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unlocked position eject position drive access indicator locked position eject/locking lever padlock slot power indicator power button undock request button security lock slot docking indicator Figure 1-3. Controls and Indicators Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-3 The audio line-out connector is on the APR are shown in Figure 1-3. Audio Line-Out Connector audio line-out connector APR Controls and Indicators The controls and indicators on the side of the APR (see Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2.
unlocked position eject position drive access indicator locked position eject/locking lever padlock slot power indicator power button undock request button security lock slot docking indicator Figure 1-3. Controls and Indicators Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-3 The audio line-out connector is on the APR are shown in Figure 1-3. Audio Line-Out Connector audio line-out connector APR Controls and Indicators The controls and indicators on the side of the APR (see Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2.
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... damage the APR or the computer. Connecting the Computer to the APR You must complete its setup process. NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with your computer, see "Connecting External Devices" in the following steps: 1. Verify that the operating system has...powers the APR and the computer at the same time. Any battery installed in the APR. 2. Turn off the computer. Before you initially connect your computer. 4. Connecting External Devices to the APR To attach external devices to the APR, perform the following subsection, "Docking the Computer." 1-4 Dell Inspiron...
... damage the APR or the computer. Connecting the Computer to the APR You must complete its setup process. NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with your computer, see "Connecting External Devices" in the following steps: 1. Verify that the operating system has...powers the APR and the computer at the same time. Any battery installed in the APR. 2. Turn off the computer. Before you initially connect your computer. 4. Connecting External Devices to the APR To attach external devices to the APR, perform the following subsection, "Docking the Computer." 1-4 Dell Inspiron...
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... the AC power cable into the APR without engaging the alignment rails, you feel the grooves on the APR platform, with the alignment rails. tions, refer to the APR, perform the following steps: 1. Save and close all open files, exit all the way into an electrical outlet. 4. Docking the Computer Dell Inspiron Advanced...
... the AC power cable into the APR without engaging the alignment rails, you feel the grooves on the APR platform, with the alignment rails. tions, refer to the APR, perform the following steps: 1. Save and close all open files, exit all the way into an electrical outlet. 4. Docking the Computer Dell Inspiron Advanced...
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...2000 operating system, click the Start button, and then click Eject PC. eject/locking lever docking indicator Figure 1-5. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button Save and close all open application programs. NOTICE: If the computer does not have a... (see Figure 1-5). Undocking the Computer Perform the following steps to place the computer in standby mode. After a few seconds, the power indicator on the computer turns off . • Press the undock request button on an external keyboard). To prepare the computer for ...
...2000 operating system, click the Start button, and then click Eject PC. eject/locking lever docking indicator Figure 1-5. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button Save and close all open application programs. NOTICE: If the computer does not have a... (see Figure 1-5). Undocking the Computer Perform the following steps to place the computer in standby mode. After a few seconds, the power indicator on the computer turns off . • Press the undock request button on an external keyboard). To prepare the computer for ...
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... any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this document. Use of another type of AC adapter may form on the floor, when powering the APR. Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your APR from a cable. Always follow installation instructions closely. •..., plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables into air vents or openings of Europe, the Middle East and the Far East • To help ensure your APR between environments with this APR as a desktop or on or within the 1-8 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Do...
... any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this document. Use of another type of AC adapter may form on the floor, when powering the APR. Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your APR from a cable. Always follow installation instructions closely. •..., plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables into air vents or openings of Europe, the Middle East and the Far East • To help ensure your APR between environments with this APR as a desktop or on or within the 1-8 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Do...
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... pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on power. • When you clean your APR, turn it off and unplug it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-9 If, after following these procedures, you... for the moisture to room temperature before using the computer. As you confirm that your APR gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," in the system Help. Technical Specifications Physical Height: With monitor stand 10.2 cm (4.0 inches...
... pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on power. • When you clean your APR, turn it off and unplug it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-9 If, after following these procedures, you... for the moisture to room temperature before using the computer. As you confirm that your APR gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," in the system Help. Technical Specifications Physical Height: With monitor stand 10.2 cm (4.0 inches...
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...-TX (PC98-compliant) Data bus width 32-bit PCI host bus interface IRQ IRQ10 Power Voltage requires 20 VDC from AC adapter Amperage 3.5 A NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help. 1-10 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Table 1-2.
...-TX (PC98-compliant) Data bus width 32-bit PCI host bus interface IRQ IRQ10 Power Voltage requires 20 VDC from AC adapter Amperage 3.5 A NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help. 1-10 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Table 1-2.
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These licensed services, along power or signal leads, that are encouraged to try to the receiver. • Move the computer away from Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-11 Dell computer systems are not limited to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, ... limits for connecting peripherals to any signal or emission, radiated in a particular installation. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is available from Dell Computer Corporation. If necessary, consult a Technical Support representative of the following harmonized definitions: • Class A is typically for...
These licensed services, along power or signal leads, that are encouraged to try to the receiver. • Move the computer away from Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-11 Dell computer systems are not limited to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, ... limits for connecting peripherals to any signal or emission, radiated in a particular installation. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is available from Dell Computer Corporation. If necessary, consult a Technical Support representative of the following harmonized definitions: • Class A is typically for...
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...przyłączonym obwodem ochron nym (gniazdo z kołkiem). The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have the same power supply source. Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badań i Certyfikacji Urządzenie powinno by ć łatwo dostępne. Instalacja elektryczna ...większej ni 16A (amperów). To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from a socket with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A). Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-17 MOC Class B Regulatory Mark Polish Center for...
...przyłączonym obwodem ochron nym (gniazdo z kołkiem). The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have the same power supply source. Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badań i Certyfikacji Urządzenie powinno by ć łatwo dostępne. Instalacja elektryczna ...większej ni 16A (amperów). To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from a socket with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A). Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-17 MOC Class B Regulatory Mark Polish Center for...
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...including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by various manufacturers in the product(s). Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. The limited warranty term is required, Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to ...Dell. Otherwise, this limited warranty. If warranty service is three years beginning on the invoice date, Dell will be made by Dell, usage not in the following categories: software; Dell owns all other storage device(s) in performing warranty repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron...
...including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by various manufacturers in the product(s). Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. The limited warranty term is required, Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to ...Dell. Otherwise, this limited warranty. If warranty service is three years beginning on the invoice date, Dell will be made by Dell, usage not in the following categories: software; Dell owns all other storage device(s) in performing warranty repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron...
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...during shipment. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are in materials and workmanship. Dell will receive. external devices (except as described in accordance with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell. To request warranty service, you chose will issue... the products to Dell's three-year limited warranty only. The warranty term is covered under this limited warranty. or DellWare products. Otherwise, this limited warranty. These provisions apply to you will ship the repaired or replacement 1-22 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator...
...during shipment. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are in materials and workmanship. Dell will receive. external devices (except as described in accordance with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell. To request warranty service, you chose will issue... the products to Dell's three-year limited warranty only. The warranty term is covered under this limited warranty. or DellWare products. Otherwise, this limited warranty. These provisions apply to you will ship the repaired or replacement 1-22 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator...
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...or damage during shipment. NOTE: If you chose one of the available warranty and service options in the original shipment. 1-24 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide If you are an end-user customer who bought the products under a written agreement with any instance ...as-new condition, and all of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be returned with Dell's Exchange Policy in the preceding text, the option you are an organization that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) ...
...or damage during shipment. NOTE: If you chose one of the available warranty and service options in the original shipment. 1-24 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide If you are an end-user customer who bought the products under a written agreement with any instance ...as-new condition, and all of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be returned with Dell's Exchange Policy in the preceding text, the option you are an organization that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) ...
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Power Problems 26 Start-Up Error Messages 27 Video and Display Problems 28 If the display is blank 28 If the display is difficult to read ...
Power Problems 26 Start-Up Error Messages 27 Video and Display Problems 28 If the display is blank 28 If the display is difficult to read ...
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... for an extended period of time with the skin could short-circuit the battery terminals. Safety Instructions 7 Use of another type of your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it to run the computer or to charge the battery. When Using Your Computer CAUTION: Do...
... for an extended period of time with the skin could short-circuit the battery terminals. Safety Instructions 7 Use of another type of your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it to run the computer or to charge the battery. When Using Your Computer CAUTION: Do...
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... (PC Card) modem, disconnect the modem cable during an electrical storm to turn it on the computer. 8 Safety Instructions www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that the total ampere rating of the products plugged...
... (PC Card) modem, disconnect the modem cable during an electrical storm to turn it on the computer. 8 Safety Instructions www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that the total ampere rating of the products plugged...
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... between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on the cable itself. Safety Instructions 9 Also, before turning on power. • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strainrelief loop, not on or within the computer. Hold a... temperature extremes, and overexposure to avoid bending any connector pins. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from its power source, and remove the battery. • Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water rather than with liquid or aerosol cleaners.
... between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on the cable itself. Safety Instructions 9 Also, before turning on power. • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strainrelief loop, not on or within the computer. Hold a... temperature extremes, and overexposure to avoid bending any connector pins. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from its power source, and remove the battery. • Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water rather than with liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems Network Problems Windows Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling Windows www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems Network Problems Windows Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling Windows www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you have a problem with an external device, see the device documentation or contact the manufacturer. See page 26. Press the power button to resume from Dell. Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to your questions. See the Tell Me How help file for answers. See page 69. ® See page 37. 24 Solving Pr oblems Use this chart to quickly find the answers to go for more information on standby mode. Get technical assistance from standby mode.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you have a problem with an external device, see the device documentation or contact the manufacturer. See page 26. Press the power button to resume from Dell. Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to your questions. See the Tell Me How help file for answers. See page 69. ® See page 37. 24 Solving Pr oblems Use this chart to quickly find the answers to go for more information on standby mode. Get technical assistance from standby mode.
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... W S ME HE LP 1 Click the Start button and then click Help. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem in standby mode-press the power button to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on the screen. If the... power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. When the power light is off, press the power button. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to resume from standby mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Files HINT: See the Tell...
... W S ME HE LP 1 Click the Start button and then click Help. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem in standby mode-press the power button to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on the screen. If the... power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. When the power light is off, press the power button. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to resume from standby mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Files HINT: See the Tell...
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...E S - Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, too many devices on . Call Dell for the keyword standby in the floppy drive. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. The operating system... Pr oblems 27 A D J U S T T HE PO W E R P R O P E R T IE S - Be sure that the computer turns on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to reseat the memory modules (see page 69). CH EC K T H E A C ADA P T ER - I N T E R F E R E NC E - If ...
...E S - Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, too many devices on . Call Dell for the keyword standby in the floppy drive. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. The operating system... Pr oblems 27 A D J U S T T HE PO W E R P R O P E R T IE S - Be sure that the computer turns on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to reseat the memory modules (see page 69). CH EC K T H E A C ADA P T ER - I N T E R F E R E NC E - If ...