Dell™ Inspiron™ 1000 Owner’s Manual Model PP08S w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information 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 property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9.
Contents Finding Information 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Back View Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing a Battery Storing a Battery . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs . Copying CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 How to Copy a CD . . . . . . . . Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs . Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . Before Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive . 9 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macrovision Product Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 FCC Notices (U.S.
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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 You Looking For? Find It Here • • • • • • Dell™ Product Information Guide Warranty information Terms and Conditions (U.S.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to use Windows 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 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
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About Your Computer Front View display latch release display hard drive and keyboard status lights power button keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons device status lights speakers DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — Press this button to release the display latch and open the display. D I S P L A Y — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9.
— To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the volume-control key combinations. For more information, see page 32. www.dell.com | support.dell.com SPEAKERS DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer or flashes when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on steadily when the battery is being charged or flashes when the battery charge is low.
HARD DRIVE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View audio connectors PC Card slot AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach record/playback devices, such as cassette players and CD players, to the connector. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. P C C A R D S L O T — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem, wireless card, or network adapter. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 35.
Right Side View battery CD or DVD drive — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See page 25. BATTERY/BATTERY BAY C D O R DVD D R I V E B A Y — Accommodates a CD drive or DVD drive.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. SECURITY CABLE SLOT NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector.
VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. For more information, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help. To access the help file, see page 9. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R — Connects the AC adapter so that you can run the computer on AC power instead of battery power. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View memory module cover hard drive battery battery-bay latch release fan MEMORY MODULE COVER HARD DRIVE — Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). — Stores software and data. B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See page 25. BATTERY LATCH RELEASE — Releases the battery.
Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 5 Click Next. If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6.
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level.
Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Charge the battery for 3 hours before using the computer without the AC adapter. NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial time period of the limited warranty for your computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental 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 risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F).
Recalibrate your NiMH battery when one of the following occurs: • A message appears, prompting you to recalibrate your battery. • The typical battery operating time decreases. When you recalibrate your NiMH battery, do not remove the battery or disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet. Allow several hours for the procedure to complete. To run the Battery Gauge Recalibration software: 1 Connect your computer to an electrical outlet. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is either turned off or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. Copying CDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs or DVDs. This section applies only to computers that have a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. The following instructions show how to make an exact copy of a CD.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings are correct and click Copy. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies it to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive. When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the CD or DVD drive and click OK. • If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you have inserted your source CD or DVD and click Copy.
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . The • To disable the keypad, press again. 9 light indicates that the keypad is active.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Enables and disables the scroll lock (only on keyboards for the U.K., Japan, and France). Display Functions Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Enables and disables display stretch.
To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.
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Using PC Cards PC Card Types The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. "Type" of card refers to its thickness, not its functionality. NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device. See "Appendix" on page 67 for information on supported PC Cards. Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. PC Card PC Card release latch The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card.
Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. To connect a network cable: NOTE: Plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Do not plug the network cable into the modem connector on the computer. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone wall jack.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard 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 Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network.
Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in the following sections, "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 39. 2 Turn the computer over, unscrew the hard-drive cover screws, and remove the cover. 3 Remove the hard drive screws. hard drive cover screws (2) hard drive cover hard drive screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide.
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Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures 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 chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Option Function Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically. Custom Test Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run. Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having.
Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E — Click the Start button and click My Computer. If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you there is no audio ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R — See page 56.
C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S — If you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark. CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION — CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK — CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK — USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE — • Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on the modem.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E — If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an antivirus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware.
A R E Q U I R E D . D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D — The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you want to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. < D R I V E L E T T E R > : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E .
www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E E X T E R N A L K E Y B O A R D , C H E C K T H E I N T E G R A T E D KEYBOARD — 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display.
Slow computer performance or problems connecting to the Internet S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E — If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an antivirus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION — • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R — Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standby mode. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y — The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer.
Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’s manufacturer. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your Dell printer, contact Dell (see page 92). Use the code available on the Service Tag located on your printer to direct your call when contacting technical support.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS — • See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer.
E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N — See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS — 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E — Shut down the computer.
TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. C H E C K T H E AC A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR — 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell (see page 92). Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard.
6 Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver, see the following section, "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search.
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see page 61) to resolve the problem. If that is unsuccessful, then use System Restore. 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 system restoration is complete.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your operating system. PC Restore restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your computer— including data files—are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
Removing PC Restore NOTICE: PC Restore enables you to restore your computer’s operating system to the condition it was in when you purchased your computer. It is recommended that you do not remove PC Restore from your computer, even to gain additional hard drive space. If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer’s operating system to its original state. 1 Log on to the computer as a local administrator.
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Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Intel® Mobile Celeron® L1 Trace Cache 12 KB (internal) L1 Data Cache 8 KB (internal) L2 cache 256 KB External bus frequency 400 MHz System Information System chipset SiS M650, 962L Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits Processor address bus width 32 bits Flash EPROM 1 MB PCI bus 32 bits PC Card CardBus controller Texas Instruments PCI 1510 CardBus controller PC Card connector one (supports one Type I or Type II cards) Cards s
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Integrated memory 256-MB DDR 1 Memory module connector one SODIMM socket Memory module capacity 256 MB Memory type 2.5-V SODIMM Minimum memory 256 MB Maximum memory 512 MB Ports and Connectors Audio microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector Modem RJ-11 port Network adapter RJ-45 port USB three 4-pin USB 2.0 connectors Video 15-hole connector Communications Modem: Type v.
Audio Audio controller Analog Devices AD1981B Stereo conversion 16-bit (analog-to-digital) and 20-bit (digital-to-analog) Interfaces: Internal PCI bus External microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector Speaker two 4-ohm speakers Internal speaker amplifier 1-W channel into 4 ohms Volume controls key combinations, program menus Display Type (active-matrix TFT) XGA Dimensions: Height 214.3 mm (8.4 inches) Width 285.7 mm (11.3 inches) Diagonal 357.1 mm (14.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Width 64.88-mm (2.55-inch) sensor-active area Height 48.88-mm (1.92-inch) rectangle Battery Type 8-cell "smart" lithium ion (65 WHr) 8-cell "smart" nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) (43 WHr) Dimensions: Depth 145.5 mm (5.728 inches) Height 19.2 mm (0.756 inch) Width 78.15 mm (3.07 inches) Weight 0.
AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 47–63 Hz Output current 3.16 A (continuous) Output power 60 W Rated output voltage 19 VDC Dimensions: Height 29.0 mm (1.14 inches) Width 49.5 mm (1.95 inches) Depth 114.5 mm (4.50 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Physical Height 37.2 mm (1.4 inches) Width 330 mm (13 inches) Depth 268 mm (10.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.
Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on the screen. On each screen, the system setup options are listed at the left.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by pressing the down-arrow or up-arrow key and change its order in the list. To reorder a device in the list, highlight the device and then press or to move the highlighted device up or down. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you save the changes and exit system setup. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering system setup.
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the software programs that are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on). Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories.
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instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Index A air vents description, 20 system view, 20 audio connectors description, 16 system view, 16 audio.
Index F K N fan description, 20 system view, 20 fixed optical drive description, 17 system view, 17 keyboard description, 14 numeric keypad, 31 problems, 49 shortcuts, 32 system view, 14 network Network Setup Wizard, 38 problems, 53 setting up, 37 floppy drive description, 20 system view, 20 keyboard status lights description, 15 system view, 15 hardware conflicts, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 62 Help and Support Center, 11 help file, 9 I installing parts before you begin,
printer cable, 22 connecting, 22 problems, 55 setting up, 22 USB, 22 R problems blue screen, 51 CD drive, 45 computer crashes, 50-51 computer does not start up, 50 computer stops responding, 50 conflicts, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 43 drives, 45 DVD drive, 45 error messages, 48 hard drive, 46 keyboard, 49 lockups, 50 network, 53 power, 53 power light conditions, 53 printer, 55 program crashes, 51 program stops responding, 51 programs and Windows compatibility, 51 scanner, 55 software, 50-52 sound and speakers,
Index USB connector description, 18 system view, 18 V video connector description, 19 system view, 19 video.