Dell 8500 manual If the Device Screw Is Not Installed, Device latch release

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NOTE: You do not need to install the device screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes.

If the Device Screw Is Not Installed

NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.

1Press the device latch release.

device latch release

2Pull the device out of the module bay.

3Insert the new device into the bay, and push the device until you feel a click.

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Contents Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Uninterruptible Power SuppliesChecking the Charge on the Second Battery Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Removing and Installing Devices WhileConnecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Connecting a Television to the ComputerConnecting to a Network Adapter Accessing Help Error Messages108 105107 109128 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 119124 131Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Contents General Power Battery Air Travel EMC InstructionsCalifornia Residents When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing HabitsBattery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeWhen Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Mute button Display latch Power buttonFront View 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 Air vents Security cable slot Ieee 1394 connector PC Card slot Audio connectors Infrared sensorLeft View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right View Module bayVideo TV-out connector Air vent Parallel connector Air vents USB connectorsBack 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 Hard drive Battery-bay latch releaseBottom View FanTour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionModem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISPTransferring Information to a New Computer Close the Phone and Modems Options windowSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Printer Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other HardwareSetting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerLine Conditioners Using Batteries Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Power MeterLow-Battery Warning Health GaugeCharging the Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Reserve battery Connector Power Problems Storing a BatteryChecking the Charge on the Second Battery About the Module BayStatus button on the charge gauge Second battery top If the Device Screw Is Not Installed Device latch releaseIf 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 Numeric Keypad Keyboard ShortcutsSystem Functions CD or DVD Tray Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothPower Management Display FunctionsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Customizing the Touch PadExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersUsing the Keyboard and Touchpad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs CD or DVD problemsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Sound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs Or offUsing Easy CD Creator Basic Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Connecting a Television to the Computer Video TV-out connector TV/digital audio adapter cablePdif digital audio connector Video and Standard Audio TV/digital audio adapter cable Video cable Audio cableUsing 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 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video ControllerEnabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Nvidia Video ControllerEnabling Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio for DVD Playback Click Enable S/PDIF output Click Advanced Click Enable S/PDIF Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio DriverUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network On computer Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork adapter connector Network cableNetwork Setup Wizard Network ProblemsConnecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Determining your Network TypeInfrastructure Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Wireless network properties window appears Networks areaSetting 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 Finding Solutions 102103 Accessing Help Error Messages104 Video and Display Problems If the display is blankClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read 106Scanner Problems If only part of the display is readableClick Appearance and Themes Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveBack of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected PC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard driveUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Error messages appear General Program ProblemsMail Problems Program crashesIf Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerWhat Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 114Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 115Using System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore117 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesReinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup 120Reinstalling Drivers and Software 121Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Captive screw 125Securing clips Per connector Memory module 126Replace the cover 127Adding a Mini PCI Card Mini PCI card/modem cover Captive screw 129Mini PCI card 130Adding a Modem 132 Pull-tabscrew Modem Modem cable 133Replacing the Hard Drive Hard drive screw 135Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i System Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor PC CardPorts and Connectors Communications139 Display VideoAudio 140Keyboard 141Battery AC Adapter142 Physical 143Environmental 144Standard Settings Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence 146147 Enabling the Infrared Sensor Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports 148Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyAnguilla Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Antigua and Barbuda151 152 Chile Santiago Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands 153Costa Rica China XiamenColombia Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com155 156 Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Hong KongIndia 157Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica 158Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul159 Macao Latin AmericaLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Malaysia PenangNetherlands Antilles MexicoMontserrat Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com162 163 Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com164 165 Uruguay Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservicesBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com 166Virgin Islands A. Austin, TexasBusiness VenezuelaRegulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only 169What is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy How long does this limited warranty last? 171What do I do if I need warranty service? What will Dell do?172 How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? 173Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 174175 176 177 Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyDell Software and Peripherals Canada Only 178Return Policy GuaranteeDell-Branded Peripheral Products ExclusionsMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory Rights180 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 181182 What are Errata?D ex 183184 185 186
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