Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference And Troubleshooting Guide

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Index
A
assistance
technical, 4-1
audio
driver (Windows 2000), 3-11
driver (Windows 98), 3-5
troubleshooting, 2-13
AutoTech service, 4-2
C
call-waiting
disabling, 2-18
CD-ROM drive
troubleshooting, 2-13
computer
traveling with, v
D
damaged computer
testing, 2-11Dell contact numbers, 4-9
Dell Diagnostics
about, 2-3
boot device sequence, 2-4
Diagnostics Menu, 2-5, 3-3
exit, 2-9
Help menu, 2-8
main screen, 2-6
starting, 2-4
system configuration, 2-7
Diagnostics Checklist, 4-6
dial...

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drivers (Windows 98)
about, 3-6
audio, 3-5
DVD decoder, 3-9
Intel SpeedStep, 3-10
modem, 3-8
Softex BayManager, 3-7
touch pad, 3-6
video, 3-6
DVD-ROM drive
region code, 3-10, 3-15
troubleshooting, 2-13
E
electromagnetic compatibility, D-1
electromagnetic interference, D-1
electronic information service, 4-2
electronic quote service, 4-2
electronic support service, 4-2
electrostatic discharge. See ESD
error messages, C-1
ESD, ix
external devices...

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Internet connection
troubleshooting, 2-18
Internet help tools, 4-2
IR port
See infrared port
K
keyboard
troubleshooting, 2-15
M
Macrovision, E-8
media bay
swapping devices, 1-2
memory
192-MB modules, 1-6
confirming configuration, 1-9
installing module, 1-6
removing module, 1-7
troubleshooting, 2-17
modem
troubleshooting, 2-18
monitor
troubleshooting, 2-14
mouse
troubleshooting, 2-19
O
operating system
installing, 3-1
optional upgrades, 1-1
order problems, 4-3
order status system,...

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software
installing drivers (Windows 2000), 3-11
installing drivers (Windows 98), 3-5
installing DVD decoder (Windows 
2000), 3-14
installing DVD decoder (Windows 98), 
3-9
installing system, 3-1
troubleshooting, 2-19
specifications
AC adapter, A-5
audio, A-3
battery, A-4
bus architecture, A-1
chip set, A-1
connectors, A-2
display, A-3
environmental, A-6
keyboard, A-4
memory, A-2
microprocessor, A-1
PC Card, A-2
touch pad, A-4
video, A-3
SpeedStep...

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V
video
driver (Windows 2000), 3-12
driver (Windows 98), 3-6
troubleshooting, 2-14
W
warranty information, E-1
wet computer
drying out, 2-10
World Wide Web help tools, 4-2
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