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... the appropriate telephone number for lost data or software. Shipments to a Dell system through the DellWare program) are in performing warranty repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. The limited warranty term is..., the section titled "Contacting Dell" in your system's online guide to Dell, back up the data on the invoice date, Dell will be free from repaired products. Coverage During Year One During the one-year period beginning on the hard-disk drive(s) and any items that are...
... the appropriate telephone number for lost data or software. Shipments to a Dell system through the DellWare program) are in performing warranty repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. The limited warranty term is..., the section titled "Contacting Dell" in your system's online guide to Dell, back up the data on the invoice date, Dell will be free from repaired products. Coverage During Year One During the one-year period beginning on the hard-disk drive(s) and any items that are...
Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide
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... will include a prepaid shipping container with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the date of this limited warranty, Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you . Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell will provide, on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as ...in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. The process for lost data or software. Shipments to Dell, back up the data on an exchange basis and subject to you use an address in Canada, where applicable. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-23
... will include a prepaid shipping container with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the date of this limited warranty, Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you . Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell will provide, on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as ...in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. The process for lost data or software. Shipments to Dell, back up the data on an exchange basis and subject to you use an address in Canada, where applicable. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-23
Solutions Guide
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... If you cannot print to a USB printer 31 Modem Problems 31 Scanner Problems 32 Touch Pad Problems 33 External Keyboard Problems 33 Unexpected Characters 33 Drive Problems 34 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 34 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 35... If you cannot play a DVD movie 35 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 36 If you have a hard drive problem 36 Network Problems 37 Windows Error Messages 37 General Program Problems 38 A program crashes 38 A program stops responding 38 A solid ...
... If you cannot print to a USB printer 31 Modem Problems 31 Scanner Problems 32 Touch Pad Problems 33 External Keyboard Problems 33 Unexpected Characters 33 Drive Problems 34 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 34 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 35... If you cannot play a DVD movie 35 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 36 If you have a hard drive problem 36 Network Problems 37 Windows Error Messages 37 General Program Problems 38 A program crashes 38 A program stops responding 38 A solid ...
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... Devices to the APR 49 APR Controls and Indicators 51 Docking the Computer 52 Undocking the Computer 53 Monitor Stand 54 Adding Memory 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 57 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 59 4 Appendix Specifications 62 Standard Settings 68 System Setup Pages 68 Viewing the System Setup Pages 69 Contents 5
... Devices to the APR 49 APR Controls and Indicators 51 Docking the Computer 52 Undocking the Computer 53 Monitor Stand 54 Adding Memory 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 57 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 59 4 Appendix Specifications 62 Standard Settings 68 System Setup Pages 68 Viewing the System Setup Pages 69 Contents 5
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.... • Before you clean your computer, turn it off, unplug it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as cloth or paper. Also, before using the computer. Hold a component such as a memory module by hand, be ... your computer or subject it from its strainrelief loop, not on or within the computer. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap the drive in a nonconducting material, such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. • When...
.... • Before you clean your computer, turn it off, unplug it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as cloth or paper. Also, before using the computer. Hold a component such as a memory module by hand, be ... your computer or subject it from its strainrelief loop, not on or within the computer. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap the drive in a nonconducting material, such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. • When...
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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). Using the Media Bay Dell ships your computer with a floppy drive installed in the media bay. Sett ing Up 17
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). Using the Media Bay Dell ships your computer with a floppy drive installed in the media bay. Sett ing Up 17
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If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. HINT: If you must receive a steady stream of data when writing. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CL EAN T H E DI S C - Closing all programs before writing to Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools, and then click ScanDisk. RW DI SK - C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W... help files, see page 26. The CD-RW drive must disable standby mode to write to a CD-RW drive, remember to enable standby mode again when you have a hard drive problem CHECK THE HARD DRIVE FOR ERRORS Windows Me: Click the Start button, point...
If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. HINT: If you must receive a steady stream of data when writing. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CL EAN T H E DI S C - Closing all programs before writing to Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools, and then click ScanDisk. RW DI SK - C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W... help files, see page 26. The CD-RW drive must disable standby mode to write to a CD-RW drive, remember to enable standby mode again when you have a hard drive problem CHECK THE HARD DRIVE FOR ERRORS Windows Me: Click the Start button, point...
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... Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure. 40 Solving Pr oblems 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 - If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, Dell recommends that you are certain that the computer is safe to let air circulate ... the back of this procedure only after you turn off the battery and put them in a safe place to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 57). 8 Remove the memory modules (see page 55). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up the...
... Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure. 40 Solving Pr oblems 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 - If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, Dell recommends that you are certain that the computer is safe to let air circulate ... the back of this procedure only after you turn off the battery and put them in a safe place to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 57). 8 Remove the memory modules (see page 55). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up the...
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...connectors on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory modules, the memory module cover, and the screw (see page 55). 12 Replace the hard drive (see page 57). 13 Replace the media bay device (see page 17) and any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources ...and then from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, call Dell for technical assistance (see page 69). S olving Pr oblems 41 If the computer does not start, or if you removed. 14 Replace the battery....
...connectors on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory modules, the memory module cover, and the screw (see page 55). 12 Replace the hard drive (see page 57). 13 Replace the media bay device (see page 17) and any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources ...and then from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, call Dell for technical assistance (see page 69). S olving Pr oblems 41 If the computer does not start, or if you removed. 14 Replace the battery....
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... the Readme file that is not an option. NOTICE: If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on your hard drive. HINT: For detailed information on your computer before you want to install. A link appears for the specific driver or utility used by ... automatic installation is included with the drivers. Click the Extract button to extract the driver files to your hard drive. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on the driver information screen to display the files associated with Windows Me, you...
... the Readme file that is not an option. NOTICE: If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on your hard drive. HINT: For detailed information on your computer before you want to install. A link appears for the specific driver or utility used by ... automatic installation is included with the drivers. Click the Extract button to extract the driver files to your hard drive. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on the driver information screen to display the files associated with Windows Me, you...
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SECTION 3 Adding Parts Replacing the Palm Rests Using the Advanced Port Replicator Adding Memory Replacing a Hard Drive www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 3 Adding Parts Replacing the Palm Rests Using the Advanced Port Replicator Adding Memory Replacing a Hard Drive www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Solutions Guide
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... system configuration information. CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is lit. Addi ng Part s 57 Even a slight bump can damage the drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in the connector labeled...
... system configuration information. CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is lit. Addi ng Part s 57 Even a slight bump can damage the drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in the connector labeled...
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... electricity by storing it in protective antistatic packaging. 4 Lift up the hard drive cover until you hear a click. 5 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 6 Remove the new drive from the computer. 3 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD to install...
... electricity by storing it in protective antistatic packaging. 4 Lift up the hard drive cover until you hear a click. 5 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 6 Remove the new drive from the computer. 3 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD to install...
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... resistance, use firm and even pressure to Dell in its original foam packaging. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into place. 7 Slide the new drive into the computer. hard drive Addi ng Part s 59 NOTICE: Do not force the drive into the computer: a Lift up the hard drive cover until it is fully seated in...
... resistance, use firm and even pressure to Dell in its original foam packaging. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into place. 7 Slide the new drive into the computer. hard drive Addi ng Part s 59 NOTICE: Do not force the drive into the computer: a Lift up the hard drive cover until it is fully seated in...
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... S:\SYSTEMS\Pong\solutions\Lavaca A01\English\7328Vc41.fm • Page 5 displays power management settings. • Page 6 displays system security and hard drive password settings. If you wait too long and the Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see page 16) and try ...) City Code: 2 Customer Care Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax HINT: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which codes to contact Dell, use , contact a local or an international operator. If you need assistance in the following table. Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free ...
... S:\SYSTEMS\Pong\solutions\Lavaca A01\English\7328Vc41.fm • Page 5 displays power management settings. • Page 6 displays system security and hard drive password settings. If you wait too long and the Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see page 16) and try ...) City Code: 2 Customer Care Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax HINT: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which codes to contact Dell, use , contact a local or an international operator. If you need assistance in the following table. Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll Free ...
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... fixing problems, 40 error messages start-up, 27 Windows, 37 external keyboard fixing problems, 33 F finding solutions, 24 floppy drive fixing problems, 34 H hard drive fixing problems, 36 preventing damage, 58 preventing data loss, 57 replacing, 57 returning to a network, 20 audio. Index A... advanced port replicator, 49 APR connecting to Dell, 59 troubleshooting, 36 help file accessing, 26 hibernate file enable support, 46 I Internet ...
... fixing problems, 40 error messages start-up, 27 Windows, 37 external keyboard fixing problems, 33 F finding solutions, 24 floppy drive fixing problems, 34 H hard drive fixing problems, 36 preventing damage, 58 preventing data loss, 57 replacing, 57 returning to a network, 20 audio. Index A... advanced port replicator, 49 APR connecting to Dell, 59 troubleshooting, 36 help file accessing, 26 hibernate file enable support, 46 I Internet ...