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