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... Battery 36 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off. . . . . . 37 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 41 Keyboard Shortcuts 42 System Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 42 Power Management 43 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the Touch Pad 45 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 45 External Keyboard Problems...
... Battery 36 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off. . . . . . 37 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 41 Keyboard Shortcuts 42 System Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 42 Power Management 43 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the Touch Pad 45 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 45 External Keyboard Problems...
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... card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you ordered the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is flashing. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . 10 A Tour of data, never turn off the computer while the light is an optional feature, so the light turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on only if you turn on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To turn...
... card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you ordered the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is flashing. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . 10 A Tour of data, never turn off the computer while the light is an optional feature, so the light turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on only if you turn on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To turn...
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Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem Options, click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.... 3 In the Edit Location window, ensure that came with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. If Work Offline has a check mark next to it, click the check mark to remove it is...
Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem Options, click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.... 3 In the Edit Location window, ensure that came with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. If Work Offline has a check mark next to it, click the check mark to remove it is...
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... results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on page 27). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if...
... results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on page 27). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if...
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... 74. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I C A L O U T L E T - USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the printer model is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Setting Up Your...
... 74. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I C A L O U T L E T - USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the printer model is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Setting Up Your...
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... DVD and CD-RW drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 29 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD. Use a battery to power the computer when the computer is significantly reduced when you may need to purchase a new battery...
... DVD and CD-RW drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 29 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD. Use a battery to power the computer when the computer is significantly reduced when you may need to purchase a new battery...
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... a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, second battery, or second hard drive in the module bay. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 36 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Ensure that is designed to verify that the light is working by testing it with your Product Information Guide. If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules, see "Accessing Help...
... a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, second battery, or second hard drive in the module bay. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 36 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Ensure that is designed to verify that the light is working by testing it with your Product Information Guide. If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules, see "Accessing Help...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I S N O T R E A D Y - The program that you attach an external monitor to your power management settings may be depleted. T H E D E V I C E I R E D . Insert a disk into the drive and try again. When the light is blinking, the computer • If the light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode-press the power button to turn on . 66 Solving Problems TE S T T H E E L E C T R I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Add...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I S N O T R E A D Y - The program that you attach an external monitor to your power management settings may be depleted. T H E D E V I C E I R E D . Insert a disk into the drive and try again. When the light is blinking, the computer • If the light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode-press the power button to turn on . 66 Solving Problems TE S T T H E E L E C T R I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Add...
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... an external monitor, press to switch the video image to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To access the help files, see "Accessing Help" on . E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - 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 the display. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable...
... an external monitor, press to switch the video image to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To access the help files, see "Accessing Help" on . E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - 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 the display. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable...
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If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Ensure that the light is blinking, indicating normal operation. 68 Solving Problems See the scanner documentation for and remove viruses. Click the Start button and click My Computer. Verify that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner. Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer. Contact Dell ("Contacting Dell" on the...
If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Ensure that the light is blinking, indicating normal operation. 68 Solving Problems See the scanner documentation for and remove viruses. Click the Start button and click My Computer. Verify that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner. Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer. Contact Dell ("Contacting Dell" on the...
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... Driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 75) to return your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If an exclamation point is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list...
... Driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 75) to return your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If an exclamation point is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list...
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... the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in this document were written for which you are installing the driver. 7 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 8 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next...
... the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in this document were written for which you are installing the driver. 7 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 8 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next...
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... installed properly, the computer does not boot. a Use your computer. 82 Adding and Replacing Parts No error message indicates this failure. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it . 8 Replace the cover and screw. NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "SLOT 1" before you install a module in the center of the memory module connector until you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. b Remove the module...
... installed properly, the computer does not boot. a Use your computer. 82 Adding and Replacing Parts No error message indicates this failure. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it . 8 Replace the cover and screw. NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "SLOT 1" before you install a module in the center of the memory module connector until you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. b Remove the module...
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... instructions on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is restored. Changing COM Ports Serial Port allows you locate Infrared Data Port under Basic Device Configuration. 3 Press the down-arrow key to highlight Disabled next to Infrared Data Port. 4 Press to use. Enabling the Infrared Sensor 1 Enter the system setup program: a Turn on the computer. Appendix 97 The computer boots to use, see the Windows desktop. To determine the correct mode to the selected device...
... instructions on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is restored. Changing COM Ports Serial Port allows you locate Infrared Data Port under Basic Device Configuration. 3 Press the down-arrow key to highlight Disabled next to Infrared Data Port. 4 Press to use. Enabling the Infrared Sensor 1 Enter the system setup program: a Turn on the computer. Appendix 97 The computer boots to use, see the Windows desktop. To determine the correct mode to the selected device...
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.../ Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Customer Care Corporate Sales Fax Switchboard Bermuda General Support Bolivia General Support Brazil Website: www.dell.com/br International Access Code: 00 Customer Support, Technical Support Country Code: 55 Technical Support Fax City Code: 51 Customer Care Fax Sales British Virgin Islands General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 0820 240...
.../ Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Customer Care Corporate Sales Fax Switchboard Bermuda General Support Bolivia General Support Brazil Website: www.dell.com/br International Access Code: 00 Customer Support, Technical Support Country Code: 55 Technical Support Fax City Code: 51 Customer Care Fax Sales British Virgin Islands General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 0820 240...
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... Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) Customer Care (med./large business, government) Technical Support (Home Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government) Technical Support (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital jukebox, and wireless...
... Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) Customer Care (med./large business, government) Technical Support (Home Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government) Technical Support (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital jukebox, and wireless...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Costa Rica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address 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) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Costa Rica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address 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) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision...
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....dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code France (Paris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) Germany (Langen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell...
....dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code France (Paris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) Germany (Langen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell...
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...only) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1850 200 ...dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers U.K. only) Ireland Sales U.K. only) Home User...
...only) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1850 200 ...dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers U.K. only) Ireland Sales U.K. only) Home User...
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... Hardware Troubleshooter, 78 help file accessing, 65 I infrared sensor description, 13 system view, 13 Internet connection about, 21 options, 21 setting up, 21 IR sensor See infrared sensor IRQ conflicts, 78 K keyboard description, 11 fixing problems, 46 shortcuts, 42 system view, 11 unexpected characters, 46 keyboard status lights description, 11 system view, 11 keypad numeric, 41 L line conditioners, 26 M memory adding, 81 removing, 82 memory module cover...
... Hardware Troubleshooter, 78 help file accessing, 65 I infrared sensor description, 13 system view, 13 Internet connection about, 21 options, 21 setting up, 21 IR sensor See infrared sensor IRQ conflicts, 78 K keyboard description, 11 fixing problems, 46 shortcuts, 42 system view, 11 unexpected characters, 46 keyboard status lights description, 11 system view, 11 keypad numeric, 41 L line conditioners, 26 M memory adding, 81 removing, 82 memory module cover...
