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... If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive 64 If you have problems with a hard drive 65 PC Card Problems 66 General Program Problems 66 A program crashes 66 A program stops responding 67 Error messages appear 67 E-Mail Problems 67 If ... Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 71 Restoring Your Operating System 71 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 74 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 77 Adding a Mini PCI Card 81 Adding a Modem 84 Replacing the Hard Drive 87 6 Contents
... If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive 64 If you have problems with a hard drive 65 PC Card Problems 66 General Program Problems 66 A program crashes 66 A program stops responding 67 Error messages appear 67 E-Mail Problems 67 If ... Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 71 Restoring Your Operating System 71 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 74 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 77 Adding a Mini PCI Card 81 Adding a Modem 84 Replacing the Hard Drive 87 6 Contents
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...that describes your region to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community ...- Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Find it Here Dell Support Website - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer •...
...that describes your region to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community ...- Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Find it Here Dell Support Website - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer •...
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P C C A R D S L O T - Supports one PC Card, such as some digital video cameras. To access the help file. A Tour of Your Computer 15 Attach a microphone to the connector. P I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R ( 4 - For more information, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. Use to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a modem or network adapter. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Left View security cable slot IEEE 1394 connector PC Card slot hard drive audio connectors I N ) -
P C C A R D S L O T - Supports one PC Card, such as some digital video cameras. To access the help file. A Tour of Your Computer 15 Attach a microphone to the connector. P I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R ( 4 - For more information, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. Use to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a modem or network adapter. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Left View security cable slot IEEE 1394 connector PC Card slot hard drive audio connectors I N ) -
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... page 81. See page 30. See the documentation that came with the fan or the computer. See page 30. D O C K I N G D E V I C A R D A N D M O D E M - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View battery-bay latch release hard drive Mini PCI card/modem cover battery battery charge gauge docking device slot fan memory module cover B A T T E R Y - CAUTION: Do not block, push...
... page 81. See page 30. See the documentation that came with the fan or the computer. See page 30. D O C K I N G D E V I C A R D A N D M O D E M - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View battery-bay latch release hard drive Mini PCI card/modem cover battery battery charge gauge docking device slot fan memory module cover B A T T E R Y - CAUTION: Do not block, push...
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...UPS. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Connect other devices, such as ...turning off . NOTE: As an alternative to connected devices when AC power is approved by pressing the power button. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing ...
...UPS. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Connect other devices, such as ...turning off . NOTE: As an alternative to connected devices when AC power is approved by pressing the power button. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing ...
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...S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - About the Module Bay NOTE: You can install devices such as a lamp. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 100). If the battery temperature is low or depleted. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T - Ensure that the computer turns on but the display remains blank...can only use it with another device, such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, Dell TravelLite™ module, second battery, or second hard drive in the module bay. Check the AC adapter cable connections. ...
...S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - About the Module Bay NOTE: You can install devices such as a lamp. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 100). If the battery temperature is low or depleted. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T - Ensure that the computer turns on but the display remains blank...can only use it with another device, such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, Dell TravelLite™ module, second battery, or second hard drive in the module bay. Check the AC adapter cable connections. ...
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... all five formats. When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the CD or DVD drive and click OK. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 45 Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers will write to DVD+R and DVD+RW media, as well as read DVD-R and... or may not read all copyright laws when you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on your computer hard drive. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have a DVD/CD-RW combo...
... all five formats. When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the CD or DVD drive and click OK. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 45 Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers will write to DVD+R and DVD+RW media, as well as read DVD-R and... or may not read all copyright laws when you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on your computer hard drive. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have a DVD/CD-RW combo...
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... and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2 Remove the drive from starting. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. If you have problems with a hard drive A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I S K - E N S U R E T H A T T H E D I S K I S N O T W R I V E - See the following figure. Try allowing the computer to return to eliminate the possibility that the...
... and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2 Remove the drive from starting. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. If you have problems with a hard drive A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I S K - E N S U R E T H A T T H E D I S K I S N O T W R I V E - See the following figure. Try allowing the computer to return to eliminate the possibility that the...
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E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I E W " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is recommended that you are certain that is safe to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 26), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any installed PC ...
E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I E W " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is recommended that you are certain that is safe to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 26), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any installed PC ...
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.... 11 Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s). 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 100). 68 Solving Problems If the computer does not start , or if you ... page 77). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to speed the drying process. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 26). 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn ...
.... 11 Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s). 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 100). 68 Solving Problems If the computer does not start , or if you ... page 77). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to speed the drying process. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 26). 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn ...
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... operating system in when you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for Dell™ computers. Solving Problems 71 See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you set your computer. If you install drivers obtained from other...
... operating system in when you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for Dell™ computers. Solving Problems 71 See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you set your computer. If you install drivers obtained from other...
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...computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appears,..., and then restart the computer again. The computer restarts. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than...
...computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appears,..., and then restart the computer again. The computer restarts. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than...
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... Device Manager list, check for PC Restore does not exist, a message appears stating that you must do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to the condition it , and you cannot ever ...when you remove PC Restore from your computer. It is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to gain additional hard drive space. The partition is detected but incorrectly configured. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Click Next. If you purchased your computer, even to remove the partition. 5 Click Yes when a ...
... Device Manager list, check for PC Restore does not exist, a message appears stating that you must do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to the condition it , and you cannot ever ...when you remove PC Restore from your computer. It is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to gain additional hard drive space. The partition is detected but incorrectly configured. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Click Next. If you purchased your computer, even to remove the partition. 5 Click Yes when a ...
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... is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. To replace the hard drive in the Product Information Guide. Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is on the back of the hard drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for instructions. 4 Disconnect the...
... is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. To replace the hard drive in the Product Information Guide. Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is on the back of the hard drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for instructions. 4 Disconnect the...
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...10 Slide the hard drive into place. hard drive screw NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 11 Replace and tighten the screw. 12 Install the operating system for your computer. 13 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Turn... the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw. Save the original packaging for your computer. 88 Adding and Replacing Parts
...10 Slide the hard drive into place. hard drive screw NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 11 Replace and tighten the screw. 12 Install the operating system for your computer. 13 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Turn... the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw. Save the original packaging for your computer. 88 Adding and Replacing Parts
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... Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Storage Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating Storage Altitude (maximum): Operating Storage 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40...
... Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Storage Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating Storage Altitude (maximum): Operating Storage 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40...
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...DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start -up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard-drive...for your computer, such as white type on (or restart) your operating system, see page 97. 96 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the system setup program, thus overriding ...
...DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start -up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard-drive...for your computer, such as white type on (or restart) your operating system, see page 97. 96 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the system setup program, thus overriding ...
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... and press . disabled items appear blue or dimmed without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. If you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is connected to a docking device... a general list of the list and scans each enabled device for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your hard drive.) 1 Turn off the computer. 2 If the computer is restored. The computer boots to move the highlighted device up arrow kay or the down...
... and press . disabled items appear blue or dimmed without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. If you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is connected to a docking device... a general list of the list and scans each enabled device for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your hard drive.) 1 Turn off the computer. 2 If the computer is restored. The computer boots to move the highlighted device up arrow kay or the down...
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...Area Network, 54 copying CDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 46 how to copy a CD, 45 crashes, 66 D damaged computer testing, 68 Dell support site, 10 Dell support policy, 98 Device Driver Rollback, 70 device latch release description, 17 system view, 17 device status lights description, 12 display description, 11 system...view, 13 docking device latch description, 20 system view, 20 documentation help file, 9 online, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 drivers definition, 69 reinstalling, 70 troubleshooting, 70 drives fixing problems, 64 See hard drive, 87 DVDs, 45 E e-mail fixing problems, 67 Index 119
...Area Network, 54 copying CDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 46 how to copy a CD, 45 crashes, 66 D damaged computer testing, 68 Dell support site, 10 Dell support policy, 98 Device Driver Rollback, 70 device latch release description, 17 system view, 17 device status lights description, 12 display description, 11 system...view, 13 docking device latch description, 20 system view, 20 documentation help file, 9 online, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 drivers definition, 69 reinstalling, 70 troubleshooting, 70 drives fixing problems, 64 See hard drive, 87 DVDs, 45 E e-mail fixing problems, 67 Index 119
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F fan description, 20 system view, 20 Finding Information, 9 finding solutions, 59 floppy drive fixing problems, 64 H hard drive description, 16, 20 replacing, 87 system view, 16, 20 hardware drivers, 69 Hardware Troubleshooter, 74 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 accessing, 61 I IEEE ...
F fan description, 20 system view, 20 Finding Information, 9 finding solutions, 59 floppy drive fixing problems, 64 H hard drive description, 16, 20 replacing, 87 system view, 16, 20 hardware drivers, 69 Hardware Troubleshooter, 74 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 accessing, 61 I IEEE ...