Dell Inspiron 7500 Reference And Troubleshooting Guide

							support.dell.comRegulatory NoticesD-5
computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels 
located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus). 
A statement in the form of “IC Class A ICES-3” or “IC Class B ICES-3” will be located 
on one of these labels. Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or 
modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your 
authority to operate this equipment.Modem Regulatory Information
The IC label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the 
equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety 
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical 
Requirements document(s). The IC label does not guarantee that the equipment will 
operate to the users satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be 
connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment 
must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer 
should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent 
degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated 
by the supplier. Any repairs or alteration made by a user to this equipment, or 
equipment malfunctions, may give the telephone communications company cause to 
request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection, that the electrical ground connections 
of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water-pipe system, if 
present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural 
areas.NOTICE: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves. 
Contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as 
appropriate.
NOTE: The REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the 
maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The 
termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to 
the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed the 
number five.
The REN for the internal modem as stated on the IC regulatory label located on the 
bottom of the computer is 0.6B.This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus
meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B (ou Classe A, si ainsi indiqué sur l’étiquette
d’enregistration) respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel
Brouilleur du Canada. 
						

							D-6Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
The following information is provided in compliance with IC regulations:
Dell Computer Corporation
Warranty and Repair Service Center
One Dell Way
Round Rock, TX 78682 USA
512-338-4400CE Notice (European Union) 
Marking by the symbol  indicates compliance of this Dell system to the EMC 
Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking is 
indicative that this Dell system meets the following technical standards:•
EN 55022 — “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference 
Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.”•
EN 50082-1: 1992 — “Electromagnetic compatibility—Generic immunity 
standard Part1: Residential, commercial, and light industry.”•
EN 60950 — “Safety of Information Technology Equipment.”
NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications:•
Class A is for typical commercial areas.•
Class B is for typical domestic areas.RF INTERFERENCE WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic 
environment this product may cause radio frequency (RF) interference,      
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the preceding directives and 
standards has been made and is on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.Battery Disposal
Your computer system uses both a lithium-ion battery pack and a nickel-metal hydride 
(NiMH) coin cell battery. For instructions about replacing the lithium-ion battery pack in 
your computer, refer to “Installing a Battery” in Chapter 2. The NiMH battery is a 
long-life battery, and it is very possible that you will never need to replace it. However, 
if this battery ever needs to be replaced, the procedure must be performed by an 
authorized service technician.
Do not dispose of these batteries along with household waste. Contact your local 
waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site. 
						

							support.dell.comRegulatory NoticesD-7EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic 
Only)
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for 
Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the 
inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. 
ITE, including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices,      
monitors, and so on, integrated into or connected to the system, should match the 
electromagnetic environment classification (Class A or B) of the computer system.
To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine the 
regulatory labels/markings (see Figures D-1 and D-2) located on the bottom or back   
panel of your computer. Once you have determined your system’s VCCI classification, 
read the appropriate VCCI notice.Class A ITE
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for 
Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used in 
a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the 
user may be required to take corrective actions.This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is spe-
cifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label. The following
applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to 30meters).
The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of
interference to telecommunication or other devices.Pokud není na typovém štitku poèítaèe uvedeno, že spadá do tøídy A podle
EN55022, spadá automaticky do tøídy B podle EN 55022.  Pro zaøízení zaøazená
do tøídy A (ochranné  pásmo 30m) podle EN 55022 platí následující.  Dojde-li k
rušení telekomunikaèních nebo jinych zaøízení, je uživatel povinen provést taková
opatøení, aby rušení odstranil. 
						

							D-8Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting GuideFigure D-1.  VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark 
Class B ITE
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for 
Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used 
near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio 
interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.Figure D-2.  VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark
MOC Notice (South Korea Only)
To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system      
(or other Dell digital device), examine the South Korean Ministry of Communications 
(MOC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The 
MOC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to 
your product. The English text, “EMI (A),” for Class A products, or “EMI (B)” for   
Class B products, appears in the center of the MOC label (see Figures D-3 and D-4).
NOTE: MOC emissions requirements provide for two classifications:•
Class A devices are for business purposes.•
Class B devices are for nonbusiness purposes.VCCI-A 
						

							support.dell.comRegulatory NoticesD-9Class A Device 
Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to 
electromagnetic interference. If you find that this device is not suitable for your use, 
you may exchange it for a nonbusiness device.Figure D-3.  MOC Class A Regulatory Mark
Class B Device
Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be 
used in any environment, including residential areas.Figure D-4.  MOC Class B Regulatory MarkEMI ( A )EMI ( B ) 
						

							D-10Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting GuidePolish Center for Testing and Certification 
Notice 
The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection 
circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, 
printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source.
The phasing conductor of the room’s electrical installation should have a reserve 
short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger       
than 16 amperes (A). 
To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed 
from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipment and easily 
accessible. 
A protection mark “B” confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the 
protection usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-89/E-06251. Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badañ i 
Certyfikacji
Urz¹dzenie powinno byæ zasilane z gniazda z przy³¹czonym obwodem ochronnym 
(gniazdo z ko³kiem). Wspó³pracuj¹ce ze sob¹ urz¹dzenia (komputer, monitor, 
drukarka) powinny byæ zasilane z tego samego Ÿród³a.
Instalacja elektryczna pomieszczenia powinna zawieraæ w przewodzie fazowym 
rezerwow¹ ochronê przed zwarciami, w postaci bezpiecznika o wartoœci znamionowej 
nie wiêkszej ni¿ 16A (amperów). 
W celu ca³kowitego wy³¹czenia urz¹dzenia z sieci zasilania, nale¿y wyj¹æ wtyczkê 
kabla zasilaj¹cego z gniazdka, które powinno znajdowaæ siê w pobli¿u urz¹dzenia i 
byæ ³atwo dostêpne. 
Znak bezpieczeñstwa B potwierdza zgodnoœæ urz¹dzenia z wymaganiami 
bezpieczeñstwa u¿ytkowania zawartymi w PN-93/T-42107 i PN-89/E-06251.
Pozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeñstwa
•Nie nale¿y u¿ywaæ wtyczek adapterowych lub usuwaæ ko³ka obwodu ochronnego 
z wtyczki. Je¿eli konieczne jest u¿ycie przed³u¿acza to nale¿y u¿yæ przed³u¿acza 
3-¿y³owego z prawid³owo po³¹czonym przewodem ochronnym.
•System komputerowy nale¿y zabezpieczyæ przed nag³ymi, chwilowymi 
wzrostami lub spadkami napiêcia, u¿ywaj¹c eliminatora przepiêæ, urz¹dzenia 
dopasowuj¹cego lub bezzak³óceniowego Ÿród³a zasilania.
•Nale¿y upewniæ siê, aby nic nie le¿a³o na kablach systemu komputerowego, 
oraz aby kable nie by³y umieszczone w miejscu, gdzie mo¿na by³oby na nie 
nadeptywaæ lub potykaæ siê o nie.
•Nie nale¿y rozlewaæ napojów ani innych p³ynów na system komputerowy.
•Nie nale¿y wpychaæ ¿adnych przedmiotów do otworów systemu komputerowego, 
gdy¿ mo¿e to spowodowaæ po¿ar lub pora¿enie pr¹dem, poprzez zwarcie 
elementów wewnêtrznych. 
						

							support.dell.comRegulatory NoticesD-11•System komputerowy powinien znajdowaæ siê z dala od grzejników i Ÿróde³ 
ciep³a. Ponadto, nie nale¿y blokowaæ otworów wentylacyjnych. Nale¿y unikaæ 
k³adzenia luŸnych papierów pod komputer oraz umieszczania komputera w 
ciasnym miejscu bez mo¿liwoœci cyrkulacji powietrza wokó³ niego.
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in 
compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM):
 
Exporter:Dell Computer Corporation
One Dell Way
Round Rock, TX 78682
Importer:Dell Computer de México, 
S.A.de C.V. 
Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso
Col. Cuauhtemoc
16500 México, D.F.
Ship to:Dell Computer de México, 
S.A.de C.V. al Cuidado 
deKuehne & Nagel de 
MéxicoS. de R.I.
Avenida Soles No. 55
Col. Peñon de los Baños
15520 México, D.F.
Supply voltage:115/230 VAC
Frequency:60–50 Hz
Input current
rating:6.0/3.0 A 
						

							D-12Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting GuideInformación para NOM (únicamente para 
México)
La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en los dispositivos 
descritos en este documento, en cumplimiento con los requisitos de la Norma Oficial 
Mexicana (NOM):BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
Exportador:Dell Computer Corporation
One Dell Way
Round Rock, TX 78682
Importador:Dell Computer de México, 
S.A. de C.V. 
Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso
Col. Cuauhtemoc
16500 México, D.F.
Embarcar a:Dell Computer de México, 
S.A.de C.V. al Cuidado 
deKuehne & Nagel de 
MéxicoS. de R.I.
Avenida Soles No. 55
Col. Peñon de los Baños
15520 México, D.F.
Tensión 
alimentación:115/230 VAC
Frecuencia:60–50 Hz
Consumo de 
corriente:6.0/3.0 A 
						

							support.dell.comWarranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of ComplianceE-1APPENDIX E
Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 
2000 Statement of Compliance
Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)
Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts 
and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-
standard practices. Dell warrants that the hardware products it manufactures will be 
free from defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty term is three years 
beginning on the date of invoice, as described in the following text.
Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this warranty. 
Otherwise, this warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including 
accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by 
Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required 
preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not 
supplied by Dell.
This warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following 
categories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or    
parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or     
parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department;         
accessories or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory; or DellWare
SM products. 
Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on Dell’s 
standard price list are covered under this warranty; all other monitors, keyboards, and 
mice (including those sold through the DellWare program) are not covered. Batteries 
for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of this 
warranty.Coverage During Year One
During the one-year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will repair or replace 
products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to Dell’s facility. To 
request warranty service, you must call Dell’s Customer Technical Support within the 
warranty period. Refer to Chapter 5, “Getting Help,” or the section titled “Contacting 
Dell” in your system Help to find the appropriate telephone number for obtaining 
customer assistance. If warranty service is required, Dell will issue a Return Material 
Authorization Number. You must ship the products back to Dell in their original or 
equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the  
						

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risk of loss or damage during shipment. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement 
products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in the continental U.S., where 
applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect.
NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard-disk 
drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable 
media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not accept liability for lost data 
or software.
Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses new and reconditioned 
parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building 
replacement products. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not 
extended.Coverage During Years Two and Three
During the second and third years of this limited warranty, Dell will provide, on an 
exchange basis and subject to Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the 
exchange, replacement parts for the Dell hardware product(s) covered under this 
limited warranty when a part requires replacement. You must report each instance          
of hardware failure to Dell’s Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell’s 
concurrence that a part should be replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement 
part. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you use an address in the continental U.S. 
or Canada, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight       
collect. Dell will include a prepaid shipping container with each replacement part for 
your use in returning the replaced part to Dell. Replacement parts are new or       
reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers 
when supplying parts to you. The warranty term for a replacement part is the     
remainder of the limited warranty term.
You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The 
process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts 
if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s 
Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange.
You accept full responsibility for your software and data. Dell is not required to advise 
or remind you of appropriate backup and other procedures.General Provisions
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE 
TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELLS RESPONSIBILITY FOR 
MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND 
REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS 
AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED 
TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER 
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD.