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information resources

reference and troubleshooting guide

operating system setup

adding a printer

connecting a usb printer

touch pad

installing pc cards

Dell Inspiron 7500 Setup Manual

safety instructions

protecting against electrostatic discharge

about this guide

notational conventions

typographical conventions

Table A-1. Technical Specifications

Chapter 1 Introduction

Front View of the Computer

Back View of the Computer

Software Features

Getting Help

Chapter 2 Options and Upgrades

Using the Media Bay

Using the MegaBay

Figure 2-3. Removing a Device From the MegaBay

Installing a Battery

Attaching the Composite TV-Out Adapter Cable

Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive

Figure 2-6. Removing the Internal Hard-Disk Drive

Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell

Figure 2-8. Removing the Memory Module Cover

Figure 2-9. Removing a Memory Module

Creating the Save-to-Disk Suspend File

Port Replicator

Chapter 3 Basic Troubleshooting

Checking Connections

Environmental Factors

Modem

Cleaning Diskette Drives

Setup Options

Finding Software Solutions

Start-Up Files

Program Conflicts

Troubleshooting Procedures

Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer

Troubleshooting a Power Failure

Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter

No Power to a Part of the Computer

Troubleshooting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive

Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive

Troubleshooting an External Keyboard

Troubleshooting Memory

Troubleshooting the Display

Troubleshooting an External Monitor

Troubleshooting the Serial and Parallel Ports

Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer

Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device

Troubleshooting the Infrared Port

Troubleshooting Audio Functions

Starting the Dell Diagnostics

Dell Diagnostics Main Screen

Using the Dell Diagnostics

Keys

Chapter 4 Installing System Software

Windows 98

Installing the Video Driver

Installing the Internal Modem Driver (Optional)

Installing the Software DVD Decoder (Optional)

Installing the System Help

Downloading Help From the Support Web Site

Windows NT

Changing Video Resolution

Installing the Touch Pad Driver

Installing the Power Management Configuration Utility

Installing the PC Card Configuration Utility

Installing Help From the CD

Contacting Dell

Chapter 5 Getting Help

Help Tools

AutoTech Service

Automated Order-Status System

Before You Call

Figure 5-1. Diagnostics Checklist

Dell Contact Numbers

Table 5-1. International Dialing Codes

Table 5-2. Dell Contact Numbers

technical specifications

Appendix B Using the Setup Program

Accessing the Setup Program

Table B-1. Main Menu Options

System Devices Menu

Table B-2. System Devices Menu Options

Security Menu

Power Menu

Table B-4. Power Menu Options

Boot Menu

Exit Menu

Table B-6. Exit Menu Options

Appendix C System Messages and Beep Codes

System Beep Codes

Appendix D Regulatory Notices

FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

Modem Regulatory Information

Inspiron 7500

Connecting External Devices to the Port Replicator

Connecting the Computer to the Port Replicator

Detaching the Computer From the Port Replicator

Using the Network Interface Controller Connector (Optional)

Technical Specifications

Regulatory Notices

IC Notice (Canada Only)

CE Notice (European Union)

MOC Notice (South Korea Only)

Class A Device

Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice

NOM Information (Mexico Only)

Información para NOM (únicamente para México)

Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance

Limited One-Year Warranty (Canada Only)

Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)

Previous Products

Additional Information

Precautionary Measures

Figure 2. Port Replicator

Figure 3. Battery Compartment

Figure 4. PC Card Removal

Figure 6. Memory Module Covers

Figure 7. Memory Modules

Figure 8. Video Card Removal

Recommended Tools

Screw Identification and Tightening

Exploded View of Computer

Exploded View of 15-Inch XGA Display Assembly

Exploded View of 15-Inch SXGA+ Display Assembly

Exploded View of 15.4-Inch SXGA Display Assembly

Hard-Disk Drive Disassembly

Combo Module Disassembly

Figure 15. Combo Module Components

Figure 16. Side Mounting Bracket Removal

Keyboard Removal

ZIF Connectors

Thermal Shield and Internal Modem Removal

Figure 19. Thermal Shield/Internal Modem Components

Heat Exchanger/Fan Removal

Processor Board Removal

LCD Removal

Palmrest Component Assembly

Palmrest Assembly Removal

Palmrest Assembly Component Removal

Touch Pad Assembly Removal

Hard-Disk Drive Heat Shield Removal

Speaker Removal

PC Card Heat Sink Removal

DC-DC Board Removal

Hinge Saddle Removal

RJ-11 Card Removal

System Board Removal

PC Card Cage Removal

Audio Card and Audio Thermal Shield Removal

Latch Assembly Removal

Display Assembly and Display Assembly Component Removal

Display Assembly Component Removal

Inch LCD Panel Removal

Exploded View of Base Assembly


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