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    Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100 Owner's Manual www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    the problem. CAUTION Dell, the DELL logo, AccessDirect, Inspiron, AccessDirect, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell TrueMobile, and Dellnet are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows
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    CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11 General 11 Power 12 Battery 13 Air Travel 14 EMC Instructions 14 California Residents 14 When Using Your Computer 15 Ergonomic Computing Habits 16 When Working Inside Your Computer 16 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 17 Battery Disposal 17
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    Uninterruptible Power Supplies 40 Turning Off Your Computer 40 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 42 Checking the Battery Charge 43 Power Meter 43 Low-Battery Warning 43 Charging the Battery 44 Removing a Battery 44 Installing a Battery 45 Storing a Battery 45 Battery and Power Problems
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    battery is not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker Functions 50 Microsoft® Windows
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    Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is readable 83 Scanner Problems 83 Drive Problems 84 If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive 84 If you have problems with a hard drive 85 6 Contents
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    Operating State 93 Undoing the Last System Restore 94 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
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    the System Setup Screens 121 System Setup Screens 121 Commonly Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 125
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    Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only 157 Index 159 Contents 9
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    10 Contents
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    environment from potential damage. General • Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unless you are a trained service technician. Always follow installation instructions closely. • If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions ( power cable plug. If you use a power extension cable, use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to mate with the AC adapter power cable. • Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located
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    CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in permanent
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    order to best comply with all such restrictions, if your Dell portable computer is equipped with Dell TrueMobile™ or some other wireless communication device, please disable this device before you board the aircraft and follow all instructions provided by airline personnel with regard to such device
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    computer, battery, and hard drive from temperature before turning on power. • When you disconnect memory module by its edges, not its pins. • When preparing to remove a memory module from the system board or disconnect a device from the computer, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter
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    your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 126 for the appropriate contact information). Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in injury. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for extended periods of time may result
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    components, such as a memory module. You can do so Battery Disposal Your computer uses a lithium-ion battery and a reserve battery. For instructions about replacing the lithium-ion battery in your computer, refer to "Removing a Battery" on page 44. The reserve battery is a long-life battery
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 18 When Using Yo ur Computer
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    SECTION 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View 1
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display latch display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps the display closed. D IS P LA Y - For more information about
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    includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key page 49. . For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see SP E A KE R S - To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the volume control keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see page 50. A To ur of
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    dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer. Blinks or turns off in power management mode. 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. Blinks to indicate battery
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    Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see page 40). If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) CD or DVD drive PC C AR D SL O T - Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. For more information, see
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Attach a microphone to the connector. C D O R DV D D R IV E - Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. Right Side View security cable slot battery/battery bay air
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    - Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on usage. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or
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    , see page 58. NOTE: Use only the 90-watt AC adapter that came with your computer. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. For more information, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file. To access the
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com wireless network communications. For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent battery latch release memory
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    damage the computer or cause a fire. B A T T E R Y L A T C H RE L E A S E - Releases the battery. See page 44 for instructions. M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s) and the CD or DVD drive latch release. See page 100. H A R D DR I VE - Stores
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 30 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r
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    SECTION 2 Setting Up Your Computer Dell™ QuickSet Features Connecting to the Internet Modem and Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Printer Problems Power Protection Devices Turning Off Your Computer 2
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the icon located in the taskbar and functions differently when you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. Clicking the QuickSet Icon Click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Adjust power management
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    Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Your ISP will programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you do not have an MSN Explorer
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP. NOTE: If you can connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your modem is functioning properly. If you are sure that your modem is working properly and you still experience problems,
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    Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem Options, click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.... 3 In the Edit Location window the modem is communicating with Windows. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. E-Mail Problems E N S U R
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data from the source computer to the new computer. You can move data such as: • E-mails • Toolbar settings • Window sizes •
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    . When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. Setting Up a the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install
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    dell.com | support.dell you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your USB connectors fit only one way. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B
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    - See the documentation supplied with the printer. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER - 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning
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    being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is available. See the
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    SECTION 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery and Power Problems 3
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    , but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other power-intensive programs such as 3D games and engineering
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    Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge. Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the power meter, double-click the
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery. For more information on resolving problems with a battery, see "Power
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    management mode. If the computer does not turn on, press and hold the power button for several seconds. 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. NOTE
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    in the Help and Support Center. To access help, see page 80. RE S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see page 100). If the battery is not charging S H U T D O W N T H E C O M P U T E R - Charge
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    SECTION 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters 4
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to launch a frequently used program, such as support and Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard icon. 2 Click the AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on the screen.
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    key. • To disable the keypad, press again. Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video image to the next display option. The options include the integrated
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. See "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file for more
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    character repeat rate, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. Follow the instructions on the screen. 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
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 In the Mouse Properties window, click the
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    blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 54 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d
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    5 SECTION 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs CD or DVD Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Connecting a Television to the Computer
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. Using CDs and DVDs For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, see the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see page 80. CD or DVD Problems If
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    problem. Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakers 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 - Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen instructions. NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows
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    dell.com | support.dell.com E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. RE I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I V E R - See page 89. NOTE: Video and audio adapter cable) The audio connector
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    S-Video Connection Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video connector on the computer. U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into your television. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your
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    a composite video input only, use a composite TV-out adapter cable: composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV-out adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com S-video TV-out connector S-video connector composite video connector composite TV-out adapter cable 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on the composite TV-out adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable
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    on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your television or other audio device. Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes and click Display. 3 Click the Settings tab and click
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 64 U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M u l t i m e d i a
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    6 SECTION 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Network Problems Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks
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    wall jack. NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack. 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
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    try replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is Dell. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. NOTE: These networking instructions
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    your wireless card. The User's Guide is located on your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that came with your computer) in the "User's Guides-Network User's Guides" category. The User's Guide is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control
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    Under Network Tasks in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of this connection. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 5 Select the Wireless Networks tab. NOTE: The names of wireless networks that your computer can see are listed in the Available Networks area. Setting Up
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Click Add. The Wireless network properties window appears. 7 Enter the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) check box labeled This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used. 70 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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    in the Preferred networks area. Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) To finalize your connection, you must change your wireless security settings to match the wireless network to which you are trying to connect. Choose one of the following connection options based on the security
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    instructions in the User's Guide for your wireless network card. 1 In the Preferred networks section, click the name of your wireless update your wireless software before continuing. Download and install the latest version of your wireless driver software from the Dell Support website at support.dell
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    network setup is complete. Connecting to a Network With Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) Security Requirements 1 In the Preferred networks section, click the name of your wireless network. NOTE: Your computer may take up to a minute to attach to the network. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 73
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click Properties. 3 From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open. Earlier versions of Dell wireless software may not contain the drop-down menus. If you are using an earlier version, select the check box labeled Data encryption (WEP enabled) and
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    7 Enter the WEP network key, provided by your network administrator, in the Network key field. 8 Enter this key again in the Confirm network key field. 9 Click OK. Your network setup is complete. NOTE: Your computer may take up to a minute to attach to the network. Setting Up a Home and Office
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    Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you have a problem with an external device, see your questions. See page 45. Press the power button to exit standby mode. See the Tell Me How help file for more information on standby mode. Get technical assistance from Dell. See page 126. ® See page 80
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    See page 86. See page 81. See page 57. See page 38 See page 34. See page 83. See page 52. See page 53. See page 53. See page 84-85. See page 67. See page 80. See page 86. See page 34. See page 35. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 79
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    guides. 3 Click Tell Me How. TO A C C E S S HE LP I N WI ND O W S X P - 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on the screen
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    on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E . T H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Video and Display Problems If the display is blank CHECK THE has power. L I G H T - When the
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 A C A D A P T E R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it
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    external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell (see page 126). Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the scanner
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see page 80. Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive E N S U R E T H A 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
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    If you have problems with a hard drive A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on. CHECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS - 1 Click
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    . See the software documentation. Resolving Other Technical Problems G O T O T H E D E L L S U P P O R T W E B S I T E - Go to support.dell.com for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on page 125 for a description
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    and put them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off the battery and put it in a safe place to dry. 7 Wipe off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 104). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 100). 10 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books
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    (s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s). 13 Replace the hard drive. 14 Replace any PC Cards you removed. 15 Replace the battery. 16 Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see
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    drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use Device Driver Rollback: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen,
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    the readme file. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is
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    button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to resolve the problem. If that is unsuccessful, then
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard
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    can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer. Starting Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information in the
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    6 If your computer has a network adapter, click Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click Next. If your computer does not have a network adapter, this option does not appear. 7 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you may be prompted to provide further network information
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    8 SECTION 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts Memory Modem Hard Drive CD or DVD Drive Keyboard
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    devices. 5 Remove any installed PC Cards and the battery. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. 1 Complete the instructions in the preceding section, "Before You Add or Replace Parts
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    you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b Remove the module from the connector. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under
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    may damage your computer. 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the
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    Modem If you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you ordered your computer, Dell installed the modem for you. 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 100. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw in the modem cover, and lift the cover away from
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    board. 7 Replace the cover. NOTE: You need the Operating System CD to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You also need the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the
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    drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 100. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. screws (2) NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. hard drive
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    drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. foam packaging hard drive CD or DVD Drive 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 100. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw in the memory
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    captive screw memory module cover 3 Remove the screw labeled "O" next to the memory module cover. lever CD or DVD drive screw 4 Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to release the drive. Adding and Re placing Parts 107
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Pull the drive out of the bay. 6 Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the screw that you removed in step 3. 8 Replace the memory module cover and screw. Keyboard 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Add or Replace Parts"
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    are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5 Lift the keyboard out of the bottom case, and rest it on the display hinges so that the keyboard connector is exposed. 6 Pull up on the keyboard connector to disconnect it from the
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com keyboard connector interface connector 7 Remove the keyboard from the bottom case. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the system board, and do not reverse the keyboard connector. 8
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    on the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboard into the bottom case. Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged before trying to completely seat the keyboard. 10 Replace the four keyboard screws. 11 Replace the hinge cover. Adding and Re placing Parts 111
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 112 Adding and Replacing Pa rts
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    SECTION 9 Appendix Specifications Using the System Setup Program System and Battery Performance Optimization Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Contacting Dell Regulatory Notices Limited Warranties and Return Policy 9
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Power management features limit the processor speed when the computer is running on battery power, to maintain system cooling requirements, and/or to maintain system power requirements. Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor L1 cache L2 cache External
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    Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Ethernet LAN S-video TV-out Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter 2 user-accessible SODIMM
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Video type Host interface Video controller Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls direct AGP integrated graphics integrated direct AGP
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    (typical) Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Power consumption: Panel with backlight (typical) Controls XGA 14.1 inch or 15 inch 215.8 mm (8.5 inches) 229 ° +10°/-30° 0.28 x 0.28 mm 6.5 W brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts Appendix 117
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    dell.com | support.dell.com 118 Appendix Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery reduced under certain power-intensive conditions See page 42 for more information on battery life. 500 discharge
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    AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output Physical Height 14.1-inch display 15-inch display Width Depth Weight: With CD drive, 12-cell battery, and 14.1-inch display With CD drive, 12-cell battery, and 15-inch display 43.7 mm (1.72
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) ) Maximum vibration: Operating 0.9 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 122 G Storage 163
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    security and hard-drive password settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the settings for the system setup program. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly. Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn
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    dell.com | support.dell system. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Modular bay HDD • Internal HDD • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive
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    this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Turn off the computer. 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to
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    surface temperature exceeds 60°C. NOTE: You can also click the power meter icon on the taskbar. Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with the computer turned off. Charge time is significantly longer
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    warranty and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover
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    54 City Code: 11 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address General Support General Support Website: www.dell.com.ar Tech Support and Customer Care Sales Tech Support Fax Customer Care Fax Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 800-335-0031 1-800-805-5924 toll
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    Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Aruba General Support Australia (Sydney) E-mail (Australia): [email protected] International Access Code: 0011 E-mail (New Zealand): [email protected] Country Code: 61 Home and Small
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    Website: www.dell.com/br Customer Support, Technical Support Tech Support Fax Customer Care Fax Sales General Support Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 02 481
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    Technical Support Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 toll-free: 1-800-950-1329 toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 toll-free: 1-800-326-9463 toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 toll-free: 1-800
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    West Large Corporate Accounts Spare Parts General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Customer Care Fax TechFax Switchboard Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 818 1350 toll-free: 800 858 2437 toll-free: 800 858 2333 toll
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    Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Denmark (Copenhagen) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 45 E-mail Support (portable computers): [email protected] E-mail Support (desktop computers): [email protected] E-mail Support (servers
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    49 City Code: 6103 Grenada Guatemala Guyana Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Care Switchboard Switchboard (calls from outside of France) Sales
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    Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Hong Kong Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Country Code: 852 Dell Precision™) Customer Service (non-technical, post-sales issues
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    City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard General
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    : 44 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) 24-Hour Automated Order Service Customer Care
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    60 City Code: 4 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium) Home/Small Support Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales Technical Support Customer Service Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free
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    Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail (Technical Support): (Enterprise): [email protected] (Latitude): [email protected] (Inspiron): [email protected] (Dimension): [email protected] (OptiPlex): [email protected] (Dell -free
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    Poland (Warsaw) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 011 E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 48 Customer Service Phone City Code: 22 Customer Care Sales Customer Service Fax Reception Desk Fax Switchboard Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 0800 446
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    mail: [email protected] 09/091 Technical Support Country Code: 27 Customer Care City Code: 11 Sales Fax Switchboard Southeast Asian and Pacific Countries Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 800
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    Care Switchboard Fax Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] E-mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron: [email protected] E-mail Support for OptiPlex: [email protected] E-mail Support for Servers: [email protected] Technical Support Relational Customer Care Home
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    Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Switzerland (Geneva) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 41 City Code: 22 E-mail for French-speaking HSB
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    Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Corporate/Public Sector Sales General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 0870 908 0500 0870
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    -3355 Spare Parts Sales toll-free: 1-800-357-3355 Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll-free: 1-800-247-4618 Fax toll-free: 1-800-727-8320 Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY (1-877-335-5889) U.S. Virgin Islands General Support 1-877
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or
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    Current Consumption: Output voltage: Output current: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 146 Appendix
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    , abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power - Servicing not authorized by Dell - Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions - Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not
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    Large, or Global Commercial Customers, Healthcare Customers, and Value-Added Resellers (VARs): Technical Support and Customer Service Government and Education Customers: Technical Support and Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory U.S. Only 1-800-624-9896 1-800-624-9897 1-800-822-8965 1-800-456-3355
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    us. NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data. What if I purchased a service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you
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    and parts may be returned within 14 days of the date on the packing slip or invoice. To return products, e-mail or call Dell customer service to added to the Dell-branded hardware products through our factory-integration system, or the reloading of the software • Non-Dell branded and Solution
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    , abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power - Servicing not authorized by Dell - Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions - Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not
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    Technical Support Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory Canada problem is not covered under this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service alternatives that are available to you on a fee basis. NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to us, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive
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    us. NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data. What if I purchased a service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you
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    condition, and all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Dell does provide a limited warranty for new Dell-branded peripheral products (products for which Dell is listed as the manufacturer) such as monitors, batteries, memory
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    free from defects in materials, workmanship, and design affecting normal use, for a period of 1 year from the original purchase date. Products for which proper claims are made will, at Dell's option, be repaired or replaced at Dell's expense. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Computer de Chile Ltda Coyancura 2283, Piso 3- Of.302, Providencia, Santiago - Chile Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation Carrera 7 #115-33 Oficina 603 Bogota, Colombia Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950
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    's motherboard. This limited warranty does not cover damages due to external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power, usage not in accordance with product instructions, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or improper testing. How to Obtain Warranty Service
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    dell.com | support.dell Celeron® processors through a rigorous battery of tests during the design are monitored for failures as part of our ongoing quality assurance process users from encountering the problem. Errata may then be available through our Technical Documentation Service. At Intel, our goal
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    20 display latch description, 20 system view, 20 drivers reinstalling, 89 drives fixing problems, 84 See hard drive DVD drive See CD or DVD drive E e-mail fixing problems, 35 F finding solutions, 78 floppy drive fixing problems, 84 H hard drive description, 29 replacing, 104 returning to Dell, 106
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    , 23 system view, 23 power management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot
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    , 92 dropped or damaged computer, 88 e-mail problems, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 network problems, 67 PC Card problems, 85 power problems, 45 program crash, 86 program stopped responding, 86 reinstalling Windows XP, 95 scanner problems, 83 System Restore, 93 unexpected characters, 53 wet
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    162 Index
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    outlined boxes completed by Agency MILESTONE NAME: PATH: LANGUAGES: Abacus 1100 Owner's Manual (S:\SYSTEMS\Abacus\1100\owner\A02\6w9561s) English Agency: PART and REVISION NUMBER: SPEC SHEET PREPARED BY: DATE SPEC SHEET COMPLETED: CONTACTS: AMF PRINT VENDOR AND/OR REGIONS: COMPUTER SOURCE
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    INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINT SUPPLIERS: TRANSLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Preflight exceptions: All screen shots in this document are acceptable resolution Add blank page. If this document contains Hebrew; add blank pages at the end of the Hebrew from RIGHT to LEFT. Any blank pages will follow the last page
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