information, see "Using the Display" in the slot. Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on...
..., such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the Dell Inspiron Help file. A Tour of Your Computer 17 For more information, see "Using the Display" in the slot. Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on...
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..., push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View Mini PCI card and modem cover memory module cover air vent module bay module bay latch release battery* battery latch release hard drive cover *optional 8-cell battery...
..., push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View Mini PCI card and modem cover memory module cover air vent module bay module bay latch release battery* battery latch release hard drive cover *optional 8-cell battery...
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... Function Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. A driver acts ...to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to install drivers if you with your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? The device...
... Function Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. A driver acts ...to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to install drivers if you with your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? The device...
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... functioning. No light indicates that the network cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 47). Replace the network cable. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are correct and that ...that your network settings are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 73). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 47). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 73) to verify that...
... functioning. No light indicates that the network cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 47). Replace the network cable. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are correct and that ...that your network settings are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 73). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 47). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 73) to verify that...
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...Memory" on page 73). Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the printer cables are securely connected to use this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See the Dell Inspiron... is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Finding Information" on . Solving Problems 65 TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - 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...
...Memory" on page 73). Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the printer cables are securely connected to use this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See the Dell Inspiron... is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Finding Information" on . Solving Problems 65 TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - 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...
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... purchased from the bay. 8 Remove any of the computer, and then remove the battery from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. 7 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the procedures in... Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 71. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the cover. See "Specifications" on page 81 for your computer warranty. CAUTION: Before you begin any installed modules...
... purchased from the bay. 8 Remove any of the computer, and then remove the battery from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. 7 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the procedures in... Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 71. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the cover. See "Specifications" on page 81 for your computer warranty. CAUTION: Before you begin any installed modules...
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...the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it. b Remove the module from the connector. 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the... Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. 3 If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall...
...the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it. b Remove the module from the connector. 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the... Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. 3 If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall...
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... time that you ordered your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift the cover open. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical... outlet. 7 Turn on the Mini PCI card and modem cover. 3 Place your computer, the modem is already installed CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory installed in "Before You Begin" on page 71. 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the captive screws on the computer.
... time that you ordered your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift the cover open. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical... outlet. 7 Turn on the Mini PCI card and modem cover. 3 Place your computer, the modem is already installed CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory installed in "Before You Begin" on page 71. 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the captive screws on the computer.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Network adapter IEEE 1394 S-video TV-out Mini PCI Secure Digital Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support 15-hole connector microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers ... 10/100 EthernetLAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi support Intel UMA integrated Intel 855GME integrated chip set Digital Video Memory (DVM) technology; up to 64-MB shared memory LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video mode 82 Appendix
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Network adapter IEEE 1394 S-video TV-out Mini PCI Secure Digital Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support 15-hole connector microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers ... 10/100 EthernetLAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi support Intel UMA integrated Intel 855GME integrated chip set Digital Video Memory (DVM) technology; up to 64-MB shared memory LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video mode 82 Appendix
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Then shut down your computer, including but not limited to the following: • USB FDD • USB Memory • IDE HDD • USB HDD • IDE CDROM • PCI LAN Appendix 87 To the right of each screen, the system setup options are ... option. Options or values that appear as white type on page 88. NOTE: To change settings that you cannot change (because they are determined by Dell technical support, do so by the computer) appear less bright. Certain changes might make your computer. 2 When the...
Then shut down your computer, including but not limited to the following: • USB FDD • USB Memory • IDE HDD • USB HDD • IDE CDROM • PCI LAN Appendix 87 To the right of each screen, the system setup options are ... option. Options or values that appear as white type on page 88. NOTE: To change settings that you cannot change (because they are determined by Dell technical support, do so by the computer) appear less bright. Certain changes might make your computer. 2 When the...
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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,...problems, 59 keyboard (continued) shortcuts, 36 system view, 14 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M memory adding, 73 removing, 74 memory module cover description, 20 system view, 20 messages error, 56, 58 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing, 76 Mini ...
... 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,...problems, 59 keyboard (continued) shortcuts, 36 system view, 14 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M memory adding, 73 removing, 74 memory module cover description, 20 system view, 20 messages error, 56, 58 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing, 76 Mini ...
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... is turned off, 29 system view, 18, 20 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,...57, 62 software, 60-62 sound and speakers, 67 speaker, 67 spyware, 57, 62 technical support policy, 88 video and monitor, 69 R RAM. See memory reinstalling Windows XP, 51 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 66 screen. See monitor Index 111 See module bay P PC Card slot description, 17 system ...
... is turned off, 29 system view, 18, 20 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,...57, 62 software, 60-62 sound and speakers, 67 speaker, 67 spyware, 57, 62 technical support policy, 88 video and monitor, 69 R RAM. See memory reinstalling Windows XP, 51 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 66 screen. See monitor Index 111 See module bay P PC Card slot description, 17 system ...
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...memory card slot about, 17 security cable slot description, 16 system view, 16 Service Tag, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 software conflicts, 51 problems, 61-62 sound problems, 67 volume, 67 speaker problems, 67 volume, 67 speakers description, 13 system view, 13 specifications, 81 spyware, 57, 62 support contacting Dell...side, 18 T technical support policy, 88 touch pad, 37 customizing, 38 description, 14 system view, 14 troubleshooting conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 51 restore ...
...memory card slot about, 17 security cable slot description, 16 system view, 16 Service Tag, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 software conflicts, 51 problems, 61-62 sound problems, 67 volume, 67 speaker problems, 67 volume, 67 speakers description, 13 system view, 13 specifications, 81 spyware, 57, 62 support contacting Dell...side, 18 T technical support policy, 88 touch pad, 37 customizing, 38 description, 14 system view, 14 troubleshooting conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 51 restore ...