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... Drivers 66 What 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...
... Drivers 66 What 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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... operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging...Turns on when you turn off your computer, shut down your computer through the Start menu instead of data, never turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing. www.dell.com | support.dell...
... operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging...Turns on when you turn off your computer, shut down your computer through the Start menu instead of data, never turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing. www.dell.com | support.dell...
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.... A Tour of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speakervolume keyboard shortcuts. Plays the previous track. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Turns the volume down. Play or pause. Stop. K E Y B O A R D - T O U C H P A D - To adjust the volume of Your Computer 13 For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 37...
.... A Tour of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speakervolume keyboard shortcuts. Plays the previous track. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Turns the volume down. Play or pause. Stop. K E Y B O A R D - T O U C H P A D - To adjust the volume of Your Computer 13 For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 37...
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... technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on only if you ordered the card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . 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 enabled. Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology...
... technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on only if you ordered the card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . 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 enabled. Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor. Attaches an AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. 18 A Tour of Your Computer NOTICE: When you can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on... countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor. Attaches an AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. 18 A Tour of Your Computer NOTICE: When you can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on... countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file.
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... Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. See the documentation that it is turned on the screen to complete the setup. If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you have a CD, click Use the CD ... connect a printer to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer 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...
... Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. See the documentation that it is turned on the screen to complete the setup. If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you have a CD, click Use the CD ... connect a printer to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer 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...
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... to a docking device (docked), undock it. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your computer or being in the computer as long ...percent depleted. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned off . 2 If the computer is connected to room temperature. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from...
... to a docking device (docked), undock it. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your computer or being in the computer as long ...percent depleted. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned off . 2 If the computer is connected to room temperature. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from...
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...enables you should use a composite TV-out adapter cable, which is available on the computer. S-Video Connection S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with only a composite video-input connector, ...you must also use . NOTE: See the diagrams at most consumer electronics stores. See "Enabling the Display Settings for purchase from Dell. Your TV has either an S-video input connector or a composite video-input connector. Depending on what type of connection you to connect the...
...enables you should use a composite TV-out adapter cable, which is available on the computer. S-Video Connection S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with only a composite video-input connector, ...you must also use . NOTE: See the diagrams at most consumer electronics stores. See "Enabling the Display Settings for purchase from Dell. Your TV has either an S-video input connector or a composite video-input connector. Depending on what type of connection you to connect the...
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Composite Video Connection 32 Using CD, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 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 ... end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 34 to ensure that the computer...
Composite Video Connection 32 Using CD, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 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 ... end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 34 to ensure that the computer...
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composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV-out adapter cable to the composite ...
composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV-out adapter cable to the composite ...
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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 the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV and... and click Advanced. 5 Click the Displays tab. 6 Click the upper-left corner of the TV button to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on page 34 to enable the TV. 7 Click OK. 34 Using CD, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
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 the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV and... and click Advanced. 5 Click the Displays tab. 6 Click the upper-left corner of the TV button to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on page 34 to enable the TV. 7 Click OK. 34 Using CD, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
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The Wireless Network Connections window lists the networks available in your computer for one of the available wireless networks. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is detected in the area for your wireless network card. Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your...
The Wireless Network Connections window lists the networks available in your computer for one of the available wireless networks. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is detected in the area for your wireless network card. Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your...
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... on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 99. 1 Shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the computer... Product Information Guide. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to continue to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on Dell™ computers. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any questions that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and...
... on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 99. 1 Shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the computer... Product Information Guide. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to continue to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on Dell™ computers. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any questions that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and...
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push firmly until it on. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it stops. The modem does not operate while it is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the ...
push firmly until it on. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it stops. The modem does not operate while it is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the ...
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..., you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Unexpected characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C K E Y P A D - Contact Dell. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard...Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the display. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Contacting Dell" on the display. Verify that they appear on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers ...
..., you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Unexpected characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C K E Y P A D - Contact Dell. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard...Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the display. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Contacting Dell" on the display. Verify that they appear on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers ...
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...- 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - 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 ... stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown.
...- 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - 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 ... stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown.
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... operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program is designed for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program...
... operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program is designed for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program...
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...R O B L E M S W I D E D B Y D E L L - See "Contacting Dell" on standby mode. To access the help file, see page 9. No light indicates that the network is listed.... power button to turn on the computer. Ensure that the PC Card is in the Windows taskbar. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N D O W S - Solving Problems 59 E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on page 99. P R O V I D E D P C C A R D - Contact Dell. Power Problems CAUTION...
...R O B L E M S W I D E D B Y D E L L - See "Contacting Dell" on standby mode. To access the help file, see page 9. No light indicates that the network is listed.... power button to turn on the computer. Ensure that the PC Card is in the Windows taskbar. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N D O W S - Solving Problems 59 E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on page 99. P R O V I D E D P C C A R D - Contact Dell. Power Problems CAUTION...
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.... The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Connect the computer to room temperature. Ensure that the electrical outlet is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will... the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to an electrical outlet. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I E S - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer...
.... The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Connect the computer to room temperature. Ensure that the electrical outlet is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will... the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to an electrical outlet. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I E S - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer...
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... Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. •...
... Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. •...