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...AC adapter to ensure a proper connection. Be sure that the operating system has completed the setup process, perform the following steps: 1. Turn on using external devices with the APR. (Look for model number PA-6 on the bottom of the APR. Connect the external devices... APR or the computer. Turn off the computer. Connecting External Devices to the APR To attach external devices to the APR You must complete its setup process. Connecting the Computer to the APR, perform the following subsection, "Docking the Computer." 1-4 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's ...
...AC adapter to ensure a proper connection. Be sure that the operating system has completed the setup process, perform the following steps: 1. Turn on using external devices with the APR. (Look for model number PA-6 on the bottom of the APR. Connect the external devices... APR or the computer. Turn off the computer. Connecting External Devices to the APR To attach external devices to the APR You must complete its setup process. Connecting the Computer to the APR, perform the following subsection, "Docking the Computer." 1-4 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's ...
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.... Slide the eject/locking lever on the computer turns off when you are using the Microsoft® 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 ...to place the computer in standby mode. NOTICE: Never undock the computer and the APR without first preparing the computer. The green docking indicator turns off . • If you detach the computer from the APR: 1. To prepare the computer for several minutes, if at all unsaved ...
.... Slide the eject/locking lever on the computer turns off when you are using the Microsoft® 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 ...to place the computer in standby mode. NOTICE: Never undock the computer and the APR without first preparing the computer. The green docking indicator turns off . • If you detach the computer from the APR: 1. To prepare the computer for several minutes, if at all unsaved ...
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... of the products plugged into the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • To remove power from the APR, turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. • To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect... or other items that of the available power source: - 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in a ventilated area, such as a desktop or on or within the 1-8 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide
... of the products plugged into the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • To remove power from the APR, turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. • To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect... or other items that of the available power source: - 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in a ventilated area, such as a desktop or on or within the 1-8 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide
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...outlet. • Clean your APR with a soft cloth dampened with water rather than with liquid or aerosol cleaners. • If your APR, turn it off and unplug it evenly aligned to evaporate before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. • ... following these procedures, you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. computer. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-9 Also, before using the computer. As you clean your APR gets wet or is not operating properly, contact...
...outlet. • Clean your APR with a soft cloth dampened with water rather than with liquid or aerosol cleaners. • If your APR, turn it off and unplug it evenly aligned to evaporate before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. • ... following these procedures, you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. computer. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-9 Also, before using the computer. As you clean your APR gets wet or is not operating properly, contact...
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You may find the FCC Interference Handbook, 1986, to be determined by turning the equipment off and on different branch circuits. A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for connecting peripherals to any...to the following measures: • Reorient the receiving antenna. • Relocate the computer with radio communications services, which can order a cable from Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-11 These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to correct the interference by one or more of a radio navigation or ...
You may find the FCC Interference Handbook, 1986, to be determined by turning the equipment off and on different branch circuits. A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for connecting peripherals to any...to the following measures: • Reorient the receiving antenna. • Relocate the computer with radio communications services, which can order a cable from Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-11 These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to correct the interference by one or more of a radio navigation or ...
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...8226; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-13 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which classification (Class A or...labels located on the bottom or the back panel of the following information is no guarantee that interference will be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that changes or modifications not expressly approved by one of the Canadian ...
...8226; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-13 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which classification (Class A or...labels located on the bottom or the back panel of the following information is no guarantee that interference will be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that changes or modifications not expressly approved by one of the Canadian ...
Owner's Manual
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... Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs 40 Helpful Tips 40 How to Copy a CD 41 Turning Off the Computer 42 About the Module Bay 42 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...
... Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs 40 Helpful Tips 40 How to Copy a CD 41 Turning Off the Computer 42 About the Module Bay 42 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...
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... place your computer. Do not cover the AC adapter with your AC adapter, ensure that will rise during normal operation (particularly when AC power is turned on the floor, when you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may become hot during or immediately after operation. •...
... place your computer. Do not cover the AC adapter with your AC adapter, ensure that will rise during normal operation (particularly when AC power is turned on the floor, when you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may become hot during or immediately after operation. •...
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...of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of your computer, disconnect all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from their continuous operation. • Before you open the...computer has a modem RJ-11 connector and a network RJ-45 connector, insert the telephone cable into properly grounded power sources. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the ...
...of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of your computer, disconnect all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from their continuous operation. • Before you open the...computer has a modem RJ-11 connector and a network RJ-45 connector, insert the telephone cable into properly grounded power sources. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the ...
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... in overhead storage compartments where it evenly aligned to sunlight. • When you connect a cable make sure both connectors are asked to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before using the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow..., do not check the computer as baggage. NOTICE: When taking the computer from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from the computer, turn on a level surface. • When traveling, do not place the computer in the computer. You can put your computer through an X-ray ...
... in overhead storage compartments where it evenly aligned to sunlight. • When you connect a cable make sure both connectors are asked to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before using the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow..., do not check the computer as baggage. NOTICE: When taking the computer from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from the computer, turn on a level surface. • When traveling, do not place the computer in the computer. You can put your computer through an X-ray ...
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... not use a commercial window cleaner to clean your display. • If your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 90 or 91. NOTICE: The only time you should ever access the inside of the display to the system board. ... card, or a modem. Apply the water to moisture can damage the display. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. If, after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module, Mini PCI card,...
... not use a commercial window cleaner to clean your display. • If your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 90 or 91. NOTICE: The only time you should ever access the inside of the display to the system board. ... card, or a modem. Apply the water to moisture can damage the display. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. If, after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module, Mini PCI card,...
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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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... is charging. - Solid orange: The battery charge is low. - light operates as follows: - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on the computer. It also blinks to an electrical outlet, the follows: - 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 21 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). - Flashing orange: The battery charge is critically low. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
... is charging. - Solid orange: The battery charge is low. - light operates as follows: - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on the computer. It also blinks to an electrical outlet, the follows: - 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 21 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). - Flashing orange: The battery charge is critically low. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
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...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 t e r The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in the air vents. KE Y BO AR D S T AT U S L I GH T S - The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns...T S - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which is enabled Turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may make noise, which prevents the computer from overheating. Doing so can damage...
...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 t e r The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in the air vents. KE Y BO AR D S T AT U S L I GH T S - The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns...T S - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which is enabled Turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may make noise, which prevents the computer from overheating. Doing so can damage...
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... logo key . 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 23 TR ACK S T I C K B UT T O N S - Correspond to the left and right buttons on the computer or to turn on a standard mouse. POW E R B U T T ON - You can use a mouse. Press these buttons to an electrical outlet. Use the track stick and track stick buttons as... you can install devices such as a CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, or Dell TravelLite™ module in the Tell Me How help file, see page 72. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would...
... logo key . 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 23 TR ACK S T I C K B UT T O N S - Correspond to the left and right buttons on the computer or to turn on a standard mouse. POW E R B U T T ON - You can use a mouse. Press these buttons to an electrical outlet. Use the track stick and track stick buttons as... you can install devices such as a CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, or Dell TravelLite™ module in the Tell Me How help file, see page 72. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would...
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... a Windows shutdown (see page 42). Otherwise, you can enable or disable (mute) the integrated stereo speakers or external speakers by pressing . M I CR OP H ON E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Turn off your computer also allow you to make sure that the sound is not disabled.
... a Windows shutdown (see page 42). Otherwise, you can enable or disable (mute) the integrated stereo speakers or external speakers by pressing . M I CR OP H ON E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Turn off your computer also allow you to make sure that the sound is not disabled.
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CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into , or allow dust to the connector. Back View NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect an external device. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire. 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 29 ... devices, such as cassette players and CD players, to accumulate in the air vents. For more information, see page 72. HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. To access the help file, see "Using PC Cards" in the Tell Me How help file....
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into , or allow dust to the connector. Back View NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect an external device. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire. 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 29 ... devices, such as cassette players and CD players, to accumulate in the air vents. For more information, see page 72. HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. To access the help file, see "Using PC Cards" in the Tell Me How help file....
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...i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r Attach the 90-watt AC adapter to accumulate in the air vents. www.dell.com | support.dell.com air vents PS/2 connector docking connector serial connector AC adapter connector parallel connector video connector USB connectors (2) HINT: The computer... turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may make noise, which prevents the computer ...
...i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r Attach the 90-watt AC adapter to accumulate in the air vents. www.dell.com | support.dell.com air vents PS/2 connector docking connector serial connector AC adapter connector parallel connector video connector USB connectors (2) HINT: The computer... turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may make noise, which prevents the computer ...
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... AC adapter from the floppy disk or CD that came with the device, and restart the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on or off. HINT: You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTICE: When you attach a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 numeric keypad...
... AC adapter from the floppy disk or CD that came with the device, and restart the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on or off. HINT: You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTICE: When you attach a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 numeric keypad...
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... device. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 42). Your printer may arrive in the computer box. www.dell.com | support.dell.com M I N I N G D E V IC E L A T C H - DO C K I PCI C AR D C OV ER - Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the...
... device. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 42). Your printer may arrive in the computer box. www.dell.com | support.dell.com M I N I N G D E V IC E L A T C H - DO C K I PCI C AR D C OV ER - Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the...