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... Information" on page 9. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. A00 www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of Intel Corporation; Information in trademarks and...their products. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. and is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal ...
... Information" on page 9. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. A00 www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of Intel Corporation; Information in trademarks and...their products. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. and is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal ...
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... 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 88 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 89 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 89 Contacting...
... 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 88 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 89 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 89 Contacting...
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... and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® •...; How to clean my computer Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. NOTE: Additional information may not be available for your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some...
... and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® •...; How to clean my computer Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. NOTE: Additional information may not be available for your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 10 Finding Information
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 10 Finding Information
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..., and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. 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 support site. • Community - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-...
..., and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. 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 support site. • Community - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 Finding Information
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 Finding Information
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... as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. Attach a microphone to the connector. Connect headphones and microphone. T O U C H P A D - K E Y B O A R D - A U D I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 35 for more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your computer instead of a mouse.
... as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. Attach a microphone to the connector. Connect headphones and microphone. T O U C H P A D - K E Y B O A R D - A U D I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 35 for more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your computer instead of a mouse.
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... indicate a problem with the device. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 16 A Tour of Your Computer Fan noise is running. E X H A U S T V E N T - 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 - The computer uses...
... indicate a problem with the device. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 16 A Tour of Your Computer Fan noise is running. E X H A U S T V E N T - 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 - The computer uses...
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...T - 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. SECURE DIGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOT The Secure Digital memory card slot supports one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. ...VIDEO CONNECTOR USB 2.0 CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. Supports one Secure Digital memory card. To access help, see "Finding ...
...T - 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. SECURE DIGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOT The Secure Digital memory card slot supports one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. ...VIDEO CONNECTOR USB 2.0 CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. Supports one Secure Digital memory card. To access help, see "Finding ...
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... adapter so that you can install devices such as an optical drive or Dell TravelLite™ module in to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. Connects the computer to the modem connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Right Side View S-video tv-out connector module bay modem connector...
... adapter so that you can install devices such as an optical drive or Dell TravelLite™ module in to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. Connects the computer to the modem connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Right Side View S-video tv-out connector module bay modem connector...
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.... See "Using a Battery" on page 75. 20 A Tour of Your Computer When a battery is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. 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...
.... See "Using a Battery" on page 75. 20 A Tour of Your Computer When a battery is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. 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...
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... purchased your printer. Printer Cable Your printer may arrive in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. If you cannot connect to step 6. 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 list of Internet...
... purchased your printer. Printer Cable Your printer may arrive in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. If you cannot connect to step 6. 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 list of Internet...
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... protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions.
... protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions.
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...information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins... and maintains the battery charge. For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Problems" on the battery charge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and provide information on page 64. 26 Using ...
...information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins... and maintains the battery charge. For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Problems" on the battery charge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and provide information on page 64. 26 Using ...
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... bay. 4 Push the new device into the bay until it clicks. The operating system automatically recognizes the device. 30 Installing Module Bay Devices www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 1 Before ejecting the device, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on top of them...
... bay. 4 Push the new device into the bay until it clicks. The operating system automatically recognizes the device. 30 Installing Module Bay Devices www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 1 Before ejecting the device, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on top of them...
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...writable drives do not write to DVD+R and DVD+RW media, and can also use Sonic RecordNow for available software patches at the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com. How to copy. You can read all copyright laws when you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, including creating ...or DVD NOTE: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and you create CDs or DVDs. To access the help file, see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that came with your computer and creating MP3 CDs. For instructions, see the Sonic RecordNow...
...writable drives do not write to DVD+R and DVD+RW media, and can also use Sonic RecordNow for available software patches at the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com. How to copy. You can read all copyright laws when you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, including creating ...or DVD NOTE: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and you create CDs or DVDs. To access the help file, see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that came with your computer and creating MP3 CDs. For instructions, see the Sonic RecordNow...
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... a mistake, you have created automatically ejects. Use blank DVD+RWs if you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com for additional information. 32 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia You can also use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you... blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later. for more information). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings ...
... a mistake, you have created automatically ejects. Use blank DVD+RWs if you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com for additional information. 32 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia You can also use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you... blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later. for more information). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings ...
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... devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple displays Ensure that the display settings are correct for Mobile icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV, turn on your selection. 34 Using CDs, DVDs, and...
... devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple displays Ensure that the display settings are correct for Mobile icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV, turn on your selection. 34 Using CDs, DVDs, and...
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...management mode. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Radios (Including Wireless Networking... window. and down-arrow key Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers ...
...management mode. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Radios (Including Wireless Networking... window. and down-arrow key Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers ...
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... the touch pad. • Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to press the left touch-pad button twice. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-up-down motion, leave your finger...
... the touch pad. • Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to press the left touch-pad button twice. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-up-down motion, leave your finger...