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...174; Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks Microsoft Corporation; Information in any proprietary interest in this document is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, Dell TravelLite,...acronyms, see page 9. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004-2005 Dell Inc. A02 All rights reserved. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. and is subject to change without the written permission of your computer....
...174; Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks Microsoft Corporation; Information in any proprietary interest in this document is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, Dell TravelLite,...acronyms, see page 9. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004-2005 Dell Inc. A02 All rights reserved. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. and is subject to change without the written permission of your computer....
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3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 33 Checking the Battery Charge 34 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 34 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 35 Charge Gauge 35 Low-Battery Warning 35 Charging the Battery 35 Removing a Battery 36 Installing a Battery 36 Removing and Installing a Reserve ... or DVD Tray 44 Display Functions 44 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 44 Power Management 44 Speaker Functions 45 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 45 4 Contents
3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 33 Checking the Battery Charge 34 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 34 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 35 Charge Gauge 35 Low-Battery Warning 35 Charging the Battery 35 Removing a Battery 36 Installing a Battery 36 Removing and Installing a Reserve ... or DVD Tray 44 Display Functions 44 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 44 Power Management 44 Speaker Functions 45 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 45 4 Contents
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... Problems 76 A program crashes 76 A program stops responding 76 A solid blue screen appears 76 Error messages appear 76 Resolving Other Technical Problems 76 If Your Dell™ Computer Gets Wet 77 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 78 Drivers 78 What Is a Driver 78 Identifying Drivers 79 Reinstalling Drivers and... Utilities 79 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 80 Restoring Your Operating System 81 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 81 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 83 6 Contents
... Problems 76 A program crashes 76 A program stops responding 76 A solid blue screen appears 76 Error messages appear 76 Resolving Other Technical Problems 76 If Your Dell™ Computer Gets Wet 77 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 78 Drivers 78 What Is a Driver 78 Identifying Drivers 79 Reinstalling Drivers and... Utilities 79 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 80 Restoring Your Operating System 81 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 81 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 83 6 Contents
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... information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use...computer Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. 9 What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may ship with...
... information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use...computer Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. 9 What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may ship with...
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...devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code ...to direct your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 10 Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
...devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code ...to direct your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 10 Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
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... 13 NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. P O W E R B U T T O N - A Tour of Your Computer Front View display keyboard status light touch pad touch pad... device status light keyboard display latch speakers D I S P L A Y - Press the power button to turn off your display, see page 9. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file.
... 13 NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. P O W E R B U T T O N - A Tour of Your Computer Front View display keyboard status light touch pad touch pad... device status light keyboard display latch speakers D I S P L A Y - Press the power button to turn off your display, see page 9. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file.
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... shortcuts. Keeps the display closed. To adjust the volume of Your Computer 15 Solid orange: The battery charge is turned off). - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - T O U C H P A D - light operates as the Windows logo key. Provide the functionality of a mouse. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is critically low. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as...
... shortcuts. Keeps the display closed. To adjust the volume of Your Computer 15 Solid orange: The battery charge is turned off). - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - T O U C H P A D - light operates as the Windows logo key. Provide the functionality of a mouse. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is critically low. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as...
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... a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. Your ISP...
... a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. Your ISP...
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... want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by telephone line or network conditions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to a different telephone wall jack. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen...
... want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by telephone line or network conditions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to a different telephone wall jack. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen...
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...Options, click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.... 3 In the Edit Location window, ensure that the telephone line is operating properly. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and...deactivating this feature. Try using a line that the modem is communicating with Windows. See your telephone directory. 4 Click Apply and click OK. 5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window. 6 Close the Control Panel window. If all commands receive responses, the modem is connected to the telephone ...
...Options, click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.... 3 In the Edit Location window, ensure that the telephone line is operating properly. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and...deactivating this feature. Try using a line that the modem is communicating with Windows. See your telephone directory. 4 Click Apply and click OK. 5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window. 6 Close the Control Panel window. If all commands receive responses, the modem is connected to the telephone ...
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... on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
... on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
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...) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to prevent damage to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the...
...) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to prevent damage to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the...
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...battery that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to a UPS. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer, ....dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to enter standby or hibernate mode. 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window,...
...battery that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to a UPS. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer, ....dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to enter standby or hibernate mode. 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window,...
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... click Help. 34 Using a Battery Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.
... click Help. 34 Using a Battery Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.
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...Meter tab, see page 9. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charge time is hot from being used in the module bay. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to an...alarms and to an electrical outlet. When you connect the computer to access "Power Management," see page 9. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If the computer is connected to room temperature. Then connect the computer to continue...
...Meter tab, see page 9. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charge time is hot from being used in the module bay. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to an...alarms and to an electrical outlet. When you connect the computer to access "Power Management," see page 9. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If the computer is connected to room temperature. Then connect the computer to continue...
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... only (not on an external keyboard only) Enables and disables the scroll lock Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Battery CD or DVD Tray Opens the Windows Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad (on an external monitor) Radios (Including Wireless Networking... external DVI monitor only. and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Switches the video image to the next display in the Power Options Properties window 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
... only (not on an external keyboard only) Enables and disables the scroll lock Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Battery CD or DVD Tray Opens the Windows Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad (on an external monitor) Radios (Including Wireless Networking... external DVI monitor only. and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Switches the video image to the next display in the Power Options Properties window 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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... integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all open windows Maximizes all windows Runs Windows Explorer Opens the Run dialog box Opens the Search Results...
... integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all open windows Maximizes all windows Runs Windows Explorer Opens the Run dialog box Opens the Search Results...
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... the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Select the desired settings and click Apply. 4 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on ...the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for bent or broken pins. See page 78. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R ...
... the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Select the desired settings and click Apply. 4 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on ...the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for bent or broken pins. See page 78. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R ...
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...; desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to the computer. If you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see page 32). Verify that they appear on the display. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - If you cannot verify these steps, you are ... for damage. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it ...
...; desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to the computer. If you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see page 32). Verify that they appear on the display. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - If you cannot verify these steps, you are ... for damage. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it ...
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... help file, see page 9. Click the Start button and click My Computer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Verify that the light is not listed, perform a full scan with your computer, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving files to a floppy disk drive E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ®...
... help file, see page 9. Click the Start button and click My Computer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Verify that the light is not listed, perform a full scan with your computer, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving files to a floppy disk drive E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ®...