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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. 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). 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. 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. 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). 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. Figure 1-2.
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... from the external device has thumbscrews, be sure to tighten them to the Setup Guide that accompanied your computer. 4. The AC adapter powers the APR and the computer at the same time. To verify that came with your computer to the APR, the operating system must ... the APR before you dock and turn on the computer. NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that the operating system has completed the setup process, perform the following subsection, "Docking the Computer." 1-4 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Turn on using external devices with the APR. (Look...
... from the external device has thumbscrews, be sure to tighten them to the Setup Guide that accompanied your computer. 4. The AC adapter powers the APR and the computer at the same time. To verify that came with your computer to the APR, the operating system must ... the APR before you dock and turn on the computer. NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that the operating system has completed the setup process, perform the following subsection, "Docking the Computer." 1-4 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Turn on using external devices with the APR. (Look...
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...: If you feel the grooves on the computer. docking connector alignment rails (2) Figure 1-4. Verify that accompanied your computer to see Figure 1-1), and plug the AC power cable into the APR without engaging the alignment rails, you will not be able to the APR, perform the following steps: 1. Save and close all..., you may irreparably damage the docking connector on the bottom of the computer facing the APR's docking connector, as shown in Figure 1-4. 5. Docking the Computer Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-5
...: If you feel the grooves on the computer. docking connector alignment rails (2) Figure 1-4. Verify that accompanied your computer to see Figure 1-1), and plug the AC power cable into the APR without engaging the alignment rails, you will not be able to the APR, perform the following steps: 1. Save and close all..., you may irreparably damage the docking connector on the bottom of the computer facing the APR's docking connector, as shown in Figure 1-4. 5. Docking the Computer Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-5
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... Windows® 98 or Windows 2000 operating system, click the Start button, and then click Eject PC. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button Undocking the Computer Perform the following steps to disconnect the computer from the APR, and... system, network, and storage devices for several minutes, if at all open files and exit all . 2. After a few seconds, the power indicator on an external keyboard). To prepare the computer for undocking, perform one of the APR (see Figure 1-5). eject/locking lever docking indicator...
... Windows® 98 or Windows 2000 operating system, click the Start button, and then click Eject PC. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button Undocking the Computer Perform the following steps to disconnect the computer from the APR, and... system, network, and storage devices for several minutes, if at all open files and exit all . 2. After a few seconds, the power indicator on an external keyboard). To prepare the computer for undocking, perform one of the APR (see Figure 1-5). eject/locking lever docking indicator...
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..., use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. • If you move your APR between environments with papers or other items that of the available power source: - 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of Europe, the Middle East and the Far East • To help prevent electric shock,... To remove power from the APR, turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from a cable. Do not use your APR in a wet environment, for work, place it on a level surface. • Protect your APR from environmental hazards such as a desktop or on or within the 1-8 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port ...
..., use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. • If you move your APR between environments with papers or other items that of the available power source: - 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of Europe, the Middle East and the Far East • To help prevent electric shock,... To remove power from the APR, turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from a cable. Do not use your APR in a wet environment, for work, place it on a level surface. • Protect your APR from environmental hazards such as a desktop or on or within the 1-8 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port ...
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... moisture to evaporate before turning on power. • When you confirm that your APR is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," in the system Help. To avoid damaging the APR, allow the APR to acclimate to avoid bending any connector pins. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-9 computer...
... moisture to evaporate before turning on power. • When you confirm that your APR is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," in the system Help. To avoid damaging the APR, allow the APR to acclimate to avoid bending any connector pins. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-9 computer...
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... BASE-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
... BASE-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
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...8226; Reorient the receiving antenna. • Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver. • Move the computer away from Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-11 A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for the intended environment. Using...(EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in a particular installation. These licensed services, along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly ...
...8226; Reorient the receiving antenna. • Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver. • Move the computer away from Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-11 A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for the intended environment. Using...(EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in a particular installation. These licensed services, along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly ...
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...socket). Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible. Instalacja elektryczna pomieszczenia powinna zawierać w przewodzie ...B ) Figure 1-10. A protection mark "B" confirms that the equipment is in the form of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-EN55022:1996. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-17 W celu całkowitego wyłączenia urządzenia z sieci zasilania, nale y wyją...
...socket). Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible. Instalacja elektryczna pomieszczenia powinna zawierać w przewodzie ...B ) Figure 1-10. A protection mark "B" confirms that the equipment is in the form of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-EN55022:1996. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-17 W celu całkowitego wyłączenia urządzenia z sieci zasilania, nale y wyją...
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...cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by use an address in accordance with product instructions, failure to a Dell system after the system is covered under this limited warranty. accessories or parts added...portable computers are not installed in performing warranty repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Refer to the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your system's online guide to Dell's facility. If warranty service is three years beginning on the hard-...
...cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by use an address in accordance with product instructions, failure to a Dell system after the system is covered under this limited warranty. accessories or parts added...portable computers are not installed in performing warranty repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Refer to the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your system's online guide to Dell's facility. If warranty service is three years beginning on the hard-...
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... external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the invoice date, Dell will be made in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform..., refer to a Dell system after the system is required, Dell will ship the repaired or replacement 1-22 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide external devices (except as described in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must call Dell's Customer Technical Support ...
... external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the invoice date, Dell will be made in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform..., refer to a Dell system after the system is required, Dell will ship the repaired or replacement 1-22 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide external devices (except as described in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must call Dell's Customer Technical Support ...
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...the limited warranty. Returned products must be in the original shipment. 1-24 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide In any instance in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for repair prior to the expiration of any shipping...or component, the exchange will be listed on the date of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must call Dell Customer Service to Dell's three-year limited warranty only. These provisions apply to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. ...
...the limited warranty. Returned products must be in the original shipment. 1-24 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide In any instance in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for repair prior to the expiration of any shipping...or component, the exchange will be listed on the date of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must call Dell Customer Service to Dell's three-year limited warranty only. These provisions apply to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. ...
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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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... be tripped over or stepped on. • Place the AC adapter in damage from burns. • Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it to run the computer or to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely...
... be tripped over or stepped on. • Place the AC adapter in damage from burns. • Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it to run the computer or to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely...
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... that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source: - 115 V/60 Hz in a fire. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Before you connect the computer to the extension cable does... not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • To remove power from the computer, turn on a level ...
... that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source: - 115 V/60 Hz in a fire. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Before you connect the computer to the extension cable does... not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • To remove power from the computer, turn on a level ...
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...subject it from its strainrelief loop, not on or within the computer. As you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its power source, and remove the battery. • Clean your computer between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form ...a memory module from the system board or disconnecting an external device from the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before turning on power. • When you pull out the connector, keep it could slide around. Hold a component such as cloth or paper. • When ...
...subject it from its strainrelief loop, not on or within the computer. As you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its power source, and remove the battery. • Clean your computer between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form ...a memory module from the system board or disconnecting an external device from the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before turning on power. • When you pull out the connector, keep it could slide around. Hold a component such as cloth or paper. • When ...
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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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See page 69. ® See page 37. 24 Solving Pr oblems 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 the Tell Me How help file for answers. See page 26. Get technical assistance from standby mode. Use this chart to quickly find the answers to go for more information on standby mode. Press the power button to resume from Dell. Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to your questions.
See page 69. ® See page 37. 24 Solving Pr oblems 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 the Tell Me How help file for answers. See page 26. Get technical assistance from standby mode. Use this chart to quickly find the answers to go for more information on standby mode. Press the power button to resume from Dell. Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to your questions.
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... computer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G HT - TO A C C E S S T H E TELL ME HOW H E L P F I L E 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to resume from standby mode. If the power light is in the Search box and then click Go. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem and then click Display. 4 Follow the instructions shown... on standby mode. If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Files HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on the screen.
... computer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G HT - TO A C C E S S T H E TELL ME HOW H E L P F I L E 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to resume from standby mode. If the power light is in the Search box and then click Go. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem and then click Display. 4 Follow the instructions shown... on standby mode. If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Files HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on the screen.
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... I NS E R T B O O T A B L E ME DI A - To access help file or search for technical assistance (see page 69). Call Dell for the keyword standby in the floppy drive. N ON -S Y S T EM D IS K ERR OR - A floppy disk is in Windows Help. Be sure ...is trying to boot to reseat the memory modules (see page 26. A D J U S T T HE PO W E R P R O P E R T IE S - Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to the same electrical outlet. RE S E A T T H E M E M O R Y MO D U L E S - I N T E R F E R E NC E - ...
... I NS E R T B O O T A B L E ME DI A - To access help file or search for technical assistance (see page 69). Call Dell for the keyword standby in the floppy drive. N ON -S Y S T EM D IS K ERR OR - A floppy disk is in Windows Help. Be sure ...is trying to boot to reseat the memory modules (see page 26. A D J U S T T HE PO W E R P R O P E R T IE S - Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to the same electrical outlet. RE S E A T T H E M E M O R Y MO D U L E S - I N T E R F E R E NC E - ...