Dell 8500 manual Dell Inspiron

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500

Owner’s Manual

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Contents Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkChecking the Charge on the Second Battery Removing and Installing Devices While Using the Keyboard and TouchpadConnecting to a Network Adapter Connecting a Television to the ComputerConnecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Accessing Help Error Messages107 105108 109124 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 119128 131Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Contents General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air TravelCalifornia Residents When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery DisposalWhen Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Front View Display latch Power buttonMute button Track stickLight is flashing Tour of Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S PC Card slot Audio connectors Infrared sensor Air vents Security cable slot Ieee 1394 connectorLeft View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Module bay Right ViewAir vent Parallel connector Air vents USB connectors Video TV-out connectorBack View I D E O TV-O U T C O N N E C T O R Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Bottom View Battery-bay latch releaseHard drive FanTour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsClose the Phone and Modems Options window Transferring Information to a New ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Printer ProblemsPower Protection Devices Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkSurge Protectors Turning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Using Batteries Module Bay Devices Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeLow-Battery Warning Microsoft Windows Power MeterCharge Gauge Health GaugeRemoving a Battery Charging the BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Reserve battery Connector Storing a Battery Power ProblemsAbout the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryStatus button on the charge gauge Second battery top Device latch release If the Device Screw Is Not InstalledIf the Device Screw Is Installed Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If the Device Screw Is Installed Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Keyboard Shortcuts Numeric KeypadSystem Functions Power Management Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothCD or DVD Tray Display FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsUnexpected Characters External Keyboard ProblemsUsing the Keyboard and Touchpad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia CD or DVD problems Using CDs and DVDsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Sound and Speaker Problems Or off Copying CDsUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Video TV-out connector TV/digital audio adapter cable Connecting a Television to the ComputerPdif digital audio connector TV/digital audio adapter cable Video cable Audio cable Video and Standard AudioUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Video and Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and Digital Audio ATI Video Controller Enabling the Display Settings for a TelevisionNvidia Video Controller Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioEnabling Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio for DVD Playback Click Enable S/PDIF output Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver Click Advanced Click Enable S/PDIFUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network adapter connector Connecting to a Network AdapterOn computer Network cableNetwork Problems Network Setup WizardDetermining your Network Type Connecting to Wireless Local Area NetworksInfrastructure Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Networks area Wireless network properties window appearsSetting Up a Home and Office Network Finalizing your Network Connection Security Settings Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties 100 Solving Problems 102 Finding Solutions103 Error Messages Accessing Help104 If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs 106 If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable Scanner ProblemsClick Appearance and Themes If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive ProblemsBack of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Mail Problems General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program crashesIf Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical ProblemsDrivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 114115 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPCreating a Restore Point Using System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore117 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CD120 Windows XP Setup121 Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareSolving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 125 Captive screw126 Securing clips Per connector Memory module127 Replace the coverAdding a Mini PCI Card 129 Mini PCI card/modem cover Captive screw130 Mini PCI cardAdding a Modem 132 133 Pull-tabscrew Modem Modem cableReplacing the Hard Drive 135 Hard drive screwAdding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsSystem Information PC CardCommunications Ports and Connectors139 Audio VideoDisplay 140141 KeyboardAC Adapter Battery142 143 Physical144 EnvironmentalViewing the System Setup Screens Standard SettingsOverview Changing the Boot Sequence System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options 146147 Changing COM Ports Changing Printer ModesEnabling the Infrared Sensor 148Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting DellAnguilla Antigua and Barbuda151 152 Cayman Islands Canada North York, OntarioChile Santiago 153Colombia China XiamenCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com155 156 India Hong KongIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com 157Jamaica Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comArea Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 158Korea Seoul Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com159 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Latin AmericaMacao Malaysia PenangMontserrat MexicoNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com162 163 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com164 165 Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservicesUruguay 166Business A. Austin, TexasVirgin Islands VenezuelaRegulatory Notices 169 NOM Information Mexico OnlyWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? What is covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy 171 How long does this limited warranty last?What will Dell do? What do I do if I need warranty service?172 May I transfer the limited warranty? What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? 173174 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only175 176 177 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products 178Dell-Branded Peripheral Products GuaranteeReturn Policy ExclusionsLimitation and Statutory Rights Making a Claim180 181 Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyWhat are Errata? 182183 D ex184 185 186

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