Pull-tabscrew Modem Modem cable, 133 | Dell 8500 specs

pull-tabscrew

modem

modem cable

system board connector

10Connect the modem cable to the modem.

NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections.

11Align the modem with the screw hole, and press the modem into the connector on the system board.

12Install the screw to secure the modem to the system board.

13Replace the Mini PCI card/modem cover.

Adding and Replacing Parts

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Dell 8500 manual Pull-tabscrew Modem Modem cable, 133

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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 Touchpad Connecting to a Network Adapter Connecting a Television to the ComputerConnecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Accessing Help Error Messages 107 105108 109 124 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 119128 131 Limited 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 Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal When Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Front View Display latch Power buttonMute button Track stick Light 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 View Air 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 Fan Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting 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 Problems Power 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 Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Low-Battery Warning Microsoft Windows Power MeterCharge Gauge Health Gauge Removing a Battery Charging the Battery Installing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Reserve battery Connector Storing a Battery Power Problems About the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Status button on the charge gauge Second battery top Device latch release If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If 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 Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Unexpected Characters External Keyboard Problems Using 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 CDs Using 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 Audio Using 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 Television Nvidia 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/PDIF Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network adapter connector Connecting to a Network AdapterOn computer Network cable Network Problems Network Setup Wizard Determining your Network Type Connecting to Wireless Local Area NetworksInfrastructure Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Networks area Wireless network properties window appears Setting 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 Solutions 103 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 read If 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 crashes If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 114 115 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Creating 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 System Before You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CD 120 Windows XP Setup 121 Reinstalling Drivers and Software Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 125 Captive screw 126 Securing clips Per connector Memory module 127 Replace the cover Adding a Mini PCI Card 129 Mini PCI card/modem cover Captive screw 130 Mini PCI card Adding a Modem 132 133 Pull-tabscrew Modem Modem cable Replacing the Hard Drive 135 Hard drive screw Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsSystem Information PC Card Communications Ports and Connectors139 Audio VideoDisplay 140 141 Keyboard AC Adapter Battery142 143 Physical 144 Environmental Viewing the System Setup Screens Standard SettingsOverview Changing the Boot Sequence System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options 146 147 Changing COM Ports Changing Printer ModesEnabling the Infrared Sensor 148 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting DellAnguilla Antigua and Barbuda 151 152 Cayman Islands Canada North York, OntarioChile Santiago 153 Colombia China 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