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...Dell Inspiron help file, see page 77). If the computer power light turns on . You 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.... A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I G H T - To access the help file or search for an extended period of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use D-Family modules in the module bay. If the power light is blinking, the computer is working by testing it . C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T...
...Dell Inspiron help file, see page 77). If the computer power light turns on . You 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.... A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I G H T - To access the help file or search for an extended period of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use D-Family modules in the module bay. If the power light is blinking, the computer is working by testing it . C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T...
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... down the computer. 2 Remove the drive from starting. 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 - Solving Problems 65 To access the help file for instructions. 3 Reinstall the drive. 4 Turn on . Try allowing the computer to return to eliminate the possibility that the original disk is defective. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron help file, see...
... down the computer. 2 Remove the drive from starting. 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 - Solving Problems 65 To access the help file for instructions. 3 Reinstall the drive. 4 Turn on . Try allowing the computer to return to eliminate the possibility that the original disk is defective. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron help file, see...
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... Click End Task. See the software documentation. If Work Offline has a check mark next to it, click the check mark to remove it in a safe place 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 Cards, and put them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off AC power at ...
... Click End Task. See the software documentation. If Work Offline has a check mark next to it, click the check mark to remove it in a safe place 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 Cards, and put them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off AC power at ...
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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). NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or...attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer and verify that it . www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 77). 9 Open the display and place the computer right...
... 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). NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or...attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer and verify that it . www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 77). 9 Open the display and place the computer right...
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...Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in this document were written for which you are installing the driver (for example... procedures in when you purchased the computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for information on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. To access help, see page 61. See...
...Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in this document were written for which you are installing the driver (for example... procedures in when you purchased the computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for information on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. To access help, see page 61. See...
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... Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the ... that appeared the first time the computer was in when you do not want to the operating state it was turned on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Because the computer is unchecked. PC Restore restores your computer- If...
... Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the ... that appeared the first time the computer was in when you do not want to the operating state it was turned on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Because the computer is unchecked. PC Restore restores your computer- If...
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... computer as a local administrator, a message appears stating that you must do so. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Click Next. NOTE: If you do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it was not found. The System Restore screen appears and the computer...purchased your computer's operating system to its original state. 1 Log on as a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to gain additional hard drive space. It is detected but incorrectly configured. Click Quit and log on a computer running Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Control...
... computer as a local administrator, a message appears stating that you must do so. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Click Next. NOTE: If you do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it was not found. The System Restore screen appears and the computer...purchased your computer's operating system to its original state. 1 Log on as a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to gain additional hard drive space. It is detected but incorrectly configured. Click Quit and log on a computer running Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Control...
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...on , in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. To replace the hard drive in the Product Information Guide. Ground yourself by their edges, ... ground yourself periodically during this procedure. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer, read the safety instructions located in the hard drive bay: 1 Ensure that came with your docking device for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
...on , in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. To replace the hard drive in the Product Information Guide. Ground yourself by their edges, ... ground yourself periodically during this procedure. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer, read the safety instructions located in the hard drive bay: 1 Ensure that came with your docking device for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
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... the bay until it in protective antistatic packaging. 8 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 9 Remove the new drive from its packaging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw. hard drive screw NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it is fully seated. 11 Replace and tighten .... 88 Adding and Replacing Parts Save the original packaging for your computer. 13 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 10 Slide the...
... the bay until it in protective antistatic packaging. 8 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 9 Remove the new drive from its packaging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw. hard drive screw NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it is fully seated. 11 Replace and tighten .... 88 Adding and Replacing Parts Save the original packaging for your computer. 13 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 10 Slide the...
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... 28 description, 20 health gauge, 29 installing, 30 low-battery warning, 29 performance, 27 power meter, 29 removing, 30 storing, 31 system view, 20 C CDs, 45 characters unexpected, 44 computer crashes, 66 restore to ...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 ... 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
... 28 description, 20 health gauge, 29 installing, 30 low-battery warning, 29 performance, 27 power meter, 29 removing, 30 storing, 31 system view, 20 C CDs, 45 characters unexpected, 44 computer crashes, 66 restore to ...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 ... 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 ...keyboard status lights description, 14 system view, 14 keypad numeric, 39 L labels Microsoft Windows, 9 Service Tag, 9 line conditioners, 25 M memory adding, 77 removing, 79 Microsoft Windows label, 9 Mini PCI card installing, 81 Mini PCI card, modem, and memory module cover description, 20 system view, 20 modem adding, ...
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 ...keyboard status lights description, 14 system view, 14 keypad numeric, 39 L labels Microsoft Windows, 9 Service Tag, 9 line conditioners, 25 M memory adding, 77 removing, 79 Microsoft Windows label, 9 Mini PCI card installing, 81 Mini PCI card, modem, and memory module cover description, 20 system view, 20 modem adding, ...