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9 Appendix Specifications 89 Standard Settings 95 Overview 95 Viewing the System Setup Screens 96 System Setup Screens 96 Commonly Used Options 96 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 98 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 98 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 99 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 99 Contacting Dell 100 Index 119 Contents 7
9 Appendix Specifications 89 Standard Settings 95 Overview 95 Viewing the System Setup Screens 96 System Setup Screens 96 Commonly Used Options 96 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 98 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 98 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 99 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 99 Contacting Dell 100 Index 119 Contents 7
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... my computer • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label The Dell Inspiron help file 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer...
... my computer • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label The Dell Inspiron help file 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer...
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... devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - 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 • Answers to technical service and...
... devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - 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 • Answers to technical service and...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is off, you ordered Bluetooth with your computer. ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is off, you ordered Bluetooth with your computer. ...
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... D - D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Press this button to adjust the volume. Solid orange: The battery charge is charging. - To adjust the volume of a mouse. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: If the computer is connected to turn off ). - Press this button... Your Computer 13 A Tour of a mouse. Control CD and DVD playback. If the computer is running on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 40. light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. To access the help file ...
... D - D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Press this button to adjust the volume. Solid orange: The battery charge is charging. - To adjust the volume of a mouse. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: If the computer is connected to turn off ). - Press this button... Your Computer 13 A Tour of a mouse. Control CD and DVD playback. If the computer is running on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 40. light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. To access the help file ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 14 A Tour of Your Computer Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 14 A Tour of Your Computer Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
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Left View security cable slot IEEE 1394 connector PC Card slot hard drive audio connectors I N ) - Supports one PC Card, such as some digital video cameras. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. P I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R ( 4 - Attach a microphone to the connector. Use to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a modem or network adapter. For more information, see page 61. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. A Tour of Your Computer 15 P C C A R D S L O T -
Left View security cable slot IEEE 1394 connector PC Card slot hard drive audio connectors I N ) - Supports one PC Card, such as some digital video cameras. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. P I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R ( 4 - Attach a microphone to the connector. Use to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a modem or network adapter. For more information, see page 61. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. A Tour of Your Computer 15 P C C A R D S L O T -
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For more information, see the instructions included with the security cable slot. NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Stores software and data. S E C U R I V E - Right View module bay security cable slot device latch release 16 A Tour of Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com H A R D D R 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.
For more information, see the instructions included with the security cable slot. NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Stores software and data. S E C U R I V E - Right View module bay security cable slot device latch release 16 A Tour of Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com H A R D D R 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.
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... can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a network. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR USB CONNECTORS (2) Connects your computer. 18 A Tour of Your Computer The green and yellow lights next to a TV. For...
... can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a network. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR USB CONNECTORS (2) Connects your computer. 18 A Tour of Your Computer The green and yellow lights next to a TV. For...
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... is normal and does not indicate a problem with your docking device for additional information. Do not store your computer to an electrical outlet. 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...
... is normal and does not indicate a problem with your docking device for additional information. Do not store your computer to an electrical outlet. 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...
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.... Connecting the modem to the modem. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - If you want to select one . Verify that the telephone line is 3 m (10 ft) or more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you have other...
.... Connecting the modem to the modem. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - If you want to select one . Verify that the telephone line is 3 m (10 ft) or more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you have other...
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... that the Print to the following port(s): setting is working by testing it with the printer. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I V E R - See page 70. 24 Setting Up Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - See the documentation supplied with another device, such as...
... that the Print to the following port(s): setting is working by testing it with the printer. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I V E R - See page 70. 24 Setting Up Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - See the documentation supplied with another device, such as...
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... protection. The computer turns off your computer, you can set your computer to ensure that the device is approved by pressing the power button. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure...
... protection. The computer turns off your computer, you can set your computer to ensure that the device is approved by pressing the power button. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure...
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... significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: NOTE: It is recommended that came with your computer supports a second battery. NOTE: The module bay in maximum performance mode You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into ...Performance NOTE: Batteries for your computer. One battery is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in your graphics card. The Dell D/Bay does not support a second battery. With average usage, you may need to 4 hours from 3 to purchase a new battery during the initial one-...
... significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: NOTE: It is recommended that came with your computer supports a second battery. NOTE: The module bay in maximum performance mode You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into ...Performance NOTE: Batteries for your computer. One battery is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in your graphics card. The Dell D/Bay does not support a second battery. With average usage, you may need to 4 hours from 3 to purchase a new battery during the initial one-...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of batteries with household waste. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. Keep the battery away from Dell. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Press to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). The ...personal injury or equipment damage. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. Replace the battery only with your Dell™ computer. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The following icons ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of batteries with household waste. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. Keep the battery away from Dell. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Press to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). The ...personal injury or equipment damage. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. Replace the battery only with your Dell™ computer. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The following icons ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the battery is hot from being used in your docking device for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay (or module-bay) latch ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the battery is hot from being used in your docking device for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay (or module-bay) latch ...
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... page 26), disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to exit standby mode. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I G H T - See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 77). Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 31 Power Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I N T E R F E R E N C E - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O... CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, Dell TravelLite™ module, second battery, or second hard drive in the Help and Support Center. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use D-Family modules ...
... page 26), disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to exit standby mode. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I G H T - See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 77). Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 31 Power Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I N T E R F E R E N C E - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O... CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, Dell TravelLite™ module, second battery, or second hard drive in the Help and Support Center. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use D-Family modules ...
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...is not installed in the module bay. When you install your device in the module bay, you can also be installed in the Dell D/Bay. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: All devices that you install in the module bay, except a second battery, can install the device screw. 32 ...Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Your Dell™ computer ships with an optical drive installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. However, the...
...is not installed in the module bay. When you install your device in the module bay, you can also be installed in the Dell D/Bay. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: All devices that you install in the module bay, except a second battery, can install the device screw. 32 ...Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Your Dell™ computer ships with an optical drive installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. However, the...
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device latch release 34 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the Device Screw Is Installed 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down on them or placing heavy ...
device latch release 34 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the Device Screw Is Installed 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down on them or placing heavy ...
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... the taskbar. 2 Click the device you feel a click. NOTICE: To prevent damage to unlock your computer. 36 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the Device Screw Is Not Installed 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on top of the module bay. 5 Insert the new device...
... the taskbar. 2 Click the device you feel a click. NOTICE: To prevent damage to unlock your computer. 36 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the Device Screw Is Not Installed 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on top of the module bay. 5 Insert the new device...