Contents
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Dell Inspiron 700m
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Radios Including Wireless Networking
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
If only part of the display is readable Contents
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Contents
How to use standby mode and hibernate mode
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Tips on using Microsoft Windows
How to play CDs and DVDs
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be
Order status, warranty, and repair information
Updates
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Follow the instructions on the screen
Click the topic that describes your problem
Click the arrow icon
Status lights Keyboard
Tour of Your Computer
Front View
Display latch release Device and keyboard
D I O C O N N E C T O R S Connect headphones and microphone
Tour of Your Computer
Left Side View
D E O C O N N E C T O R
Right Side View
Module bay Modem connector
Network connector
I D E O T V O U T C O N N E C T O R
R D D R I V E Stores software and data
Bottom View
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Next window, click the appropriate option
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
USB connector on computer
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Using a Battery
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Low-Battery Warning
Checking the Battery Charge
Charging the Battery
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Shown with optional 8-cell battery
Removing a Battery
Installing a Battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
About the Module Bay
Installing Module Bay Devices
Installing Module Bay Devices
Installing Module Bay Devices
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Helpful Tips
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Video cable Audio cable
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Video Connection
Click the Settings tab and click Advanced
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Key Combinations
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Extended PC Cards
Using PC Cards
PC Card Types
PC Card Blanks
Using PC Cards
Installing a PC Card
Using PC Cards
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
On the welcome screen, click Next
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining Your Network Type
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Tab Function
Option Function
Click System
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
System Properties window, click the Hardware tab
Follow the instructions on the screen
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked
Drive Problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
CD and DVD drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Solving Problems
Error Messages
Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Unexpected Characters
Lockups and Software Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Program crashes repeatedly
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding
Solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Network Problems
Memory Problems
Power Problems
PC Card Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from external speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
If the display is difficult to read
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If only part of the display is readable
Recommended Tools
Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Memory
Replace the cover
Modem
Screws Modem
Mini PCI Card
Antenna cables
Securing tabs Adding and Replacing Parts
Replace the cover and tighten the screws
Adding and Replacing Parts
Appendix
Specifications
Controller
Ports and Connectors
Communications
Type
Display
Audio
Internal
External
Computer on
Battery
Touch Pad
Depth
Travel module With 4-cell battery and DVD
With 8-cell battery and TravelLite
Travel module With 8-cell battery and DVD
With 4-cell battery and TravelLite
Environmental
Using the System Setup Program
Overview
USB Memory
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Performing a One-Time Boot
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
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Macrovision Product Notice
FCC Notices U.S. Only
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FCC Identification Information
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