Dell 700M manual

www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m Owner’ s Manual Model PP07S[...]

www .dell.com | support.dell.com Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important i nformation that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for propert y damage, personal i[...]

Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1 A T our of Y our Computer Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

4 Contents Installing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 4 Installing Module Bay Devices About the Module Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Removing and Installing De vices While the Com puter Is T urned Off [...]

Contents 5 7 Using PC Cards PC Card T ypes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 PC Card Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Extended PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Removing a PC Card or Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Installi[...]

6 Contents E-Mail, Modem, an d Internet Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 IEEE 1394 Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Keyboard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 External Keyboard Problems[...]

Contents 7 10 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Recommended T ools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 T urning Off Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Before W orking Inside Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Memory[...]

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Finding Information 9 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer . What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • W arranty information • T erms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergono[...]

10 Finding Information www .dell.com | support.dell.com • Service T ag and Express Service Code • Microsoft W indows License Label Service T ag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer . • Use the Service T ag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. •[...]

Finding Information 11 • Solutions — T roubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently ask ed questions • Community — Online disc ussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades — Upgrade informa tion for components, such as memory , the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care — Contact [...]

12 Finding Information www .dell.com | support.dell.com • How to use W indows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support . 2 T ype a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic th[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 13 A T our of Y our Computer Front V iew DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — Slide this display latch to release and open the display . DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access help, see "Finding Information" on page 9. SPEAKERS — [...]

14 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS — Connect headphones and microphone. IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 hi gh-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. TOUCH PAD — T ouch pad an d touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. See "Using the [...]

A T our of Y our Computer 15 DEVICE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS NOTE: Device status lights are also visibl e when the display is closed. T urns on when wireless networking is enab led. T o enable or disable wireless networking, press <Fn><F2>. T urns on when you turn on the computer . T urns on steadily or blinks when the computer is in [...]

16 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side V iew SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer . F or more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work wi th the security cable slot. EX[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 17 VIDEO CONNECTOR USB 2.0 CONNECTOR PC C ARD SLOT — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter . The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. F or more information, see "Using PC Car ds" on page 39. S ECURE D IGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOT Connects an external m onitor . F or more info[...]

18 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Right Side V iew MODULE BAY — Y ou can install devices such as an optical dr ive or Dell T ravelLite™ module in the module bay . F or more information, see "Insta lling Module Bay Devices" on page 29. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network con[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 19 The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power required by the comput er . Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your compute r turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Ho wever , power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or imp[...]

20 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom V iew MODULE BAY — Y ou can install devices such as an optical drive in the module bay . F or more information, see "Installing Module Bay Devices" on page 29. MODULE BAY LATCH RELEASE — Releases a device. See "Installing Module Bay Devices" on page 29 for [...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 21 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection a nd an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Y our ISP wi ll offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up [...]

22 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window , click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP a nd want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISP s) . • If you have already obtained setup informat ion from your ISP but you did not r eceive a setup CD, click Set up[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 23 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB co nnectors on the computer and the printer . The USB connectors fit only one way . Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failur es: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Sur[...]

24 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. See the sur ge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack duri ng electrical storms[...]

Using a Battery 25 Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . F or optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. [...]

26 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell.com Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft ® W indows ® P ower Meter window and icon and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The W indows P ower Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. T o check the P ower Meter , double-click the[...]

Using a Battery 27 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconn ect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off, se t to the hibernate power management mode, or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on th e bottom of the computer , and then r[...]

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Installing Module Bay Devices 29 Installing Module Bay Devices About the Module Bay CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . Y ou can install devices such as a D VD drive, CD -RW/D VD drive, or DVD+R W in the module bay . Removing and Installing Devic[...]

30 Installing Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 1 Before ejecting the device, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar , click the device you want to eject, and click Stop . NOTICE: T o prevent damage to devices, store them in a sa fe, dry place when [...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 31 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs F or information about using CDs and D VDs in your computer , see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. T o access the help file, see "F inding Information" on page 9. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow a ll copyright laws when y [...]

32 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy . 4 T o copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive , ensure that the settings ar e correct and click Copy . The computer reads your source CD or D VD a nd copies it to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive. When prompted, insert a blan[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 33 Connecting Y our Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for conn ecting your computer to a TV or other audio device are not included with your computer . Ca bles may be purchased at most consumer electronics stores. Y ou can use a commercially available S-video cable to connect your co[...]

34 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 T urn on the TV , turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer . 7 See "Enabling the Displ[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 35 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an external k eyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The k eypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad k eys. T o type a number or symbol, pr ess the desired k ey[...]

36 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Display Functions Radios (Including Wireless Networking) Power Management Speaker Functions <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the T ask Manager window . <Fn><F3> Enables and disa bles the numeric keypad. <Fn><F4>[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 37 Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the char acter repeat rate, open the Control P anel, click P rinters and Other Hardware , and click K eyboard . T ouch Pad The touch pad detects the pressur e and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the disp[...]

38 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com • T o select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-up-down on the touch pad. On the second down motion, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the surface. • T o double-click an object[...]

Using PC Cards 39 Using PC Cards PC Card T ypes See "Specifications" on page 81 for inf ormation on supported PC Cards. NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device. The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single T ype I or T ype II card. The PC Card slot supports Car dBus technology a nd extended PC Car ds. "T ype" of ca[...]

40 Using PC Cards www .dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, fo llow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . 1 P ress in on the latch. F or some latches, you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to pop the card out. 2 Remove t[...]

Using PC Cards 41 Installing a PC Card Y ou can install a PC Car d in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. PC Cards ar e generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards ar e keyed to prev ent incorr ect insertion. If card ori[...]

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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 43 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a networ k, the 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 adapte r connector on the back of[...]

44 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft ® W indows ® XP operating system provides a Network Setup W izard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All P r[...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Y our wir eless network card requir es specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. The software is alr eady installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in the user's guide for your [...]

46 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the network name in the list. If you select a secu re network (identified by a icon), you must enter a WEP or WP A key when prompted. NOTE: Network security settings are un ique to your[...]

Solving Problems 47 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer , perform the checks in this section and run the Dell Diagnostics before you[...]

48 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com • If failures ar e detected during the Pr e-boo t System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see page 89) before continuing on to the Dell Diagnostics. If the P re-boot System Assessment completes successfully , you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Part[...]

Solving Problems 49 4 When the tests are complete, close the test scr een to return to the Main Menu screen. T o e xit the Dell Diagnostics and resta rt the computer , close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or keyboard. All devices r equire a driver program. A dr[...]

50 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the System P roperties window , click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager . 6 Scroll down the list to see if any device has an ex clamation point (a yellow circle with a [ !] ) on the device icon. If an ex clamation point is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver [...]

Solving Problems 51 9 When the name of the approp riate driver appears, click Next . 10 Click Fi n i s h and restart your computer . Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operat ing system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Har dware T rou bleshooter to resolve [...]

52 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device dr iver , use Device Driver Rollback (see page 51) to resolve the problem. If that is unsu ccessful, then use System Restor e. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, s[...]

Solving Problems 53 T o use PC Restore: 1 T urn on the computer . During the boot process, a blue bar with www .dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar , press <Ctrl><F11>. If you do not press <Ctrl><F11> in time, le t the computer finish r estarting, and then restart the computer ag[...]

54 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Removing PC Restore NOTICE: PC Restore enables you to restore your computer’ s operating sy stem to th e condition it was in when you purchased your computer . It is recommended t hat you do not remove PC Restore from your computer , even to gain additional hard drive space. If you remove PC Re[...]

Solving Problems 55 CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibra tion is normal and may cause no ise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. NOTE: Because of different region s worldwide and different disc formats , not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you c[...]

56 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack o[...]

Solving Problems 57 C HECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION — C HECK THE TELEPHONE JACK — C ONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK — U SE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE — • V erify that the telephone line is connected to the ja ck on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector -shaped icon next to it.) • Ensure t[...]

58 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide . If the message is not listed, see the documentatio n for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. B AD COMMAN[...]

Solving Problems 59 IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Use the integrat[...]

60 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboa rd remains fully functional. Unexpected Characters Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Informati[...]

Solving Problems 61 The computer does not start up The computer stops responding NOTICE: Y ou might lose data if you are unable to perform an oper ating sy stem shutdown. A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. A program is desi[...]

62 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com A solid blue screen appears Other software problems T URN THE COMPUTER OFF — If you are unable to get a r esponse by pressing a k ey on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your computer . C H[...]

Solving Problems 63 Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . I F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT M[...]

64 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com PC Card Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide . Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide[...]

Solving Problems 65 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Y our Computer Y our computer is designed to use the 65- W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, you should always use this adapter . Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If yo[...]

66 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your sc anner , contact the sc anner’ s manufacturer . T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that th[...]

Solving Problems 67 Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . No sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players override s the Windows volume s etting. If you have been lis[...]

68 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com No sound from headphones T ouch Pad or Mouse Problems R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER ( SEE "R EINSTALLING D RIVERS AND U TILITIES " ON PAGE 50) R UN THE D ELL D IAGNOSTICS ( SEE "D ELL D IAGNOSTICS " ON PAGE 47) C HECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION — Ensure that the headphone [...]

Solving Problems 69 V ideo and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your co mputer supports, it is recommended that you attach an ex ternal mo[...]

70 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable R OTATE THE COMPUTER TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION — Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality . A DJUST THE W INDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS — 1 Click the Start button and then click Control P anel . 2 Click Appearance and Themes . 3 Clic[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 71 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for r emoving and installing the components in your computer . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure a ssumes that the following conditions e xist: • Y ou have performed the steps in "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 71 and &[...]

72 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Before W orking Inside Y our Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protec t your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety . CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product In[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 73 7 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on th e bottom of the computer , and then remove the battery from the bay . 8 Remove any installed modules. Memory Y ou can incr ease your computer memory by in stalling memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" on page 81 for information on the me[...]

74 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: T o prevent damage to the memory module conne ctor , do not use to ols to spread the memory-module securing clips. 3 If you are r eplacing a memory module, remove the e xisting module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spr ead apart th e securing clips on each end of the memory[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 75 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay , or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 T urn on the computer . As the computer boots, it dete cts the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. T o confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer ,[...]

76 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 If a modem is not already installed, go to step 5 . If you ar e replacing a modem, remove the existing modem: a Remove the screws securing the modem to the system boar d, and set them aside. b P ull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the sys[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 77 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . 1 F ollow the procedures in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 71. 2 T urn the computer over . 3 Loosen the captive screws on the cover , and remove the cover . Mi n i PCI car d [...]

78 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 If a Mini PCI card is not alr eady installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini PCI car d, remove the e xisting card: 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 . c [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 79 5 Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degr ee angle, and press the Mini PCI car d into the connector until you hear a click. NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, neve r place cables on top of or under the card. 6 Connect the antenna cables to th e connectors on the Mini PCI card. 7 Replace the c[...]

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Appendix 81 Appendix Specifications Processor P r ocessor type Intel ® P entium ® M or Intel Celeron ® M processor External bus frequency 400 MHz Sy stem Information System chipset Intel 855GME Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits P r ocessor address bus width 32 bits Flash EPROM 4 MB Graphics bus 64 bits PCI bus 32 bits PC Card CardBus[...]

82 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors Video 15-hole connector Audio microphone connector , stereo headphone/speakers connector USB (2) 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector Modem RJ-11 port Network adapter RJ-45 port IEEE 1394 4-pin serial connector S-video TV -out 7-pin mini-DIN connector Mini PCI T ype IIIA Mini PCI card s[...]

Appendix 83 Audio Audio type AC’97(Soft A udio) Audio controller SigmaT el ST AC 9750 St e reo co n ve r s io n 18 -b i t (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interfaces: Internal PCI bus/AC’97 External microphone-in connector , stereo headphones/speakers connector Speaker two 3-ohm speakers Internal speaker amplifier 2- W channel into 3 o[...]

84 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com T ouch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Wi d t h 60.75-mm (2.39 inches) sensor -active area Height 44.75-mm (1.76 inches) rectangle Battery T ype 8-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-cell "smart" lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 40.88 mm (1.61 inches) (8 cell) 23.8[...]

Appendix 85 AC Adapter Input voltage 90–240 V AC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 47–63 Hz Output current 4.5 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 3.3 A (continuous) Output power 65 W Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions: Height 27.94 mm (1.1 inches) Wi d t h 58.42 mm (2.3 inches) Depth 133.85 mm (5.25 inches) W eight (with cables) 0[...]

86 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Using the Sy stem Setup Program Overview NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may autom atically configure most of the opti ons available in sy stem setup, thus overriding options that you set thro ugh sy stem setup. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through sy s[...]

Appendix 87 • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive passwor d settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are di rected to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the sy stem setup setti ngs. Certain changes might make yo ur computer work incorrectly . Viewing the Sy stem Setup Screens 1 T ur[...]

88 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files. When the co mputer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. T o change the order of the boot devices: 1 Select (highlight) a device by pre[...]

Appendix 89 Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals 1 . Support for third-party softwar e and pe ripherals is provided by the original manufacturer , including those purchased and/or insta lled through Dell Software and P eripherals, Readyware, and Custom F actory Integrat[...]

90 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and T oll-Free Numbers Anguilla General Support toll-free: 800-335-0031 Antigua and Barbuda General Support 1-800-805-5924 Argentina (Buenos Aires) Intern[...]

Appendix 91 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 0820 240 530 00 Home/Small Business F ax 0820 240 530 49 Home/Small Business Customer Care 0820 240 530 14 P referred Accounts/Corporate Customer Care 0820[...]

92 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Canada (North Y ork, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Online Order Status: www .dell.ca/ostatus AutoT ech (automated technical support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 Customer Care (med./lar ge business, government) toll-free: 1-800-32[...]

Appendix 93 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T echnical Support W ebsite: support.dell.com.cn T echnical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com T echnical Support F ax 592 818 1350 T echnical Support (Del l™ Dimension™ and Inspiron™) toll-free: 800 858 2969 T echnical Support (OptiPlex™,[...]

94 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Czech Republic (P rague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com T echnical Support 22537 2727 Customer Care 22537 2707 Fa x 22537 2714 T ech F ax 22537 2728 Switchboard 22537 2711 Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: 00 Count[...]

Appendix 95 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 Switchboar d 0825 004 700 Switchboard (calls from outside of F r ance) 04 99[...]

96 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Greece International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 30 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ T echnical Support 00800-44 14 95 18 Gold Service T echnical Support 00800-44 14 00 83 Switchboard 2108129810 Gold Service Switchboard 2108129811 Sales 2108129800 Fa x 210[...]

Appendix 97 Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com T echnical Support 1850 543 543 U.K. T echnical Support (dial within U.K. only) 0870 908 0800 Home User Customer Care 01 204 4014 Small Business Customer Care 01 204 4014 U.K. Customer C[...]

98 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 echnical Sup[...]

Appendix 99 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 em b o[...]

100 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 101 Norway (L ysaker) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 47 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/no/no/emaildell/ T echnical Support 671 16882 Relational Customer Care 671 17575 Home/Small Business Customer Care 23162298 Switchboard 671 16800 F ax Switchboard 671 16865 Pa n a m a General Support 001-800-[...]

102 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com T echnical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) toll-free: 1800 394 7430 T echnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell P recision) toll-free: 1800 394 7488 T echnical Support [...]

Appendix 103 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 Fa x 902 118 539 Corporate T echnical Support 902 100 130[...]

104 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Ta i w a n International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com E-mail: ap_support@dell.com T echnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, and Electronics and Accessories) toll-free: 00801 86 1011 T echnical Support (P owerApp, P owerEdge, P owerConnect, and P owe[...]

Appendix 105 U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com Customer Care W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com/uk/e n/ECare/F orm/Home.asp E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com T echnical Support (Corporate/Pr e ferred Accounts/P AD [1000+ employees]) 0870 908 0500 T echnical Support (dir[...]

106 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 107 Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection te chnology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual pr operty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and[...]

108 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com instruction manual, may cause interference wi th radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a part icular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television r e ception, which can be determined by turning the equipment of[...]

Index 109 Index A about, 37 air vent description, 2 0 system view , 2 0 audio connectors description, 1 4 system view , 1 4 audio device connecting, 3 3 audio . See sound B battery charging, 2 6 checking the charge, 2 6 description, 2 0 installing, 2 7 low-battery warning, 2 6 performance, 2 5 power meter , 2 6 removing, 2 7 storing, 2 7 system vie[...]

110 Index 110 Index display . See monitor documentation help file, 9 online, 1 1 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers about, 4 9 identifying, 4 9 reinstalling, 5 0 drives problems, 5 4 D VD drive problems, 5 5 See module bay DV D s using, 3 1 E error messages, 56, 58 exhaust vent description, 1 6 system view , 1 6 expansion slots Se[...]

Index 111 modem adding, 7 5 modem connector description, 1 8 system view , 1 8 module bay about, 2 9 d e s c r i p t i o n , 18, 20 swapping devices while the computer is running, 3 0 swapping devices while the computer is turned off, 2 9 s y s t e m v i e w , 18, 20 monitor problems, 6 9 N network problems, 6 3 setting up, 4 3 network connector de[...]

112 Index 112 Index S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 6 6 screen. See moni tor Secur e Digital memory car d slot about, 1 7 security cable slot description, 1 6 system view , 1 6 Service T ag, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 software conflicts, 5 1 p r o b l e m s , 61-62 sound problems, 6 7 volume, 6 7 speaker problems, 6 7 volume, 6 7 speakers descr[...]

Index 113 W indows XP (continued) P rogram Compatibility Wi z a r d , 6 1 reinstalling, 5 1 System Restore, 5 1 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 3 9 wizards P rogram Compatibility Wi z a r d , 6 1[...]

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