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...computer. 4. Verify that your computer, see "Connecting External Devices" in the following subsection, "Docking the Computer." 1-4 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Turn on the bottom of Dell computers-you may damage the APR or the computer. Connecting the Computer to the APR You must attach an AC...AC adapter powers the APR and the computer at the same time. Any battery installed in the APR. 2. NOTE: If the cable connector from earlier models of the AC adapter.) If you use the Dell AC adapter that the operating system has completed the setup process, perform the...
...computer. 4. Verify that your computer, see "Connecting External Devices" in the following subsection, "Docking the Computer." 1-4 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Turn on the bottom of Dell computers-you may damage the APR or the computer. Connecting the Computer to the APR You must attach an AC...AC adapter powers the APR and the computer at the same time. Any battery installed in the APR. 2. NOTE: If the cable connector from earlier models of the AC adapter.) If you use the Dell AC adapter that the operating system has completed the setup process, perform the...
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... open files and exit all unsaved data is lost. Slide the eject/locking lever on the computer turns off . 3. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button Any of the following procedures: • Press on the computer's keyboard (or press on the... the eject position to disconnect the computer from the APR, and all open application programs. NOTICE: If the computer does not have a charged battery, the computer turns off . • Press the undock request button on an external keyboard). If you are completed, you are using the...
... open files and exit all unsaved data is lost. Slide the eject/locking lever on the computer turns off . 3. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button Any of the following procedures: • Press on the computer's keyboard (or press on the... the eject position to disconnect the computer from the APR, and all open application programs. NOTICE: If the computer does not have a charged battery, the computer turns off . • Press the undock request button on an external keyboard). If you are completed, you are using the...
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...Return Material Authorization Number. Dell owns all other storage device(s) in performing warranty repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on the invoice date, Dell will be made by ... warranty. Shipments to new in one -year period of the following text. Batteries for lost data or software. Dell warrants that are covered only during shipment. You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Warranty and Return Policy Three-Year...
...Return Material Authorization Number. Dell owns all other storage device(s) in performing warranty repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on the invoice date, Dell will be made by ... warranty. Shipments to new in one -year period of the following text. Batteries for lost data or software. Dell warrants that are covered only during shipment. You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Warranty and Return Policy Three-Year...
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...misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with industrystandard practices. all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; Batteries for obtaining customer assistance. Damage due to shipping the ... warranty; Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are covered only during shipment. To request warranty service, you is required, Dell will ship the repaired or replacement 1-22 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide NOTE: If you...
...misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with industrystandard practices. all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; Batteries for obtaining customer assistance. Damage due to shipping the ... warranty; Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are covered only during shipment. To request warranty service, you is required, Dell will ship the repaired or replacement 1-22 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide NOTE: If you...
Solutions Guide
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Only 84 Battery Disposal 87 NOM Information (Mexico Only 88 Información para NOM (únicamente para México 88 Warranty and Return Policy Information 90 Macrovision Product Notice 90 Index 91 6 Contents Contacting Dell 69 Contact Numbers and Addresses 69 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 83 Regulatory Information 83 General EMC Guidelines 83 FCC Notices (U.S.
Only 84 Battery Disposal 87 NOM Information (Mexico Only 88 Información para NOM (únicamente para México 88 Warranty and Return Policy Information 90 Macrovision Product Notice 90 Index 91 6 Contents Contacting Dell 69 Contact Numbers and Addresses 69 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 83 Regulatory Information 83 General EMC Guidelines 83 FCC Notices (U.S.
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... With extended operation, heat can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use it can cause extremely high temperatures and may risk fire or explosion. Doing so can potentially build up in...an extended period of time with this document. Safety Instructions 7 Do not cover the AC adapter with the skin could short-circuit the battery terminals. Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help file. Use of another type of your AC adapter's power cable and that ...
... With extended operation, heat can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use it can cause extremely high temperatures and may risk fire or explosion. Doing so can potentially build up in...an extended period of time with this document. Safety Instructions 7 Do not cover the AC adapter with the skin could short-circuit the battery terminals. Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help file. Use of another type of your AC adapter's power cable and that ...
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...or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. • PC Cards may explode. 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... use an extension cable with local authorities for disposal instructions. • When setting up the computer for work, place it off, remove the battery, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. • If your computer through a metal detector. They may become very warm during ...
...or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. • PC Cards may explode. 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... use an extension cable with local authorities for disposal instructions. • When setting up the computer for work, place it off, remove the battery, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. • If your computer through a metal detector. They may become very warm during ...
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... the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow the computer to acclimate to evaporate before turning on its power source, and remove the battery. • Clean your computer, battery, and hard drive from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for the moisture to room temperature before using the computer...
... the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow the computer to acclimate to evaporate before turning on its power source, and remove the battery. • Clean your computer, battery, and hard drive from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for the moisture to room temperature before using the computer...
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...instructions. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Remove the battery from the battery bay and, if present, the secondary battery from the top of your computer is when you remove or install memory modules, ...perform the following these safety guidelines when appropriate: • When you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to dissipate any pins. In addition, take note of commercial window cleaner. • If your computer. www.dell...
...instructions. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Remove the battery from the battery bay and, if present, the secondary battery from the top of your computer is when you remove or install memory modules, ...perform the following these safety guidelines when appropriate: • When you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to dissipate any pins. In addition, take note of commercial window cleaner. • If your computer. www.dell...
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... to install them in an antistatic container or packaging. Don't touch the components on the back of a new battery exploding if it in your body. • When transporting a sensitive component, first place it is incorrectly installed. CAUTION: There is a danger of ...the computer. • Handle memory modules with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Replace the battery only with care. You can also take the following steps to prevent static damage: • Do not remove items from your computer. Saf et y I...
... to install them in an antistatic container or packaging. Don't touch the components on the back of a new battery exploding if it in your body. • When transporting a sensitive component, first place it is incorrectly installed. CAUTION: There is a danger of ...the computer. • Handle memory modules with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Replace the battery only with care. You can also take the following steps to prevent static damage: • Do not remove items from your computer. Saf et y I...
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Sett ing Up 17 Using the Media Bay Dell ships your computer with a floppy drive installed in the media bay. The media bay also supports the following devices: • CD drive • CD-RW drive • DVD drive • Zip drive • Second hard drive • Second battery • Dell TravelLite™ module NOTICE: To prevent irreparable damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while the computer is connected to an advanced port replicator (APR).
Sett ing Up 17 Using the Media Bay Dell ships your computer with a floppy drive installed in the media bay. The media bay also supports the following devices: • CD drive • CD-RW drive • DVD drive • Zip drive • Second hard drive • Second battery • Dell TravelLite™ module NOTICE: To prevent irreparable damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while the computer is connected to an advanced port replicator (APR).
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... word or phrase that describes your problem in standby mode-press the power button to an electrical outlet using a battery to User's Guides, and then click Tell Me How. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Files HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on the computer. If the... power light is in the Search box and then click Go. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. ...
... word or phrase that describes your problem in standby mode-press the power button to an electrical outlet using a battery to User's Guides, and then click Tell Me How. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Files HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on the computer. If the... power light is in the Search box and then click Go. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. ...
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... green light on the AC adapter is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from standby mode. A D J U S T T HE PO W E R P R O P E R T IE S - If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Turn off , press the power button. When the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp... is blinking, the computer is blank CH E CK T H E PO W ER L I B L E IN T E R F E R E N C E - MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR MONITOR- E L IM I N A T E P O S S I G HT - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Display Problems If the display is in Windows Help.
... green light on the AC adapter is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from standby mode. A D J U S T T HE PO W E R P R O P E R T IE S - If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Turn off , press the power button. When the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp... is blinking, the computer is blank CH E CK T H E PO W ER L I B L E IN T E R F E R E N C E - MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR MONITOR- E L IM I N A T E P O S S I G HT - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Display Problems If the display is in Windows Help.
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... the computer right-side up the drying process. NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to do so. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E IN T E R N E T - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. Use the utmost caution ... dry before attempting to the Internet. If Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you turn off the battery and put them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. If the computer is safe to speed up across...
... the computer right-side up the drying process. NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to do so. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E IN T E R N E T - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. Use the utmost caution ... dry before attempting to the Internet. If Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you turn off the battery and put them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. If the computer is safe to speed up across...
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...device (see page 17) and any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 1 Save and close any open files,... from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you removed. 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer. If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, call Dell for technical assistance (see page 69). S olving Pr oblems 41 If the computer does ...
...device (see page 17) and any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 1 Save and close any open files,... from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you removed. 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer. If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, call Dell for technical assistance (see page 69). S olving Pr oblems 41 If the computer does ...
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.... Repeat the process on each palm rest, place your thumbs on the right side, and remove any battery installed in the battery bay. 6 Locate the indentation under each side. 48 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Palm Rests 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut...
.... Repeat the process on each palm rest, place your thumbs on the right side, and remove any battery installed in the battery bay. 6 Locate the indentation under each side. 48 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Palm Rests 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut...
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... the APR, and connect the AC power cable to an electrical outlet. 4 Horizontally center the computer on the APR base, with the APR. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Docking the Computer NOTICE: Before you initially connect your computer to the APR, you connect it to an APR. If you use the... APR. You must complete the operating system setup. Any battery installed in the computer charges while you may damage the APR or the computer. 1 Save and...
... the APR, and connect the AC power cable to an electrical outlet. 4 Horizontally center the computer on the APR base, with the APR. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Docking the Computer NOTICE: Before you initially connect your computer to the APR, you connect it to an APR. If you use the... APR. You must complete the operating system setup. Any battery installed in the computer charges while you may damage the APR or the computer. 1 Save and...
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NOTICE: If you do not have a charged battery installed in the computer when you undock the computer, you may lose data and the computer may lose unsaved data. docking connector eject/locking lever ...
NOTICE: If you do not have a charged battery installed in the computer when you undock the computer, you may lose data and the computer may lose unsaved data. docking connector eject/locking lever ...
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... has two memory module connectors. screw memory module cover HINT: Memory modules purchased from the computer. 4 Ground yourself by your computer. All Dell memory modules designed for information on the system board. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the "Safety Instructions" at the front of... or remove a memory module when the computer is turned on the back of this guide (see page 16). 2 Remove all installed batteries and disconnect external devices. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Addi ng Part s 55
... has two memory module connectors. screw memory module cover HINT: Memory modules purchased from the computer. 4 Ground yourself by your computer. All Dell memory modules designed for information on the system board. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the "Safety Instructions" at the front of... or remove a memory module when the computer is turned on the back of this guide (see page 16). 2 Remove all installed batteries and disconnect external devices. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Addi ng Part s 55
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..., it will detect the additional memory and automatically update the system configuration information. Even a slight bump can damage the drive. HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing... while the computer is in the connector labeled "JDIM2 (DIMMB)." 8 Replace the cover and screw. screw memory module cover 9 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to install memory modules in both connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "JDIM (DIMMA)"...
..., it will detect the additional memory and automatically update the system configuration information. Even a slight bump can damage the drive. HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing... while the computer is in the connector labeled "JDIM2 (DIMMB)." 8 Replace the cover and screw. screw memory module cover 9 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to install memory modules in both connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "JDIM (DIMMA)"...