Dell 4100 specifications Dell Inspiron, Hints, Notices, and Cautions, Abbreviations and Acronyms

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100

A Tour of Your Computer

Conserving Power

System Specifications

Solving Problems

Using the Dell™ Diagnostics

System Setup Program

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs

Removing and Replacing Parts

Hints, Notices, and Cautions

HINT: A HINT 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 Tell Me How help file (click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, point to Programs—> User's Guides, and click Tell Me How).

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December 2001 Rev. A01

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Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions Dell InspironAbbreviations and Acronyms When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsFeatures of the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell DiagnosticsDiagnostics Menu Advanced TestingAdvanced Testing Main Screen Advanced Testing Help MenuHelp Description Category Confirming the System Configuration InformationSerial Connector Ports and Connector Pin-OutsPin Signal Definition Port LocationsDocking Connector Parallel ConnectorPin Signal PS/2 Connector Video Connector USB ConnectorVideo Composite Video Pin Signal Video TV-Out ConnectorPower Conservation Modes Conserving PowerPower Options Properties Click Performance and MaintenancePortable/Laptop default Home/Office Always On Power Schemes TabPower Meter Tab Hibernate Tab Back to Contents Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Removing and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Screw Identification Exploded View System ComponentsPalm Rest Inserts Display Cover Hard Drive AssemblyRemoving the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Adding a Daughter Card ModemMemory Module Module Bay DevicesRemoving the Memory Module Cover Replacing the Memory Modules Removing the Memory ModulesRemoving the Mini PCI Card Mini PCI Card AssemblyReplacing the Mini PCI Card Removing the Keyboard Keyboard AssemblyReplacing the Keyboard Display Assembly Page Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display BezelReplacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Display LatchRemoving the Display Latch Replacing the Display LatchRemoving the Hinge Covers Hinge CoversReplacing the Hinge Covers Palm Rest Remove the display assembly and hinge coversPage Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor ModuleReserve Battery Flashing the BiosRemoving the Reserve Battery Replacing the Reserve Battery System Speaker AssemblyRemoving the Speaker Assemblies Page Replacing the Speaker Assemblies System Board AssemblyRemoving the System Board Replacing the System Board Replacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches Back to Contents Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens OverviewChanging COM Ports Changing Printer ModesEnabling the Infrared Sensor Accessing Help Files Solving ProblemsPower Problems Video and Display Problems Error MessagesIf the display is blank Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove ProgramsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers If the display is difficult to readModem and Internet Connection Problems Printer ProblemsModems Properties window, click Dialing Properties Close the Modems Properties windowTouch Pad or Mouse Problems Scanner ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive ProblemsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD General Program Problems Network ProblemsError messages appear Mail ProblemsIf Your Computer Gets Wet Program stops respondingReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Other Technical ProblemsIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling DriversReinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver Windows XP Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver WindowsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemWindows XP Windows MeCreating a Restore Point Using System RestoreClick the System Restore tab Click File SystemUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling WindowsReinstalling Windows XP Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateDouble-clickRefresh Windows OS Reinstalling Windows MeReinstalling Windows Enabling Hibernate Support System Specifications Video CommunicationsAudio DisplayKeyboard BatteryTouch Pad Track StickEnvironmental PhysicalFront View Tour of Your ComputerDisplay Latch DisplayDevice Status Lights MicrophoneTouch Pad Keyboard Status LightsLeft Side View Hard Drive Right Side ViewSecurity Cable Slot SpeakersModem Connector Audio ConnectorsNetwork Connector Infrared SensorSerial Connector Video TV-Out ConnectorParallel Connector Back ViewPS/2 Connector Docking ConnectorUSB Connector Video Monitor ConnectorBottom View Battery Release LatchModule Release Latch Docking Device Latch
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