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Dell Inspirion Owner's Manual (149 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.88 MB

Table of Contents
4
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
10
- SAFETY: General
  10
- SAFETY: Power
  11
- SAFETY: Battery
  11
- SAFETY: Air Travel
  11
- SAFETY: EMC Instructions
  12
When Using Your Computer
12
Finding Information for Your Computer
16
1 A Tour of Your Computer

20
- Front View
  20
- Left View
  23
- Right View
  25
- Back View
  26
- Bottom View
  30
2 Setting up Your Computer

32
- Connecting to the Internet
  32
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    32
- Modem and Internet Connection Problems
  33
- E-Mail Problems
  35
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  35
- Setting up a Printer
  36
  - Printer Cable
    36
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    36
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    37
- Printer Problems
  38
- Power Protection Devices
  39
  - Surge Protectors
    39
  - Line Conditioners
    39
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    40
- Turning off Your Computer
  40
3 Using a Battery

42
- Battery Performance
  42
- Checking the Battery Charge
  43
  - Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
    43
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter
    43
  - Charge Gauge
    44
  - Low-Battery Warning
    44
- Charging the Battery
  44
- Removing a Battery
  45
- Installing a Battery
  45
- Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery
  45
- Storing a Battery
  47
- Power Problems
  47
4 Using the Module Bay

50
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

54
- Numeric Keypad
  54
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  55
  - System Functions
    55
  - Battery
    55
  - CD or DVD Tray
    55
  - Display Functions
    55
  - Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth™)
    55
  - Power Management
    55
  - Speaker Functions
    56
  - Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
    56
- Touch Pad
  57
- Customizing the Touch Pad
  58
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  58
- External Keyboard Problems
  59
- Unexpected Characters
  59
6 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

60
7 Setting up a Home and Office Network

72
8 Solving Problems

82
9 Adding and Replacing Parts

102
- Before You Begin
  102
  - Recommended Tools
    102
  - Shutting down Your Computer
    102
- Adding Memory
  104
- Adding a Mini PCI Card
  108
- Replacing the Hard Drive
  110
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    112
- Keyboard
  113
- Bluetooth™ Card
  115
10 Appendix

118
- Specifications
  118
- Using the System Setup Program
  124
  - Overview
    124
- Viewing the System Setup Screens
  124
- System Setup Screens
  124
- Commonly Used Options
  125
  - Changing the Boot Sequence
    125
  - Changing Printer Modes
    126
  - Changing COM Ports
    126
- Enabling the Infrared Sensor
  126
- Contacting Dell
  128
- Regulatory Notices
  144
  - NOM Information (Mexico Only)
    145
Index

146

Dell Inspirion Owner's Manual (134 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 8.15 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
Tour of Your Computer
13
Front View
13
Left View
16
Right View
18
Back View
19
Bottom View
23
Setting up Your Computer
25
Connecting to the Internet
25
Setting up Your Internet Connection
25
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
26
E-Mail Problems
28
Setting up a Printer
28
Printer Cable
28
Connecting a Parallel Printer
28
Connecting a USB Printer
29
Printer Problems
30
Power Protection Devices
31
Surge Protectors
31
Line Conditioners
31
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
32
Turning off Your Computer
32
Using a Battery
33
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 Battery
37
Storing a Battery
38
Power Problems
38
Using the Module Bay
41
About the Module Bay
41
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned off
41
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running
42
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
43
Numeric Keypad
43
Keyboard Shortcuts
44
System Functions
44
Battery
44
CD 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
Touch Pad
46
Customizing the Touch Pad
47
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
47
External Keyboard Problems
48
Unexpected Characters
48
Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia
49
Using Cds and Dvds
49
Drive Problems
49
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Disk Drive
49
If You Cannot Play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
50
If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive Tray
51
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
52
If the CD-RW Drive Stops Writing
52
If You Have Problems with a Hard Drive
52
Sound and Speaker Problems
53
If You Have a Problem with Integrated Speakers
53
If You Have a Problem with External Speakers
53
Copying Cds and Dvds
54
How to Copy a CD or DVD
54
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
55
Helpful Tips
55
Connecting a Television to the Computer
56
S-Video Connection
56
Composite Video Connection
58
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
60
Setting up a Home and Office Network
63
Connecting to a Network Adapter
63
Network Setup Wizard
64
Network Problems
64
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
64
Determining Your Network Type
65
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
65
Solving Problems
69
Error Messages
69
Video and Display Problems
70
If the Display Is Blank
70
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
70
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
71
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
72
Scanner Problems
73
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Disk Drive
74
If You Have Problems with a Hard Drive
75
PC Card Problems
75
General Program 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
Dell Diagnostics
84
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
84
Adding and Replacing Parts
87
Before You Begin
87
Recommended Tools
87
Shutting down Your Computer
87
Adding Memory
89
Adding a Mini PCI Card
91
Replacing the Hard Drive
94
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
95
Keyboard
96
Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
98
Appendix
101
Specifications
101
Viewing the System Setup Screens
107
System Setup Screens
107
Commonly Used Options
108
Changing the Boot Sequence
108
Changing Printer Modes
109
Changing COM Ports
109
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
109
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
110
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
112
Contacting Dell
112
Index
131

Dell Inspirion Setup Manual (86 pages)

Dell Laptop Setup Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.32 MB

Table of Contents
5
Setting up Your Inspiron Laptop

7
Using Your Inspiron Laptop

18
- Right Side Features
  18
- Left Side Features
  20
- Front Side Features
  22
- Computer Base Features
  26
- Touch Pad Gestures
  28
- Media Controls
  30
- Using the Optical Drive
  32
- Display Features
  34
- Removing and Replacing the Battery
  36
- Software Features
  38
- Dell Dock
  41
Solving Problems

42
- Beep Codes
  42
- Troubleshooting
  42
- Network Problems
  43
- Power Problems
  43
- Memory Problems
  45
- Lockups and Software Problems
  46
Using Support Tools

49
- Dell Support Center
  49
- System Messages
  50
- Hardware Troubleshooter
  51
- Dell Diagnostics
  51
Restoring Your Operating System

55
- System Restore
  56
- Dell Datasafe Local Backup
  57
- Dell Factory Image Restore
  59
- Operating System Reinstallation
  61
Getting Help

64
- Technical Support and Customer
  65
- Service
  65
- Dellconnect
  65
- Online Services
  66
- Automated Order-Status Service
  67
- Product Information
  67
- Returning Items for Repair under Warranty or for Credit
  68
- Before You Call
  69
- Contacting Dell
  71
Resources

72
Basic Specifications

74
Appendix

79
- Macrovision Product Notice
  79
- Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)
  80
Index

81

Dell Inspirion Service Manual (82 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.55 MB

Before You Begin
4
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
4
Recommended Tools
5
Computer Orientation
6
Screw Identification
7
Memory Module
10
Mini PCI Card
13
System Components
22
Reserve Battery
24
Hard Drive
26
Bluetooth™ Card
29
Installing the Modem
36
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
38
Removing the Microprocessor Module
42
Display Assembly and Display Latch
45
Display Bezel
50
Display Panel
51
Display Latch
54
Installing the Docking Doors
62
Base Latch
66
System Board
71
Installing the System Board
74
Flashing the BIOS
76
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
77
USB Connector
77
Video Connector
77
Parallel Connector
78
S-Video TV-Out Connector
79
Serial Connector
80
IEEE 1394 Connector
80

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Dell Inspirion Owner's Manual (149 pages)

Table of Contents

1 A Tour of Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using a Battery

4 Using the Module Bay

5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

6 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

7 Setting up a Home and Office Network

8 Solving Problems

9 Adding and Replacing Parts

10 Appendix

Index

Dell Inspirion Owner's Manual (134 pages)

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Dell Inspirion Setup Manual (86 pages)

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Setting up Your Inspiron Laptop

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Solving Problems

Using Support Tools

Restoring Your Operating System

Getting Help

Resources

Basic Specifications

Appendix

Index

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