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... Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 31 S-Video Connection 31 Composite Video Connection 32 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Battery 36 CD or DVD Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless...
... Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 31 S-Video Connection 31 Composite Video Connection 32 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Battery 36 CD or DVD Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless...
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...Network Type 44 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 8 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 47 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drive Problems 49 DVD drive problems 50 Hard drive problems 51 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 51 Error Messages 53... IEEE 1394 Device Problems 54 Keyboard Problems 54 External keyboard problems 55 Unexpected characters 55 Lockups and Software ...
...Network Type 44 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 8 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 47 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drive Problems 49 DVD drive problems 50 Hard drive problems 51 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 51 Error Messages 53... IEEE 1394 Device Problems 54 Keyboard Problems 54 External keyboard problems 55 Unexpected characters 55 Lockups and Software ...
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Hard Drive 73 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 75 Memory 75 Modem 79 Mini PCI Card 81 Hinge Cover 83 Keyboard 84 Coin-Cell Battery 85 Display 86 Optical Drive 88 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 89 10 Appendix Specifications 91 Using the ...System Setup Program 96 Overview 96 Viewing the System Setup Screens 97 System Setup Screens 97 Commonly Used Options 97 Dell Technical Support ...
Hard Drive 73 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 75 Memory 75 Modem 79 Mini PCI Card 81 Hinge Cover 83 Keyboard 84 Coin-Cell Battery 85 Display 86 Optical Drive 88 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 89 10 Appendix Specifications 91 Using the ...System Setup Program 96 Overview 96 Viewing the System Setup Screens 97 System Setup Screens 97 Commonly Used Options 97 Dell Technical Support ...
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Slide this to release the display latches and open the display. A Tour of Your Computer 11 D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Keeps the display closed. A Tour of Your Computer Front View display latches (2) display latch release display keyboard status lights (5) keyboard touch pad buttons (2) power button device status lights (3) touch pad media control buttons (7) speakers D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - D I S P L A Y - For more information about your display, see page 9.
Slide this to release the display latches and open the display. A Tour of Your Computer 11 D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Keeps the display closed. A Tour of Your Computer Front View display latches (2) display latch release display keyboard status lights (5) keyboard touch pad buttons (2) power button device status lights (3) touch pad media control buttons (7) speakers D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - D I S P L A Y - For more information about your display, see page 9.
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... - M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Turns the volume up. For more information, see "Key Combinations" on page 36. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. A Tour of a mouse. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Plays the ... of Your Computer 13 Mutes the sound. Stop. S P E A K E R S - To adjust the volume of a mouse. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 37. Turns the volume down. Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speakervolume...
... - M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Turns the volume up. For more information, see "Key Combinations" on page 36. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. A Tour of a mouse. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Plays the ... of Your Computer 13 Mutes the sound. Stop. S P E A K E R S - To adjust the volume of a mouse. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 37. Turns the volume down. Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speakervolume...
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... letter function is enabled. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . 14 A Tour of Your Computer 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. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . Turns...
... letter function is enabled. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . 14 A Tour of Your Computer 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. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . Turns...
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... to eject a CD or DVD from overheating. D R I V E - You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. O P T I R V E N T - Do not store your computer in the air vents. Connect USB devices, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. CAUTION: Do not...
... to eject a CD or DVD from overheating. D R I V E - You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. O P T I R V E N T - Do not store your computer in the air vents. Connect USB devices, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. CAUTION: Do not...
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USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For information on using the modem, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer to the connector indicate activity for wired ...
USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For information on using the modem, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer to the connector indicate activity for wired ...
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
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...174; Wireless Technology) Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking and Bluetooth wireless technology 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Ejects the tray out of all currently available display options. Highlight the desired state to... switch the display to that state. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see page 9. and up-arrow key ...
...174; Wireless Technology) Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking and Bluetooth wireless technology 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Ejects the tray out of all currently available display options. Highlight the desired state to... switch the display to that state. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see page 9. and up-arrow key ...
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... see page 9. For information about the Control Panel, see page 9. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Power Management Activates a power management mode. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Puts the system into Hibernate mode. See "Power Management" in the ...Power Options Properties window. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network) Windows logo key and Opens the System ...
... see page 9. For information about the Control Panel, see page 9. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Power Management Activates a power management mode. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Puts the system into Hibernate mode. See "Power Management" in the ...Power Options Properties window. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network) Windows logo key and Opens the System ...
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... Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. down on the display. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the... pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move the cursor on the touch pad. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch...
... Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. down on the display. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the... pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move the cursor on the touch pad. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch...
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... retest the component that failed, press . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in this...If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on the computer. See the documentation that came with your hard drive. NOTE: If ...
... retest the component that failed, press . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in this...If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on the computer. See the documentation that came with your hard drive. NOTE: If ...
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.... Insert a disk into the drive and try again. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working in the Product Information Guide. When you are trying to ... : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - The program that you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. 54 Solving Problems Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you want to open is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
.... Insert a disk into the drive and try again. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working in the Product Information Guide. When you are trying to ... : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - The program that you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. 54 Solving Problems Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you want to open is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
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... that the numbers lock light is not lit. Verify that they appear on the display. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. Solving Problems 55 See "Contacting Dell" on the display. If the characters appear now but did not with the external...
... that the numbers lock light is not lit. Verify that they appear on the display. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. Solving Problems 55 See "Contacting Dell" on the display. If the characters appear now but did not with the external...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND...
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... hardware requirements needed to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is...
... hardware requirements needed to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is...
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...Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. You may need to...following subsection, "Reinstalling Drivers." Identifying Drivers If you install drivers obtained from other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer might not ...
...Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. You may need to...following subsection, "Reinstalling Drivers." Identifying Drivers If you install drivers obtained from other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer might not ...
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... wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. www.dell.com | support.dell.com hinge cover When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from ...left to the keyboard connector. 84 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, ...
... wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. www.dell.com | support.dell.com hinge cover When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from ...left to the keyboard connector. 84 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, ...
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... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the keyboard connector pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard connector from the system board. c Pull up on the back of the computer). screws (2) keyboard tabs (5) keyboard connector pull-tab system board connector NOTICE: To avoid scratching the ...instructions in the Product Information Guide. See page 84. Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then secure the keyboard in "Before You Begin" on page 71. 2 Remove the hinge cover. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system...
... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the keyboard connector pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard connector from the system board. c Pull up on the back of the computer). screws (2) keyboard tabs (5) keyboard connector pull-tab system board connector NOTICE: To avoid scratching the ...instructions in the Product Information Guide. See page 84. Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then secure the keyboard in "Before You Begin" on page 71. 2 Remove the hinge cover. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system...