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... Setting Up Your Internet Connection 21 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 22 E-Mail Problems 23 Setting Up a Printer 23 Printer Cable 23 Connecting a Parallel Printer 24 Connecting a USB Printer 25 Printer Problems 25 Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network 26 Power Protection Devices 26 Surge Protectors 26 Line Conditioners 26 Uninterruptible...
... Setting Up Your Internet Connection 21 Modem and Internet Connection Problems 22 E-Mail Problems 23 Setting Up a Printer 23 Printer Cable 23 Connecting a Parallel Printer 24 Connecting a USB Printer 25 Printer Problems 25 Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network 26 Power Protection Devices 26 Surge Protectors 26 Line Conditioners 26 Uninterruptible...
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... Battery Charge 30 Charging the Battery 32 Removing a Battery 32 Installing a Battery 33 Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery 34 Storing a Battery 35 Power Problems 35 About the Module Bay 36 Checking the Charge on the Second Battery 36 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off. . .... 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 ...
... Battery Charge 30 Charging the Battery 32 Removing a Battery 32 Installing a Battery 33 Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery 34 Storing a Battery 35 Power Problems 35 About the Module Bay 36 Checking the Charge on the Second Battery 36 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off. . .... 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 ...
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... environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. The computer uses an internal fan to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. You can damage the computer... with electrical outlets worldwide. Fan noise is running. Do not store your computer turned either on the fan when the computer gets hot. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Attach an AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable...
... environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. The computer uses an internal fan to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. You can damage the computer... with electrical outlets worldwide. Fan noise is running. Do not store your computer turned either on the fan when the computer gets hot. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Attach an AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network NOTE: A network adapter is also referred to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. 26 Setting Up Your Computer See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Line conditioners are available to protect against power...can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. NOTICE: To prevent serious operating system problems, do not connect your computer from the electrical outlet. Compare joule ratings to ...
...dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network NOTE: A network adapter is also referred to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. 26 Setting Up Your Computer See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Line conditioners are available to protect against power...can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. NOTICE: To prevent serious operating system problems, do not connect your computer from the electrical outlet. Compare joule ratings to ...
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... an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Removing a Battery For more information on resolving problems with the computer turned off. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , disconnected from an electrical outlet, ...dell.com | support.dell.com Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with a battery, see "About the Module Bay" on . If the battery is turned off the computer, disconnect it . For more information about removing the second battery, see "Power Problems...
... an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Removing a Battery For more information on resolving problems with the computer turned off. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , disconnected from an electrical outlet, ...dell.com | support.dell.com Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with a battery, see "About the Module Bay" on . If the battery is turned off the computer, disconnect it . For more information about removing the second battery, see "Power Problems...
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... the battery and computer cool to room temperature. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T - If the power light is blinking, the computer is too hot to exit standby mode. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery...Module Bay Devices 35 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. When the power light is low or depleted. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - Power Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T - Press the power button to charge. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. ...
... the battery and computer cool to room temperature. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T - If the power light is blinking, the computer is too hot to exit standby mode. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery...Module Bay Devices 35 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. When the power light is low or depleted. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - Power Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T - Press the power button to charge. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. ...
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NOTE: If you have a problem with an external device, see the device documentation or contact the manufacturer. See page 65. See page 35. Solving Problems Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to go for more information on standby mode. Press the power button to your questions. See the Dell Inspiron help file for answers. Solving Problems 63 See page 65. ® See page 65. Get technical assistance from standby mode. Use this chart to quickly find the answers to resume from Dell.
NOTE: If you have a problem with an external device, see the device documentation or contact the manufacturer. See page 65. See page 35. Solving Problems Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to go for more information on standby mode. Press the power button to your questions. See the Dell Inspiron help file for answers. Solving Problems 63 See page 65. ® See page 65. Get technical assistance from standby mode. Use this chart to quickly find the answers to resume from Dell.
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...E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - The program that you are trying to open is on. 66 Solving Problems When the light is blinking, the computer • If the light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode-press the power button to your computer. D L L F I S N O T R E A D Y - If you are using the AC adapter, and turn off , press...power your power management settings may be depleted. CHECK THE has power. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I C A L O U T L E T - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Video and Display Problems...
...E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - The program that you are trying to open is on. 66 Solving Problems When the light is blinking, the computer • If the light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode-press the power button to your computer. D L L F I S N O T R E A D Y - If you are using the AC adapter, and turn off , press...power your power management settings may be depleted. CHECK THE has power. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I C A L O U T L E T - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Video and Display Problems...
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...F F E R E N T D I R E C T I E S - Solving Problems 67 If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to ...Dell Inspiron... to verify that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I M A G E - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I T O R - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - For instructions...
...F F E R E N T D I R E C T I E S - Solving Problems 67 If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to ...Dell Inspiron... to verify that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I M A G E - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I T O R - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - For instructions...
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... may be defective. REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. Ensure that the scanner is turned on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor... ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - If you are sure that your modem is working electrical power source and that your scanner is blinking, indicating normal operation. 68 Solving Problems Verify that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to check for instructions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL...
... may be defective. REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. Ensure that the scanner is turned on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor... ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - If you are sure that your modem is working electrical power source and that your scanner is blinking, indicating normal operation. 68 Solving Problems Verify that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to check for instructions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL...
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... the appropriate action. Reinstall the program if necessary. Solving Problems 71 S E E T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I E W " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that is safe to remove the power cables from the electrical outlet. Ensure that you properly installed... wet cables from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off AC power at the circuit breaker before attempting to do so. See the software documentation. General Program Problems A program crashes NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in ...
... the appropriate action. Reinstall the program if necessary. Solving Problems 71 S E E T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I E W " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that is safe to remove the power cables from the electrical outlet. Ensure that you properly installed... wet cables from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off AC power at the circuit breaker before attempting to do so. See the software documentation. General Program Problems A program crashes NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in ...
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.... 13 Replace the module bay device and 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Wipe off any PC Cards you removed. 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the... two books or similar props to speed the drying process. 10 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on page 100). 72 Solving Problems NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to let air circulate all around it in a dry area at room ...
.... 13 Replace the module bay device and 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Wipe off any PC Cards you removed. 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the... two books or similar props to speed the drying process. 10 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on page 100). 72 Solving Problems NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to let air circulate all around it in a dry area at room ...
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... charge, 30 description, 19 health gauge, 31 installing, 33 low-battery warning, 31 performance, 29 power meter, 30 removing, 32 storing, 35 system view, 19 C CD or DVD tray using, 37...general information, 49 helpful tips, 50 crashes, 71 D damaged computer testing, 72 Dell Inspiron help file accessing, 65 Dell support policy, 98 Device Driver Rollback, 74 device latch release description, 15, 19 ..., 19 drivers definition, 73 reinstalling, 74 troubleshooting, 74 drives fixing problems, 68 E e-mail fixing problems, 23 F fan description, 19 system view, 19 finding solutions, 63 floppy drive connecting to...
... charge, 30 description, 19 health gauge, 31 installing, 33 low-battery warning, 31 performance, 29 power meter, 30 removing, 32 storing, 35 system view, 19 C CD or DVD tray using, 37...general information, 49 helpful tips, 50 crashes, 71 D damaged computer testing, 72 Dell Inspiron help file accessing, 65 Dell support policy, 98 Device Driver Rollback, 74 device latch release description, 15, 19 ..., 19 drivers definition, 73 reinstalling, 74 troubleshooting, 74 drives fixing problems, 68 E e-mail fixing problems, 23 F fan description, 19 system view, 19 finding solutions, 63 floppy drive connecting to...
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...15 swapping devices while the computer is running, 38 swapping devices while the computer is turned off, 37 system view, 15 N network fixing problems, 58 network connector description, 17 system view, 17 O operating system reinstalling, 75 P parallel connector description, 17 system view, 17 PC ...Card slot description, 12 system view, 12 PC Cards fixing problems, 70 PC Restore, 75 power fixing problems, 35 turning off your computer, 27 power button description, 9 system view, 9 printer cable, 23 connecting, 23 parallel, 24 setting up, 23 USB...
...15 swapping devices while the computer is running, 38 swapping devices while the computer is turned off, 37 system view, 15 N network fixing problems, 58 network connector description, 17 system view, 17 O operating system reinstalling, 75 P parallel connector description, 17 system view, 17 PC ...Card slot description, 12 system view, 12 PC Cards fixing problems, 70 PC Restore, 75 power fixing problems, 35 turning off your computer, 27 power button description, 9 system view, 9 printer cable, 23 connecting, 23 parallel, 24 setting up, 23 USB...
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... about, 63 cannot save to floppy disk, 68 conflicts, 78 Device Driver Rollback, 74 drivers, 73 dropped or damaged computer, 72 e-mail problems, 23 external keyboard problems, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 78 network problems, 58 PC Card problems, 70 power problems, 35 program crash, 71 program stopped responding, 71 troubleshooting (continued) restore to previous state, 75 scanner...
... about, 63 cannot save to floppy disk, 68 conflicts, 78 Device Driver Rollback, 74 drivers, 73 dropped or damaged computer, 72 e-mail problems, 23 external keyboard problems, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 78 network problems, 58 PC Card problems, 70 power problems, 35 program crash, 71 program stopped responding, 71 troubleshooting (continued) restore to previous state, 75 scanner...