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...computer • Documentation for components, such as a modem) Find it Here Dell Support Website - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer ...; How to view the appropriate support site. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 10 Finding Information Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses •...
...computer • Documentation for components, such as a modem) Find it Here Dell Support Website - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer ...; How to view the appropriate support site. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 10 Finding Information Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses •...
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Stores software and data. S E C U R I V E - For more information, see the instructions included with the security cable slot. Right View module bay security cable slot device latch release 16 A Tour of Your Computer NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com H A R D D R I T Y C A B L E S L O T -
Stores software and data. S E C U R I V E - For more information, see the instructions included with the security cable slot. Right View module bay security cable slot device latch release 16 A Tour of Your Computer NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com H A R D D R I T Y C A B L E S L O T -
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... vents USB connectors (2) network connector (RJ-45) modem connector (RJ-11) video connector A Tour of Your Computer 17 For more information, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see the instructions included with the security cable slot. D E V I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the device. You can install...
... vents USB connectors (2) network connector (RJ-45) modem connector (RJ-11) video connector A Tour of Your Computer 17 For more information, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see the instructions included with the security cable slot. D E V I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the device. You can install...
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... provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. To connect to set up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your ISP for setup instructions. If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through... any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on page 17.
... provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. To connect to set up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your ISP for setup instructions. If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through... any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on page 17.
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... or network administrator for more in the past, the ISP might hear an irregular dial tone when you have touchtone telephone service. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to a different telephone wall jack. Try connecting the modem to complete the setup. C H E C K T H E C O N N E C T I R E C T L Y T O T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C ...connection manually, continue to step 6. Disconnect the telephone line from an ISP. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one .
... or network administrator for more in the past, the ISP might hear an irregular dial tone when you have touchtone telephone service. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to a different telephone wall jack. Try connecting the modem to complete the setup. C H E C K T H E C O N N E C T I R E C T L Y T O T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C ...connection manually, continue to step 6. Disconnect the telephone line from an ISP. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one .
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See your telephone directory for instructions on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the ...
See your telephone directory for instructions on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the ...
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For instructions and details on the computer is usually commensurate with surge protection help to prevent damage to your portable computer into a desktop environment. Many surge protectors ... with the device. The level of different devices. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network NOTE: A network adapter is also referred to more protection.
For instructions and details on the computer is usually commensurate with surge protection help to prevent damage to your portable computer into a desktop environment. Many surge protectors ... with the device. The level of different devices. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network NOTE: A network adapter is also referred to more protection.
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...Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Battery CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow the safety instructions located in maximum performance mode You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer. Using Batteries and Module ... your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to power the computer when it can also set power management options to an electrical outlet. The Dell D/Bay does not support a second battery. Use a battery to a CD. • Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives ...
...Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Battery CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow the safety instructions located in maximum performance mode You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer. Using Batteries and Module ... your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to power the computer when it can also set power management options to an electrical outlet. The Dell D/Bay does not support a second battery. Use a battery to a CD. • Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives ...
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...that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect it from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the modem from the bay. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the battery is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. CAUTION:... Before performing these procedures, turn off , suspended in your docking device for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay (or module-bay) latch ...
...that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect it from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the modem from the bay. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the battery is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. CAUTION:... Before performing these procedures, turn off , suspended in your docking device for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay (or module-bay) latch ...
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... came with your docking device for instructions. Avoid pressing down the computer (see page 26). 2 If the computer is connected to remove the device screw from the bottom of them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the Device Screw Is...
... came with your docking device for instructions. Avoid pressing down the computer (see page 26). 2 If the computer is connected to remove the device screw from the bottom of them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the Device Screw Is...
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... prevent damage to devices, place them . 4 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. If the Device Screw Is Installed 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on top of the computer. 5 Press the device latch release.
... prevent damage to devices, place them . 4 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. If the Device Screw Is Installed 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on top of the computer. 5 Press the device latch release.
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...When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the CD or DVD drive and click OK. The following instructions show how to a temporary folder on your computer and creating MP3 CDs. How to and may not read...DVDs. 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 DVD...: If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings are correct and click Copy. For instructions, see the Sonic RecordNow documentation that have a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, or DVD/CD-RW...
...When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the CD or DVD drive and click OK. The following instructions show how to a temporary folder on your computer and creating MP3 CDs. How to and may not read...DVDs. 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 DVD...: If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings are correct and click Copy. For instructions, see the Sonic RecordNow documentation that have a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, or DVD/CD-RW...
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...Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the computer and the network wall jack. Ensure that your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: ...These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with setting up your network settings are of the...
...Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the computer and the network wall jack. Ensure that your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: ...These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with setting up your network settings are of the...
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... connect to configure your computer for one of the available wireless networks. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 55 The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless... networks available in your wireless network card. The software is detected in the user's guide for which your computer is not configured, is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions...
... connect to configure your computer for one of the available wireless networks. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 55 The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless... networks available in your wireless network card. The software is detected in the user's guide for which your computer is not configured, is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions...
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... S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - O P E R A T I A - N O N - You have too many programs open the program that was running at the time the message appeared. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N - Contact Dell (see the documentation for the operating system or the program that you are trying to copy is trying to boot to use. Close all windows... that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on the disk, or the disk is in filenames. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. Accessing Help TO ACCESS THE DELL INSPIRON HELP FILE - 1 Click the Start button...
... S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - O P E R A T I A - N O N - You have too many programs open the program that was running at the time the message appeared. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N - Contact Dell (see the documentation for the operating system or the program that you are trying to copy is trying to boot to use. Close all windows... that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on the disk, or the disk is in filenames. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. Accessing Help TO ACCESS THE DELL INSPIRON HELP FILE - 1 Click the Start button...
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... standby mode. • If the light is working by testing it is on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - Check the AC adapter cable connections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I B L E . Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select...
... standby mode. • If the light is working by testing it is on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - Check the AC adapter cable connections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I B L E . Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select...
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...E S S A G E S " - To access the help files, see page 61. For instructions on accessing help file, see page 61. If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on adjusting the brightness. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. If your computer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the... R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Search for Color quality and Screen resolution. To access the help file for instructions on . E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and...
...E S S A G E S " - To access the help files, see page 61. For instructions on accessing help file, see page 61. If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on adjusting the brightness. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. If your computer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the... R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Search for Color quality and Screen resolution. To access the help file for instructions on . E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and...
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...O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I O N - See the scanner documentation for and remove viruses. Contact Dell (see page 61. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is turned on. To access the help file. If the drive... listed, perform a full scan with your computer and connect an external monitor to check for instructions. Verify that the scanner is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Turn off your antivirus software...
...O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I O N - See the scanner documentation for and remove viruses. Contact Dell (see page 61. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is turned on. To access the help file. If the drive... listed, perform a full scan with your computer and connect an external monitor to check for instructions. Verify that the scanner is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Turn off your antivirus software...
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...and shut down the computer. 2 Remove the drive from starting. See page 32 for instructions. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. Solving Problems 65 back of floppy disk write-protected ...not write-protected TR Y A N O T H E R F L O P P Y D I T O N - To access the help file for instructions. 3 Reinstall the drive. 4 Turn on . 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 ...
...and shut down the computer. 2 Remove the drive from starting. See page 32 for instructions. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. Solving Problems 65 back of floppy disk write-protected ...not write-protected TR Y A N O T H E R F L O P P Y D I T O N - To access the help file for instructions. 3 Reinstall the drive. 4 Turn on . 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 ...
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...E E T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I T H A D E L L - Ensure that you solve the problem. Ensure that the PC Card is listed. Contact Dell (see page 100). Ensure that the card is properly inserted into the connector. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I O N - PC Card Problems C H E C K T H E...Program Problems A program crashes NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Windows taskbar. E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I D E D P C C A R D - www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS - 1 Click the...
...E E T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I T H A D E L L - Ensure that you solve the problem. Ensure that the PC Card is listed. Contact Dell (see page 100). Ensure that the card is properly inserted into the connector. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I O N - PC Card Problems C H E C K T H E...Program Problems A program crashes NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Windows taskbar. E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I D E D P C C A R D - www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS - 1 Click the...