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... and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help File (see page 61) If you how to avoid the problem. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, DellNet, Dell TravelLite, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex,...Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Model PP02X December 2004 P/N D7711 Rev. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Dell Inc. under license; All rights reserved. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of EMC Corporation...
... and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help File (see page 61) If you how to avoid the problem. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, DellNet, Dell TravelLite, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex,...Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Model PP02X December 2004 P/N D7711 Rev. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Dell Inc. under license; All rights reserved. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of EMC Corporation...
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... Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth 40 Power Management 41 Speaker Functions 41 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 4 Contents
... Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth 40 Power Management 41 Speaker Functions 41 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 4 Contents
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... Setup Wizard 54 Network Problems 54 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 54 Determining Your Network Type 54 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 55 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 59 Accessing Help 61 Error Messages 61 Video and Display Problems 62 If the display is blank 62...
... Setup Wizard 54 Network Problems 54 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 54 Determining Your Network Type 54 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 55 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 59 Accessing Help 61 Error Messages 61 Video and Display Problems 62 If the display is blank 62...
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... Drivers 69 What Is a Driver 69 Identifying Drivers 70 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 70 Manually 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...
... Drivers 69 What Is a Driver 69 Identifying Drivers 70 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 70 Manually 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...
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... CDs and DVDs • How to use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to clean 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. The Express Service Code is not available in all ...
... CDs and DVDs • How to use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to clean 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. The Express Service Code is not available in all ...
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... it Here Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 10 Finding Information Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and...Documentation for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: ...
... it Here Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 10 Finding Information Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and...Documentation for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: ...
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To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see page 61. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. P O W E R B U T T O N - Keeps the...
To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see page 61. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. P O W E R B U T T O N - Keeps the...
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... functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts. Press these buttons to an electrical outlet, the - D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. Press this button to turn off ). - If the computer is connected to adjust the volume. To adjust the volume of...
... functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts. Press these buttons to an electrical outlet, the - D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. Press this button to turn off ). - If the computer is connected to adjust the volume. To adjust the volume of...
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... a different ISP: 1 Save and close 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. If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the same line simultaneously. •...
... a different ISP: 1 Save and close 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. If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the same line simultaneously. •...
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... devices sharing the line, such as by telephone line or network conditions. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I A L T O N E - If you are using a different telephone line. Connecting the modem to a telephone. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one .
... devices sharing the line, such as by telephone line or network conditions. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I A L T O N E - If you are using a different telephone line. Connecting the modem to a telephone. 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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...H O N E ) - See your telephone directory. 4 Click Apply and click OK. 5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window. 6 Close the Control Panel window. If you still experience problems, contact your modem is communicating with your modem is functioning properly. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete ... turned on deactivating this feature. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with Windows. TU R N O F F C A L L W A I T I N G ( C A T C H - Setting Up Your Computer 23 If all commands receive responses, the modem ...
...H O N E ) - See your telephone directory. 4 Click Apply and click OK. 5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window. 6 Close the Control Panel window. If you still experience problems, contact your modem is communicating with your modem is functioning properly. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete ... turned on deactivating this feature. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with Windows. TU R N O F F C A L L W A I T I N G ( C A T C H - Setting Up Your Computer 23 If all commands receive responses, the modem ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I C A L O U T L E T - See page ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I C A L O U T L E T - See page ...
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... your computer to a docking device until you to more protection. NOTICE: Do not install a network adapter or a network adapter/modem combination PC Card until the Windows operating system setup on setting up a docking device, refer to the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not...
... your computer to a docking device until you to more protection. NOTICE: Do not install a network adapter or a network adapter/modem combination PC Card until the Windows operating system setup on setting up a docking device, refer to the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to enter standby or hibernate mode. 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off....UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to ensure that provides surge protection.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to enter standby or hibernate mode. 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off....UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to ensure that provides surge protection.
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...dispose of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to a CD. Keep the battery away from Dell. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Press to an electrical outlet and running on AC power. • The battery is charging. • The computer or...lithium-ion battery. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet battery meter, Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the second battery, see ...
...dispose of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to a CD. Keep the battery away from Dell. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Press to an electrical outlet and running on AC power. • The battery is charging. • The computer or...lithium-ion battery. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet battery meter, Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the second battery, see ...
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...on low-battery alarms, see page 61. During that minimal battery operating time remains. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. Health Gauge The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of the total battery charge. If necessary, ...no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more information on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, a ...
...on low-battery alarms, see page 61. During that minimal battery operating time remains. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. Health Gauge The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of the total battery charge. If necessary, ...no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more information on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, a ...
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Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device. 6 If necessary, enter 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 ...
Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device. 6 If necessary, enter 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 ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Pull the device out of the module bay. 7 Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and replace the screw. Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device. 8 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. 38 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Pull the device out of the module bay. 7 Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and replace the screw. Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device. 8 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. 38 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
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...Ejects the tray out of the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter CD or DVD Tray ...Display Functions Requires Dell QuickSet to the next display in the ...
...Ejects the tray out of the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter CD or DVD Tray ...Display Functions Requires Dell QuickSet to the next display in the ...
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... Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all open windows Windows logo key and Maximizes all windows Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box...
... Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all open windows Windows logo key and Maximizes all windows Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box...