Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network | Dell 8500

Modem and Internet Connection Problems	35
Transferring Information to a New Computer	36
Setting Up a Printer	38
Printer Cable	38
Connecting a Parallel Printer	38
Connecting a USB Printer	39
Printer Problems	40
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network . . . .	41
Power Protection Devices	41
Surge Protectors	41
Line Conditioners	42
Uninterruptible Power Supplies	42
Turning Off Your Computer	42

3Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices

Using a Battery	44
Battery Performance	44
Checking the Battery Charge	45
Charging the Battery	47
Removing a Battery	47
Installing a Battery	48
Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery	49
Storing a Battery	51
Power Problems	51
About the Module Bay	52
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery	52
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer
Is Turned Off	53
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed	54
If the Device Screw Is Installed	55

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Dell 8500 manual Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network, Uninterruptible Power Supplies

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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 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Removing and Installing Devices While Connecting a Television to the Computer Connecting to a Network AdapterConnecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Accessing Help Error Messages 105 107108 109 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 119 124128 131 Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Contents General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air TravelCalifornia Residents When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Display latch Power button Front ViewMute 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 Right View Module bay 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 Battery-bay latch release Bottom ViewHard drive Fan Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Modem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Transferring Information to a New Computer Close the Phone and Modems Options window Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Printer Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware 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 Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery WarningCharge Gauge Health Gauge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Reserve battery Connector Power Problems Storing a Battery Checking the Charge on the Second Battery About the Module Bay Status button on the charge gauge Second battery top If the Device Screw Is Not Installed Device latch release 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 Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Power ManagementCD or DVD Tray Display Functions Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Customizing the Touch Pad External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters 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 Copying CDs Or off 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 Video and Standard Audio TV/digital audio adapter cable Video cable Audio cable 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 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video Controller Nvidia Video Controller Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioEnabling 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 Driver Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network adapter connectorOn computer Network cable Network Setup Wizard Network Problems Determining your Network Type Connecting to Wireless Local Area NetworksInfrastructure Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Wireless network properties window appears Networks area 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 Finding Solutions 102 103 Error Messages Accessing Help104 If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read 106 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 General Program Problems Mail ProblemsError messages appear Program crashes If Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 114 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 115 Creating a Restore Point Using System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore117 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You ReinstallReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CD Windows XP Setup 120 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 121 Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Captive screw 125 Securing clips Per connector Memory module 126 Replace the cover 127 Adding a Mini PCI Card Mini PCI card/modem cover Captive screw 129 Mini PCI card 130 Adding a Modem 132 Pull-tabscrew Modem Modem cable 133 Replacing the Hard Drive Hard drive screw 135 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorSystem Information PC Card Communications Ports and Connectors139 Video AudioDisplay 140 Keyboard 141 AC Adapter Battery142 Physical 143 Environmental 144 Viewing the System Setup Screens Standard SettingsOverview System Setup Screens Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options 146 147 Changing Printer Modes Changing COM PortsEnabling the Infrared Sensor 148 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsAnguilla Antigua and Barbuda 151 152 Canada North York, Ontario Cayman IslandsChile Santiago 153 China Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com 155 156 Hong Kong IndiaIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com 157 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaArea Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 158 Korea Seoul Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com159 Latin America Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia Penang Mexico MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 162 163 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com164 165 Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comUruguay 166 A. Austin, Texas BusinessVirgin Islands Venezuela Regulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only 169 What is not covered by this limited warranty? What is covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy How long does this limited warranty last? 171 What will Dell do? What do I do if I need warranty service?172 What if I purchased a service contract? May I transfer the limited warranty?How will you fix my product? 173 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 174 175 176 177 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products 178 Guarantee Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsReturn Policy Exclusions Limitation and Statutory Rights Making a Claim180 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 181 182 What are Errata? D ex 183 184 185 186