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Dell™
Inspiron™
7500
System
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Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Safety Instructions
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Ergonomic Computing Habits
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When Removing or Installing Memory Modules
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
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Preface
About This Guide
Warranty and Return Policy Information
Other Documents You May Need
Notational Conventions
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Chapter 2 Options and Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Chapter 3 Basic Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
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Chapter 4 Installing System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Chapter 5 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Appendix C System Messages and Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Appendix D Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Index Figures
Tables
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Hardware Features
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Front View of the Computer
Figure 1-1. Front View of the Computer
Back View of the Computer
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Software Features
Available Options and Upgrades
Getting Help
CHAPTER 2
Options and Upgrades
Figure 2-1. Using the AC Adapter
Using the AC Adapter
Using the Media Bay
Figure 2-2. Removing a Device From the Media Bay
Using the MegaBay
Figure 2-3. Removing a Device From the MegaBay
Installing a Battery
Figure 2-4. Adjusting the Battery Bezel
Attaching the Composite TV-Out Adapter Cable
Figure 2-5. Using the Composite TV-Out Adapter Cable
Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive
Figure 2-6. Removing the Internal Hard-Disk Drive
Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell
Figure 2-7. Repackaging the Hard-Disk Drive
Installing Memory Modules
Figure 2-8. Removing the Memory Module Cover
Figure 2-9. Removing a Memory Module
Figure 2-10. Installing a Memory Module
Creating the Save-to-Disk Suspend File
Port Replicator
Connecting Other External Devices
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CHAPTER 3
Basic Troubleshooting
Checking the Basics
Checking Connections
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Look and Listen
Setup Options
Table 3-1. Boot Routine Indications
Finding Software Solutions
Installing and Configuring Software
Start-Up Files
Using Software
Error Messages
Input Errors
Memory-Resident Programs
Program Conflicts
Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
Table 3-2. Default IRQ Line Assignments
Troubleshooting Procedures
Troubleshooting a Wet Computer
Table 3-2. Default IRQ Line Assignments (continued)
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Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer
Troubleshooting a Power Failure
Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter
Total Power Failure When Using a Battery
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No Power to a Part of the Computer
Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive
Troubleshooting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive
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Troubleshooting an External Keyboard
Troubleshooting Memory
Troubleshooting the Display
Troubleshooting an External Monitor
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Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
T roubleshooting the Infrared Port
Troubleshooting the Touch Pad
Troubleshooting Audio Functions
Running the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
Figure 3-1. Diagnostics Menu
Dell Diagnostics Main Screen
Figure 3-2. Dell Diagnostics Main Screen
Using the Dell Diagnostics
Menu
Keys
Device Group
Device
Test
Versions
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CHAPTER 4
Installing System Software
Installing the Windows 98 Operating System
Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows 98
Installing the Audio Driver
Installing the Video Driver
Installing the Touch Pad Driver
Installing the Internal Modem Driver (Optional)
Installing the Software DVD Decoder (Optional)
Creating the Save-to-Disk Suspend File
Installing the System Help
Installing Help From the CD
Downloading Help From the Support Web Site
Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows NT
Creating the Save-to-Disk Suspend Partition
Installing the Video Driver
Changing Video Resolution
Installing the Audio Driver
Installing the Touch Pad Driver
Installing the Power Management Configuration Utility
Installing the PC Card Configuration Utility
Installing the Internal Modem Driver (Optional)
Installing the System Help
Installing Help From the CD
Downloading Help From the Support Web Site
Contacting Dell
CHAPTER 5
Getting Help
Technical Assistance
Help Tools
World Wide Web
AutoTech Service
TechFax Service
TechConnect BBS
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
Figure 5-1. Diagnostics Checklist
Dell Contact Numbers
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APPENDIX A
Technical Specifications
Table A-1. Technical Specifications
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APPENDIX B
Using the Setup Program
Accessing the Setup Program
Main Menu
Table B-1. Main Menu Options
System Devices Menu
Table B-2. System Devices Menu Options
Table B-2. System Devices Menu Options (continued)
Security Menu
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Table B-4. Power Menu Options
Table B-4. Power Menu Options (continued)
Boot Menu
Exit Menu
Table B-6. Exit Menu Options
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APPENDIX C
System Messages and Beep Codes
System Messages
Table C-1. System Error Messages
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Table C-1. System Error Messages (continued)
System Beep Codes
Table C-2. Beep Codes
Table C-2. Beep Codes (continued)
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APPENDIX D
Regulatory Notices
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
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Fax Branding
IC Notice (Canada Only)
Modem Regulatory Information
CE Notice (European Union)
Battery Disposal
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
Class A ITE
VCCI-A
Figure D-1. VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark
Class B ITE
Figure D-2. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark
MOC Notice (South Korea Only)
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Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Bada i Certyfikacji
Pozostae instrukcje bezpieczestwa
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
Informacin para NOM (nicamente para Mxico)
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
APPENDIX E
Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)
Coverage During Year One
Coverage During Years Two and Three
General Provisions
Limited Three-Year Warranty (Canada Only)
Coverage During Year One
Coverage During Years Two and Three
General Provisions
Total Satisfaction Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)
Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products
Previous Products
Software
Additional Information
Macrovision Product Notice
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Index
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