Dell Inspiron 600m manual

www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Owner ’s Manual[...]

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important informat ion that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potentia l damage to hardwa re or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death. Abbreviations [...]

Contents 3 Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Po w e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Batter y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Air T ravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4 Contents Modem and Internet Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 E-Mail Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 T ransferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . . . . . . 37 Setting Up a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Printer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Contents 5 If the Device Screw Is Not Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 If the Device Screw Is Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 58 If the Device Screw Is Not Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 If the Device Screw Is Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 Contents Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 If you have a problem with integrated speakers . . . . . . . . . 73 If you have a problem with external speakers . . . . . . . . . . 73 Copying CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Using Easy CD Creator Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75[...]

Contents 7 If the display is difficult to read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 If only part of the display is readable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive . . . . . . .[...]

8 Contents 8 Adding and R eplacing P arts Adding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Adding a Mini PCI Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 9 Appendix Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Standard Set[...]

Contents 9 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173[...]

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11 CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensur e your own personal safety and to help protect your computer and working environment from potential damage. General • Do not attempt to service the computer y ourself unless you are a trained service technician. Always follow installatio[...]

12 CAUTION: Safety Instructions www .dell.com | support.dell.com • T o help avoid the potential hazard of elect ric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfigur ation of this product during an electrical storm. Do not use your computer during an elec trical storm unless all cables have been disconnected and [...]

CAUTION: Safety Instructions 13 • If you ar e using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter ’s power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the plug incorrectly . Incorrect insertion of the po wer plug could result in permanent damage to your computer , as well as risk of electric s[...]

14 CAUTION: Safety Instructions www .dell.com | support.dell.com Air T ravel • Certain F ederal Aviation Administration r egu lations and/or airline-specific r estrictions may apply to the operation of your Dell comput er while you are on boar d an aircraft. F or example, such r egulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any personal electro[...]

When Using Y our Computer 15 When Using Y our Computer Observe the following safe-handling guidelin es to prevent damage to your computer : • When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface. • When traveling, do not check the computer as baggage. Y ou can put your computer through an X -ray security machine, but never put you[...]

16 When Using Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth an d water . Apply the water to the cloth; then stroke the cloth across the display in one dir ection, moving fr om the top of the display to the bottom. Remove moisture from the displ ay quickly and k eep the display dry . L ong- term expos[...]

When Using Y our Computer 17 4 Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel on the back of the computer . While you work, periodically touch the I/O panel to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm electronic components i[...]

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SECTION 1 A T our of Y our Computer Front View Lef t Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View[...]

20 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com F ront View DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see the T ell Me How help file. T o access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 98. POWER BUTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. F or more information [...]

A T our of Y our Computer 21 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS If the computer is connected to an electr ical outlet, the light operates as follows: – Solid gr een: The battery is charging. – Flashing gr een: The battery is almost fully charged. If the computer is running on a ba ttery , the light operates as follows: – Off: The battery is adequately char[...]

22 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD — The keyboar d includes a numeric k eypad as well as the W indows logo key . F or information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboar d and T ouch P ad" on page 63. TOUCH PAD — P rovides the functionality of a mouse. See "Using the K eyboard a[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 23 The green lights located above the k eyboar d indicate the following: L eft Side View AIR VENTS — The computer uses an internal fa n to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from over heating. NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indic[...]

24 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com see the T ell Me How help file. T o access the help file, see"Accessing Help" on page 98. SMART CARD SLOT — Supports one smart card. F or more information, see the T ell Me How help file. T o access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 98. INFRARED SENSOR —[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 25 Right Side View SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer . F or more informat ion, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antithef t device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot. security cable slot module bay dev[...]

26 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com MODULE BAY — Y ou can install devices such as an optical drive or a Dell T ravelLite™ module in the module bay . F or more information, see "About the Module Bay" on page 53. DEVICE LATCH RELEASE — Releases the module bay device. See "About the Module Bay" on pa[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 27 USB CONNECTORS USB connectors (2) S-video TV -out connector modem connector (RJ-11) (optional) network connector (RJ-45) video connector parallel connector serial connector AC adapter connector air vents Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboar d, or printer . Y ou can also connec t the optional floppy drive direct[...]

28 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com S- VIDEO TV - OUT CONNECTOR MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) ( OPTIONAL ) NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector . T o avoid damaging the computer , do no t plug a telephone line into the network connector . PARALLEL CONNECTOR VIDEO CON[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 29 SERIAL CONNECTOR AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attach an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power r e quired by the computer . Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However , power conn[...]

30 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. F an noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer . CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low- airflow environ[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 31 BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE — Provides information on the battery char ge. See "Using a Battery" on page 46. BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Battery" on page 46. DOCKING DEVICE SLOT — Lets you attach [...]

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SECTION 2 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet Modem and Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems T ransferring Infor mation to a New Computer Setting Up a P rinter P rinter P roblems Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network P ower Protection Devices T ur ning Off Y our Computer[...]

34 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings var y by countr y . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), su ch as AOL or MSN. Y our ISP will offer one or more of the followin g Internet connection options: •[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 35 • If you have alre ady obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually . • If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP . 5 Click Next . If you selected Set up my connection manually , continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on t[...]

36 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com I RREGULAR DIAL TONE — If you have voice mail ser vice, you might hear an irregular dial tone when you have messag es. Contact your telephone company for instructions on restoring a dial tone. T URN OFF CALL WAITING ( CATCH - PHONE )— See your telephone directory for instructions on [...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 37 T ransferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft ® W indows ® XP operating system provides a F iles and Settings T ransfer wizar d to move data from the source computer to the new computer . Y ou can move data such as: •E - m a i l s • T oolbar settings • W indow sizes • Internet bookmarks Y ou can tr[...]

38 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 On the Which computer is this? scr een, click Old Computer and click Next . 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer . 7 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next . After the information has b[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 39 Printer Cable Y our printer connects to your computer wi th either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Y our printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately , ensur e that it is compatible with your printer . If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer , th[...]

40 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Install the printer driver if necessa ry . See the documentation that came with your printer . Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: Y ou can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so . 2 Install the printer driv[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 41 V ERIFY THAT W INDOWS ® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control P anel . 3 Click P rinters and Other Hardware . 4 Click V iew installed printers or fax printers . If the printer model is listed, right- click the printer icon. 5 Click P roperties, and then click the Po r t s tab. Ensure that the[...]

42 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equi pped with sur ge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spik es that can occur during electrical storms or following power int erruptions. The level of protection is usually commensurate with the cost of the[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 43 T urning Off Y our Computer NOTICE: T o avoid losing data, tur n off your computer by per for ming a Microsof t ® Windows ® operating system shutdown, as described next, rather than by pressing the power button. NOTE: As an alter native to turning off your computer , you can set your computer to enter standby or hiber[...]

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SECTION 3 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Batter y P ower Problems About the Module Bay R emoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Is T ur ned Off R emoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Is R unning[...]

46 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com Using a Batter y Battery Performance NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for your computer . For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer , see "Limited Warranties and R etu[...]

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 47 CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and caus[...]

48 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com Microsoft Windows Power Meter The W indows power meter indicates the remaining battery char ge. T o check the power meter , double-click t he icon on the taskbar . F or more information on the P ower Meter tab, see the T ell Me How help file. T o access the help file, see &q[...]

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 49 A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. The computer be eps once, indicating that minimal battery operating time remains. Duri ng that time, the speak er beeps periodically . If two batteries ar e ins talled, the low-battery warning means that the combined [...]

50 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latc h release on the bottom of the computer , and then remove the battery from the bay . Insta[...]

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 51 Removing and Installing a R eser ve Batter y 1 Remove the battery (see page 49). 2 Remove the reserve battery cover . 3 P ull the r eserve battery out of its compartment, and disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector . reser ve batter y cable connector reser ve batter y[...]

52 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Connect the reserve battery cable to the connector in the r eserve battery compartment. 5 Place the reserve battery in the com partment, and r eplace the r eserve battery cover . Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an e xtended period of t[...]

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 53 CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT — If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady oran ge, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to char ge. T urn off the computer (see &quo[...]

54 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Before you install a second battery , press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the char g e-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. F or example, if the batte[...]

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 55 NOTE: Y ou do not need to install the device screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes. If the Device Screw Is Not Installed NOTICE: T o prevent damage to devices, plac e them in a safe, dr y place when they are not installed in the computer . Avoid pressing down o[...]

56 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 P ull the device by the latch re lease to remove the device from the module bay . 3 Insert the new device into the bay , push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch releas e in so that it is flush with the computer . If the Device Screw Is Installed 1[...]

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 57 4 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to r emove the device screw from the bottom of the computer . 5 P r ess the device latch re lease so that the latch release pops out. 6 P ull the device by the latch r eleas e to remove the device from the module bay . device latch release[...]

58 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and tur n on the computer . 7 Insert the new device into the bay , push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch releas e in so that it is flush with the computer . 8 Replace the device screw . 9 [...]

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 59 4 P r ess the device latch re lease so that the latch release pops out. 5 P ull the device by the latch r eleas e to remove the device from the module bay . device latch release[...]

60 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Insert the new device into the bay , push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch releas e in so that it is flush with the computer . W indows XP automatically recognizes the new device. 7 If necessary , enter your passwor d to unlock your computer . I[...]

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 61 5 P r ess the device latch re lease so that the latch release pops out. 6 P ull the device by the latch r eleas e to remove the device from the module bay . 7 Insert the new device into the bay , push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the comput[...]

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SECTION 4 Using the K eyboard and T ouch P ad Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Customizing the T ouch P ad T ouch P ad or Mouse P roblems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters[...]

64 Using the Keyboard and T ouch P ad www .dell.com | support.dell.com Numeric K e ypad NOTE: When you connect an external keyboard or keypad to the computer , the keypad is disabled. NOTE: Y ou can change options for using the numeric keypad in the system setup program. The keypad numbers and symbols ar e ma rked in blue on the right side of the k[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch P ad 65 K e yboard Shortcuts System F unctions Battery CD or DVD T ray Display F unctions R adios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth™) Opens the Windows T ask Manager window . Enables and disables the nu meric keypad. Enables and disable s the scroll lock. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter . Eject[...]

66 Using the Keyboard and T ouch P ad www .dell.com | support.dell.com Power Management Speaker F unctions If no sound comes from the speakers, pr ess and adjust the volume. Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo K ey Functions T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control P anel, and click P rinters and Other Hardware .[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch P ad 67 The touch pad detects the pressur e an d movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the disp lay . Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. • T o move the cursor , lightly slid e your finger over the touch pad. • T o select an object, lightly tap once on the surface [...]

68 Using the Keyboard and T ouch P ad www .dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the T ouch P ad Y ou can disable the touch pad or adjust their settings by using the Mouse P roperties window . 1 Click the Start button, click Control P anel , and then double-click the Mouse icon. 2 On the Mouse P roperties window : •C l i c k t h e Device Select[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch P ad 69 C HECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD — 1 T urn off the computer , wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 V e rify that the numbers, capitals, and sc roll lock lights on the keyboar d blink during the boot routine. 3 F rom the W indows ® desktop, click the Start button, point to All P rograms , point to Accessories ,[...]

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SECTION 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs CD and DVD Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs Connecting a T elevision to the Computer[...]

72 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com Using CDs and DVDs F or information about using CDs and D VDs in your computer , see the T ell Me How help file. T o access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 98. CD and DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD or DVD NOTE: Because of different worldwide file t[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 73 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly . If the CD-RW drive stops writing D ISABLE STANDBY MODE IN W INDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD-RW — Search for the keywor d standby[...]

74 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com T EST THE SPEAKERS — Plug the speaker audio cable into the line-out connector on the computer . Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up. Play a music CD. R UN THE SPEAKER SELF - TEST — Some speaker systems have a self -test button on the subwoofer . See the [...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 75 NOTE: Some music and game CDs are copy-protected. If you have a CD that cannot be copied, you must use the original CD for ever yday use. • Disc Copier allows you to make a ba ckup copy of almost any type of CD. This program allows you to make a copy of a CD for everyday use so that you can archive and sav[...]

76 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com • If you want to copy files from the Internet or files from a floppy or Zip drive, copy those files to your hard drive first, and then burn your CD. Y our CD-RW drive r equires a steady str eam of data to properly recor d. Dire ct Internet downloads, floppy d rives, and Zip[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 77 3 Insert the source CD that you wa nt to copy into the CD-R W drive. The Disc Copier project program brie fly checks the source CD in the CD-R W drive to ensure that it is a r eadable CD. 4 Click Copy . Depending on the size of the file s that are being copied, the copy process may take a few minutes. 5 Afte[...]

78 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com S- Video Connection Before you begin, ensur e that you have the following cables: 1 Shut down the computer and the te levision and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cabl e into the S-video connector on the computer . S-video cable audio cable[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 79 3 Plug the other end of the S-vi deo cable into your television. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer . 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on t he other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your television or audio device. 6 T urn on[...]

80 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com Composite Video Connection T o connect the computer to a televisi on that has a composite video input only , Dell provides a composite TV -out adapter cable. Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: 1 T urn off the computer and the television and/or audio [...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 81 3 Plug one end of the composite vide o cable into the composite video connector on the composite TV -out adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on the television. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on th[...]

82 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your television or audio device. Enabling the Display Settings for a T elevision A TI Video Controller NOTE: Ensure that you properly connect the television before you enable [...]

SECTION 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Network Problems Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks[...]

84 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a network, t he computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. T o connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your[...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 85 2 On the welcome screen, click Next . 3 Click Checklist for creating a network . NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP . 4 Complete the checklist and requir ed preparations, and r eturn to the Network Setu[...]

86 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to Wireless L ocal Area Networks NOTE: These networking instr uctions do not apply to Bluetooth or cellular products. Before you can connect to a wir eless L ocal Area Network (LAN), you must have specific information about your net work. Be sure to get the name of [...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 87 Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Y our wireless network card re quires pr oper softwar e and drivers in order to connect to a network. This software is pr e-installed from the factory . If the software is r emoved or corrupted, fo llow the instructions listed in the User's Guide for your wireless ca[...]

88 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The names of wireless networks that your computer can see are listed in the Available Networks area. 6 Click Add . The Wireless network properties window appears.[...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 89 7 Enter the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) field. 8 If you are connecting to an ad-hoc network, which does not use any routers or access points, cl ick the check box labeled This is a computer -to-computer (ad hoc) netw ork; wireless access points are not used . 9 Click OK . Y our new network[...]

90 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com Finalizing your Network Connection (Security Settings) T o finalize your connection, you must change your wireless security settings to match the wireless network you ar e trying to connect to. Choose one of the following connection options base d on the security settings for [...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 91 NOTE: Network security settings are only provided by your network administrator and are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information. Connecting to a Network with no Security-Related R equirements 1 In the P referred networks area, click the name of your wireless network. 2 Click P roperties .[...]

92 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 F rom the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type (as provided by the network administrator). 5 If your wireless network r equires a k ey , enter it in the Network key field. NOTE: Y our computer may take up to a minute to attach to the network. 6 Cl[...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 93 2 Click P roperties . 3 F rom the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open . Earlier versions of Dell wireless softwar e may not contain the drop-down menus. If you are using an earlier version, select the check box labeled Data encryption (WEP enabled) and go to step 5. 4 F rom the Data encryption [...]

94 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter the WEP network key , provid ed by your network administrator , in the Network key field. 8 Enter this key again in the Confirm network key field. NOTE: Y our computer may take up to a minute to attach to the network. 9 Click OK . Y our network setup is complete.[...]

SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program P roblems If Y our Computer Gets Wet If Y ou Drop or Damage Y our Computer R esolving Other T echnical Problems Drivers Using System R estore R esolving Sof tware and Hardware Incompa[...]

96 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Solutions Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out wher e to go for answers. Use this chart to quickly find the answers to your questions. NOTE: If you have a problem with an external device, see the device documentation or contact the manufacturer . ® See page 52. See page 98. Get techn[...]

Solving Problems 97 See page 99. See page 73. See page 40. See page 35. See page 101. See page 85. See page 68. See page 104. See page 34. See page 98. See page 36. See page 106. See page 102 See page 68. See page 69.[...]

98 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Error Messages If the message is not listed, see t he documentation for the operating system or the program that was running at the time the message appeared. T O ACCESS THE T ELL M E H OW HELP FILE — 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support . 2 Click User and system g[...]

Solving Problems 99 Video and Display Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer . N OT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES . E XIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN — Y ou have too many programs open. Clos[...]

100 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If the display is difficult to read T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with anot her device, such as a lamp. C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the A C adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensur e that it is on. C ONNECT T[...]

Solving Problems 101 If only part of the display is readable Scanner Problems NOTE: If you can connect to your Internet ser vice provider (ISP), your modem is functioning properly . If you are sure that your modem is working properly and you still experience problems, contact your ISP . A DJUST THE W INDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS — 1 Click the Start bu[...]

102 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Te l l M e H o w help file. T o access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 98. If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive E NSURE THAT W INDOWS ® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE — Click the Start button and[...]

Solving Problems 103 If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card Problems R EINSTALL THE DRIVE — 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer . 2 Remove the drive from the module bay . See "Using the Module Bay" in the T ell Me How help file for instructions. T o a ccess the help file, see "[...]

104 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com General Program Problems A program crashes NOTE: Sof tware usually includes installation instr uctions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. A program stops responding Error messages appear I F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A D ELL - PROVIDED PC C ARD — Contact Dell (see "Accessing Hel[...]

Solving Problems 105 If Y our Computer Gets W e t CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is safe to do so. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is recommended that you turn off AC power at the circuit breaker before attempting to remove the power cables from the electrical outlet. Use the utmost cauti[...]

106 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Replace the battery . 15 T urn on the computer and verify that it is working properly . NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and R etur n P olicy" on page 159 for information on your warranty coverage. If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contac[...]

Solving Problems 107 Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or keyboar d. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. Each device has its own se t of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Dell[...]

108 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly . Using Windows XP Device Driver R [...]

Solving Problems 109 3 F rom the Language drop-down menu in the toolbar , select your preferr ed language for the driver or utility (if available). A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next . The CD automatically scans your hardwar e to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer . 5 After the CD completes the hardwar e scan, you can also detec[...]

110 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Double-click the name of the device 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 . 9 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver fil[...]

Solving Problems 111 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restor e your computer . The Select a Restore P oint screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restor e points. All calendar dates with available re store points appear in bold. 4 Select a restor e point and click Next . If a calendar date has only one resto r e po[...]

112 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that T urn off System R estore is unchecked. R esolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities W indows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is de tected but incorrectly configur ed. T o check for[...]

Solving Problems 113 R einstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Before Y ou Reinstall If you are considering r einstalling t he W i ndows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installe d driver , first try using W indows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using W ind ows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 108). If Device Driver[...]

114 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 P r ess the arrow ke ys to select CD-ROM , and then press . 6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any k ey . Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup scr een appears, pr ess to select T o set up Windows now . 2 Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensi[...]

Solving Problems 115 10 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and T ime Settings window and click Next . 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click T ypical and click Next . 12 If you are r einstalling W indows XP P rofessional and you ar e prompted to provide further information regar ding your network configuration, enter your [...]

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SECTION 8 Adding and R eplacing P arts Adding Memor y Adding a Mini PCI Card R eplacing the Hard Drive[...]

118 Adding and R eplacing P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Adding Memor y Y ou can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "S pecifications" on page 128 for information on the memory supported by your computer . Be sure to add only memory modules that are intended for your computer . NOTE[...]

Adding and R eplacing P arts 119 NOTICE: T o prevent damage to the memor y module connector , do not use tools to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memor y module. 6 If you are r eplacing a memory modu le, remove the e xisting module. NOTICE: Handle memor y modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a module. a Use your fi[...]

120 Adding and R eplacing P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: If the memor y module cover is difficult to close, remove the module an d reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer . 9 Insert the battery into the battery ba y , or connect the A C adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 10 T urn on the com[...]

Adding and R eplacing P arts 121 4 Remove all installed batteries, an d disconnect the AC adapter cable and any external devices from the computer . W ait 5 seconds before proceeding. 5 Ground yourself by touching a meta l connector on the back of the computer , and continue to do so periodically during this procedure. 6 T urn the computer over , a[...]

122 Adding and R eplacing P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If a Mini PCI card is not alr eady installed, go to step 9. If you are replacing a Mini PCI car d, remove the existing car d: a Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables. b Release the Mini PCI card by spr eading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly .[...]

Adding and R eplacing P arts 123 11 Lo wer the Mini PCI card towar d the inner tabs to approximately a 20-degree angle. 12 Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the connector . 13 Replace the cover . R eplacing the Hard Drive NOTICE: T o prevent data loss, shut down your computer (see " T ur ning Off Y our C[...]

124 Adding and R eplacing P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to pr event scratching the computer cover . 2 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the compute[...]

Adding and R eplacing P arts 125 NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer , store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" on page 17. 8 P ull the har d drive cover out of the computer . 9 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for use when storing or s[...]

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SECTION 9 Appendix Specifications Standard Settings Dell T echnical Support P olicy (U.S. Only) Contacting Dell R egulator y Notices Limited W arranties and R etur n P olicy[...]

128 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel ® L1 cache 32 KB (internal) L2 cache 1 MB External bus frequency 400 MHz, source synchronous processor system bus System Information Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits Microprocessor address bus width 32 bits Flash EPROM 1 MB Graphics b[...]

Appendix 129 Interface speed 9600–115,200 BPS EMV level level 1 certified WHQL certification PC/SC Compatibility compatible within a PKI environment Insert/eject cycles certified for up to 100,000 cycles Memory Minimum requir ement 266 MHz Memory module connector two user -accessible DDR SDR AM connectors Memory module capacities 128 MB, 256 MB, [...]

130 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Modem RJ-11 port Network adapter RJ-45 port Communications Modem: T ype v .92 56K MDC Controller softmodem Interface internal AC ’97 bus Network adapter 10/100/1000 Et hernet LAN on system boar d W ireless (optional) internal Mini PCI W i-F i (802.11b and 802.11a) wireless support; Bluetooth™ Video [...]

Appendix 131 Interfaces: Internal AC ’97 External microphone miniconnector , stereo headphones/speak ers miniconnector Speaker two 4-ohm speakers Internal speaker amplifie r 2- W channel into 4 ohms V olume controls keyboar d shortcuts or program menus Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) XGA or SXGA+ Dimensions: Height 214.3 mm (8.4 inches) W idth [...]

132 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com P ower Consumption: P anel with backlight (typical) 6.5 W (XGA); 7.0 W (SXGA+) Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboar d shortcuts Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Key travel 2.7 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.11 inch ± 0.016 inch ) Key spacing 19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.[...]

Appendix 133 Charge time with computer off (approximate) approximately 2 hours Operating time approximately 3 to 4 hours (6-cell battery); approximately 2 to 3 hours (4-cell battery) NOTE: Batter y operating time can be significantly reduced under certain power - intensive conditions. See page 46 for more information on batter y life. Life span (ap[...]

134 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Physical Height 30.8 mm (1.2 inches) W idth 315 mm (12.4 inches) Depth 259.4 mm (10.2 inches) W e ight: W ith travel module 2.26 kg (4.98 lb) W ith CD drive 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) Environmental T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humi[...]

Appendix 135 Standard Settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change th e settings for this program. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly . Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 T urn on (or restart) your computer . 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, pre ss i[...]

136 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Commonly Used Options Certain options requir e that you reb oot the computer for new settings to take effect. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order , tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the operat ing system. Y ou can control the boot sequence usin[...]

Appendix 137 Performing a One- Time Boot Y ou can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (Y ou can also use t his procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diag nostics utility partiti on on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer . 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 T urn on the computer [...]

138 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 P r ess until you locate Infrared Data P ort under Basic Device Configuration . 3 P r ess the down-arrow k ey to highlight Disabled ne xt to Infrared Data Po r t . 4 P r ess the right-arrow k ey to change the setting to a COM port. Ensure that the COM port that you select is different from the COM por[...]

Appendix 139 Dell provides limited technical su pport for the computer and any "Dell- installed" software and peripherals 1 . Support for thir d-party software and peripherals is provided by the or iginal manufacturer , including those purchased and/or installed throug h Dell Software and P eripherals, Readyware, and Custom F actory Integ[...]

140 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and me dium/lar ge business customers, including P r emier , Platinum, and Gold customers) F or specific web addresses for your co untry , find the appropriate country section in the table below . NOTE: T oll-free nu[...]

Appendix 141 Austria (V ienna) International Access Code: 900 Country Code: 43 City Code: 1 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com Home/Small Business Sales 01 795 67602 Home/Small Business F ax 01 795 67605 Home/Small Business Customer Care 01 795 67603 P r eferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Car e 0660 8056 [...]

142 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Brunei Country Code: 673 Customer T echnical Support (P enang, Malaysia) 604 633 4966 Customer Service (P enang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949 T ransaction Sales (P enang, Malaysia) 604 633 4955 Canada (North Y ork, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Automated Or der-Status System toll-fr ee: 1-800-433-90[...]

Appendix 143 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T ech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/china T ech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com T ech Support F ax 818 1350 Home and Small Business T echnical Support toll-free: 800 858 2437 Corporate Accounts T echnical Support toll-fr ee: 800 858 2333 Customer Experience toll-free: 800 858 20[...]

144 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 45 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_server_support@dell.com T echnical Support 7023 018[...]

Appendix 145 F rance (P aris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Home and Small Business T echnical Support 0825 387 270 Customer Care 0825 823 833 Switchboard 0825 004 700 Switchboard (calls from outside of F rance) 04 99 [...]

146 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Hong Kong International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 T echnical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) 296 93188 T echnical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell P recision™) 296 93191 Customer Service (non-technica l, post-sales issues) 800 93 8291 T ransaction Sales toll-free: 800 96 410[...]

Appendix 147 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/it/it/emaildell/ Home and Small Business T echnical Support 02 577 826 90 Customer Care 02 696 821 14 F a x 0 26 9 68 2 11 3 Switchboard 02 696 821 12 Corporate T echnical Support 02 577 826 90 Cust[...]

148 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 W ebsite: support.jp.dell.com T echnical Support (servers) toll-free: 0120-198-498 T echnical Support outside of Japan (servers) 81-44-556-4162 T echnical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) toll-free: 0120-198-226 T echni[...]

Appendix 149 Latin America Customer T echnical Support (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619 F ax (T echnical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3883 Sales (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4397 SalesF ax (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4600 or 512 728-3772 Lux e mb [...]

150 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Mexico International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 52 Customer T echnical Support 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383 Sales 50-81-8800 or 01-800-888-3355 Customer Service 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383 Main 50-81-8800 or 01-800-888-3355 Montserrat General Support toll-free: 1-866-278-6822 Netherl[...]

Appendix 151 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com Home and Small Business 0800 446 255 Government and Business 0800 444 617 Sales 0800 441 567 F ax 0800 441 566 Nicaragua General Support 001-800-220-1006 Norway (L ysaker) International [...]

152 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com P ortugal International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 35 E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ T echnical Support 800 834 077 Customer Care 800 300 415 or 800 834 075 Sales 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or 800 300 412 or 121 422 07 10 F ax 121 424 01 12 Pue r to R i co General Support 1-800-805-7[...]

Appendix 153 Spain (Madrid) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 34 City Code: 91 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Home and Small Business T echnical Support 902 100 130 Customer Care 902 118 540 Sales 902 118 541 Switchboard 902 118 541 F ax 902 118 539 Corporate T echnical Support 902 100 130[...]

154 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Switzerland (Geneva) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 41 City Code: 22 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: swisstech@dell.com E-mail for F rench-speaking HSB and Corporate Customers: support.euro .dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/ T echnical Support (Home and Small Business) 0844 811 411 T echni[...]

Appendix 155 U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com Customer Care website: dell.co .uk/lca/customerservices E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com T echnical Support (Corporate/Pr eferr ed Accounts/P AD [1000+ employees]) 0870 908 0500 T echnical Support (direct/P AD and genera[...]

156 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com U.S.A. (Austin, T exas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Or der-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoT ech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Consumer (Home and Home Office) T echnical Support toll-free: 1-800-624-9896 Customer Service toll-free: 1[...]

Appendix 157 R egulator y Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is an y signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeat edly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Radio comm[...]

158 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the req uir ements of the official Mexican standards (NOM): Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell W ay Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México , S.A. [...]

Appendix 159 Limited W arranties and R eturn Policy Dell-branded hardwar e products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day , 1-year , 2-year , 3-year , or 4-year limited warran ty . T o de termine which warranty came with your hardwar e product(s), see your packing slip or invoice. The following sections describe the limited warr[...]

160 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com THIS W ARRANTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM ST A T E TO ST A TE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELL'S RESPON SIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDW ARE IS LIMITED TO REP AIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FOR TH IN THIS W ARRANTY ST A [...]

Appendix 161 What do I do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty e xpires, pl ease call us at the r elevant num ber listed in the following table. Please also have your Dell Serv ice T ag or order number available. What will Dell do? During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warran ty and the first year of all other limited warranties: Duri[...]

162 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com During the remaining years: F or the remaining period of the limited warranty , we will replace any defective part with new or re furbished parts, if we agr ee that it needs to be replaced. When you contact us, we will requir e a valid cre dit card number at the time you request a replacement part, but [...]

Appendix 163 "T otal Satisfaction" Return P olicy (U.S. Only) W e value our relationship with you and want to make sure that you'r e satisfied with your purchases. That's why we offer a "T otal Satisfaction" return policy for most products that you— the end-user customer—purchase directly from Dell. Under this poli[...]

164 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and softwar e added to the Dell-branded hardwar e products through our factory-inte gration system, or the reloading of the software • Non-Dell branded and Solution P rov id[...]

Appendix 165 How long does this limited warranty last? This limited warranty lasts for the time period indic ated on your packing slip or invoice, ex cept that the limited warranty on Dell- branded batteries lasts only 1 year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Dell-branded projectors lasts only 90 days. The limited warranty begins on the dat[...]

166 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to us, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage devi ce(s) in the product(s). R emove any confidential, proprietar y or personal information, removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. We are not responsible for any of yo[...]

Appendix 167 "T otal Satisfaction" Return P olicy (Canada Only) If you are an end-user customer who bought new products dir ectly from Dell, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days after you receive th em for a r efund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought r econditioned or refurbished produ[...]

168 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Dell does provide a limited warranty for new Dell-branded peripheral products (products for which Dell is listed as the manufacturer) such as monitors, batteries, memory , docking stations, and projectors. T o determine which limited warran ty applies to the product you [...]

Appendix 169 Making a Claim Claims must be made in Latin America or the Ca ribbean by contacting the Dell point of sale within the guarantee period. The end user must always supply proof of purchase, indicating name and address of the seller , date of purchase , model and serial number , name and address of the customer , and details of symptoms an[...]

170 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Intel ® W arranty Statement for P entium ® and Celeron ® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only) Intel’ s Three Y ear Limited W arranty  Limited W arranty Intel warrants that its family of Pentium ® and Celeron ® processors, if properly used and installed, will be free from defects in materials[...]

Appendix 171 Intel Pentium ® and Celer on ® Processors ar e backed by a three-y ear limited warranty . Please refer to the re verse side of this card f or complete warranty details. Intel’ s Commitment to Quality Intel is committed to producing the highest quality processors av ailable. That’ s why we have hundreds of people dedicated to cont[...]

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Index 173 Inde x A air vents d e s c r i p t i o n , 23, 29 s y s t e m v i e w , 23, 29 audio connectors description, 2 4 system view , 2 4 B battery charge gauge, 4 8 charging, 4 9 checking the charge, 4 7 description, 3 1 installing, 5 0 low-battery warning, 4 8 performance, 4 6 power meter , 4 8 removing, 4 9 storing, 5 2 system view , 3 1 C CD[...]

174 Index 174 Index H hard drive d e s c r i p t i o n , 24, 31 preventing damage, 1 2 5 re placing, 1 2 3 s y s t e m v i e w , 24, 31 hardwar e drivers, 1 0 7 Har dwar e T roubleshooter , 112 help file accessing, 9 8 I infrared sensor description, 2 4 system view , 2 4 Internet connection about, 3 4 options, 3 4 setting up, 3 4 IR sensor See infr[...]

Index 175 R R AM. See memory reinstalling d r i v e r s , 108, 113 S safety instructions, 11 security cable slot d e s c r i p t i o n , 24-25 system view , 2 4 - 2 5 serial connector description, 2 9 system view , 2 9 shutting down your computer , 43 smart card slot description, 2 4 system view , 2 4 software fixing problems, 1 0 4 r e i n s t a l[...]

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