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... applicable. Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own. and is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of EMC Corporation. EMC is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, DellNet, Dell TravelLite, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, Axim, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation...
... applicable. Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own. and is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of EMC Corporation. EMC is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, DellNet, Dell TravelLite, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, Axim, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Intel 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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...• How to change my display resolution • How 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. Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find it Here Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to...
...• How to change my display resolution • How 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. Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find it Here Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to...
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... Website - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or...
... Website - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or...
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... 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 - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see page 61. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. Press the power button to...
... 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 - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see page 61. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. Press the power button to...
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..., see page 61. Press this button to turn off ). - For information on a battery, the light operates as follows: - D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 41. To access the help file for more information. M U T E B U T T O N - If the computer is connected to adjust the volume. Solid orange: The... the display latch and open the display. light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Flashing orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged...
..., see page 61. Press this button to turn off ). - For information on a battery, the light operates as follows: - D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 41. To access the help file for more information. M U T E B U T T O N - If the computer is connected to adjust the volume. Solid orange: The... the display latch and open the display. light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Flashing orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged...
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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. Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an...
... 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. Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an...
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... is 3 m (10 ft) or more information. C O N N E C T T H E M O D E M D I got from an ISP. 5 Click Next. Try using a line that is connected to the modem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to the Internet?, and then click...
... is 3 m (10 ft) or more information. C O N N E C T T H E M O D E M D I got from an ISP. 5 Click Next. Try using a line that is connected to the modem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to the Internet?, and then click...
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... Cable Your printer may arrive in your telephone directory. 4 Click Apply and click OK. 5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window. 6 Close the Control Panel window. Setting Up Your Computer 23 See your telephone directory for your printer. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties. 1 Click...ensure that your ISP. If you are sure that it is functioning properly. See the documentation that came with your modem is compatible with Windows. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. ...
... Cable Your printer may arrive in your telephone directory. 4 Click Apply and click OK. 5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window. 6 Close the Control Panel window. Setting Up Your Computer 23 See your telephone directory for your printer. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties. 1 Click...ensure that your ISP. If you are sure that it is functioning properly. See the documentation that came with your modem is compatible with Windows. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. ...
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...A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer (see page 23). USB connector on computer USB printer cable...only one way. Ensure that the printer cable is LPT1 (Printer Port). TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S T U R N E D O N - See the documentation supplied with another device, such as a lamp. 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. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I...
...A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer (see page 23). USB connector on computer USB printer cable...only one way. Ensure that the printer cable is LPT1 (Printer Port). TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S T U R N E D O N - See the documentation supplied with another device, such as a lamp. 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. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I...
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... fully integrate your computer from voltage spikes that came packaged with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer to a docking device until the Windows operating system setup on setting up a docking device, refer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. For instructions and details on the computer is...
... fully integrate your computer from voltage spikes that came packaged with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer to a docking device until the Windows operating system setup on setting up a docking device, refer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. For instructions and details on the computer is...
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... manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is being saved to a UPS. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a ...AC power is interrupted. The computer turns off . Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to enter standby or hibernate mode. 1 ...
... manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is being saved to a UPS. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a ...AC power is interrupted. The computer turns off . Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to enter standby or hibernate mode. 1 ...
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...; The computer or docking device is not inserted, discharging, idle, or charging. 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 AC power. • ...The battery is connected to an electrical outlet and running on the battery charge. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Press to ...
...; The computer or docking device is not inserted, discharging, idle, or charging. 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 AC power. • ...The battery is connected to an electrical outlet and running on the battery charge. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Press to ...
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...an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned on the Power Meter tab, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. The battery internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 29 To...both batteries is connected to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the power meter, double-click the icon on low-battery alarms...
...an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned on the Power Meter tab, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. The battery internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 29 To...both batteries is connected to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the power meter, double-click the icon on low-battery alarms...
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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 into the bay, and push the device until you want to unlock your password to eject and click Stop. Windows XP automatically recognizes the...
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 into the bay, and push the device until you want to unlock your password to eject and click Stop. Windows XP automatically recognizes the...
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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 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.
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... 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...
... 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...