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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 9100 Owner’ s Manual Model PP09L G2806bk2.book Page 1 Tuesda y, May 25, 2004 8:48 AM.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important i nformation that helps you make be tter use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either poten tial damage to hardware or lo ss of data and tel ls you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for proper ty damage, person al injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SAFETY : General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SAFETY : Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SAFETY : Battery .
4 Contents Power Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Surge Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Line Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Uninterruptible Power Supplies .
Contents 5 6 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Sy stem Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Contents 8 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Network Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network . .
Contents 7 CD or DVD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW , or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW , or DVD drive tray . . . . . . . . . . 85 If you hear an unfamiliar sc raping or grinding sound .
8 Contents Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Hinge Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Display .
Safety Instructions 9 CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to he lp ensure your own personal safety an d to help protect your computer and working environment from potential damage. SAFETY : General • Do not attempt to service the comput er yourself unless you are a traine d service technician.
10 Safety Instructions www .dell.com | support.dell.com SAFETY : Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this computer . Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or e xplosion.
Safety Instructions 11 SAFETY : Air T ravel • Certain F ederal Aviation Administration r egulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation of your Dell computer while you are on boar d an aircraft .
12 Safety Instructions www .dell.com | support.dell.com • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector , keep it evenly ali gned to avoid bending any connector pi ns.
Safety Instructions 13 SAFETY : Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer . T o prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you to uch any of your computer ’s electronic components, such as a memory module.
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Finding Information 15 Finding Information What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • How to access tutorials and other how-to information • How to get a copy of my invoice • How to extend my warranty • How to access Dell Support on my Microsoft ® W indows ® desktop (U.
16 Finding Information www .dell.com | support.dell.com • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use standby m.
Finding Information 17 • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical se rvice and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer Dell Support Website — support.
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A T our of Y our Computer 19 A T our of Y our Computer Front V iew DISPLAY LATCH — Keeps the display closed. DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see the Dell Insp iron Help file.
20 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com POWER BUTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the co mputer or to enter or e xit a power management mode. NOTICE: T o avoid losing data when you tu rn off your computer , shut do wn your computer through the Start menu instead of pres sing the power button.
A T our of Y our Computer 21 If the computer is connected to an electr ical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is char ging.
22 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights loc ated above the keyboar d indicate the following: T urns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. T urns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
A T our of Y our Computer 23 Left Side V iew MODULE BAY — Y ou can install devices such as a CD, DV D, or other optical drive in the module bay . F or more information, see page 45. DEVICE LATCH RELEASE — P ress this to r elease the device latch. HARD DRIVE — Stores software and data.
24 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer . F or more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antithef t device, ensure th at it will work with the security cable slot.
A T our of Y our Computer 25 Right Side V iew SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer . F or more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antithef t device, ensure th at it will work with the security cable slot.
26 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com VIDEO CONNECTOR USB CONNECTORS (3) DIGITAL - VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor . F or more information, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 16.
A T our of Y our Computer 27 MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is sligh tly larger than the modem con nector .
28 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power required by the computer . Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.
A T our of Y our Computer 29 Bottom V iew M INI PCI CARD COVER — Covers the compartment that contai ns the Mini PCI card. F or more information, see page 106. SUBWOOFER — An optional component available with the 12-cell battery on ly . It produces a broader bass output than is provided by the speake rs.
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Setting Up Y our Computer 31 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection a nd an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN.
32 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window , click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP a nd want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISP s) .
Setting Up Y our Computer 33 T o copy data from the source computer: 1 On the source computer , insert the W indows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the W elcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click P erform additional tasks . 3 Under What do you want to do? , click T ransfer files and settings .
34 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Printer Cable Y our printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Y our printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately , ensure that it is compatible with your printer .
Setting Up Y our Computer 35 Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with su r ge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or following power interruptions. The level of protection is usually commensurate with the cost of the surge protector .
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Optimizing Performance 37 Optimizing Performance Y our Dell™ Inspiron™ computer is equipped with the Intel ® 865PE chipset, which is designed to support the P entium ® 4 processor with Hyper - Threading (HT) technology to deliver the highest level of system performance.
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Using a Battery 39 Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9). NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only du ring the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for your computer .
40 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell.com Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter , the Microsoft ® W indows ® P ower Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery wa rning provide information on the battery char ge.
Using a Battery 41 Charge Gauge P ress the status button on the battery char ge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light repr esents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. F o r example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge r emaining, four of the light s ar e on.
42 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell.com The battery is too hot to start charging if th e light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature.
Using a Battery 43 Installing a Battery 1 Slide the battery into the bay at a 45-degree angle. 2 P ress the other side down until the latch r elease clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your comput er for an extended period of time.
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Using the Module Bay 45 Using the Module Bay About the Module Bay CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions (see page 9). Y ou can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-R W drive, DVD drive, CD-R W/DVD drive, D VD+RW , or second ha r d drive in the module bay .
46 Using the Module Bay www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 P ull the device out of the module bay . 3 P ush the new device into the bay until it clicks.
Using the Module Bay 47 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 1 Before ejecting the device, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar , click the device you want to eject, and click Stop . NOTICE: T o prevent damage to devices, st ore them in a safe, dry place wh en they are not installed in the computer .
48 Using the Module Bay www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 P ull the device out of the module bay . 4 P ush the new device into the bay until it clicks. The operating system automatically recognizes the device. 5 If necessary , enter your password to unlock your computer .
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 49 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an e xternal keyboar d. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The k eypad number s and symbols ar e marked in blue on the middle of the keypad k eys.
50 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com Display Functions Radios (Including Wireless Networking and the Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology) Power Management Spea.
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 51 Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the char acter repeat rate, open the Control P anel, click P rinters and Other Hardware , and click K eyboard .
52 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • T o select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button.
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 53 Changing the T rack Stick Cap Y ou can replace your track stick cap if it wear s down from prolonged use. Y ou can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at www .dell.com . 1 P ull the cap off the track stick.
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 55 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs F or information about using CDs a nd D VDs in your computer , see the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 16 . Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs or DVDs.
56 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy . 4 T o copy the CD or D VD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive , ensure that the settings ar e correct and click Copy . The computer reads your source CD or D VD a nd copies it to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 57 Connecting Y our Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, some of the video and audio cables required for connecting your computer to a TV may not be included with your comp uter . Cables may be pur chased at most consumer electronics stores.
58 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com S-Video and Standard Audio 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 59 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S- video input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on your TV . 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your computer .
60 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer .
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 61 7 T urn on the TV , turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer . 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 65 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV .
62 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cabl e in to the composite video-input connector on the TV .
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 63 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cabl e to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable.
64 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio If your computer has a D VD drive, you can en able Dolby Digital 5.1 audio for DVD playback. 1 Double-click the CyberLink P owerDVD icon on the Microsoft ® W indows ® desktop.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 65 Setting Up the Dolby Headphone NOTE: The Dolby headphone feature is available only if yo ur computer has a DVD drive. 1 Double-click the Cyberlink P owerDVD icon on the W indows desktop. 2 Click the P roperties icon .
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a networ k, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.
68 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Click the Start button, point to All P rograms → Accessories → Communications , and then click Network Setup Wizard . 2 On the welcome screen, click Next . 3 Click Checklist for creating a network .
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 69 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Y o ur wireless network car d requir es specific softwa re and drivers in or der to connect to a network.
70 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Click Add . The Wireless network properties window appears. NOTE: If you are using a WP A-pr otected network, and the Association tab does not gi ve you the option to select WP A, download the WP A wireless s ecurity update from the Microsoft support site.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 71 Configuring Security Settings (Optional) Choose one of the following connection options based on the security settings for your network: • Connecting to a Net.
72 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 F rom the Data encryption drop-down menu, select WEP . 5 If the wireless network does not r equire a net work k ey , such as a password, go to step 9. 6 Click to uncheck the The key is provided for me automatically check box.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 73 Connecting to a Network With Wi-Fi Protec ted Access (WP A) Security Requirements The following instructions are basic steps for connecting to a WP A network.
74 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 F rom the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type. 5 If your wireless network r equires a k ey , enter it in the Network key field. NOTE: Y our computer can take up to 1 mi nute to connect to the network.
Solving Problems 75 Solving Problems Error Messages If the message is not listed, see the documentat ion for the operating system or the program that was running at the time the message appeared.
76 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com V ideo and Display Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that re quires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attac h an external monitor to your computer .
Solving Problems 77 If the display is difficult to read C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, an d the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. A DJUST THE P OWER P ROPERTIES — Search for the keywor d standby in W indows Help and Support Center .
78 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable Scanner Problems Hard Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving f iles to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 16.
Solving Problems 79 PC Card Problems External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you attach an external ke yboard, the integrated keyboard remain s fully functional.
80 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Power Problems NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on standby mode. T o access the help file, see page 16. C HECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD 1 T urn off the computer , wait 1 minute, and turn it on again.
Solving Problems 81 Unexpected Characters CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT — If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is low or de pleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery status light flashes gree n and orange, the battery is too hot to charge.
82 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com T ouch Pad or Mouse Problems Printer Problems C HECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button, click Control P anel , and then click P rinters and Other Hardware . 2 Click Mouse . 3 T ry adjusting the settings.
Solving Problems 83 Network Problems General Program Problems A program crashes NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. V ERIFY THAT W INDOWS ® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button.
84 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com A program stops responding A solid blue screen appears Error messages appear CD or DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW , or DVD NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, n ot all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.
Solving Problems 85 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW , or DVD drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If the CD-RW drive stops writing T RY ANOTHER DISC — Insert another disc to elimin ate the possibility that the original disc is defective.
86 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakers If you have a problem with external speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Wind ows volume setting.
Solving Problems 87 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog tel ephone jack only . The modem d oes not operate while it is connected to a digital telephone network.
88 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com C HECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION — C HECK THE TELEPHONE JACK — C ONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK — U SE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE — • V erify that the telephone line is c onnected to the jack on the modem.
Solving Problems 89 Resolving Other T echnical Problems Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or keyboar d. All devices requir e a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device.
90 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, iden tify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary , update the driver . 1 Click the Start button and click Control P anel .
Solving Problems 91 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore do es not r esolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
92 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Double-click the name of the device fo r which you are installing the driver . 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver . 7 Click Install from a list or sp ecific location (Advanced) and click Next .
Solving Problems 93 Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Sy stem Restore The Microsoft W indows XP operating system provide s System Restore to allo w you to r eturn your computer to an earlier operating .
94 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Undoing the Last Sy stem Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last sy stem restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter , open , or delete any files or programs until the sy stem restoration is complete.
Solving Problems 95 If you wait too long and the Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows desktop. Then shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press <Enter>.
96 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 If you run a test from the Custom T est or Symptom T ree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information. 4 When the tests are complete, close the test scr een to r eturn to the Main Menu screen.
Solving Problems 97 Reinstalling Windows XP T o reinstall W indows XP , perform all the steps in the following sections in the order in which they are listed.
98 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next . 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the P ersonalize Y our Software screen, and click Next .
Adding and Replacing Parts 99 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This section provides procedures for r emoving a nd installing the components in your computer . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure a ssumes that the following conditions e xist: • Y ou have performed the steps in "Shu tting Down Your Computer" (see page 99).
100 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the computer , perform the following steps befo re you begin wo rking inside the computer . 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to pr event the computer cover from being scratched.
Adding and Replacing Parts 101 9 Remove any installed module from the module bay . 10 Remove the hard drive (see page 101). Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from th e computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
102 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer . 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for sto ring or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place.
Adding and Replacing Parts 103 Memory Y ou can increase your computer memory by insta lling memory modules on the system boar d. See "Specifications" on page 123 for information on the memory support ed by your computer . Install only memory modules that ar e intended for your computer .
104 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 If you are r eplacing a memory modul e, r emove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spr ead apart th e securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
Adding and Replacing Parts 105 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly , the computer may not bo ot properly . No error message indicate s this failure. a Align the notch in the module edge connect or with the tab in the connector slot.
106 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Mini PCI Card CAUTION: FCC rules strictly prohibit users fr om installing 5-GHz ( 802.11a,802.11a/b, 802.11a/b/g) Wireless LAN Mini PCI cards. Under no circumstances should you ins tall such a device.
Adding and Replacing Parts 107 4 If a Mini PCI card is not alr eady installed, go to step 5. If you are r eplacing a Mini PCI card, remove the e xisting card: a Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card. b Release the Mini PCI card by spr eading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly .
108 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the antenna cables or the Mini PCI card, never place the cables under the card. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to en sure correct insertion. If y ou feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card.
Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Subwoofer CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, re ad the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9). NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge , ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer .
110 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery . 5 Connect the cable to the subwoofer connector . 6 Replace the battery in the battery bay (see page 43). subwoofer battery cable subwoofer cable connector G2806bk2.
Adding and Replacing Parts 111 Fans CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9). NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge , ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer .
112 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove the screw on the fan and lift up the fan r elease lever . 5 Use the fan release lever to lift the fan out of the computer . When replacing fan 2, pr ess down on the fan surf ace labeled "P ress her e" to securely seat the fan in place.
Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Hinge Covers CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9). NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge , ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer .
114 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Remove the center hinge cover: a Close the display . b F acing the front of the computer , press in on the two hinge cover snaps and pull them up slightly to disengage them. c Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so th at it lies flat against your work surface.
Adding and Replacing Parts 115 d Lift the center hinge cover on the right side first just enough to access the flex- cable connector . e Using the pull-tab, disconnect the center - hinge-cover flex cable from the system board connector .
116 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 1 F ollow the procedures in "Before Y ou Begin" (see page 99). 2 T urn the computer over and remove the four sc r ews (two on each side) labeled "D" on the bottom of the computer .
Adding and Replacing Parts 117 7 Lift the display out of the computer at a 90-degree angle. When you replace the display , ensure that the ri bbon tape around the display cable is secur ely tucked underneath the two tabs. display display ribbon tape tabs (2) G2806bk2.
118 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Also , ensure that the antenna cables ar e not twi sted and that they ar e lying flat in the antenna cable clip. Keyboard CAUTION: Before you perform the following pr ocedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9).
Adding and Replacing Parts 119 4 Remove the keyboar d: a Remove the two screws across the top of the k eyboard. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and ti me-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
120 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Reserve Battery CAUTION: Before you perform the following pr ocedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9).
Adding and Replacing Parts 121 Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9).
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Appendix 123 Appendix Specifications Processor P rocessor type Intel ® Pe n t i u m ® 4 with Hyper- Threading technology External bus frequency 800 MHz Sy stem Information System chipset Intel 865PE.
124 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Memory module connector dual -channel DDR, two user -accessible DDR SODIMM connectors, single SODIMM per channel Memory module capacities 128 MB , .
Appendix 125 Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board W ireless internal Mini PCI W i-F i wireless support; Bluetooth ® wireless technology Vide o Video type 64-bit hardwar e accelerated D.
126 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Diagonal 391.2 mm (15.4 inches) Maximum resolutions 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA); 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+); 1280 x 800 (WXGA) Response time (typical) 20-ms rise (maximum), 35-ms fall (maximum) Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 ° (closed) to 180° Viewing angles: Horizontal ±55° V ertical ±48° Pix el pitch 0.
Appendix 127 T rack Stick X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 2 50 count/sec @ 100 gf Size protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding keycaps Battery T ype 12-cell, 95- WHr "smart" lithium ion dual 8-cell, 66- WHr "smart" lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 88.
128 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Output power 150 W NOTICE: Do not use an AC adapter rated at less than 150 W wi th this computer . Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions: Height 40.0 mm (1.6 inches) Wi d t h 85.0 mm (3.4 inches) Depth 170.
Appendix 129 Using the Sy stem Setup Program Overview NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automati cally configure most of the options available in sy stem set up, thus overriding options tha t you set through sy stem setup. For mo re information on configuring features for your operating sy stem, see the Help and Support Center .
130 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sy stem Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a sy stem setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on the screen. On each screen, the system setup options ar e listed at the left.
Appendix 131 Performing a One-T ime Boot Y ou can set a one-time-only boot sequence without en tering system setup. (Y ou can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the di agnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
132 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell T echnical Support Policy (U.S. Only) T echnician-assisted technical support requir es the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troub.
Appendix 133 When you need to contact Dell, use the elec tronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistan ce in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator .
134 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Bahamas General Support toll-free: 1-866-278-6818 Barbados General Support 1-800-534-3066 Belgium (Brussels) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 32 City Code: 2 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: tech_be@dell.
Appendix 135 Canada (North Y ork, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Online Order Status: www .dell.ca/ostatus AutoT ech (automated technical support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 T echF ax toll-free: 1-800-950-1329 Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 Customer Care (med.
136 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T ech Support website: support.dell.com.cn T ech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.
Appendix 137 Czech Republic (P rague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 City Code: 2 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.
138 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com F inland (Helsinki) International Access Code: 990 Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 W ebsite: support.euro .
Appendix 139 Germany (Langen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.
140 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com India T echnical Support 1600 33 8045 Sales 1600 33 8044 Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.
Appendix 141 Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 W ebsite: support.jp.dell.com T echnical Support (servers) toll-free: 0120-198-498 T echnical Support outsid.
142 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Latin America Customer T echnical Support (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619 F ax (T echnical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.
Appendix 143 Montserrat General Support toll-free: 1-866-278-6822 Netherlands Antilles General Support 001-800-882-1519 Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail (T echnical Support): (Enterprise): nl_server_support@dell.
144 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Norway (L ysaker) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 47 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): nor_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): nor_support@dell.
Appendix 145 St. Lucia General Support 1-800-882-1521 St. V incent and the Grenadines General Support toll-free: 1-877-270-4609 Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 T .
146 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sweden (Upplands V asby) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 46 City Code: 8 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: swe_support@dell.com E-mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron: Swe-nbk_kats@dell.
Appendix 147 T urks and Caicos Islands General Support toll-free: 1-866-540-3355 U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro .dell.com/uk /en/ECare/F orm/Home.
148 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com U.S.A. (Austin, T exas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Or der -Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoT e ch (portable and.
Appendix 149 Limited W arranties Dell-branded hardwar e products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day , 1-year , 2-year , 3-year , or 4-year limited warranty . T o de termine which warranty came with your hardwar e product(s), see your packing slip or invoice.
150 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEY OND THE REMEDIES PRO VIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENT AL DAMA GES, INCL UDING, WITHOUT .
Appendix 151 What will Dell do? During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty a nd the first year of all other limited warranties: During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first y.
152 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com May I transfer the limited warranty? Limited warranties on systems may be transferred if the curr en t owner transfers ownership of the system and records the transfer with us. The limited warranty on Dell-branded mem ory may not be transferred.
Appendix 153 WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEY OND TH E REMEDIES PRO VIDED FOR IN THIS W ARRANTY ST ATEMENT OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT , CONSEQUENT IAL, OR INCIDENT AL DAMAGES, INCL UDING, WITHOUT LIMIT AT.
154 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Author ization Number for you to include with your return.
Appendix 155 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Similar to other resellers of software and peripherals, Dell does not war rant third-party products. Thir d-party software and peripheral products are cover ed by the warranties prov ided by the original manufacturer or publisher only .
156 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Making a Claim Claims must be made in Latin America or the Caribbean by contacting the Dell point of sale within the guarantee period.
Appendix 157 Intel ® Warranty Statement for Pentium ® and Celeron ® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only) Intel’ s Three Y ear Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Intel warrants that its family .
158 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium ® and Celeron ® Pr ocessors are backed by a thr ee-year limited warranty . Please refer to the re verse side of this card for complete warranty details. Intel’s Commitment to Quality Intel is committed to producing the highest quality processors av ailable.
Index 159 Index A audio connectors description, 2 4 system view , 2 4 audio device connecting, 5 7 enabling, 6 4 B battery c h a r g e g a u g e , 29, 41 charging, 4 1 checking the charge, 4 0 descrip.
160 Index 160 Index D VI monitor connector description, 2 6 system view , 2 6 E error messages, 75 F fan description, 2 9 replacing, 1 1 1 system view , 2 9 F iles and Settings T ransfer Wi z a r d , .
Index 161 N network fixing problems, 8 3 network connector description, 2 7 system view , 2 7 O operating system reinstalling W indows XP , 9 6 optical drive.
162 Index 162 Index troubleshooting (continued) Device Driver Rollback, 9 0 display problems, 7 6 D VD problems, 8 4 external k eyboar d problems, 7 9 hard drive problems, 7 8 hardwa re and softwar e .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Dell 9100 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Dell 9100 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Dell 9100 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Dell 9100 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Dell 9100, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Dell 9100.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Dell 9100. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Dell 9100 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.