Dell Inspiron 3700 Troubleshooting Guide

	




	




	






 
 

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As you use your computer, observe the following safety guidelines:

	
	
			
	
	
	
	
	
		

	
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Do not attempt to ser vice the computer yourself. Always follow installation 
instructions closely.

Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or...

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To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables 
into properly grounded power sources. These cables are equipped with 3-prong 
plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the 
grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire 
cable with properly grounded plugs.

If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere 
rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not...

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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 aligned to avoid 
bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both 
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory module by 
its edges, not its pins.

When removing a memory module from the system board or disconnecting         
a peripheral device from the...

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For comfort and efficiency, observe the following ergonomic guidelines when setting 
up and using your computer:

When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.

Position your computer directly in front of you as you work.

Adjust the tilt of the computer’s display, its contrast and/or brightness settings, 
and the lighting around you (such as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the         
curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to minimize reflections and glare on the 
display....

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Before removing or installing memory modules, perform the following steps in the 
sequence indicated. 

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This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell portable computer. It can be used 
by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the      
features of the computer. This guide also provides basic troubleshooting procedures 
and instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer and its 
components. 
Summaries of the chapters and appendixes of this guide follow:

Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of the computer...

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parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with         
industry-standard practices.
For information about the Dell warranty and return policy, see Appendix E, “Wa rr an t y,  
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