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An external PS/2-style keyboard or external numeric keypad can be connected to the AC adapter connector. The AC adapter that you can be connected to each connector. A serial device, such as a serial mouse or external ... Glossary in the system Help. 1-2 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide An external monitor can be connected to the video connector. USB connectors (2) mouse connector parallel port connector video connector keyboard connector serial port connector NIC connector AC adapter connector Figure 1-1. I /O Connectors Connector...
An external PS/2-style keyboard or external numeric keypad can be connected to the AC adapter connector. The AC adapter that you can be connected to each connector. A serial device, such as a serial mouse or external ... Glossary in the system Help. 1-2 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide An external monitor can be connected to the video connector. USB connectors (2) mouse connector parallel port connector video connector keyboard connector serial port connector NIC connector AC adapter connector Figure 1-1. I /O Connectors Connector...
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...Computer." 1-4 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Refer to Figure 1-1 to attach external devices to ensure a proper connection. For detailed information on the computer. Turn on the back of the AC adapter.) If you use any other commercially available AC adapter-or the AC adapter from the ... connect your computer, see "Connecting External Devices" in the APR. 2. NOTICE: Always use the APR. Before you use the Dell AC adapter that the computer is not docked in the system Help. 2. For instructions, refer to the Setup Guide that accompanied your computer ...
...Computer." 1-4 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Refer to Figure 1-1 to attach external devices to ensure a proper connection. For detailed information on the computer. Turn on the back of the AC adapter.) If you use any other commercially available AC adapter-or the AC adapter from the ... connect your computer, see "Connecting External Devices" in the APR. 2. NOTICE: Always use the APR. Before you use the Dell AC adapter that the computer is not docked in the system Help. 2. For instructions, refer to the Setup Guide that accompanied your computer ...
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NOTE: If you have a monitor stand installed, you have not already done so, connect the AC adapter to see Figure 1-1), and plug the AC power cable into the APR without engaging the alignment rails, you feel the grooves on the APR platform, with the alignment rails... all the way into an electrical outlet. 4. Slide the computer toward the connector until the docking connector is fully engaged. Docking the Computer Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-5 For instruc- Horizontally center the computer on the bottom of the computer engage with the back of the ...
NOTE: If you have a monitor stand installed, you have not already done so, connect the AC adapter to see Figure 1-1), and plug the AC power cable into the APR without engaging the alignment rails, you feel the grooves on the APR platform, with the alignment rails... all the way into an electrical outlet. 4. Slide the computer toward the connector until the docking connector is fully engaged. Docking the Computer Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-5 For instruc- Horizontally center the computer on the bottom of the computer engage with the back of the ...
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... within the 1-8 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide These cables are equipped with very different temperature or humidity ranges, condensation may risk fire or explosion. • Before you connect the APR to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that is... Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your APR from potential damage and to help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. Do not use your APR in a wet environment, for work, place it...
... within the 1-8 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide These cables are equipped with very different temperature or humidity ranges, condensation may risk fire or explosion. • Before you connect the APR to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that is... Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your APR from potential damage and to help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. Do not use your APR in a wet environment, for work, place it...
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.../100 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
.../100 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
Solutions Guide
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... a carrying case. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Place the AC adapter in the Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Instructions. Attention Risk of electric shock Risk of explosion Aircraft Risk of fire Use of symbols used in a ... extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your AC adapter, ensure that will reduce cooling; also, do not use it to run the computer or to service the computer yourself.
... a carrying case. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Place the AC adapter in the Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Instructions. Attention Risk of electric shock Risk of explosion Aircraft Risk of fire Use of symbols used in a ... extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your AC adapter, ensure that will reduce cooling; also, do not use it to run the computer or to service the computer yourself.
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... remove power from the computer, turn it off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 8 Safety and EMC Instructions: Portable Computers Power (Safety Instructions, continued) • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for an extended period of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ...
... remove power from the computer, turn it off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 8 Safety and EMC Instructions: Portable Computers Power (Safety Instructions, continued) • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for an extended period of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ...
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...from the power cable plug. If the battery is not located where it . • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables into the mating ground contact of the power strip. The resulting excessive current flow can be equipped with this ...or three-prong, to insert the plug incorrectly. Battery (Safety Instructions, continued) • Use only Dell battery modules that the ground prong of fire. These power cables may allow you use a power extension cable, use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the power strip.
...from the power cable plug. If the battery is not located where it . • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables into the mating ground contact of the power strip. The resulting excessive current flow can be equipped with this ...or three-prong, to insert the plug incorrectly. Battery (Safety Instructions, continued) • Use only Dell battery modules that the ground prong of fire. These power cables may allow you use a power extension cable, use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the power strip.
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...Win DVD icon on the computer. Setting Up the APR to Connect to use the APR with a network. The computer automatically detects the network adapter and begins the software installation. 6 At the Add New Hardware Wizard window, click Automatic search for Windows Me 1 If the computer is ...then click Next. 22 Se ttin g U p www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The Dolby headphone feature is on, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer (see page 18). 2 Disconnect all external devices from the APR. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the APR and an electrical outlet. 4 Insert the...
...Win DVD icon on the computer. Setting Up the APR to Connect to use the APR with a network. The computer automatically detects the network adapter and begins the software installation. 6 At the Add New Hardware Wizard window, click Automatic search for Windows Me 1 If the computer is ...then click Next. 22 Se ttin g U p www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The Dolby headphone feature is on, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer (see page 18). 2 Disconnect all external devices from the APR. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the APR and an electrical outlet. 4 Insert the...
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... into the APR. 4 Attach the network cable and the AC adapter to restart the computer. 7 Click Finish when Windows displays a message that Intel 3Com PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100) appears in the Found New Hardware window. The network adapter will not work if they are installed. 1 If the ...computer is installed. 8 Click Yes to the APR. 5 Turn on the computer. 6 Log on configuring the network adapter settings. Windows 2000 automatically installs the network adapter drivers. Se ttin g U p 23...
... into the APR. 4 Attach the network cable and the AC adapter to restart the computer. 7 Click Finish when Windows displays a message that Intel 3Com PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100) appears in the Found New Hardware window. The network adapter will not work if they are installed. 1 If the ...computer is installed. 8 Click Yes to the APR. 5 Turn on the computer. 6 Log on configuring the network adapter settings. Windows 2000 automatically installs the network adapter drivers. Se ttin g U p 23...
Solutions Guide
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... an electrical outlet using a battery to power your problem and then click Display. 5 Follow the instructions shown on the computer. If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on the screen. TO A C CE S S T HE TEL L M E H O W H EL P FI LE 1 Click the Start button, point to resume from standby ... shown on standby mode. When the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. 28 Sol vin g Proble m s www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Files HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on the screen. TO A C CE S S M I C RO S O FT ®...
... an electrical outlet using a battery to power your problem and then click Display. 5 Follow the instructions shown on the computer. If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on the screen. TO A C CE S S T HE TEL L M E H O W H EL P FI LE 1 Click the Start button, point to resume from standby ... shown on standby mode. When the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. 28 Sol vin g Proble m s www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Files HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on the screen. TO A C CE S S M I C RO S O FT ®...
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... strip, or multiple power strips connected to verify that the power cable is firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on. A floppy disk is trying to boot to reseat the memory modules (see page 28. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer... floppy disk or CD. To access help file or search for technical assistance (see page 73). C HE CK T HE AC A D AP TE R - See the Tell Me How help files, see page 57). Contact Dell for the keyword standby in the floppy drive. S Y S T E M D IS K E RR O R- If your computer power light turns on ....
... strip, or multiple power strips connected to verify that the power cable is firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on. A floppy disk is trying to boot to reseat the memory modules (see page 28. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer... floppy disk or CD. To access help file or search for technical assistance (see page 73). C HE CK T HE AC A D AP TE R - See the Tell Me How help files, see page 57). Contact Dell for the keyword standby in the floppy drive. S Y S T E M D IS K E RR O R- If your computer power light turns on ....
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... 28) for instructions on the AC adapter is in Windows Help. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. R OT A T E T H E CO M P U T E R T O F AC E A DI FF E RE N T D I R E CT I BL E IN TE R F E RE NC E - C HE CK T HE BA T TE R Y - To access help file (see page 28. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Display Problems If...
... 28) for instructions on the AC adapter is in Windows Help. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. R OT A T E T H E CO M P U T E R T O F AC E A DI FF E RE N T D I R E CT I BL E IN TE R F E RE NC E - C HE CK T HE BA T TE R Y - To access help file (see page 28. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Display Problems If...
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...Dell recommends that you are certain that the computer is safe to speed up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all around it. Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source. 1 Turn off the computer (see page 18), disconnect the AC adapter... from the computer, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from...
...Dell recommends that you are certain that the computer is safe to speed up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all around it. Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source. 1 Turn off the computer (see page 18), disconnect the AC adapter... from the computer, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from...
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... 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 18). 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and disconnect the AC adapter 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, contact Dell for technical assistance (see page 73). 10 ...
... 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 18). 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and disconnect the AC adapter 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, contact Dell for technical assistance (see page 73). 10 ...
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... files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 18). 2 Disconnect any external devices, and remove any other commercially available AC adapter-or the AC adapter from other Dell computers-you may irreparably damage the docking connector on the bottom of the computer engage with the APR. NOTICE: If you attempt to... the alignment rails or the docking connector. 6 Gently push the computer forward until the docking connector is connected to an APR. If you use the Dell™ AC adapter that came with the alignment rails.
... files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 18). 2 Disconnect any external devices, and remove any other commercially available AC adapter-or the AC adapter from other Dell computers-you may irreparably damage the docking connector on the bottom of the computer engage with the APR. NOTICE: If you attempt to... the alignment rails or the docking connector. 6 Gently push the computer forward until the docking connector is connected to an APR. If you use the Dell™ AC adapter that came with the alignment rails.
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... is turned on the type of this guide (see page 18). 2 Remove all installed batteries and disconnect external devices. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from Dell are covered under your computer. screw memory module cover A d din g Par ts 57 See page 67 for your computer memory by... your computer warranty. Your computer has two memory module connectors. All Dell memory modules designed for information on , in standby mode, or in either connector. Adding Memory You can increase your computer can be installed...
... is turned on the type of this guide (see page 18). 2 Remove all installed batteries and disconnect external devices. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from Dell are covered under your computer. screw memory module cover A d din g Par ts 57 See page 67 for your computer memory by... your computer warranty. Your computer has two memory module connectors. All Dell memory modules designed for information on , in standby mode, or in either connector. Adding Memory You can increase your computer can be installed...
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...additional memory and automatically update the system configuration information. Installing a Mini PCI Card The optional Mini PCI card may contain either a modem, a network adapter, or a combination of both connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "JDIM (DIMMA)" before you install a module in the connector...down the computer (see page 18). screw memory module cover 9 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer, Dell has already installed the card for you. 1 Make sure that the work surface is flat and clean to install memory modules...
...additional memory and automatically update the system configuration information. Installing a Mini PCI Card The optional Mini PCI card may contain either a modem, a network adapter, or a combination of both connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "JDIM (DIMMA)" before you install a module in the connector...down the computer (see page 18). screw memory module cover 9 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer, Dell has already installed the card for you. 1 Make sure that the work surface is flat and clean to install memory modules...
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...slight bump can damage the drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see page 18). 2 Remove all installed batteries, and disconnect the AC adapter cable and any external devices from the computer. 3 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw. 62 Ad di ng Par ts Place...until it snaps into the inner tabs of the hard drive. CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is lit. 1 Save and close ...
...slight bump can damage the drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see page 18). 2 Remove all installed batteries, and disconnect the AC adapter cable and any external devices from the computer. 3 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw. 62 Ad di ng Par ts Place...until it snaps into the inner tabs of the hard drive. CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is lit. 1 Save and close ...
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... Key spacing Layout Touch Pad Interface X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Thickness Width Height Weight Power: Supply voltage Supply current ESD 1.3 W 3.4 W using battery; 4.9 W using AC adapter brightness can be controlled through key combinations 87 (U.S., Canada, and locations that use traditional Chinese); 88 (Europe); 90 (Japan) 2.7 ± 0.3 to 0.4 mm (0.11 ± 0.016...
... Key spacing Layout Touch Pad Interface X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Thickness Width Height Weight Power: Supply voltage Supply current ESD 1.3 W 3.4 W using battery; 4.9 W using AC adapter brightness can be controlled through key combinations 87 (U.S., Canada, and locations that use traditional Chinese); 88 (Europe); 90 (Japan) 2.7 ± 0.3 to 0.4 mm (0.11 ± 0.016...