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...this table, see the Glossary in the system Help. 1-2 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide A network interface cable can be connected to the keyboard connector. An external PS/2-style keyboard or external numeric keypad can be connected to the NIC connector.../2-compatible mouse can connected to the PS/2 mouse connector. Table 1-1. 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 Icon Connector Description One or two USB...
...this table, see the Glossary in the system Help. 1-2 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide A network interface cable can be connected to the keyboard connector. An external PS/2-style keyboard or external numeric keypad can be connected to the NIC connector.../2-compatible mouse can connected to the PS/2 mouse connector. Table 1-1. 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 Icon Connector Description One or two USB...
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... power indicator on the left side of the APR (see Figure 1-5). eject/locking lever docking indicator Figure 1-5. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button Any of the following methods prepares the operating system, network, and storage devices for several... If the computer does not have a charged battery, the computer turns off . • Press the undock request button on an external keyboard). After a few seconds, the power indicator on the computer turns off . 3. Slide the eject/locking lever on the computer turns off ...
... power indicator on the left side of the APR (see Figure 1-5). eject/locking lever docking indicator Figure 1-5. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button Any of the following methods prepares the operating system, network, and storage devices for several... If the computer does not have a charged battery, the computer turns off . • Press the undock request button on an external keyboard). After a few seconds, the power indicator on the computer turns off . 3. Slide the eject/locking lever on the computer turns off ...
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...) Physical (continued) Weight: With monitor stand Stand-alone 3.0 kg (6.5 lb) 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) I/O Connectors Serial (DTE 9-pin connector Parallel 25-hole connector PS/2-style keyboard/keypad 6-hole PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2-compatible mouse 6-hole PS/2 mouse connector Video 15-hole connector Audio speaker-out (for optional headphones) USB (dual two 4-pin connectors DC... 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
...) Physical (continued) Weight: With monitor stand Stand-alone 3.0 kg (6.5 lb) 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) I/O Connectors Serial (DTE 9-pin connector Parallel 25-hole connector PS/2-style keyboard/keypad 6-hole PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2-compatible mouse 6-hole PS/2 mouse connector Video 15-hole connector Audio speaker-out (for optional headphones) USB (dual two 4-pin connectors DC... 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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... date of this limited warranty. You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to Dell in performing warranty repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Damage due to ... Warranty (U.S. accessories or parts added to new in the product(s). Remove any other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; Dell owns all other storage device(s) in accordance with product instructions, failure to you must ship ...
... date of this limited warranty. You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to Dell in performing warranty repairs and building 1-20 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Damage due to ... Warranty (U.S. accessories or parts added to new in the product(s). Remove any other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; Dell owns all other storage device(s) in accordance with product instructions, failure to you must ship ...
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... component, the exchange will ship the repaired or replacement 1-22 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from Dell; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; Dell will be listed on the date of any items that...
... component, the exchange will ship the repaired or replacement 1-22 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from Dell; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; Dell will be listed on the date of any items that...
Owner's Manual
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... Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off 42 Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 44 Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 44 Numeric Keypad 46 Keyboard Shortcuts 47 Touch Pad 49 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 50 Changing the Track Stick Cap 50...
... Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off 42 Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 44 Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 44 Numeric Keypad 46 Keyboard Shortcuts 47 Touch Pad 49 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 50 Changing the Track Stick Cap 50...
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... have a problem with external speakers 77 Printer Problems 78 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 79 Scanner Problems 80 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 81 External Keyboard Problems 82 Unexpected Characters 82 Drive Problems 83 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive 83 If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW...
... have a problem with external speakers 77 Printer Problems 78 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 79 Scanner Problems 80 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 81 External Keyboard Problems 82 Unexpected Characters 82 Drive Problems 83 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive 83 If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW...
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...for extended periods of time may result in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, track stick, or external mouse. • Always use the palm rest with the keyboard, touch pad, or track stick. For comfort and efficiency, observe the following ergonomic guidelines... when setting up and using your computer: • Position your eyes). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in front of you as you work. • Adjust the tilt of the computer's...
...for extended periods of time may result in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, track stick, or external mouse. • Always use the palm rest with the keyboard, touch pad, or track stick. For comfort and efficiency, observe the following ergonomic guidelines... when setting up and using your computer: • Position your eyes). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in front of you as you work. • Adjust the tilt of the computer's...
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SECTION 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer A Tour of Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer With Microsoft® Windows® XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP Connecting to the Internet Copying CDs Turning Off the Computer About the Module Bay Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Enabling the Infrared Sensor Connecting a Television to the Computer Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection Devices
SECTION 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer A Tour of Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer With Microsoft® Windows® XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP Connecting to the Internet Copying CDs Turning Off the Computer About the Module Bay Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Enabling the Infrared Sensor Connecting a Television to the Computer Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection Devices
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Keeps the display closed. To access the help file. For more information on using your color display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 72. 20 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r DI S P LA Y - www.dell.com | support.dell.com A Tour of Your Computer Front View display latch Dell AccessDirect buttons volume control buttons microphone display device status lights power button touch pad/track stick buttons air vent keyboard status lights keyboard track stick touch pad module bay battery bay DI S P L A Y L A T CH -
Keeps the display closed. To access the help file. For more information on using your color display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 72. 20 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r DI S P LA Y - www.dell.com | support.dell.com A Tour of Your Computer Front View display latch Dell AccessDirect buttons volume control buttons microphone display device status lights power button touch pad/track stick buttons air vent keyboard status lights keyboard track stick touch pad module bay battery bay DI S P L A Y L A T CH -
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Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire. The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled Turns on the fans when ... allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer AI R VEN T S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The computer turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled 22 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu...
Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire. The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled Turns on the fans when ... allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer AI R VEN T S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The computer turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled 22 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu...
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...M OD U LE B AY - TO U C H PA D / TR A C K S T I CK - For more information. POW E R B U T T ON - TOU CH PAD - Press the power button to turn on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 72. To access the help file. DE L L ™ A C C E S S D IR E C T ™ B U T T O NS - KE YBO ARD - The... keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as a CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, or Dell TravelLite™ module in the Tell Me How help file, see page 47. When a battery is installed, you would...
...M OD U LE B AY - TO U C H PA D / TR A C K S T I CK - For more information. POW E R B U T T ON - TOU CH PAD - Press the power button to turn on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 72. To access the help file. DE L L ™ A C C E S S D IR E C T ™ B U T T O NS - KE YBO ARD - The... keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as a CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, or Dell TravelLite™ module in the Tell Me How help file, see page 47. When a battery is installed, you would...
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... using the network adapter, see page 47. 26 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR Connects the computer to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts to a network. To access the help file. To access device user's guides...
... using the network adapter, see page 47. 26 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR Connects the computer to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts to a network. To access the help file. To access device user's guides...
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S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 27 Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. Right Side View speaker hard drive bay PC Card slots security cable slot infrared sensor IEEE 1394 connector air vents audio connectors SP E AK ER S - S E CU RI T Y C AB LE S L O T - Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device. Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts to the computer. For more information, see page 47.
S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 27 Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. Right Side View speaker hard drive bay PC Card slots security cable slot infrared sensor IEEE 1394 connector air vents audio connectors SP E AK ER S - S E CU RI T Y C AB LE S L O T - Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device. Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts to the computer. For more information, see page 47.
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PS/2 CONNECTOR Connects PS/2-compatible devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad. HINT: You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. If the device does not work, install the device drivers ... the DC power required by the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on or off. NOTICE: When you attach a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 numeric keypad, the integrated keypad is disabled. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire...
PS/2 CONNECTOR Connects PS/2-compatible devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad. HINT: You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. If the device does not work, install the device drivers ... the DC power required by the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on or off. NOTICE: When you attach a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 numeric keypad, the integrated keypad is disabled. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire...
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... file, see page 72. A docking device allows you to easily use external devices with your computer, such as an external keyboard, mouse, and monitor. See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional information. PARALLEL CONNECTOR Connects a parallel device..., such as a mouse or handheld device. 32 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. See "Using the Display" in all countries. To access the help file. SERIAL CONNECTOR Connects serial devices...
... file, see page 72. A docking device allows you to easily use external devices with your computer, such as an external keyboard, mouse, and monitor. See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional information. PARALLEL CONNECTOR Connects a parallel device..., such as a mouse or handheld device. 32 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. See "Using the Display" in all countries. To access the help file. SERIAL CONNECTOR Connects serial devices...
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Press a latch release to remove a device in the module bay. DE VI CE L A T CH RE L E AS E S - S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 33 For more information, see page 42. Bottom View memory module and modem cover device latch releases docking device latch Mini PCI card cover M E M O R Y M O D U L E A N D M O D E M C O V E R - Protects the memory module(s) and the modem daughter card. For more information, see page 103. USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
Press a latch release to remove a device in the module bay. DE VI CE L A T CH RE L E AS E S - S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 33 For more information, see page 42. Bottom View memory module and modem cover device latch releases docking device latch Mini PCI card cover M E M O R Y M O D U L E A N D M O D E M C O V E R - Protects the memory module(s) and the modem daughter card. For more information, see page 103. USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running NOTICE: To prevent damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while the computer .... 5 Insert the new device into the bay, and push it until you feel a click. 6 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 44 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running NOTICE: To prevent damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while the computer .... 5 Insert the new device into the bay, and push it until you feel a click. 6 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 44 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r
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... scheme to launch a program of your choice. 4 Opens your default e-mail program; is reprogrammable to support and educational tools that Dell installed on the screen. is reprogrammable to control CD or DVD player functions: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and... then double-click the Keyboard icon. 2 Click the AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on your computer. 2 Launches your default Internet browser. 3 Launches www.dell.com; Button Functions 1 Provides access to launch a program of ...
... scheme to launch a program of your choice. 4 Opens your default e-mail program; is reprogrammable to support and educational tools that Dell installed on the screen. is reprogrammable to control CD or DVD player functions: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and... then double-click the Keyboard icon. 2 Click the AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on your computer. 2 Launches your default Internet browser. 3 Launches www.dell.com; Button Functions 1 Provides access to launch a program of ...
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... desired key. • To disable the keypad, press again. 46 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r Each key on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the • To use the numeric function when the keypad is active. . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Numeric Keypad numeric keypad HINT: When you connect an external PS...
... desired key. • To disable the keypad, press again. 46 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r Each key on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the • To use the numeric function when the keypad is active. . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Numeric Keypad numeric keypad HINT: When you connect an external PS...