Dell Inspiron 2650 Manuel d'utilisateur

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10 CAUTION: Safety Instructionswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any

100 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comReturning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit

Appendix 101When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need ass

102 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comAustria (Vienna)International Access Code: 900Country Code: 43City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-m

Appendix 103BruneiCountry Code: 673Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4966Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949Transacti

104 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comChina (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Tech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/chinaTech Support E-m

Appendix 105Denmark (Copenhagen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 45 Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail Support (portable computers): den_n

106 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFrance (Paris) (Montpellier)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 33City Codes: (1) (4)Website: suppor

Appendix 107Hong KongInternational Access Code: 001Country Code: 852Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) 296 93188Technical Support (OptiPlex™

108 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comItaly (Milan)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 39City Code: 02Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail

Appendix 109Japan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTechnical Support (servers) toll-fr

CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11• If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter’s power cable into the power

110 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comLatin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas

Appendix 111MexicoInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 52Customer Technical Support 001-877-384-8979or 001-877-269-3383Sales 50-81-8800or 01-800

112 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNorway (Lysaker)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 47Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail Support (

Appendix 113St. Kitts and Nevis General Support toll-free: 1-877-441-4731St. Lucia General Support 1-800-882-1521St. Vincent and the Grenadines Genera

114 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSweden (Upplands Vasby)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 46City Code: 8Website: support.euro.dell.

Appendix 115ThailandInternational Access Code: 001Country Code: 66Technical Support toll-free: 0880 060 07Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633

116 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comU.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Service toll-free

Appendix 117Regulatory NoticesElectromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal

118 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNOM Information (Mexico Only)The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this docum

119Limited Warranties and Return PolicyDell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day (U.S. only), one-year,

12 CAUTION: Safety Instructionswww.dell.com | support.dell.comAir Travel• Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific

120www.dell.com | support.dell.comSOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION

121If we determine that the product is not covered under this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service alternatives that are available t

122www.dell.com | support.dell.comWhat do I do if I am not satisfied?We pride ourselves on our great customer service. If you are not satisfied with t

123• Reconditioned or Refurbished Dell-Branded Hardware Products and Parts — All reconditioned or refurbished Dell-branded server and storage products

124www.dell.com | support.dell.comTHIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVIN

125What will Dell do?During the first year of all limited warranties: During the first year of all limited warranties, we will repair any Dell-branded

126www.dell.com | support.dell.comHow will you fix my product?We use new and refurbished parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty re

127To return products, you must call Dell Customer Service at 1-800-387-5759 to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. To expedite the process

128www.dell.com | support.dell.comOne-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)GuaranteeDell Computer Corporation (&

129Dell Computer de Colombia CorporationCarrera 7 #115-33 Oficina 603Bogota, ColombiaDell Computer de Mexico SA de CVPaseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Pi

When Using Your Computer 13When Using Your ComputerObserve the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your computer:• When setting up

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Index 131IndexAair ventsdescription, 27system view, 27audio connectorsdescription, 22system view, 22Bbatterydescription, 28installing, 78removing, 78s

132 Index132 IndexIInternet connectionabout, 32options, 32setting up, 33Kkeyboarddescription, 21fixing problems, 59-60shortcuts, 41system view, 21unex

Index 133speakerfixing problems, 54speakersdescription, 21system view, 21specifications, 90surge protectors, 44System Restore, 71, 74using Wizard, 72s

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14 When Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to the cloth; then s

When Using Your Computer 154 Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel on the back of the computer.While you work, peri

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1SECTION 1Setting Up and Using Your Computer A Tour of Your ComputerSetting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New ComputerSetting Up a Home an

18 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comA Tour of Your ComputerFront View12345678911101H066bk2.book Page 18 Thursday, Ma

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19DISPLAY LATCH — Keeps the display closed.DISPLAY — For more information on using your color display, see the Tell

Hints, Notices, and Cautions HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comKEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS — The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21DEVICE STATUS LIGHTSIf the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:– Solid

22 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPOWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter standby

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging th

24 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comRight Side ViewSECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available anti

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25Back View NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you discon

26 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comUSB CONNECTORSPS/2 CONNECTOR HINT: You can use the integrated keyboard and an exte

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27 NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pul

28 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBottom ViewBATTERY LOCK — Secures the battery.BATTERY RELEASE LATCH — Press a rele

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 29Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.See

Contents 3ContentsCAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizar

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31Transferring Information to a New ComputerWindows XP provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data s

32 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com3 On the Which computer is this? screen, select New Computer, and then click Next.

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 33Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up an AOL or MSN connection:1 Save and close any open files, and exit a

34 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCopying CDs HINT: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs.Th

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35Using Easy CD Creator BasicSee the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for instructions on how to use the program

36 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc to its maximum capacity; for example, do

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 37 HINT: Yo u m u s t u s e CD-R discs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos. CD-RW discs d

38 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comLogging OffWindows XP allows multiple users to access a single computer with their

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 39Using the Keyboard and TouchpadDell™ AccessDirect™ ButtonsPress this button to launch a frequently used program,

4 ContentsConnecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Setting Up Your Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33C

40 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNumeric Keypad HINT: When you connect an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 keypad to

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 41Keyboard ShortcutsSystem FunctionsDisplay FunctionsPower ManagementOpens the Task Mana ger windowEnables and disa

42 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSpeaker FunctionsMicrosoft® Windows® Logo Key FunctionsTo adjust keyboard operatio

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 43• To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.• To select an object, lightly tap once on the

44 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com3 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch tab (or the tab for the touch pa

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 45Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem

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2SECTION 2Solving Problems Finding SolutionsAccessing HelpPower ProblemsError MessagesVideo and Display ProblemsSound and Speaker ProblemsPrinter Prob

48 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFinding SolutionsSometimes it’s difficult to figure out where to go for answers. Use this chart to q

Solving Problems 49See page 52See page 54.See page 55.See page 31.See page 58.See page 63.See page 59.See page 64.See page 65.See page 64.See page 65.

Contents 5Video and Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52If the display is blank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

50 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comAccessing HelpPower Problems HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode. To

Solving Problems 51Error MessagesIf the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the application program that was runn

52 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comVideo and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank HINT: If you are using a program that requires a h

Solving Problems 53If the display is difficult to readCHECK THE BATTERY — If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be

54 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIf only part of the display is readableSound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrat

Solving Problems 55If you have a problem with external speakers HINT: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If

56 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comModem and Internet Connection Problems NOTICE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone wall jack on

Solving Problems 57CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK —If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as an answering m

58 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comScanner ProblemsPC Card ProblemsCHECK THE POWER CABLE CONNECTION — Ensure that the scanner power cab

Solving Problems 59Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems HINT: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains f

6 ContentsIf Your Computer Gets Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65If You Drop or Damage Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Res

60 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comUnexpected CharactersPress to disable the numeric keypad. Verify that the numbers lock light is

Solving Problems 61If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD HINT: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.H

62 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding s

Solving Problems 63If you have problems with a hard driveNetwork ProblemsCHANGE THE WRITE SPEED TO A SLOWER RATE — See the help files for your CD cr

64 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comGeneral Program ProblemsA program crashes HINT: Software usually includes installation instructions

Solving Problems 65E-Mail ProblemsIf Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is safe to do so. If t

66 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to speed the drying process.

Solving Problems 67Resolving Other Technical ProblemsReinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesDell ships your computer to you with required drivers and utili

68 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo reinstall a driver or utility from your Drivers and Utilities CD:1 Save and close any open files,

Solving Problems 69Reinstalling the Modem and Network DriversIf you ordered the internal modem or the network adapter, reinstall the modem driver and/

Contents 74 AppendixSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Standard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com5 Click the Drivers tab. 6 Click Roll Back Driver.Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesI

Solving Problems 71Using System RestoreThe Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a System Restore feature that allows you to return your co

72 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comCreating a Restore PointTo create restore points, you can either use the System Restore Wizard or yo

Solving Problems 733 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allow

74 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comReinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XPBefore You ReinstallIf you are considering reinstalling the Windo

Solving Problems 756 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key.Windows XP Setup1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears,

76 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next.10

3SECTION 3Adding andReplacing Parts Removing a BatteryInstalling a BatteryAdding MemoryAdding a Modem CardReplacing the Hard Drive1H066bk2.book Page

78 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving a BatteryBefore removing the battery, ensure that the computer is turned off or d

Adding and Replacing Parts 79Adding MemoryYou can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specificat

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80 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the

Adding and Replacing Parts 81 HINT: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. No error message indicates this failur

82 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com9 Replace and tighten the screw you removed in step 5.10 Insert the battery into the batte

Adding and Replacing Parts 839 When you replace the modem, remove the existing modem:a Remove the screws securing the modem to the system board, and s

84 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com10 Connect the modem cable to the new modem. NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for co

Adding and Replacing Parts 85Replacing the Hard Drive NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see page 37) before removing the hard driv

86 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com6 Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer, and continue

Adding and Replacing Parts 8714 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer (see page 67).Returning a Hard

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4SECTION 4Appendix SpecificationsStandard SettingsDell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditContacting Del

CAUTION: Safety Instructions 9CAUTION: Safety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help prot

90 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSpecificationsMicroprocessorMicroprocessor (Inspiron™ 2650) Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4MMicroprocessor (Inspiro

Appendix 91PC Card connector size 68 pinsData width (maximum) PCMCIA 16 bitsCardBus 32 bitsMemoryArchitecture (Inspiron 2650) DDR200 3.3V DDRArchitect

92 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCommunicationsModem:Type v.92 56K MDCController softmodemInterface internal AC 97 busNetwork adapter 10/100

Appendix 93Speaker two 4-ohm speakersInternal speaker amplifier 1.0-W channel into 4 ohmsVolume controls keyboard shortcuts, program menusDisplayType

94 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comKeyboardNumber of keys 85 (U.S. and Canada); 86 (Europe);90 (Japan)Key travel 2.7 mm ± 0.3 (0.11 inch ± 0.01

Appendix 95AC AdapterInput voltage 90 to 264 VACInput current (maximum) 1.7 AInput frequency 47 to 63 HzOutput current 4.5 A (maximum at 4-second puls

96 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comEnvironmentalTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relativ

Appendix 97Standard Settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the sett

98 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCommonly Used OptionsChanging the Boot SequenceThe boot sequence tells the computer where to look to find th

Appendix 99Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Support for third-pa