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... Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 61 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 62 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 65 Recommended Tools 65 Shutting Down Your Computer 65 Hard Drive 66 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 68 Memory 68 Modem and Mini PCI Card 71 Replacing the Modem 72 Adding a Mini PCI Card 72 CD or DVD Drive 75 Keyboard 76...
... Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 61 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 62 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 65 Recommended Tools 65 Shutting Down Your Computer 65 Hard Drive 66 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 68 Memory 68 Modem and Mini PCI Card 71 Replacing the Modem 72 Adding a Mini PCI Card 72 CD or DVD Drive 75 Keyboard 76...
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... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - NSS is necessary for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • - The software...
... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - NSS is necessary for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • - The software...
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... cable to the DC power required by the computer. NETWORK CONNECTOR Connects the computer to charge the battery. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. Do not cover the AC adapter with your computer turned either on using the network adapter, see page 9. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard...
... cable to the DC power required by the computer. NETWORK CONNECTOR Connects the computer to charge the battery. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. Do not cover the AC adapter with your computer turned either on using the network adapter, see page 9. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard...
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... cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect...
... cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect...
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..., but not limited to a CD. • Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Operating time may be significantly reduced when you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: NOTE: It is supplied as...
..., but not limited to a CD. • Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Operating time may be significantly reduced when you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: NOTE: It is supplied as...
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... numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 33 Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Keyboard icon. 2 Click the AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on the screen...
... numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 33 Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Keyboard icon. 2 Click the AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on the screen...
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... again to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Device Settings tab. Shut down the computer (see page 28). Firmly reconnect the cable. External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Shut down the computer (see page 28). 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on...
... again to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Device Settings tab. Shut down the computer (see page 28). Firmly reconnect the cable. External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Shut down the computer (see page 28). 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on...
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..., the battery charge may have caused the display to turn on the computer. 52 Solving Problems K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E - light is blinking, the computer is in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in standby mode-press the power button to occur after a memory module is blinking, the computer has power. • If the mode. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K K E Y F A I L U R E - When...
..., the battery charge may have caused the display to turn on the computer. 52 Solving Problems K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E - light is blinking, the computer is in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in standby mode-press the power button to occur after a memory module is blinking, the computer has power. • If the mode. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K K E Y F A I L U R E - When...
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... Turn on . Contact Dell (see page 51. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for instructions. 54 Solving Problems If an error message appears, see page 90). Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working...
... Turn on . Contact Dell (see page 51. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for instructions. 54 Solving Problems If an error message appears, see page 90). Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working...
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... hard drive (see page 66). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 28). 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer and verify that the computer is working properly. If the computer does not start...
... hard drive (see page 66). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 28). 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer and verify that the computer is working properly. If the computer does not start...
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... controls a device such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your operating system. • You connect or install a new device. All devices require a driver program. Solving Problems 59 Drivers What Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that only its own set of your computer might not work correctly. If you install or update a driver, use the device. Using Windows XP Device Driver...
... controls a device such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your operating system. • You connect or install a new device. All devices require a driver program. Solving Problems 59 Drivers What Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that only its own set of your computer might not work correctly. If you install or update a driver, use the device. Using Windows XP Device Driver...
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... Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse, and browse to the location to which the new driver was in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to return your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP The Dell Support website provides approved drivers for which you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button...
... Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse, and browse to the location to which the new driver was in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to return your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP The Dell Support website provides approved drivers for which you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button...
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... Windows default view, so they may not work if you purchased the computer. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. To access help, see and select restore points. System Restore does not monitor your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you set your data files. Solving Problems 61 NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell...
... Windows default view, so they may not work if you purchased the computer. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. To access help, see and select restore points. System Restore does not monitor your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you set your data files. Solving Problems 61 NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell...
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... in your computer. See the safety instructions in the bay. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Install the operating system for your computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. Save the original packaging for your Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide...
... in your computer. See the safety instructions in the bay. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Install the operating system for your computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. Save the original packaging for your Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide...
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To the right of the system setup program. Options or values that option. NOTE: To change the boot sequence on the screen. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by the computer) appear less bright. or right-arrow key to the left; Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you reboot the computer for the operating system start the operating system. You can change (because they are determined by pressing...
To the right of the system setup program. Options or values that option. NOTE: To change the boot sequence on the screen. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by the computer) appear less bright. or right-arrow key to the left; Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you reboot the computer for the operating system start the operating system. You can change (because they are determined by pressing...
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... Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales Aruba General Support Australia (Sydney) E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com International Access Code: 0011 E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com Country Code: 61 Home and Small Business City Code: 2 Government and Business Preferred Accounts Division (PAD) Customer Care Technical Support (portables and desktops) Technical Support (servers and workstations) Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 900...
... Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales Aruba General Support Australia (Sydney) E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com International Access Code: 0011 E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com Country Code: 61 Home and Small Business City Code: 2 Government and Business Preferred Accounts Division (PAD) Customer Care Technical Support (portables and desktops) Technical Support (servers and workstations) Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 900...
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....dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Chile (Santiago) Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron...
....dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Chile (Santiago) Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron...
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... Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard General Support (dial from within U.K. only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K. Customer Care (dial within Jamaica only) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1850 543 543...
... Switchboard Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard General Support (dial from within U.K. only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K. Customer Care (dial within Jamaica only) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1850 543 543...
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... (Brussels, Belgium) Switchboard (Brussels, Belgium) Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 512 728-4093 512 728-3619...
... (Brussels, Belgium) Switchboard (Brussels, Belgium) Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 512 728-4093 512 728-3619...
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... B battery charging, 30 checking the charge, 30 description, 17, 21 installing, 31 low-battery warning, 30 performance, 29 power meter, 30 removing, 31 storing, 31 system view, 17, 21 battery latch release description, 21 system view, 21 C CD or DVD drive description, 17 replacing, 75 system view, 17 CDs copying, 41 characters unexpected, 38 computer crashes, 56 restore to previous state, 61 specifications...
... B battery charging, 30 checking the charge, 30 description, 17, 21 installing, 31 low-battery warning, 30 performance, 29 power meter, 30 removing, 31 storing, 31 system view, 17, 21 battery latch release description, 21 system view, 21 C CD or DVD drive description, 17 replacing, 75 system view, 17 CDs copying, 41 characters unexpected, 38 computer crashes, 56 restore to previous state, 61 specifications...
