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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 9100 Owner’ s Manual Model PP09L G2806bk2.book Page 1 Tuesda y, May 25, 2004 8:48 AM ...
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important i nformation that helps you make be tter use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either poten tial damage to hardware or lo ss of data and tel ls you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for proper ty damage, person al injury , or death. Abbreviati ...
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Contents 3 Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SAFETY : General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SAFETY : Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SAFETY : Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SAFETY : Air T ravel . . . . . ...
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4 Contents Power Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Surge Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Line Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Uninterruptible Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 T urning Off Y our Computer . . . . . ...
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Contents 5 6 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Sy stem Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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6 Contents 8 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Network Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Determining Y our Network T ype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Contents 7 CD or DVD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW , or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW , or DVD drive tray . . . . . . . . . . 85 If you hear an unfamiliar sc raping or grinding sound . . . . . . . . . . 85 Sound and Speak er Problems . . ...
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8 Contents Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Hinge Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Safety Instructions 9 CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to he lp ensure your own personal safety an d to help protect your computer and working environment from potential damage. SAFETY : General • Do not attempt to service the comput er yourself unless you are a traine d service technician. Always follow installati ...
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10 Safety Instructions www .dell.com | support.dell.com SAFETY : Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this computer . Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or e xplosion. • Before you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter voltage rating to ensur e that the requir ed voltage and fr ...
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Safety Instructions 11 SAFETY : Air T ravel • Certain F ederal Aviation Administration r egulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation of your Dell computer while you are on boar d an aircraft . F or example, such regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any personal electronic device (PED) that has the capaci ...
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12 Safety Instructions www .dell.com | support.dell.com • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector , keep it evenly ali gned to avoid bending any connector pi ns. Also , before you connect a cable make sur e both connectors are correctly oriented and al ...
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Safety Instructions 13 SAFETY : Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer . T o prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you to uch any of your computer ’s electronic components, such as a memory module. Y ou can do so by touching any connecto ...
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14 Safety Instructions www .dell.com | support.dell.com G2806bk2.book Page 14 Tu esday, May 25, 2004 8:48 AM ...
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Finding Information 15 Finding Information What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • How to access tutorials and other how-to information • How to get a copy of my invoice • How to extend my warranty • How to access Dell Support on my Microsoft ® W indows ® desktop (U.S. only) • Additional documentation, tools, troubleshooting informati ...
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16 Finding Information www .dell.com | support.dell.com • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to clean my computer The Dell Inspiron Help File 1 Click the Start button and c ...
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Finding Information 17 • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical se rvice and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer Dell Support Website — support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions — T roubleshoot ...
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A T our of Y our Computer 19 A T our of Y our Computer Front V iew DISPLAY LATCH — Keeps the display closed. DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see the Dell Insp iron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 16. display latch keyboard display track stick touch pad volume control button track stick/touch pad buttons mute b ...
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20 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com POWER BUTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the co mputer or to enter or e xit a power management mode. NOTICE: T o avoid losing data when you tu rn off your computer , shut do wn your computer through the Start menu instead of pres sing the power button. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS T u ...
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A T our of Y our Computer 21 If the computer is connected to an electr ical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is char ging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully char ged. If the computer is running on a ba ttery , the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately char ged (or the computer ...
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22 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights loc ated above the keyboar d indicate the following: T urns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. T urns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. T urns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 9 A G2806bk2.book Page 22 Tu esday, May ...
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A T our of Y our Computer 23 Left Side V iew MODULE BAY — Y ou can install devices such as a CD, DV D, or other optical drive in the module bay . F or more information, see page 45. DEVICE LATCH RELEASE — P ress this to r elease the device latch. HARD DRIVE — Stores software and data. PC C ARD SLOT — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or ...
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24 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer . F or more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antithef t device, ensure th at it will work with the security cable slot. ...
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A T our of Y our Computer 25 Right Side V iew SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer . F or more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antithef t device, ensure th at it will work with the security cable slot. Back V iew S- VIDEO TV- OUT CONNE ...
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26 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com VIDEO CONNECTOR USB CONNECTORS (3) DIGITAL - VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor . F or more information, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 16. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboar d, or printer . Y ou can ...
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A T our of Y our Computer 27 MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is sligh tly larger than the modem con nector . T o avoid damaging the computer , do not plug a telephone line into the network connector . D/B AY ( POWERED USB) CONNECTOR T o use the internal modem, connect the telephone line to the modem c ...
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28 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power required by the computer . Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with ele ctrical outlets worldwide. How ...
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A T our of Y our Computer 29 Bottom V iew M INI PCI CARD COVER — Covers the compartment that contai ns the Mini PCI card. F or more information, see page 106. SUBWOOFER — An optional component available with the 12-cell battery on ly . It produces a broader bass output than is provided by the speake rs. F or more information, see page 109. BATT ...
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Setting Up Y our Computer 31 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection a nd an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Y our ISP wi ll offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up ...
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32 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window , click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP a nd want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISP s) . • If you have already obtained setup informat ion from your ISP but you did not r eceive a setup CD, click Set up ...
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Setting Up Y our Computer 33 T o copy data from the source computer: 1 On the source computer , insert the W indows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the W elcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click P erform additional tasks . 3 Under What do you want to do? , click T ransfer files and settings . 4 On the F iles and Settings T r ansfer Wizard welcome ...
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34 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Printer Cable Y our printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Y our printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately , ensure that it is compatible with your printer . If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer ...
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Setting Up Y our Computer 35 Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with su r ge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or following power interruptions. The level of protection is usually commensurate with the cost of the surge protector . Some surge prote ...
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Optimizing Performance 37 Optimizing Performance Y our Dell™ Inspiron™ computer is equipped with the Intel ® 865PE chipset, which is designed to support the P entium ® 4 processor with Hyper - Threading (HT) technology to deliver the highest level of system performance. The Intel 865PE chipset is highly integrated; it provides dual-channel PC ...
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Using a Battery 39 Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9). NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only du ring the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for your computer . For mo re information ...
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40 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell.com Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter , the Microsoft ® W indows ® P ower Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery wa rning provide information on the battery char ge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn> ...
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Using a Battery 41 Charge Gauge P ress the status button on the battery char ge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light repr esents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. F o r example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge r emaining, four of the light s ar e on. If no lights appear , the battery has no charge. ...
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42 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell.com The battery is too hot to start charging if th e light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue char ging the battery . ...
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Using a Battery 43 Installing a Battery 1 Slide the battery into the bay at a 45-degree angle. 2 P ress the other side down until the latch r elease clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your comput er for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, re charge the batt ...
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Using the Module Bay 45 Using the Module Bay About the Module Bay CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions (see page 9). Y ou can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-R W drive, DVD drive, CD-R W/DVD drive, D VD+RW , or second ha r d drive in the module bay . Y our Dell™ Insp ...
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46 Using the Module Bay www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 P ull the device out of the module bay . 3 P ush the new device into the bay until it clicks. device latch release module bay device G2806bk2.book Page 46 Tu esday, May 25, 2004 8:48 AM ...
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Using the Module Bay 47 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 1 Before ejecting the device, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar , click the device you want to eject, and click Stop . NOTICE: T o prevent damage to devices, st ore them in a safe, dry place wh en they are not installed in the computer . ...
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48 Using the Module Bay www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 P ull the device out of the module bay . 4 P ush the new device into the bay until it clicks. The operating system automatically recognizes the device. 5 If necessary , enter your password to unlock your computer . device latch release module bay device G2806bk2.book Page 48 Tu esday, May 2 ...
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Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 49 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an e xternal keyboar d. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The k eypad number s and symbols ar e marked in blue on the middle of the keypad k eys. • T o type a number or symbol, hold down <F ...
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50 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com Display Functions Radios (Including Wireless Networking and the Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology) Power Management Speaker Functions <Fn><F8> Switches the video imag e to the next display option <Fn> and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integr ...
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Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 51 Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the char acter repeat rate, open the Control P anel, click P rinters and Other Hardware , and click K eyboard . T ouch Pad The touch pad detects the pressur e and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the disp ...
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52 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • T o select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • T o select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the obj ect ...
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Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 53 Changing the T rack Stick Cap Y ou can replace your track stick cap if it wear s down from prolonged use. Y ou can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at www .dell.com . 1 P ull the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the square track-stick post and gently pr ess the cap down onto ...
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 55 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs F or information about using CDs a nd D VDs in your computer , see the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 16 . Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs or DVDs. This section appli ...
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56 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy . 4 T o copy the CD or D VD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive , ensure that the settings ar e correct and click Copy . The computer reads your source CD or D VD a nd copies it to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive. When prompted, insert a bla ...
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 57 Connecting Y our Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, some of the video and audio cables required for connecting your computer to a TV may not be included with your comp uter . Cables may be pur chased at most consumer electronics stores. Y our computer has an S-video TV -out co ...
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58 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com S-Video and Standard Audio 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: Y ou can connect an S-video cabl e directly to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audi o adapter cable) if your TV or audio de ...
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 59 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S- video input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on your TV . 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your computer . 6 Plug the ...
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60 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S- video input connector on the TV/digital audio ad ...
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 61 7 T urn on the TV , turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer . 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 65 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV . Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 T urn off the compu ...
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62 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cabl e in to the composite video-input connector on the TV . 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio c ...
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 63 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cabl e to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 4 Plu ...
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64 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio If your computer has a D VD drive, you can en able Dolby Digital 5.1 audio for DVD playback. 1 Double-click the CyberLink P owerDVD icon on the Microsoft ® W indows ® desktop. 2 Insert a D VD into the DVD drive. If the D VD begins playing, clic ...
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 65 Setting Up the Dolby Headphone NOTE: The Dolby headphone feature is available only if yo ur computer has a DVD drive. 1 Double-click the Cyberlink P owerDVD icon on the W indows desktop. 2 Click the P roperties icon . 3 Click the Dolby Headphone tab. 4 Click Enable Dolby Headphone . NOTE: Icon labels may be ...
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a networ k, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. T o connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapte r connector on the back of ...
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68 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Click the Start button, point to All P rograms → Accessories → Communications , and then click Network Setup Wizard . 2 On the welcome screen, click Next . 3 Click Checklist for creating a network . NOTE: Selecting the connecti on method labeled " This computer conn ...
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 69 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Y o ur wireless network car d requir es specific softwa re and drivers in or der to connect to a network. The software is alr eady installed. If the software is r emoved or corrupted, follow the instructions included in the user's guide for y ...
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70 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Click Add . The Wireless network properties window appears. NOTE: If you are using a WP A-pr otected network, and the Association tab does not gi ve you the option to select WP A, download the WP A wireless s ecurity update from the Microsoft support site. 7 Enter the name o ...
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 71 Configuring Security Settings (Optional) Choose one of the following connection options based on the security settings for your network: • Connecting to a Network with W ired Equival ent P rotocol (WEP) Security Requirements • Connecting to a Network with W i-F i Protected Access (WP A) Security Requireme ...
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72 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 F rom the Data encryption drop-down menu, select WEP . 5 If the wireless network does not r equire a net work k ey , such as a password, go to step 9. 6 Click to uncheck the The key is provided for me automatically check box. 7 Enter the WEP network key in the Network key fi ...
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 73 Connecting to a Network With Wi-Fi Protec ted Access (WP A) Security Requirements The following instructions are basic steps for connecting to a WP A network. If your network requir es a user name, password, or domain settings, consult the setup instructions in the user’s guide for your wireless network car ...
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74 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 F rom the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type. 5 If your wireless network r equires a k ey , enter it in the Network key field. NOTE: Y our computer can take up to 1 mi nute to connect to the network. 6 Click OK . Y our network setup is complete. ...
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Solving Problems 75 Solving Problems Error Messages If the message is not listed, see the documentat ion for the operating system or the program that was running at the time the message appeared. T HE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION DRIVE — The file that you are trying to copy is too lar ge to fit on the disk, or the disk is to ...
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76 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com V ideo and Display Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that re quires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attac h an external monitor to your computer . A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND — The program that you are trying to ...
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Solving Problems 77 If the display is difficult to read C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, an d the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. A DJUST THE P OWER P ROPERTIES — Search for the keywor d standby in W indows Help and Support Center . T o access the Help ...
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78 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable Scanner Problems Hard Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving f iles to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 16. If you have problems with a hard drive C ONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR 1 T urn off your comput ...
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Solving Problems 79 PC Card Problems External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you attach an external ke yboard, the integrated keyboard remain s fully functional. C HECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS 1 C lick the Start button and click My Computer . 2 Right-click the drive letter (local disk) th at you want to scan for errors, and then click Pr o p e r t i e s ...
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80 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Power Problems NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on standby mode. T o access the help file, see page 16. C HECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD 1 T urn off the computer , wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 V erify that the numbers, capi tals, and scroll lock lig hts on the keyboar d ...
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Solving Problems 81 Unexpected Characters CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT — If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is low or de pleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery status light flashes gree n and orange, the battery is too hot to charge. T urn off the computer (see page ...
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82 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com T ouch Pad or Mouse Problems Printer Problems C HECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button, click Control P anel , and then click P rinters and Other Hardware . 2 Click Mouse . 3 T ry adjusting the settings. C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE — Shut down the computer (see page 35). Disconnect the ...
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Solving Problems 83 Network Problems General Program Problems A program crashes NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. V ERIFY THAT W INDOWS ® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control P anel . 3 Click P rinters and Other Hardware . 4 Click V iew installed pr ...
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84 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com A program stops responding A solid blue screen appears Error messages appear CD or DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW , or DVD NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, n ot all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and ma y cause noise. This n ...
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Solving Problems 85 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW , or DVD drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If the CD-RW drive stops writing T RY ANOTHER DISC — Insert another disc to elimin ate the possibility that the original disc is defective. A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Double-click the speaker icon in the lowe ...
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86 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakers If you have a problem with external speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Wind ows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, make su re that you did not turn the pl ayer volume d ...
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Solving Problems 87 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog tel ephone jack only . The modem d oes not operate while it is connected to a digital telephone network. A DJUST THE W INDOW ...
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88 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com C HECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION — C HECK THE TELEPHONE JACK — C ONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK — U SE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE — • V erify that the telephone line is c onnected to the jack on the modem. (T he jack has either a green label or a connector -sha ...
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Solving Problems 89 Resolving Other T echnical Problems Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or keyboar d. All devices requir e a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized comma ...
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90 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, iden tify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary , update the driver . 1 Click the Start button and click Control P anel . 2 Under Pick a Category , click P erformance and Maintenance . 3 Click System . 4 ...
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Solving Problems 91 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore do es not r esolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. In most cases, the CD starts running automati cally ...
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92 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Double-click the name of the device fo r which you are installing the driver . 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver . 7 Click Install from a list or sp ecific location (Advanced) and click Next . 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which yo u pr eviously extracted the driver ...
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Solving Problems 93 Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Sy stem Restore The Microsoft W indows XP operating system provide s System Restore to allo w you to r eturn your computer to an earlier operating state (without a ffecting data files) if changes to the hardwar e, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operati ...
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94 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Undoing the Last Sy stem Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last sy stem restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter , open , or delete any files or programs until the sy stem restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All P rograms → Access ...
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Solving Problems 95 If you wait too long and the Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows desktop. Then shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press <Enter>. The computer runs the P re-boot System Assessment, a s ...
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96 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 If you run a test from the Custom T est or Symptom T ree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information. 4 When the tests are complete, close the test scr een to r eturn to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer , clo ...
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Solving Problems 97 Reinstalling Windows XP T o reinstall W indows XP , perform all the steps in the following sections in the order in which they are listed. The reinstallation process can tak e 1 to 2 hour s to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device driver s (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utili ...
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98 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next . 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the P ersonalize Y our Software screen, and click Next . 8 If you are r einstalling W indows XP Home Edition , at the What's your c ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 99 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This section provides procedures for r emoving a nd installing the components in your computer . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure a ssumes that the following conditions e xist: • Y ou have performed the steps in "Shu tting Down Your Computer" (see page 99). ...
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100 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the computer , perform the following steps befo re you begin wo rking inside the computer . 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to pr event the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Shut down the computer . 3 Ensure that the computer and any att ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 101 9 Remove any installed module from the module bay . 10 Remove the hard drive (see page 101). Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from th e computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before working inside your co mputer , read the safety instru ctions at the ...
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102 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer . 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for sto ring or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector . 5 Sl ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 103 Memory Y ou can increase your computer memory by insta lling memory modules on the system boar d. See "Specifications" on page 123 for information on the memory support ed by your computer . Install only memory modules that ar e intended for your computer . CAUTION: Before working inside your co mputer , rea ...
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104 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 If you are r eplacing a memory modul e, r emove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spr ead apart th e securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b Remove the module from the connector at a 45-degree angle. NOTICE: Make sur ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 105 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly , the computer may not bo ot properly . No error message indicate s this failure. a Align the notch in the module edge connect or with the tab in the connector slot. b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 ...
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106 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Mini PCI Card CAUTION: FCC rules strictly prohibit users fr om installing 5-GHz ( 802.11a,802.11a/b, 802.11a/b/g) Wireless LAN Mini PCI cards. Under no circumstances should you ins tall such a device. Only trained Dell service personnel are authorized to install a 5-GHz Wireless LAN Mi ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 107 4 If a Mini PCI card is not alr eady installed, go to step 5. If you are r eplacing a Mini PCI card, remove the e xisting card: a Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card. b Release the Mini PCI card by spr eading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly . c Lift the Mini PCI card out of its ...
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108 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the antenna cables or the Mini PCI card, never place the cables under the card. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to en sure correct insertion. If y ou feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. 5 Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Subwoofer CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, re ad the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9). NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge , ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer . If you order ...
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110 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery . 5 Connect the cable to the subwoofer connector . 6 Replace the battery in the battery bay (see page 43). subwoofer battery cable subwoofer cable connector G2806bk2.book Page 1 10 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 8:48 AM ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 111 Fans CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9). NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge , ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer . NOTICE: ...
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112 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove the screw on the fan and lift up the fan r elease lever . 5 Use the fan release lever to lift the fan out of the computer . When replacing fan 2, pr ess down on the fan surf ace labeled "P ress her e" to securely seat the fan in place. T o remove fan 3: 1 Unscrew the ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Hinge Covers CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9). NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge , ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer . ...
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114 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Remove the center hinge cover: a Close the display . b F acing the front of the computer , press in on the two hinge cover snaps and pull them up slightly to disengage them. c Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so th at it lies flat against your work surface. NOTICE: T o avoi ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 115 d Lift the center hinge cover on the right side first just enough to access the flex- cable connector . e Using the pull-tab, disconnect the center - hinge-cover flex cable from the system board connector . Display CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the fro ...
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116 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 1 F ollow the procedures in "Before Y ou Begin" (see page 99). 2 T urn the computer over and remove the four sc r ews (two on each side) labeled "D" on the bottom of the computer . 3 T urn the computer right-side up. 4 Remove the left, right, and center hinge covers ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 117 7 Lift the display out of the computer at a 90-degree angle. When you replace the display , ensure that the ri bbon tape around the display cable is secur ely tucked underneath the two tabs. display display ribbon tape tabs (2) G2806bk2.book Page 1 17 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 8:48 AM ...
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118 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Also , ensure that the antenna cables ar e not twi sted and that they ar e lying flat in the antenna cable clip. Keyboard CAUTION: Before you perform the following pr ocedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9). NOTICE: T o avoid electro ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 119 4 Remove the keyboar d: a Remove the two screws across the top of the k eyboard. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and ti me-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. b Lift up the keyboar d and slide it forward. c Hold the keyboar d up and slightly forw ...
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120 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Reserve Battery CAUTION: Before you perform the following pr ocedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9). NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourse lf by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpaint ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 121 Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9). NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge , ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted met ...
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122 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com G2806bk2.book Page 1 22 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 8:48 AM ...
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Appendix 123 Appendix Specifications Processor P rocessor type Intel ® Pe n t i u m ® 4 with Hyper- Threading technology External bus frequency 800 MHz Sy stem Information System chipset Intel 865PE Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width dual-channel DDR memory , 64 bits per channel P rocessor address bus width 32 bits Flash EPROM 1 MB Graphics bu ...
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124 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Memory module connector dual -channel DDR, two user -accessible DDR SODIMM connectors, single SODIMM per channel Memory module capacities 128 MB , 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1024 MB Memory type PC3200 Memory configuration support dual-channel only NOTE: T o get dual-channel memory bandwidth capability , ...
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Appendix 125 Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board W ireless internal Mini PCI W i-F i wireless support; Bluetooth ® wireless technology Vide o Video type 64-bit hardwar e accelerated Data bus 8X AGP Video controller A TI Mobility R ADEON 9700 Video memory 64 MB and 128 MB LCD interface L VDS TV support NTSC or P AL in S-video and co ...
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126 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Diagonal 391.2 mm (15.4 inches) Maximum resolutions 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA); 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+); 1280 x 800 (WXGA) Response time (typical) 20-ms rise (maximum), 35-ms fall (maximum) Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 ° (closed) to 180° Viewing angles: Horizontal ±55° V ertical ±48° Pix el pitch 0. ...
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Appendix 127 T rack Stick X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 2 50 count/sec @ 100 gf Size protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding keycaps Battery T ype 12-cell, 95- WHr "smart" lithium ion dual 8-cell, 66- WHr "smart" lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 88.5 mm (3.5 inches) Height 21.5 mm (0.8 inch) Wi d t h 139.0 mm (5.5 ...
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128 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Output power 150 W NOTICE: Do not use an AC adapter rated at less than 150 W wi th this computer . Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions: Height 40.0 mm (1.6 inches) Wi d t h 85.0 mm (3.4 inches) Depth 170.0 mm(6.7 inches) W eight (with cables) 0.68–1.09 kg (1.5–2.4 lb) T emperature range: Operat ...
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Appendix 129 Using the Sy stem Setup Program Overview NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automati cally configure most of the options available in sy stem set up, thus overriding options tha t you set through sy stem setup. For mo re information on configuring features for your operating sy stem, see the Help and Support Center . T o access the Help ...
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130 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sy stem Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a sy stem setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on the screen. On each screen, the system setup options ar e listed at the left. T o the right of each option is the setting or value for that option. Y ou can change set ...
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Appendix 131 Performing a One-T ime Boot Y ou can set a one-time-only boot sequence without en tering system setup. (Y ou can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the di agnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 T urn on the ...
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132 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell T echnical Support Policy (U.S. Only) T echnician-assisted technical support requir es the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, softwar e programs, and hardwar e drivers to the original defaul t configurat ...
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Appendix 133 When you need to contact Dell, use the elec tronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistan ce in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator . Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website an ...
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134 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Bahamas General Support toll-free: 1-866-278-6818 Barbados General Support 1-800-534-3066 Belgium (Brussels) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 32 City Code: 2 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: tech_be@dell.com E-mail for F rench Speaking Customers: support.euro .dell.com/be/fr/emaildell ...
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Appendix 135 Canada (North Y ork, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Online Order Status: www .dell.ca/ostatus AutoT ech (automated technical support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 T echF ax toll-free: 1-800-950-1329 Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 Customer Care (med./lar ge business, government) toll-free: 1-80 ...
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136 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T ech Support website: support.dell.com.cn T ech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com T ech Support F ax 818 1350 T echnical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) toll-free: 800 858 2969 T echnical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell P recision™) ...
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Appendix 137 Czech Republic (P rague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 City Code: 2 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com T echnical Support 02 2186 27 27 Customer Care 02 2186 27 11 Fa x 02 2186 27 14 T echF ax 02 2186 27 28 Switchboard 02 2186 27 11 Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: 00 Country Co ...
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138 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com F inland (Helsinki) International Access Code: 990 Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: fin_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_support@dell.com T echnical Support 09 253 313 60 T echnical Support F ax 09 253 313 81 Relational Customer Care 09 253 313 38 ...
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Appendix 139 Germany (Langen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com T echnical Support 06103 766-7200 Home/Small Business Customer Care 0180-5-224400 Global Segment Customer Care 06103 766-9570 P referr ed Accounts Customer Care 06103 766-9420 Larg ...
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140 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com India T echnical Support 1600 33 8045 Sales 1600 33 8044 Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com T echnical Support 1850 543 543 U.K. T echnical Support (dial within U.K. only) 0870 908 0800 H ...
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Appendix 141 Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 W ebsite: support.jp.dell.com T echnical Support (servers) toll-free: 0120-198-498 T echnical Support outside of Japan (servers) 81-44-556-4162 T echnical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) toll-free: 0120-198-226 T echnical Support outside of Japan (Dim ...
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142 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Latin America Customer T echnical Support (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619 F ax (T echnical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3883 Sales (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4397 SalesF ax (A ustin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 ...
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Appendix 143 Montserrat General Support toll-free: 1-866-278-6822 Netherlands Antilles General Support 001-800-882-1519 Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail (T echnical Support): (Enterprise): nl_server_support@dell.com (Latitude): nl_latitude_support@dell.com (I ...
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144 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Norway (L ysaker) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 47 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): nor_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): nor_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): nordic_server_support@dell.com T echnical Support 671 16882 R ...
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Appendix 145 St. Lucia General Support 1-800-882-1521 St. V incent and the Grenadines General Support toll-free: 1-877-270-4609 Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 T echnical Support t o l l - f r e e :8 0 06 0 1 10 5 1 Customer Service (P enang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949 T ransaction Sales t o l l - f r e e :8 0 06 0 ...
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146 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sweden (Upplands V asby) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 46 City Code: 8 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: swe_support@dell.com E-mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron: Swe-nbk_kats@dell.com E-mail Support for OptiPlex: Swe_kats@dell.com E-mail Support for Servers: Nordic_server_supp ...
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Appendix 147 T urks and Caicos Islands General Support toll-free: 1-866-540-3355 U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro .dell.com/uk /en/ECare/F orm/Home.asp E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com T echnical Support (Corporate/Pr eferred Accou ...
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148 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com U.S.A. (Austin, T exas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Or der -Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoT e ch (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Consumer (Home and Home Office) T echnical Support toll-free: 1-800-624-9896 Customer Service toll-free: ...
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Appendix 149 Limited W arranties Dell-branded hardwar e products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day , 1-year , 2-year , 3-year , or 4-year limited warranty . T o de termine which warranty came with your hardwar e product(s), see your packing slip or invoice. The following sections describe the limited warranties for the U.S., ...
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150 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEY OND THE REMEDIES PRO VIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENT AL DAMA GES, INCL UDING, WITHOUT LIMIT ATION, ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD-P ARTY CLAIMS A GAINST YOU FOR D AMA GES, FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING A V AILABLE FOR USE, OR FOR LOST D A T A OR LOST ...
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Appendix 151 What will Dell do? During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty a nd the first year of all other limited warranties: During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties, we will repair any Dell-branded hardwar e products returned to us that prove to be defective in materials or work ...
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152 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com May I transfer the limited warranty? Limited warranties on systems may be transferred if the curr en t owner transfers ownership of the system and records the transfer with us. The limited warranty on Dell-branded mem ory may not be transferred. Y ou may record your transfer by going to Dell's webs ...
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Appendix 153 WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEY OND TH E REMEDIES PRO VIDED FOR IN THIS W ARRANTY ST ATEMENT OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT , CONSEQUENT IAL, OR INCIDENT AL DAMAGES, INCL UDING, WITHOUT LIMIT ATION, ANY LIABIL ITY FOR THIRD-P ARTY CLAIMS AGAINST Y OU FOR D AMAGES, FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING A V AILABLE FOR USE, OR FOR LOST DA T A OR LOST SOFTW AR ...
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154 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Author ization Number for you to include with your return. Y ou must return the products to us in th eir original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insur e the shipment or accept the risk if the product is lost or damaged in shipme ...
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Appendix 155 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Similar to other resellers of software and peripherals, Dell does not war rant third-party products. Thir d-party software and peripheral products are cover ed by the warranties prov ided by the original manufacturer or publisher only . Third-part ...
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156 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Making a Claim Claims must be made in Latin America or the Caribbean by contacting the Dell point of sale within the guarantee period. The end user must always supply proof of purchase, in dicating name and address of the seller , date of purchase, model and serial number , name and addre ss of the cust ...
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Appendix 157 Intel ® Warranty Statement for Pentium ® and Celeron ® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only) Intel’ s Three Y ear Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Intel warrants that its family of Pentium ® and Celeron ® processors, if properly used and installed, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will substantially ...
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158 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium ® and Celeron ® Pr ocessors are backed by a thr ee-year limited warranty . Please refer to the re verse side of this card for complete warranty details. Intel’s Commitment to Quality Intel is committed to producing the highest quality processors av ailable. That’ s why we have hundre ...
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Index 159 Index A audio connectors description, 2 4 system view , 2 4 audio device connecting, 5 7 enabling, 6 4 B battery c h a r g e g a u g e , 29, 41 charging, 4 1 checking the charge, 4 0 description, 2 9 installing, 4 3 low-battery warning, 4 1 performance, 3 9 power meter , 4 0 removing, 4 2 storing, 4 3 system view , 2 9 Bluetooth wireless ...
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160 Index 160 Index D VI monitor connector description, 2 6 system view , 2 6 E error messages, 75 F fan description, 2 9 replacing, 1 1 1 system view , 2 9 F iles and Settings T ransfer Wi z a r d , 3 2 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector , 2 6 fixing problems, 7 8 See module bay H hard drive description, 2 9 fixing problems, 7 8 replacing, ...
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Index 161 N network fixing problems, 8 3 network connector description, 2 7 system view , 2 7 O operating system reinstalling W indows XP , 9 6 optical drive. See module bay P PC Card slot description, 2 3 system view , 2 3 PC Cards fixing problems, 7 9 power fixing problems, 8 0 line conditioners, 3 4 protection devices, 3 4 surge protectors, 3 4 ...
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162 Index 162 Index troubleshooting (continued) Device Driver Rollback, 9 0 display problems, 7 6 D VD problems, 8 4 external k eyboar d problems, 7 9 hard drive problems, 7 8 hardwa re and softwar e conflicts, 9 2 Hardwar e T roubleshooter , 9 2 Help and Support Center , 1 7 mouse problems, 8 2 network problems, 8 3 PC Card problems, 7 9 power pro ...
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