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... FCC Notices (U.S. Only 117 Class A 117 Class B 117 FCC Identification Information 118 Index 119 Contents 7 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 ... 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 Policy (U.S.
... FCC Notices (U.S. Only 117 Class A 117 Class B 117 FCC Identification Information 118 Index 119 Contents 7 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 ... 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 Policy (U.S.
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... information • Terms and Conditions • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to clean my computer 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...
... information • Terms and Conditions • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to clean my computer 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...
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... all countries. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service...that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your region to view the appropriate support site. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label ...
... all countries. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service...that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your region to view the appropriate support site. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label ...
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... battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is in a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. www.dell.com | support.dell.com P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is critically low. 12 A Tour of pressing...
... battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is in a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. www.dell.com | support.dell.com P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is critically low. 12 A Tour of pressing...
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Provides the functionality of Your Computer 13 Plays the next track. Stop. For more information, see "Key Combinations" on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 37. A Tour of a mouse. S P E A K E R S - K E Y B O A R D - Turns the volume up. Plays the previous track. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the ...
Provides the functionality of Your Computer 13 Plays the next track. Stop. For more information, see "Key Combinations" on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 37. A Tour of a mouse. S P E A K E R S - K E Y B O A R D - Turns the volume up. Plays the previous track. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the ...
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.... To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . 14 A Tour of Your Computer Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is an optional feature, so...
.... To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . 14 A Tour of Your Computer Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is an optional feature, so...
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... memory cards to the computer. NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available antitheft device to save or back up data. 16 A Tour of Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com S E C U R I / O S L O T - The Secure Digital I/O slot supports one Secure Digital memory card or other SDI/O device.
... memory cards to the computer. NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available antitheft device to save or back up data. 16 A Tour of Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com S E C U R I / O S L O T - The Secure Digital I/O slot supports one Secure Digital memory card or other SDI/O device.
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...connector. Attach a microphone to accumulate in the slot. For more information, see page 9. A I V E - H A R D D R I R V E N T - Supports one PC Card, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Back View modem connector (RJ-11) network connector (RJ-45) DVI-D connector video connector... from overheating. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - The computer uses fans to the connector. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. P C C A R D S L O T - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file.
...connector. Attach a microphone to accumulate in the slot. For more information, see page 9. A I V E - H A R D D R I R V E N T - Supports one PC Card, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Back View modem connector (RJ-11) network connector (RJ-45) DVI-D connector video connector... from overheating. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - The computer uses fans to the connector. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. P C C A R D S L O T - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. You can also connect an external VGA-compatible monitor to the DVI connector. For more information, see page 9. Using an incompatible cable or ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. You can also connect an external VGA-compatible monitor to the DVI connector. For more information, see page 9. Using an incompatible cable or ...
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... "Optical Drive" on page 27. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 25. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 73. 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...
... "Optical Drive" on page 27. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 25. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 73. 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...
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... complete the setup. Your printer may arrive in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. See the documentation that came with your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet...
... complete the setup. Your printer may arrive in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. See the documentation that came with your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet...
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... Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary...
... Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary...
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For more information about the Power Meter tab, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. The following icons appear in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in your computer. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the lights ...battery warning provide information on . For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the total battery charge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Keep the battery away from children.
For more information about the Power Meter tab, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. The following icons appear in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in your computer. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the lights ...battery warning provide information on . For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the total battery charge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Keep the battery away from children.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com battery charge gauge battery-bay latch release battery Installing a Battery 1 Slide the battery lengthwise into the bay at a 45-degree angle. 2 Press the other side down until the latch release clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 28 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com battery charge gauge battery-bay latch release battery Installing a Battery 1 Slide the battery lengthwise into the bay at a 45-degree angle. 2 Press the other side down until the latch release clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 28 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time.
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... help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. NOTE: The types of a CD or DVD. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can write to DVD+R and DVD+RW media, and they can also use Sonic RecordNow for available software patches at the Sonic support website at www.sonic....com. The following instructions show how to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by country. You can read DVD-R and DVD-RW media. In addition...
... help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. NOTE: The types of a CD or DVD. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can write to DVD+R and DVD+RW media, and they can also use Sonic RecordNow for available software patches at the Sonic support website at www.sonic....com. The following instructions show how to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by country. You can read DVD-R and DVD-RW media. In addition...
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... CD recording until you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for additional information. 30 Using CD, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To copy a CD or DVD: • If you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is "finalized...
... CD recording until you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for additional information. 30 Using CD, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To copy a CD or DVD: • If you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is "finalized...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on your TV. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on your TV. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the ...
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... Display Settings for a TV" on the other end of the TV button to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on...
... Display Settings for a TV" on the other end of the TV button to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on...
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... key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Battery Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad...
... key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Battery Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad...
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... Touch Pad You can use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. down -up- 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...
... Touch Pad You can use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. down -up- 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...