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...program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 57 A solid blue screen appears 57 Other software problems 57 Memory Problems 58 Network Problems 58 PC Card Problems 59 Power Problems 59 Printer Problems 61 Scanner Problems 61 Sound and Speaker Problems 62 No ...Is a Driver 66 Identifying Drivers 66 Reinstalling Drivers 66 Restoring Your Operating System 67 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 68 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 71 Recommended Tools 71...
...program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 57 A solid blue screen appears 57 Other software problems 57 Memory Problems 58 Network Problems 58 PC Card Problems 59 Power Problems 59 Printer Problems 61 Scanner Problems 61 Sound and Speaker Problems 62 No ...Is a Driver 66 Identifying Drivers 66 Reinstalling Drivers 66 Restoring Your Operating System 67 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 68 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 71 Recommended Tools 71...
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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... 96 Viewing the System Setup Screens 97 System Setup Screens 97 Commonly Used Options 97 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 98 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 99 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 99 Contacting Dell 99 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 117 Class A 117 Class B 117 FCC Identification Information 118 Index...
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... 96 Viewing the System Setup Screens 97 System Setup Screens 97 Commonly Used Options 97 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 98 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 99 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 99 Contacting Dell 99 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 117 Class A 117 Class B 117 FCC Identification Information 118 Index...
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... or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information ...the instructions on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting technical support. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to direct your computer when you use Windows XP • Documentation for components, such as a ...
... or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information ...the instructions on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting technical support. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to direct your computer when you use Windows XP • Documentation for components, such as a ...
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... PC Card slot hard drive audio connectors IEEE 1394 connector S E C U R E D I G I T A L I /O slot supports one Secure Digital memory card or other SDI/O device. The Secure Digital I / O S L O T - NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available antitheft device to save or back... up data. 16 A Tour of Your Computer Use Secure Digital memory cards to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it ...
... PC Card slot hard drive audio connectors IEEE 1394 connector S E C U R E D I G I T A L I /O slot supports one Secure Digital memory card or other SDI/O device. The Secure Digital I / O S L O T - NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available antitheft device to save or back... up data. 16 A Tour of Your Computer Use Secure Digital memory cards to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it ...
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... through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View subwoofer optical-drive locking screw battery charge gauge battery-bay latch release battery hard drive fan fan memory module cover Mini PCI card/modem cover B A T T E R ... see "Checking the Battery Charge" on the battery charge. The computer uses fans to an electrical outlet. Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. B A T T E R Y - M I N I P C I V E - O P T I N G S C R E W - Stores software and data. Covers the compartment that contains the Mini PCI card and the ...
... through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View subwoofer optical-drive locking screw battery charge gauge battery-bay latch release battery hard drive fan fan memory module cover Mini PCI card/modem cover B A T T E R ... see "Checking the Battery Charge" on the battery charge. The computer uses fans to an electrical outlet. Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. B A T T E R Y - M I N I P C I V E - O P T I N G S C R E W - Stores software and data. Covers the compartment that contains the Mini PCI card and the ...
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... you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the Product Information Guide. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for and remove viruses. If the floppy, CD, or DVD...of the screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the test and any error conditions...
... you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the Product Information Guide. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for and remove viruses. If the floppy, CD, or DVD...of the screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the test and any error conditions...
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... - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to support.dell.com and search for minimum memory requirements. See page 47. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...instructions in the Product Information Guide. See page 75. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See page 75. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product ...
... - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to support.dell.com and search for minimum memory requirements. See page 47. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...instructions in the Product Information Guide. See page 75. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See page 75. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product ...
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...(32° F), the computer will not start up. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To access help, see page 9. C H E C ...the computer turns on the computer. See "Contacting Dell" on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H A R G E T H...
...(32° F), the computer will not start up. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To access help, see page 9. C H E C ...the computer turns on the computer. See "Contacting Dell" on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H A R G E T H...
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... page 71. 2 Ground yourself by your computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 75 Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer warranty. CAUTION: Before you return to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. See "Specifications" on page 91 for your computer... you begin any of the computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. foam packaging hard drive Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the memory supported by touching one of the metal connectors ...
... page 71. 2 Ground yourself by your computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 75 Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer warranty. CAUTION: Before you return to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. See "Specifications" on page 91 for your computer... you begin any of the computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. foam packaging hard drive Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the memory supported by touching one of the metal connectors ...
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NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memorymodule securing clips. 4 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the memory module cover, and then remove the cover. b Remove the module from the connector. 76 Adding and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memorymodule securing clips. 4 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the memory module cover, and then remove the cover. b Remove the module from the connector. 76 Adding and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
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... Adding and Replacing Parts 77 NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. b Slide the module firmly into place. No error message indicates this failure. 5 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge... connector with the tab in the connector slot. memory module securing clips notch (2 per connector) NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA" before you do not feel the click, remove ...
... Adding and Replacing Parts 77 NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. b Slide the module firmly into place. No error message indicates this failure. 5 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge... connector with the tab in the connector slot. memory module securing clips notch (2 per connector) NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA" before you do not feel the click, remove ...
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NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close , remove the module and reinstall it. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Replace the memory module cover. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. 78 Adding and Replacing Parts
NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close , remove the module and reinstall it. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Replace the memory module cover. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. 78 Adding and Replacing Parts
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... information. If prompted, press to your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift the cover open. Modem CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory installed in "Before You Begin" on the computer. To confirm the amount of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product...
... information. If prompted, press to your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift the cover open. Modem CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory installed in "Before You Begin" on the computer. To confirm the amount of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product...
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... address bus width Flash EPROM PCI bus PC Card CardBus controller PC Card connector Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Intel® Pentium® M 32 KB 2 MB 400 MHz Intel 855PM 64 bits single channel bus 36 bits 1 MB 32 bits Ricoh...
... address bus width Flash EPROM PCI bus PC Card CardBus controller PC Card connector Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Intel® Pentium® M 32 KB 2 MB 400 MHz Intel 855PM 64 bits single channel bus 36 bits 1 MB 32 bits Ricoh...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory (continued) Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Mini PCI Modem Network adapter S-video TV-out USB Video SDI/O DVI-D (Digital Video Interface) Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Data bus Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support 256 MB 2 GB microphone-in...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory (continued) Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Mini PCI Modem Network adapter S-video TV-out USB Video SDI/O DVI-D (Digital Video Interface) Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Data bus Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support 256 MB 2 GB microphone-in...
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..., 17, 20 FCC notice, 117 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 15 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 51 replacing, 73 returning to Dell, 75 hardware conflicts, 70 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 hinge cover description, 83 removing, 83 I IEEE 1394 ..., 36 keyboard status lights description, 14 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M media control buttons description, 13 memory installing, 75 removing, 76 messages error, 53 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing, 81 Mini PCI card cover description, 20 modem ...
..., 17, 20 FCC notice, 117 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 15 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 51 replacing, 73 returning to Dell, 75 hardware conflicts, 70 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 hinge cover description, 83 removing, 83 I IEEE 1394 ..., 36 keyboard status lights description, 14 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M media control buttons description, 13 memory installing, 75 removing, 76 messages error, 53 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing, 81 Mini PCI card cover description, 20 modem ...
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See memory reinstalling Windows XP, 67-68 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 61 screen. optical drive description, 15 optical..., 50 CD-RW drive, 50 computer crashes, 56-57 computer does not start up, 56 computer stops responding, 56 conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 47 drives, 49 DVD drive, 50 error messages, 53 hard drive, 51 IEEE 1394 connector, 54 keyboard, 54 lockups, ... description, 13 problems, 62 volume, 62 specifications, 91 spyware, 53, 58 subwoofer description, 20 support contacting Dell, 99, 117 policy, 98 S-video TV-out connector connecting a TV, 19 description, 19 Index 121
See memory reinstalling Windows XP, 67-68 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 61 screen. optical drive description, 15 optical..., 50 CD-RW drive, 50 computer crashes, 56-57 computer does not start up, 56 computer stops responding, 56 conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 47 drives, 49 DVD drive, 50 error messages, 53 hard drive, 51 IEEE 1394 connector, 54 keyboard, 54 lockups, ... description, 13 problems, 62 volume, 62 specifications, 91 spyware, 53, 58 subwoofer description, 20 support contacting Dell, 99, 117 policy, 98 S-video TV-out connector connecting a TV, 19 description, 19 Index 121