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...minor or moderate injury. All rights reserved. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 1999-2000 Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; 3Com is a registered trademark of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to avoid the problem..., Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of your computer system. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, BE DIRECT, Inspiron, and DellWare are used in this document is strictly forbidden. February 2000 P/N 8498T Rev.
...minor or moderate injury. All rights reserved. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 1999-2000 Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; 3Com is a registered trademark of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to avoid the problem..., Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of your computer system. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, BE DIRECT, Inspiron, and DellWare are used in this document is strictly forbidden. February 2000 P/N 8498T Rev.
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...undocking by completing data transfers. After a few seconds, the power indicator on the computer turns off . 3. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button After a few seconds, the power indicator on an external keyboard). Slide the eject/locking...to undock the computer. If you are completed, you undock the computer before these transfers are using the Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Windows 2000 operating system, click the Start button, and then click Eject PC. eject/locking lever docking indicator Figure 1-5. ...
...undocking by completing data transfers. After a few seconds, the power indicator on the computer turns off . 3. Undocking the Computer 1-6 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide undock request button After a few seconds, the power indicator on an external keyboard). Slide the eject/locking...to undock the computer. If you are completed, you undock the computer before these transfers are using the Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Windows 2000 operating system, click the Start button, and then click Eject PC. eject/locking lever docking indicator Figure 1-5. ...
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... without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is the registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation; NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of EMC Corporation...September 2002 P/N 1H018 Rev. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, DellPlus, DellWare, Inspiron, TrueMobile, Dimension, OptiPlex, UltraSharp, DellNet, AccessDirect, Dell Precision, and Latitude are trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc.; Trademarks used in trademarks...
... without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is the registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation; NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of EMC Corporation...September 2002 P/N 1H018 Rev. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, DellPlus, DellWare, Inspiron, TrueMobile, Dimension, OptiPlex, UltraSharp, DellNet, AccessDirect, Dell Precision, and Latitude are trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc.; Trademarks used in trademarks...
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... View 33 Setting Up a Printer 34 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a Parallel Printer 34 Connecting a USB Printer 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer With Microsoft® Windows® XP 36 Setting Up a Home and Office Network With...
... View 33 Setting Up a Printer 34 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a Parallel Printer 34 Connecting a USB Printer 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer With Microsoft® Windows® XP 36 Setting Up a Home and Office Network With...
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... Damage Your Computer 91 Drivers 92 What Is a Driver 92 Identifying Drivers 92 Reinstalling Drivers 93 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 94 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 95 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 96 Creating a Restore Point 97 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State . . . . . 98 Undoing...
... Damage Your Computer 91 Drivers 92 What Is a Driver 92 Identifying Drivers 92 Reinstalling Drivers 93 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 94 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 95 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 96 Creating a Restore Point 97 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State . . . . . 98 Undoing...
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... Warranty for the U.S 145 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only 148 Contents 7 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 99 Before You Reinstall 99 Reinstalling Windows XP 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 102 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Palm Rests 104 Adding Memory... 105 Replacing the Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 4 Appendix Specifications 112 System Setup ...
... Warranty for the U.S 145 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only 148 Contents 7 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 99 Before You Reinstall 99 Reinstalling Windows XP 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 102 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Palm Rests 104 Adding Memory... 105 Replacing the Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 4 Appendix Specifications 112 System Setup ...
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...in the sequence indicated. Remove moisture from electrical outlets to the cloth; Do not use a commercial window cleaner to clean your display. • If your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 90 or 91. then stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving... or a modem. NOTICE: The only time you confirm that your computer and devices from the display quickly and keep the display dry. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water.
...in the sequence indicated. Remove moisture from electrical outlets to the cloth; Do not use a commercial window cleaner to clean your display. • If your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 90 or 91. then stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving... or a modem. NOTICE: The only time you confirm that your computer and devices from the display quickly and keep the display dry. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water.
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... extended periods of your legs is at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from your chair seat. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a footrest, if necessary, to maintain proper posture. • Vary your work activities. Leave space... and using your computer: • Position your computer directly in front of you as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to type for extended periods of your eyes).
... extended periods of your legs is at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from your chair seat. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a footrest, if necessary, to maintain proper posture. • Vary your work activities. Leave space... and using your computer: • Position your computer directly in front of you as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to type for extended periods of your eyes).
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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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... 47. Correspond to an electrical outlet. TR ACK S T I C K B UT T O N S - 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 44. See page 49 for more information, see page 72. Use the touch...
... 47. Correspond to an electrical outlet. TR ACK S T I C K B UT T O N S - 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 44. See page 49 for more information, see page 72. Use the touch...
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... record audio. Certain audio utilities installed on your computer by pressing . M I CR OP H ON E - Alternatively, you mute music, the computer may lose data. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Turn off your computer also allow you to control speaker volume. When you can enable or disable (mute) the integrated stereo speakers... volume control buttons to respond. VOL UM E CO NT ROL BU T T O NS - You can increase speaker volume by pressing and decrease speaker volume by performing a Windows shutdown (see page 42).
... record audio. Certain audio utilities installed on your computer by pressing . M I CR OP H ON E - Alternatively, you mute music, the computer may lose data. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Turn off your computer also allow you to control speaker volume. When you can enable or disable (mute) the integrated stereo speakers... volume control buttons to respond. VOL UM E CO NT ROL BU T T O NS - You can increase speaker volume by pressing and decrease speaker volume by performing a Windows shutdown (see page 42).
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... computer connector on printer parallel printer cable clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... computer connector on printer parallel printer cable clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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... the source computer, and then you import the data to another Windows operating system, you can launch the wizard from the Windows XP operating system CD or from one computer to the new computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB connector on the computer USB printer cable USB connector on... the computer that is running Windows XP, click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and ...
... the source computer, and then you import the data to another Windows operating system, you can launch the wizard from the Windows XP operating system CD or from one computer to the new computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB connector on the computer USB printer cable USB connector on... the computer that is running Windows XP, click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and ...
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...Internet and use your phone on the screen. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet connection method enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. HINT: Selecting the This computer connects directly to the Internet, you through the process of the following Internet connection options: • Dial...and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. HINT: ISPs vary by country. Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen.
...Internet and use your phone on the screen. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet connection method enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. HINT: Selecting the This computer connects directly to the Internet, you through the process of the following Internet connection options: • Dial...and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. HINT: ISPs vary by country. Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen.
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...and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have a CD, click Use ..., contact your ISP for setup instructions. HINT: If you do not have an ISP and want to set up your Internet connection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall...
...and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have a CD, click Use ..., contact your ISP for setup instructions. HINT: If you do not have an ISP and want to set up your Internet connection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall...
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HINT: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you cannot connect to the Internet but that enable you can use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop data files to the CD-RW drive. HINT: The information in some versions of CD. HINT: Some music and ...
HINT: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you cannot connect to the Internet but that enable you can use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop data files to the CD-RW drive. HINT: The information in some versions of CD. HINT: Some music and ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Easy CD Creator Basic See the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for more ... You can be able to provide a steady data stream to your CD-RW drive. • Music MP3 files can use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc only after you cannot write to that you want ...program, information about different recording techniques, and CD media limitations. CD-RW discs do not play in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see the Roxio documentation for instructions on how to use CD-R discs to record ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Easy CD Creator Basic See the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for more ... You can be able to provide a steady data stream to your CD-RW drive. • Music MP3 files can use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc only after you cannot write to that you want ...program, information about different recording techniques, and CD media limitations. CD-RW discs do not play in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see the Roxio documentation for instructions on how to use CD-R discs to record ...
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... again. If your computer is equipped with both types of drives, see the Roxio documentation for available software patches. The Select a Project window appears. 2 Click Disc Copier. (Disc Copier is titled "CD Copier" in some versions of the blank CD to finalize the recording....a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 41 for additional helpful tips. The CD-RW drive needs 1 or 2 MB of Easy CD Creator Basic.) The Disc Copier window appears and displays your computer is equipped with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and experience recording...
... again. If your computer is equipped with both types of drives, see the Roxio documentation for available software patches. The Select a Project window appears. 2 Click Disc Copier. (Disc Copier is titled "CD Copier" in some versions of the blank CD to finalize the recording....a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 41 for additional helpful tips. The CD-RW drive needs 1 or 2 MB of Easy CD Creator Basic.) The Disc Copier window appears and displays your computer is equipped with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and experience recording...
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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 47 Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Display Functions Opens the Windows Security window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Power Management Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using... the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). The options include the integrated display, an...
... 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 47 Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Display Functions Opens the Windows Security window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Power Management Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using... the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). The options include the integrated display, an...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Minimizes all open windows Maximizes all windows Runs Windows Explorer Opens the Run dialog box Opens the Search Results dialog box Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Minimizes all open windows Maximizes all windows Runs Windows Explorer Opens the Run dialog box Opens the Search Results dialog box Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected...