Enabling the Infrared Sensor, 131 | Dell 9100 instruction

Performing a One-Time Boot

You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering system setup. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.)

1Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

2Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

3Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

4When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to boot and press <Enter>.

The computer boots to the selected device.

The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored.

Changing COM Ports

Serial Port allows you to map the serial port COM address or disable the serial port and its address, which frees computer resources for another device to use.

Enabling the Infrared Sensor

1Enter system setup:

a Turn on your computer.

b Press <F2> when the Dell™ logo appears to enter the system setup program.

2Press <Alt><p> until you locate Infrared Data Port under Basic Device Configuration.

NOTE: Ensure that the COM port that you select is different from the COM port assigned to the serial connector.

3Press the down-arrow key to select the Infrared Data Port setting, and press the right-arrow key to change the setting to a COM port.

4Press <Esc> and then click Yes to save the changes and exit the system setup program. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.

5Follow the instructions on the screen.

6After the infrared sensor has been enabled, click Yes to restart the computer.

NOTE: If neither Fast IR nor Slow IR work, contact the infrared device manufacturer.

After you enable the infrared sensor, you can use it to establish a link to an infrared device. To set up and use an infrared device, see the infrared device documentation and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 17.

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Contents

Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Optimizing Performance Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Setting Up a Home and Office Network Adding and Replacing Parts 159 Safety General Safety Battery Safety Power Safety EMC Instructions When Using Your ComputerSafety Air Travel Safety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety Battery Disposal Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Instructions Finding Information How to use standby mode and hibernate mode Warranty, and repair information Finding Information Front View Tour of Your Computer Device Status Lights Tour of Your Computer Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Back View Right Side View Video Connector Modem Connector RJ-11 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Next window, click the appropriate option Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Power Protection DevicesConnecting a USB Printer Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Surge Protectors Setting Up Your Computer Hyper-Threading Optimizing PerformanceDDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing Performance Battery Performance Using a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Charging the BatteryLow-Battery Warning Removing a Battery Storing a Battery Installing a Battery Using a Battery About the Module Bay Using the Module Bay Push the new device into the bay until it clicks Pull the device out of the module bay Device latch release Using the Module Bay Pull the device out of the module bay Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Speaker Functions Power ManagementDisplay Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Copying CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Click Close Click OK Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter On the welcome screen, click Next Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Click Add Configuring Security Settings Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Error Messages Solving Problems If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Scanner ProblemsHard Drive Problems If you have problems with a hard drive External Keyboard Problems PC Card Problems Power Problems Unexpected Characters Printer Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Program crashes Network ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Solid blue screen appears CD or DVD ProblemsError messages appear Program stops responding If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click the Start button and click Control Panel Drivers Resolving Other Technical ProblemsWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Select a restore point and click Next When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsUndoing the Last System Restore Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing Before You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPTo reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Reinstalling Windows XP When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Shutting Down Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing Parts 101 Hard Drive 102 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 103 Memory 104 105 106 Mini PCI Card 107 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw 109 Subwoofer Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery 111 Fans Fan release lever 113 Hinge Covers Left hinge cover Right hinge cover 115 Display Screws labeled D 117 Lift the display out of the computer at a 90-degree angle Keyboard 119 120 Reserve Battery 121 Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Adding and Replacing Parts 123 SpecificationsAppendix USB 124 Lvds 125 126 127 128 129 Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Overview Commonly Used Options System Setup Screens 131 Enabling the Infrared Sensor Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties 150 How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? 151 What if I purchased a service contract?What will Dell do? How will you fix my product? 152 May I transfer the limited warranty? 153 154 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only 156 Making a ClaimLimitation and Statutory Rights 157 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty What are Errata? 158 Index Floppy drive connecting to a USB Programs Device Driver Rollback, 90 enabling display settings for a