Dell 1501 Bedienungsanleitung

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Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

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    www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Owner’ s Manual Model PP23LA[...]

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    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 da mage to hardware or loss of da ta and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for propert y damage, personal injury , or death. Abbreviations[...]

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    Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1 About Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Determining Y our Co mputer’ s Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    4 Contents 3 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Switching the Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Setting Display Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 4[...]

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    Contents 5 6 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Playing a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Adjusting the V olume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Adjusting the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Copy[...]

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    6 Contents Computer T racking Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 If Y our Computer Is Lost or Stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 10 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 [...]

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    Contents 7 Sound and Speak er Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 No sound from in tegrated speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 No sound from external speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 No sound from headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 T ouch Pad or Mouse Probl[...]

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    8 Contents Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 12 T raveling With Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Identifying Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Pack[...]

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    Contents 9 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159[...]

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    10 Contents[...]

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    Finding Information 11 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not sh ip with your computer . So me features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer . What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for [...]

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    12 Finding Information • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Service T a g and Expr ess 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 tec[...]

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    Finding Information 13 • Solutions — T roubleshooting hints and tips; articles from technicians; online courses; and frequently ask ed questions • Community — Online disc ussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades — Upgrade informa tion for components, such as memory , the har d drive, and the operating system • Customer Care — Con[...]

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    14 Finding Information • How to reinstall my operating system Operating Sy stem CD NOTE: The Operating Sy stem CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer . The operating system is alread y installed on your computer . T o reinstall your operating system, use one of the following methods: • Microsoft W indows System Restore — Micro[...]

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    About Y our Computer 15 About Y our Computer Determining Y our Computer’ s Configuration Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer , your computer has one of several different video controller configuration s. T o determine your computer ’s video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft ® W indows ® Help and Supp[...]

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    16 About Y our Computer Front V iew DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — P ress to release the display latches and open the display . DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see "Using the Display" on page 33. POWER BUTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. See "P ower[...]

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    About Y our Computer 17 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS If the computer is connected to an electric al outlet, the ligh t operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is char ging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully char ged. If the computer is running on a battery , the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately char ged [...]

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    18 About Y our Computer TOUCH PAD — P rovides the functionality of a mouse. Silk screening on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities. SPEAKERS — T o adjust the volume of the inte grated speakers, press the media control buttons or speak er-volume keyboar d shortcuts. F or more information, see "Speak er F unctions" on page 37.[...]

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    About Y our Computer 19 KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the k eyboard indicate the following: DISPLAY LATCHES — Keep the display closed. T urns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. T urns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. T urns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. T urns on when wirele[...]

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    20 About Y our Computer Left Side V iew 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 environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Rest ricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. AIR VENT — The computer uses fans to create airf[...]

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    About Y our Computer 21 OPTICAL DRIVE BAY — Y ou can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay . F or more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 90. OPTICAL - DRIVE - TRAY EJECT BUTTON — P ress this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. Right Side V iew HARD DRIVE — Stores s[...]

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    22 About Y our Computer AUDIO CONNECTORS USB CONNECTORS Back V iew Attach headphones or speakers to the connector . Attach a microphone to the connector . Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, ke yboar d, or printer . Y ou can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy- drive cable. 1 AC adapter con[...]

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    About Y our Computer 23 AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power requir ed by the computer . Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your compute r turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with elec trical outlets worldwide. Howeve r , power connectors and power s[...]

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    24 About Y our Computer Bottom V iew BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE — P r ovides information on the battery char ge status. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 40. OPTICAL - DRIVE LOCKING SCREW — Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay . F or more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 90. BATTERY - BAY LATCH RELEAS[...]

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    Setting Up Y our Computer 25 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offering s vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Y our ISP will offer one or mo re of the following In ternet connection options: • Dial-up connections that pr[...]

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    26 Setting Up Y our Computer • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not r eceive 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. Otherwis e, follow the instructions on [...]

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    Setting Up Y our Computer 27 Prepare the New Computer for the File T ransfer 1 Start the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard. 2 When the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next . 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer and click Next . 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will us[...]

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    28 Setting Up Y our Computer Create a Wizard Disk 1 Click the Start button and point to All P rograms → Accessories → System T ools → F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard . 2 When the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next . 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer and click Next . 4 On the [...]

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    Setting Up Y our Computer 29 Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating sy stem setup before you connect a printer to the computer . See the documentation that came with the p rinter for setup informat ion, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer . • Load paper and install the ton[...]

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    30 Setting Up Y our Computer 3 T urn on the printer and then turn on the computer . If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel . 4 Install the printer driver if necessary . See th e documentation that came with your printer . Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failur es:[...]

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    Setting Up Y our Computer 31 NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not prot ect against power fluc tuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in your ar ea, disconnect the te lephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet. Many surge protectors have a telep[...]

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    32 Setting Up Y our Computer[...]

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    Using the Display 33 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery po wer , you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comforta ble setting by pressing <Fn> an d the up- or down-arrow k ey on the keyboar d. Switching the V ideo Image When you start the computer with an external devi c[...]

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    34 Using the Display If the video resolution setting is higher than th at supported by the display , the computer enters pan mode. In pan mode, the entire scr een cannot be disp layed at one time. F o r e xample, the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the desktop may no longer be visible. T o view the rest of the scr een, use the touch p[...]

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    Using the Keyboard and T o uch Pad 35 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an ext ernal k eyboard. Each k ey 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 <Fn> an[...]

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    36 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Battery CD or DVD T ray Display Functions Power Management <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the T ask Manager window . <Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter <Fn><F10> Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installe[...]

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    Using the Keyboard and T o uch Pad 37 Speaker Functions Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard Settings T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the charact er r epeat rate, open the Control P anel and click Ke yb o ar d . F or information about the Co ntrol P anel, see the W indows Help and Support Center . T o access the Hel[...]

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    38 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad T ouch Pad The touch pad detects the pressur e and movement of your finger to al low you to move the cursor on the display . Use the touch pad and touch pa d buttons as you would use a mouse. • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • T o select an object, position the cursor on [...]

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    Using a Battery 39 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warr anty for your com puter , see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer . F or optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS setting s, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the batt[...]

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    40 Using a Battery CAUTION: Do not dispose of batterie s with household waste. When your ba ttery no longer ho lds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environm ental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery . See "Battery Disposal" in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the ri[...]

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    Using a Battery 41 Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: T o avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-ba ttery warning, and then connect the computer to an ele ctrical outlet. If the battery runs compl etely out of power , hibernate mode begins automatically . By default, a pop-up window warns you when the batt ery charge is ap[...]

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    42 Using a Battery T o exit standby mode, pr ess the power button or op en the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab. Y ou cannot mak e the computer exit sta ndby mode by pressing a k ey or touching the touch pad. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved ar ea on the hard drive an[...]

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    Using a Battery 43 Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or insta ll a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary , the AC adapter then char ges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery is hot from bein[...]

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    44 Using a Battery T o remove the battery : 1 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer , and then lift the battery from the bay[...]

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    Using Multimedia 45 Using Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs. Pre ss the eject button on the front of the drive. 1 P ress the eject button on the front of the d[...]

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    46 Using Multimedia T o format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that came with your computer . NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyri ght laws when you create CDs. Adjusting the V olume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to P rogram[...]

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    Using Multimedia 47 The following instructions explain how to mak e an ex act copy of a CD or D V D. Y ou can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stor ed on your computer or backing up important data. F or help, open Sonic Digi talMedia and then click the question mark icon in the upper -right[...]

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    48 Using Multimedia CD-Writable Drives DVD-Writable Drives Helpful T ips • Use Microsoft ® W indows ® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-R W only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to pl ay in r egular stereos. CD-R Ws do not play in most home or car ste[...]

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    Using Cards 49 Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCar ds leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory , wired and wir eless network communic ations (including wireless wide area network [WW AN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer . See "Specifications" on page 131 for informat[...]

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    50 Using Cards T o install an ExpressCar d: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the car d facing u p. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you insert the car d. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the car d is completely seated in its connector . If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the car d. Check the car[...]

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    Using Cards 51 Save a blank to use when no ExpressCar d is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Media Memory Cards The 3-in-1 media memory card r eader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stor ed on a media memory car d. NOTE: A media memory card is not a [...]

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    52 Using Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . T o install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the car d facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the car d is completely seated in its connector . If you encounter too much[...]

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    Setting Up a Network 53 Setting Up a Network Phy sically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Before you connect your computer to a network th at is not wir eless, 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 o[...]

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    54 Setting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft ® W indows ® XP operating system provides a Networ k Setup W izard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Inte rnet connection between comput ers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to P rograms → Accessories → Communications , and th[...]

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    Setting Up a Network 55 Start Button and Connect T o Opt ion 1 Click the Start button. 2 Po i n t t o Connect T o , and then click Show all connections . If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet , you may not have a wireless network car d. If Wireless Network Connection appears, you have a wireless network car[...]

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    56 Setting Up a Network 9 Connect the other end of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wir eless router . 10 Ensure that no network or USB cables, other th an the network cable connecting the modem and the wireless router , are connected to the broadband modem. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in the [...]

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    Setting Up a Network 57 T o determine which wireless configuration utilit y is managing your wireless network car d: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control P anel . 2 Double-click Network Connections . 3 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click V iew Available Wireless Networks . If the Choose a[...]

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    58 Setting Up a Network[...]

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    Securing Y our Computer 59 Securing Y our Computer Security Cable Lock NOTE: Y our computer does not ship with a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available anti theft device. T o use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your computer . F or more inf ormation, see the instructions included with the device. NO[...]

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    60 Securing Y our Computer • It is recommended that you do not write down your passwor d. If you do write it down, however , ensure that the password is stor ed in a secure place. • Do not share your passwor d with other people. • Ensure that people ar e not watching you when you type your password. NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of s[...]

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    Solving Problems 61 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer , perform the checks in "Lockups and Software P roblems" on page 72 and run[...]

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    62 Solving Problems The computer runs the P re-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboar d, hard drive, and display . • During the assessment, answer any questions that appear . • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. T o stop the assessment and restart the computer , press <n>; to c[...]

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    Solving Problems 63 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message a ppears with an error code and a description of the problem. W rite down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, co ntact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 109. NOTE: The Servic[...]

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    64 Solving Problems 4 When the tests are completed, if you ar e running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD , remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the test scr een to return to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer , close the Main Menu screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before [...]

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    Solving Problems 65 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW , DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 1 Ensure that the computer is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the ejec t hole at the front of the drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it stops. If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grin[...]

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    66 Solving Problems U SE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE — • V erify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector -shaped icon next to it.) • Ensure that you hear a click when you insert the telephone line connector into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem [...]

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    Solving Problems 67 A UXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE — The touch pad, track stick, or external mouse may be faulty . F or an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the P ointing Device option in the system setup program (see "Using the System Setup P rogram" on page 139). If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Contacting [...]

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    68 Solving Problems H ARD - DISK DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE 0— The har d drive does not respond to commands from the computer . Shut down the computer , remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 90), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer , reins tall the hard drive, and r estart the computer . If the problem p[...]

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    Solving Problems 69 M EMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS , READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the me mory modules and, if necessary , replace them (see "Memory" on page 92). M EMORY ODD / EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS , READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be [...]

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    70 Solving Problems T IME - OF - DAY CLOCK LOST POWER — System configuration settings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery . If the prob lem persists, try to restor e the data by entering the system setup program. Then immediately exit the pr ogram. See "Using the System Setup P rogram" on p[...]

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    Solving Problems 71 External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external ke yboard, the integrated keyboard remain s fully functional. C HECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE — Shut down the computer . Disconnect t he keyboard cable and check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a k eyboard e xtension cable, dis connect it an[...]

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    72 Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . The computer does not start up E NSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: Y ou m[...]

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    Solving Problems 73 Other software problems C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION — • Ensure that the program is compatible with th e operating system installed on your computer . • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum har dwa re requir ements needed to run the software. [...]

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    74 Solving Problems Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . C HECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack. C HECK THE [...]

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    Solving Problems 75 C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on. C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. E LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE —[...]

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    76 Solving Problems Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you need technical assistan ce for your scan ner , contact the scanner’ s manufacturer . C HECK THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION — See the printer documentation for setup and [...]

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    Solving Problems 77 A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Click or double-click the speak er icon in the lower -right corner of your screen. Ensur e that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. D ISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR — Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected t[...]

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    78 Solving Problems V ideo and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety 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[...]

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    Solving Problems 79 If only part of the display is readable C ONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR — 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer . 2 T urn on the computer and the monitor , and adju st the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be de[...]

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    80 Solving Problems 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 dr ivers obtained from othe r sources, your computer might not work correctly . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may no t ship [...]

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    Solving Problems 81 5 After the CD completes the hardwar e scan, you can also detect other drivers and utilities. Under Search Criteria , select the appropriate categories from the System Model , Operating System , and To p i c drop-down menus. A link or links appear(s) for the specific dr ivers and utilities used by your computer . 6 Click the lin[...]

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    82 Solving Problems 3 Click Hardware T roubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware T roubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer , and click Next . Restoring Y our Operating Sy stem Y ou can r estore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft ® W indows ® XP System Restore r eturn[...]

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    Solving Problems 83 NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter , open, or delete any files or programs until the sy stem re storation is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to P rograms → Accessories → System T ools , and then click System R[...]

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    84 Solving Problems Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and remo ves any application programs or drivers installed after you received your computer . If possib le, back up the data before using PC Restore. Use PC Restore only if Sy stem Restore (see "Using Microsoft Win[...]

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    Solving Problems 85 Dell PC Restore enables you to r estore your hard drive to the operating st ate it was in when you purchased your computer . It is recommended that you do not remove PC Restor e from your computer , even to gain additional hard-drive space. If you r emo ve PC Restore from the ha rd drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will [...]

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    86 Solving Problems NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed du ring assembly of the computer . Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any required driver s. Depending on the region fr om where you ordered your computer , or whether you requested the CDs, the Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating Sy stem CD may not[...]

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    Adding and Replacing Parts 87 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 assu mes that the following conditions e xist: • Y ou have performed the steps in "T urning Off Y our Computer" (see this page) [...]

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    88 Adding and Replacing Parts 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 pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: Handle[...]

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    Adding and Replacing Parts 89 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the optical drive bay . See "Optical Drive" on page 90. 6 P ress the power button to ground the system board. 7 Remove any installed cards from the Expr essCard slot (see page 50) and the 3-in-1 media memory card reader (see page 52). 8 Close the display and turn[...]

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    90 Adding and Replacing Parts Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 T urn the computer over . 2 Remove the optical-drive security screw . 3 Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the side to release the drive from the bay . 4 Slide t[...]

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    Adding and Replacing Parts 91 NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibili ty or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source o ther than Dell, you need to in stall an operating sy stem, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. See "Restoring Y our Operating Sy stem"[...]

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    92 Adding and Replacing Parts 7 Install the operating system for your computer . S ee "Restoring Y our Operating System" on page 82. 8 Install the drivers and utilities fo r your computer . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 80. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or co[...]

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    Adding and Replacing Parts 93 NOTICE: T o prevent damage to the memory module connector , do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, gr ound yourself by using a wrist gr ounding strap or by periodically touching an unpain ted metal surface (such as a connec tor on the back of the computer[...]

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    94 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly , the computer may not boot pr operly. No error message indicates this failure. 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connect or with the tab in the connector slot. b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-d [...]

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    Adding and Replacing Parts 95 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay , or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Reinstall the hard drive. See page 90. 8 T urn on the computer . As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatica lly updates the system configuration information. T o confirm the amo[...]

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    96 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 Remove the existing modem: a Remove the screw securing the modem to the system boar d, and set it aside. b P ull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board, and disconnect the modem cable. 4 Install the replacement modem: a Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOT[...]

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    Adding and Replacing Parts 97 Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, gr ound yourself by using a wrist gr ounding strap or by periodically touching an unpain ted metal surface (such as a connec tor on t[...]

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    98 Adding and Replacing Parts Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, gr ound yourself by using a wrist gr ounding strap or by periodically touching an unpain ted metal surface (such as a connec tor on the [...]

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    Adding and Replacing Parts 99 NOTICE: T o avoid scratching the palm rest wh en replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then press on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboard into place before replacing the two screws. Wireless Mini-Card If you order ed a Mini-Card with your co mpute[...]

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    100 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 If a Mini-Card is not alr eady installed, go to ste p 5. If you are replacing a Mini-Car d, remove the existing car d: a Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card. b Release the Mini-Card by pushing the metal securi ng tabs towar d the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly . c Lift the Mini[...]

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    Adding and Replacing Parts 101 NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If y ou feel resistance, chec k the connectors on the card and on the sy stem board, and re align the card. 5 Install the replacement Mini-Car d: a Insert the Mini-Card connector into the system bo ar d connector at a 45-degree angle, and then press the oth[...]

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    102 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. b Connect the two antenna cables to the Mini-Card (b lack cable to the connector labeled "aux" and the white cable to the connector labeled "main").[...]

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    Adding and Replacing Parts 103 Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in th is section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, gr ound yourself by using a wrist gr ounding strap or by periodically touching an unpain ted metal surface (such as a connec t[...]

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    104 Adding and Replacing Parts When you replace the battery , insert it at a 30-degree angle under the clip with the positive (identified by a plus [+] symbol) side up, and then push it into place. Display CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in th is section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o [...]

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    Adding and Replacing Parts 105 8 Lift the display up and away from the computer . NOTICE: The standby switch is fragile and easily broken. A voi d knocking the switch when removing and replacing the display . When you replace the display , ensure that the display cable is lying fla t in the display cable channel and securely tuck ed underneath the [...]

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    106 Adding and Replacing Parts[...]

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    T raveling With Y our Computer 107 T raveling With Y our Computer Identifying Y our Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer . • W rite down your Service T ag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case • Use the Service T ag if you need to report a lo ss or theft to law enforcement officials and [...]

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    108 T raveling With Y our Computer T ravel T ips NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical driv e to prevent loss of data. NOTICE: Do not check the co mputer as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on your comput er to maximize battery op erating time. T o disable wireless activity , press<Fn><F2>. • Consid[...]

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    Contacting Dell 109 Contacting Dell T o contact Dell electronically , you can access the following websites: • www .dell.com • support.dell.com (support) F or specific web addresses for your country , find t he appropriate country section in the table below . NOTE: T oll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed. NOT[...]

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    110 Contacting Dell Argentina (Buenos Aires) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 We b s i t e : www .dell.com.ar E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for servers and EMC ® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care toll-free: 0-800-444-0730 T [...]

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    Contacting Dell 111 Barbados W e bsite: www .dell.com/bb E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com T echnical Support 1-800-534-3142 Belgium (Brussels) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 32 City Code: 2 W e bsite: support.euro .dell.com T ech Support for XPS 02 481 92 96 T ech Support for all other Dell computers 02 481 92 88 T ech Support F ax 02 4[...]

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    112 Contacting Dell Canada (North Y ork, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Online Order Status: www .dell.ca/ostatus AutoT ech (automated Hardwar e and W arranty Support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Customer Service (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 Customer Service (med./large business, government) toll-free: 1-800-326-9463[...]

  • Seite 113

    Contacting Dell 113 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T echnical Support website: 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 (Dimension and Inspiron) toll-free: 800 858 2969 T echnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, [...]

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    114 Contacting Dell Costa Rica We b s i t e : www .dell.com/cr E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com T echnical Support toll-free: 800-012-0232 Czech Republic (P rague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 We b s i t e : support.euro .dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com T echnical Support 22537 2727 Customer Care 22537 2707 Fa x 22537 2714 T [...]

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    Contacting Dell 115 El Salvador W e bsite: www .dell.com/ec E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com T echnical Support (T elephonica) toll-free: 8006170 F inland (Helsinki) International Access Code: 990 Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 W e bsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: fi_support@dell.com T echnical Support 0207 533 555 Customer Care 0207 533 538 Sw[...]

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    116 Contacting Dell Germany (F rankfurt) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 69 We b s i t e : support.euro .dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com T echnical Support for XPS 069 9792 7222 T echnical Support for all other Dell computers 069 9792-7200 Home/Small Business Customer Care 0180-5-224400 Global Segment[...]

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    Contacting Dell 117 Hong Kong International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 W e bsite: support.ap.dell.com T echnical Support E-mail: HK_support@Dell.com T echnical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) 00852-2969 3188 T echnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell P recision) 00852-2969 3191 T echnical Support (servers and storage) 00852-2969 3196[...]

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    118 Contacting Dell Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 We b s i t e : support.euro .dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Sales Ireland Sales 01 204 4444 Dell Outlet 1850 200 778 Online Ordering HelpDesk 1850 200 778 Customer Care Home User Customer Care 01 204 4014 Small Business Customer Care[...]

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    Contacting Dell 119 Jamaica E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com T echnical Support (dial from within Jamaica only) toll-free: 1-800-326-6061 or toll-free: 1-800-975-1646 Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 W e bsite: support.jp.dell.com T echnical Support (servers) toll-free: 0120-198-498 T echnical Support ou[...]

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    120 Contacting Dell Korea (Seoul) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 82 City Code: 2 E-mail: krsupport@dell.com Support toll-free: 080-200-3800 Support (Dimension, PDA, Electronics and Accessories) toll-free: 080-200-3801 Sales toll-free: 080-200-3600 Fa x 2194-6202 Switchboard 2194-6000 Latin America Customer T echnical Support (Austin, [...]

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    Contacting Dell 121 Malaysia (P enang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 W e bsite: support.ap.dell.com T echnical Support (Dell Pr ecision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) t o l l - f r e e :18 0 08 8 01 9 3 T echnical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) t o l l - f r e e :18 0 08 8 13 0 6 T echnical Su[...]

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    122 Contacting Dell Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 We b s i t e : support.euro .dell.com T echnical Support for XPS 020 674 45 94 T echnical Support for all other Dell computers 020 674 45 00 T echnical Support Fa x 020 674 47 66 Home/Small Business Customer Care 020 674 42 00 Relational Custome[...]

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    Contacting Dell 123 P oland (W arsaw) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 48 City Code: 22 W e bsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: pl_support_tech@dell.com Customer Service Phone 57 95 700 Customer Care 57 95 999 Sales 57 95 999 Customer Service F ax 57 95 806 Reception Desk F ax 57 95 998 Switchboard 57 95 999 P ortugal International Ac[...]

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    124 Contacting Dell Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 NOTE: The phone numbers in this section should be called from within Singapore or Malay sia only. W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com T echnical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) toll-free: 1 800 394 7430 T echnical Support (OptiPlex, La[...]

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    Contacting Dell 125 Spain (Madrid) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 34 City Code: 91 W e bsite: support.euro .dell.com 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 Customer Care 902 115 236 Switchboard 9[...]

  • Seite 126

    126 Contacting Dell Ta i w a n International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886 We b s i t e : support.ap.dell.com E-mail: ap_support@dell.com T echnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, and Electr onics and Accessories) toll-free: 0080 186 1011 T echnical Support (servers and storage) toll-free: 0080 160 1256 Customer Care toll-fr[...]

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    Contacting Dell 127 U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 W e bsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro .dell.com/uk/en/ECare/form/home.asp Sales Home and Small Business Sales 0870 907 4000 Corporate/P ublic Sector Sales 01344 860 456 Customer Car[...]

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    128 Contacting Dell 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 Hardwar e and W arranty Support (Dell TV , Printers, and Projectors ) for Relationship customers toll-free: 1-877-459-7298 Americas [...]

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    Contacting Dell 129 U.S. V irgin Islands E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com T echnical Support toll-free: 1-877-702-4360 V enezuela W e bsite: www .dell.com/ve E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com T echnical Support toll-free: 0800-100-2513 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail A[...]

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    130 Contacting Dell[...]

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    Specifications 131 Specifications Processor P r ocessor type AMD ™ Tu r i o n ™ or Sempron ™ L1 cache 128 KB L2 cache 256 KB, 512 KB, 1,024 KB External bus frequency (front side bus) 533 MHz Sy stem Information System chip set A TI RS485M / SB600 Data bus width 64 bits DR AM bus width dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses P rocessor address bus width[...]

  • Seite 132

    132 Specifications 3-in-1 Media Memo ry Card Reader 3-in-1 media memory card controller Ricoh R5C832 3-in-1 media memory card connector 3-in-1 combo card connector Cards supported SD/SDIO/MMC 3-in-1 media memory card connector size 30.55 mm x 28.9 mm x 4.55 mm Memory Memory module connector two SODIMM connectors Memory module capacities 256 MB, 512[...]

  • Seite 133

    Specifications 133 Communications Modem: Ty p e v .92 MDC HD Controller softmodem Interface Azalia Interface MDC Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system boar d W ireless internal PCI-e Mini-Card WLAN Vide o NOTE: Optional video controller upgrades are available for your computer subject to availability at the time of pur chase. T o determine [...]

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    134 Specifications Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) 14.1-inch WXGA and 15.4-inch WXGA Display area (15.4-inch): Height 207 mm (8.2 inches) Wi d t h 331.2 mm (13.0 inches) Diagonal 391.2 mm (15.4 inches) Display area (14.1-inch): Height 189.6 mm (7.5 inches) Wi d t h 303.3 mm (11.9 inches) Diagonal 357.7 mm (14.1 inches) Maximum resolution 1280 x 8[...]

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    Specifications 135 Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Layout QWER TY/AZER TY/Kanji T ouch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Wi d t h 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor -active area Height 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle Battery T ype 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" l[...]

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    136 Specifications Charge time (approximate) : Computer off 3.5 hours (9-cell) 2.5 hours (6-cell) 2.5 hours (4-cell, when available) Operating time Battery operati ng time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power -intensive conditions. See "P ower P r oblems" on page 74. See "Using[...]

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    Specifications 137 Phy sical Height 36 mm (1.42 inches) W idth 356 mm (14.02 inches) Depth 265.5 mm (10.45 inches) W eight (with 6-cell battery): Configurable to less than 2.9 kg (6.38 lb) Environmental T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% [...]

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    138 Specifications[...]

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    Appendix 139 Appendix Using the Sy stem Setup Program NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automatically configure most of the options available in the sy stem setup program, thus overriding options that you set throug h the sy stem setup progra m. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through the sy stem s[...]

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    140 Appendix Commonly Used Options Certain options requir e that you reboot 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 f ind the software needed to start the operating system. Y ou can cont rol the boot sequence and enabl e/disable devices using the[...]

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    Appendix 141 The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootab le devices that may be installed in your computer , including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/D V D/CD-R W drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are bootable. During the boot[...]

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    142 Appendix Cleaning Y our Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section , follow the safety inst ructions located in the Product Information Guide . Computer , Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer , dis connect the computer from the elec trical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Clean y[...]

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    Appendix 143 CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Alway s use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow th e instructions that come with the compressed-air product. Ne ver touch the lens in the drive. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer [...]

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    144 Appendix Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party softwar e and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory , or software program sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, sc anners, cameras, games, and so on). Support for all third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufactur [...]

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    Appendix 145 The following information is provided on the devi ce or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: P roduct name: Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Model number: PP23LA Company name: Dell Inc. W orldwide Regulatory Complia nce & Environmental Affairs One Dell W ay Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400[...]

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    146 Appendix[...]

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    Glossary 147 Glossary T erms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer . A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. ACP I — advanced configurat[...]

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    148 Glossary bootable CD — A CD that you can use to start your computer . In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. Y our Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is a bootable CD. bootable disk — A disk that you can use to start your computer . In case your h[...]

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    Glossary 149 D DDR SDRAM — double-data-rate SDR AM — A type of SDR AM that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. DDR2 SDR AM — double-data-rate 2 SDRAM — A type of DDR SDR AM that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to b oost memory speed to over 400 MHz. device — Hardwar e such as a disk drive, pri[...]

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    150 Glossary EIDE — enhanced integrated device electronics — An improved version of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. EMI — electromagnetic interference — Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation. ENERGY ST AR ® — Environmental P rotection Agency requir ements that decrease the overall consumption of ele[...]

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    Glossary 151 H hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a har d disk. The terms hard drive and har d disk are often used interchangeably . heat sink — A metal plate on some processors that helps dissipate heat. help file — A file that contains descriptive or instructional information about a product. Some help files are associated w[...]

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    152 Glossary kHz — kilohertz — A measurement of fr equency that equals 1000 Hz. L LAN — local area network — A computer network covering a small area. A LAN usually is confined to a building or a few nearby buildings. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio wa ves to form a wide area network[...]

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    Glossary 153 NIC — See network adapter . notification area — The section of the W indows taskbar that contains icons for providing quick access to programs and computer functions, such as the clock, volume control, and print status. Also referr ed to as system tray . ns — nanosecond — A measur e of time that equals one billionth of a second[...]

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    154 Glossary PXE — pre-boot e xecution environment — A WfM (W ired for Management) standard that allows network ed computers that do not have an operating system to be configured and started r emotely . R RAI D — r edundant array of independent disks — A method of providing data redundancy . Some common implementations of RAID include R AID[...]

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    Glossary 155 shortcut, the origin al file is not affected. Also , you can rename a shortcut icon. shutdown — The process of closing windows and exiting programs, exiting the operat ing system, and turning off your computer . Y ou can lose data if you turn off your computer before completing a shutdown. smart card — A card that is embe dded with[...]

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    156 Glossary suppression and may also provide voltage r egulation. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer . USB — universal serial bus — A hardwar e interface for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboar d, mouse, joystick, scanner , set of speakers, printer , broadband devi[...]

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    Glossary 157 X XGA — extended graphics array — A video standar d for video cards and controllers that supports r esolutions up to 1024 x 768. Z ZIF — zero insertion force — A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed or removed with no str ess applie d to either the chip or its socket. Zip — A popular data co[...]

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    158 Glossary[...]

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    Index 159 Index Numbers 3-in-1 media memory car d rea de r , 5 1 A audio connectors, 22 audio . See sound B battery c h a r g e g a u g e , 24, 40 charging, 4 3 checking the charge, 4 0 conserving power , 4 1 description, 2 4 performance, 3 9 power meter , 4 0 removing, 4 3 replacing coin-cell battery , 1 0 3 storing, 4 4 battery-bay latch release,[...]

  • Seite 160

    160 Index 160 Index display adjusting brightness, 3 3 description, 1 6 r e m o v i n g , 104 res ol u ti on , 3 3 switching the video image, 3 3 display latch, 19 display . See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 1 1 online, 1 3 - 1 4 P roduct Information Guide, 1 1 reg ul a to ry , 1 1 safety , 1 1 warranty , 1 1 drivers about, 7 9 i[...]

  • Seite 161

    Index 161 L labels Microsoft W indows, 1 2 Service T ag, 1 2 lost computer , 60 M media memory car ds blanks, 5 2 CardBus technology , 5 1 installing, 5 1 removing, 5 2 slots, 5 1 types, 5 1 memory installing, 9 2 removing, 9 3 memory module cover , 24 messages error , 6 6 Microsoft W indows label, 12 Mini-Card installing, 9 9 Mobile Broadband (WW [...]

  • Seite 162

    162 Index 162 Index problems (continued) programs and W indows compatibility , 7 2 restor e computer to previous operating state, 8 2 restor e operating system to previous state, 8 2 scanner , 7 6 slow computer p e r f o r m a n c e , 66, 73 s o f t w a r e , 72-73 sound and speakers, 7 6 speakers, 7 6 s p y w a r e , 66, 73 technical support polic[...]

  • Seite 163

    Index 163 video controller determining configuration, 1 5 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 1 5 volume adjusting, 7 7 W warranty information, 11 W indows XP Device Driver Rollback, 8 0 F iles and Settings T ransfer Wi z a r d , 2 6 Hardwar e T roubleshooter , 8 1 Help and Support Center , 1 3 hibernate mode, 4[...]

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    164 Index 164 Index[...]