Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit Inspiron 600m du fabricant Dell
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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Owner ’s Manual.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important informat ion that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potentia l damage to hardwa re or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Po w e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Batter y . . . . . .
4 Contents Modem and Internet Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 E-Mail Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 T ransferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . . . . . . 37 Setting Up a Printer . . . . . . . .
Contents 5 If the Device Screw Is Not Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 If the Device Screw Is Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 58 If the Device Screw Is Not Installed .
6 Contents Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 If you have a problem with integrated speakers . . . . . . . . . 73 If you have a problem with external speakers . . . . . . . . . . 73 Copying CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 7 If the display is difficult to read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 If only part of the display is readable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Drive Problems . . . . . . . .
8 Contents 8 Adding and R eplacing P arts Adding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Adding a Mini PCI Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 9 Appendix Specifications .
Contents 9 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173.
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11 CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensur e your own personal safety and to help protect your computer and working environment from potential damage. General • Do not attempt to service the computer y ourself unless you are a trained service technician.
12 CAUTION: Safety Instructions www .dell.com | support.dell.com • T o help avoid the potential hazard of elect ric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfigur ation of this product during an electrical storm.
CAUTION: Safety Instructions 13 • If you ar e using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter ’s power cable into the power strip.
14 CAUTION: Safety Instructions www .dell.com | support.dell.com Air T ravel • Certain F ederal Aviation Administration r egu lations and/or airline-specific r estrictions may apply to the operation of your Dell comput er while you are on boar d an aircraft.
When Using Y our Computer 15 When Using Y our Computer Observe the following safe-handling guidelin es to prevent damage to your computer : • When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface. • When traveling, do not check the computer as baggage.
16 When Using Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth an d water . Apply the water to the cloth; then stroke the cloth across the display in one dir ection, moving fr om the top of the display to the bottom.
When Using Y our Computer 17 4 Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel on the back of the computer . While you work, periodically touch the I/O panel to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.
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SECTION 1 A T our of Y our Computer Front View Lef t Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View.
20 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com F ront View DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see the T ell Me How help file. T o access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 98. POWER BUTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode.
A T our of Y our Computer 21 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS If the computer is connected to an electr ical outlet, the light operates as follows: – Solid gr een: The battery is charging.
22 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD — The keyboar d includes a numeric k eypad as well as the W indows logo key . F or information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboar d and T ouch P ad" on page 63.
A T our of Y our Computer 23 The green lights located above the k eyboar d indicate the following: L eft Side View AIR VENTS — The computer uses an internal fa n to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from over heating. NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot.
24 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com see the T ell Me How help file. T o access the help file, see"Accessing Help" on page 98. SMART CARD SLOT — Supports one smart card. F or more information, see the T ell Me How help file.
A T our of Y our Computer 25 Right Side View SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer . F or more informat ion, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antithef t device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
26 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com MODULE BAY — Y ou can install devices such as an optical drive or a Dell T ravelLite™ module in the module bay . F or more information, see "About the Module Bay" on page 53. DEVICE LATCH RELEASE — Releases the module bay device.
A T our of Y our Computer 27 USB CONNECTORS USB connectors (2) S-video TV -out connector modem connector (RJ-11) (optional) network connector (RJ-45) video connector parallel connector serial connector AC adapter connector air vents Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboar d, or printer .
28 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com S- VIDEO TV - OUT CONNECTOR MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) ( OPTIONAL ) NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector . T o avoid damaging the computer , do no t plug a telephone line into the network connector .
A T our of Y our Computer 29 SERIAL CONNECTOR AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attach an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power r e quired by the computer . Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.
30 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. F an noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer . CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents.
A T our of Y our Computer 31 BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE — Provides information on the battery char ge. See "Using a Battery" on page 46. BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet.
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SECTION 2 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet Modem and Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems T ransferring Infor mation to a New Computer Setting Up a P rinter P rinter P robl.
34 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings var y by countr y . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), su ch as AOL or MSN.
Setting Up Y our Computer 35 • If you have alre ady obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually . • If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP . 5 Click Next . If you selected Set up my connection manually , continue to step 6.
36 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com I RREGULAR DIAL TONE — If you have voice mail ser vice, you might hear an irregular dial tone when you have messag es. Contact your telephone company for instructions on restoring a dial tone.
Setting Up Y our Computer 37 T ransferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft ® W indows ® XP operating system provides a F iles and Settings T ransfer wizar d to move data from the source computer to the new computer .
38 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 On the Which computer is this? scr een, click Old Computer and click Next . 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer . 7 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next .
Setting Up Y our Computer 39 Printer Cable Y our printer connects to your computer wi th either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Y our printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately , ensur e that it is compatible with your printer .
40 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Install the printer driver if necessa ry . See the documentation that came with your printer . Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: Y ou can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
Setting Up Y our Computer 41 V ERIFY THAT W INDOWS ® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control P anel . 3 Click P rinters and Other Hardware . 4 Click V iew installed printers or fax printers . If the printer model is listed, right- click the printer icon.
42 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equi pped with sur ge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spik es that can occur during electrical storms or following power int erruptions.
Setting Up Y our Computer 43 T urning Off Y our Computer NOTICE: T o avoid losing data, tur n off your computer by per for ming a Microsof t ® Windows ® operating system shutdown, as described next, rather than by pressing the power button.
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SECTION 3 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Batter y P ower Problems About the Module Bay R emoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Is T ur ned Off R emoving and Installing Devi.
46 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com Using a Batter y Battery Performance NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for your computer .
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 47 CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children.
48 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com Microsoft Windows Power Meter The W indows power meter indicates the remaining battery char ge. T o check the power meter , double-click t he icon on the taskbar . F or more information on the P ower Meter tab, see the T ell Me How help file.
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 49 A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. The computer be eps once, indicating that minimal battery operating time remains. Duri ng that time, the speak er beeps periodically .
50 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latc h release on the bottom of the computer , and then remove the battery from the bay .
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 51 Removing and Installing a R eser ve Batter y 1 Remove the battery (see page 49). 2 Remove the reserve battery cover . 3 P ull the r eserve battery out of its compartment, and disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector .
52 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Connect the reserve battery cable to the connector in the r eserve battery compartment. 5 Place the reserve battery in the com partment, and r eplace the r eserve battery cover .
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 53 CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT — If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady oran ge, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to char ge.
54 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Before you install a second battery , press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the char g e-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge.
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 55 NOTE: Y ou do not need to install the device screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes. If the Device Screw Is Not Installed NOTICE: T o prevent damage to devices, plac e them in a safe, dr y place when they are not installed in the computer .
56 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 P ull the device by the latch re lease to remove the device from the module bay . 3 Insert the new device into the bay , push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch releas e in so that it is flush with the computer .
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 57 4 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to r emove the device screw from the bottom of the computer . 5 P r ess the device latch re lease so that the latch release pops out. 6 P ull the device by the latch r eleas e to remove the device from the module bay .
58 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and tur n on the computer . 7 Insert the new device into the bay , push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch releas e in so that it is flush with the computer .
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 59 4 P r ess the device latch re lease so that the latch release pops out. 5 P ull the device by the latch r eleas e to remove the device from the module bay .
60 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Insert the new device into the bay , push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch releas e in so that it is flush with the computer . W indows XP automatically recognizes the new device.
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 61 5 P r ess the device latch re lease so that the latch release pops out. 6 P ull the device by the latch r eleas e to remove the device from the module bay .
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SECTION 4 Using the K eyboard and T ouch P ad Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Customizing the T ouch P ad T ouch P ad or Mouse P roblems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters.
64 Using the Keyboard and T ouch P ad www .dell.com | support.dell.com Numeric K e ypad NOTE: When you connect an external keyboard or keypad to the computer , the keypad is disabled. NOTE: Y ou can change options for using the numeric keypad in the system setup program.
Using the Keyboard and T ouch P ad 65 K e yboard Shortcuts System F unctions Battery CD or DVD T ray Display F unctions R adios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth™) Opens the Windows T ask Manager window . Enables and disables the nu meric keypad.
66 Using the Keyboard and T ouch P ad www .dell.com | support.dell.com Power Management Speaker F unctions If no sound comes from the speakers, pr ess and adjust the volume. Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo K ey Functions T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control P anel, and click P rinters and Other Hardware .
Using the Keyboard and T ouch P ad 67 The touch pad detects the pressur e an d movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the disp lay . Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. • T o move the cursor , lightly slid e your finger over the touch pad.
68 Using the Keyboard and T ouch P ad www .dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the T ouch P ad Y ou can disable the touch pad or adjust their settings by using the Mouse P roperties window . 1 Click the Start button, click Control P anel , and then double-click the Mouse icon.
Using the Keyboard and T ouch P ad 69 C HECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD — 1 T urn off the computer , wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 V e rify that the numbers, capitals, and sc roll lock lights on the keyboar d blink during the boot routine.
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SECTION 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs CD and DVD Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs Connecting a T elevision to the Computer.
72 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com Using CDs and DVDs F or information about using CDs and D VDs in your computer , see the T ell Me How help file. T o access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 98.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 73 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running.
74 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com T EST THE SPEAKERS — Plug the speaker audio cable into the line-out connector on the computer . Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up. Play a music CD. R UN THE SPEAKER SELF - TEST — Some speaker systems have a self -test button on the subwoofer .
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 75 NOTE: Some music and game CDs are copy-protected. If you have a CD that cannot be copied, you must use the original CD for ever yday use. • Disc Copier allows you to make a ba ckup copy of almost any type of CD.
76 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com • If you want to copy files from the Internet or files from a floppy or Zip drive, copy those files to your hard drive first, and then burn your CD. Y our CD-RW drive r equires a steady str eam of data to properly recor d.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 77 3 Insert the source CD that you wa nt to copy into the CD-R W drive. The Disc Copier project program brie fly checks the source CD in the CD-R W drive to ensure that it is a r eadable CD. 4 Click Copy . Depending on the size of the file s that are being copied, the copy process may take a few minutes.
78 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com S- Video Connection Before you begin, ensur e that you have the following cables: 1 Shut down the computer and the te levision and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cabl e into the S-video connector on the computer .
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 79 3 Plug the other end of the S-vi deo cable into your television. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer . 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on t he other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your television or audio device.
80 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com Composite Video Connection T o connect the computer to a televisi on that has a composite video input only , Dell provides a composite TV -out adapter cable.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 81 3 Plug one end of the composite vide o cable into the composite video connector on the composite TV -out adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on the television.
82 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your television or audio device.
SECTION 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Network Problems Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks.
84 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a network, t he computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 85 2 On the welcome screen, click Next . 3 Click Checklist for creating a network . NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP .
86 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to Wireless L ocal Area Networks NOTE: These networking instr uctions do not apply to Bluetooth or cellular products. Before you can connect to a wir eless L ocal Area Network (LAN), you must have specific information about your net work.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 87 Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Y our wireless network card re quires pr oper softwar e and drivers in order to connect to a network.
88 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The names of wireless networks that your computer can see are listed in the Available Networks area.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 89 7 Enter the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) field. 8 If you are connecting to an ad-hoc network, which does not use any routers or access points, cl ick the check box labeled This is a computer -to-computer (ad hoc) netw ork; wireless access points are not used .
90 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com Finalizing your Network Connection (Security Settings) T o finalize your connection, you must change your wireless security settings to match the wireless network you ar e trying to connect to.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 91 NOTE: Network security settings are only provided by your network administrator and are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information. Connecting to a Network with no Security-Related R equirements 1 In the P referred networks area, click the name of your wireless network.
92 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 F rom the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type (as provided by the network administrator). 5 If your wireless network r equires a k ey , enter it in the Network key field.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 93 2 Click P roperties . 3 F rom the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open . Earlier versions of Dell wireless softwar e may not contain the drop-down menus. If you are using an earlier version, select the check box labeled Data encryption (WEP enabled) and go to step 5.
94 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter the WEP network key , provid ed by your network administrator , in the Network key field. 8 Enter this key again in the Confirm network key field. NOTE: Y our computer may take up to a minute to attach to the network.
SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program P roblems If Y our Computer Gets .
96 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Solutions Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out wher e to go for answers. Use this chart to quickly find the answers to your questions. NOTE: If you have a problem with an external device, see the device documentation or contact the manufacturer .
Solving Problems 97 See page 99. See page 73. See page 40. See page 35. See page 101. See page 85. See page 68. See page 104. See page 34. See page 98.
98 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Error Messages If the message is not listed, see t he documentation for the operating system or the program that was running at the time the message appeared. T O ACCESS THE T ELL M E H OW HELP FILE — 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support .
Solving Problems 99 Video and Display Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer . N OT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES .
100 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If the display is difficult to read T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with anot her device, such as a lamp. C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the A C adapter cable connections.
Solving Problems 101 If only part of the display is readable Scanner Problems NOTE: If you can connect to your Internet ser vice provider (ISP), your modem is functioning properly . If you are sure that your modem is working properly and you still experience problems, contact your ISP .
102 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Te l l M e H o w help file.
Solving Problems 103 If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card Problems R EINSTALL THE DRIVE — 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer . 2 Remove the drive from the module bay . See "Using the Module Bay" in the T ell Me How help file for instructions.
104 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com General Program Problems A program crashes NOTE: Sof tware usually includes installation instr uctions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
Solving Problems 105 If Y our Computer Gets W e t CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is safe to do so. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is recommended that you turn off AC power at the circuit breaker before attempting to remove the power cables from the electrical outlet.
106 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Replace the battery . 15 T urn on the computer and verify that it is working properly . NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and R etur n P olicy" on page 159 for information on your warranty coverage.
Solving Problems 107 Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or keyboar d. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device.
108 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly .
Solving Problems 109 3 F rom the Language drop-down menu in the toolbar , select your preferr ed language for the driver or utility (if available). A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next . The CD automatically scans your hardwar e to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer .
110 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver . 7 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver . 8 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next .
Solving Problems 111 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restor e your computer . The Select a Restore P oint screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restor e points. All calendar dates with available re store points appear in bold.
112 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that T urn off System R estore is unchecked. R esolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities W indows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is de tected but incorrectly configur ed.
Solving Problems 113 R einstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Before Y ou Reinstall If you are considering r einstalling t he W i ndows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installe d driver , first try using W indows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using W ind ows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 108).
114 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 P r ess the arrow ke ys to select CD-ROM , and then press . 6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any k ey . Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup scr een appears, pr ess to select T o set up Windows now .
Solving Problems 115 10 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and T ime Settings window and click Next . 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click T ypical and click Next .
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SECTION 8 Adding and R eplacing P arts Adding Memor y Adding a Mini PCI Card R eplacing the Hard Drive.
118 Adding and R eplacing P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Adding Memor y Y ou can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "S pecifications" on page 128 for information on the memory supported by your computer .
Adding and R eplacing P arts 119 NOTICE: T o prevent damage to the memor y module connector , do not use tools to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memor y module. 6 If you are r eplacing a memory modu le, remove the e xisting module. NOTICE: Handle memor y modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a module.
120 Adding and R eplacing P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: If the memor y module cover is difficult to close, remove the module an d reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer . 9 Insert the battery into the battery ba y , or connect the A C adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
Adding and R eplacing P arts 121 4 Remove all installed batteries, an d disconnect the AC adapter cable and any external devices from the computer . W ait 5 seconds before proceeding. 5 Ground yourself by touching a meta l connector on the back of the computer , and continue to do so periodically during this procedure.
122 Adding and R eplacing P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If a Mini PCI card is not alr eady installed, go to step 9. If you are replacing a Mini PCI car d, remove the existing car d: a Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables. b Release the Mini PCI card by spr eading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly .
Adding and R eplacing P arts 123 11 Lo wer the Mini PCI card towar d the inner tabs to approximately a 20-degree angle. 12 Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the connector .
124 Adding and R eplacing P arts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to pr event scratching the computer cover .
Adding and R eplacing P arts 125 NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer , store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" on page 17. 8 P ull the har d drive cover out of the computer .
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SECTION 9 Appendix Specifications Standard Settings Dell T echnical Support P olicy (U.S. Only) Contacting Dell R egulator y Notices Limited W arranties and R etur n P olicy.
128 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel ® L1 cache 32 KB (internal) L2 cache 1 MB External bus frequency 400 MHz, source synchronous proc.
Appendix 129 Interface speed 9600–115,200 BPS EMV level level 1 certified WHQL certification PC/SC Compatibility compatible within a PKI environment Insert/eject cycles certified for up to 100,000 c.
130 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Modem RJ-11 port Network adapter RJ-45 port Communications Modem: T ype v .92 56K MDC Controller softmodem Interface internal AC ’97 bus Network adapter 10/100/1000 Et hernet LAN on system boar d W ireless (optional) internal Mini PCI W i-F i (802.
Appendix 131 Interfaces: Internal AC ’97 External microphone miniconnector , stereo headphones/speak ers miniconnector Speaker two 4-ohm speakers Internal speaker amplifie r 2- W channel into 4 ohms V olume controls keyboar d shortcuts or program menus Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) XGA or SXGA+ Dimensions: Height 214.
132 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com P ower Consumption: P anel with backlight (typical) 6.5 W (XGA); 7.0 W (SXGA+) Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboar d shortcuts Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Key travel 2.
Appendix 133 Charge time with computer off (approximate) approximately 2 hours Operating time approximately 3 to 4 hours (6-cell battery); approximately 2 to 3 hours (4-cell battery) NOTE: Batter y operating time can be significantly reduced under certain power - intensive conditions.
134 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Physical Height 30.8 mm (1.2 inches) W idth 315 mm (12.4 inches) Depth 259.4 mm (10.2 inches) W e ight: W ith travel module 2.
Appendix 135 Standard Settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change th e settings for this program. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly . Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 T urn on (or restart) your computer .
136 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Commonly Used Options Certain options requir e that you reb oot the computer for new settings to take effect. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order , tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the operat ing system.
Appendix 137 Performing a One- Time Boot Y ou can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (Y ou can also use t his procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diag nostics utility partiti on on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer .
138 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 P r ess until you locate Infrared Data P ort under Basic Device Configuration . 3 P r ess the down-arrow k ey to highlight Disabled ne xt to Infrared Data Po r t . 4 P r ess the right-arrow k ey to change the setting to a COM port.
Appendix 139 Dell provides limited technical su pport for the computer and any "Dell- installed" software and peripherals 1 . Support for thir d-party software and peripherals is provided by.
140 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and me dium/lar ge business customers, including P r emier , Platinum, and Gold customers) F or specific web addresses for your co untry , find the appropriate country section in the table below .
Appendix 141 Austria (V ienna) International Access Code: 900 Country Code: 43 City Code: 1 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.
142 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Brunei Country Code: 673 Customer T echnical Support (P enang, Malaysia) 604 633 4966 Customer Service (P enang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949 T ransaction Sales.
Appendix 143 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T ech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/china T ech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com T ech Support F ax 818 1350 Home and Small Busine.
144 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 45 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.
Appendix 145 F rance (P aris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: support.
146 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Hong Kong International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 T echnical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) 296 93188 T echnical Support (OptiPlex™, La.
Appendix 147 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/it/it/emaildell/ Home and Small Business T echni.
148 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 W ebsite: support.jp.dell.
Appendix 149 Latin America Customer T echnical Support (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619 F ax (T echnical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3883 Sales (Austin, T exas, U.
150 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Mexico International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 52 Customer T echnical Support 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383 Sales 50-81-8800 or 01-800-888-3355.
Appendix 151 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.
152 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com P ortugal International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 35 E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ T echnical Support 800 834 077 Customer Care 800 .
Appendix 153 Spain (Madrid) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 34 City Code: 91 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Home and Small Business T echn.
154 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Switzerland (Geneva) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 41 City Code: 22 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: swisstech@dell.com E-mail for F rench-speaking HSB and Corporate Customers: support.
Appendix 155 U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com Customer Care website: dell.
156 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com U.S.A. (Austin, T exas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Or der-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoT ech (portable and d.
Appendix 157 R egulator y Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is an y signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeat edly interrupts a licensed radio communications service.
158 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the req uir ements of the official Mexican standards (NOM): Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell W ay Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México , S.
Appendix 159 Limited W arranties and R eturn Policy Dell-branded hardwar e products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day , 1-year , 2-year , 3-year , or 4-year limited warran ty . T o de termine which warranty came with your hardwar e product(s), see your packing slip or invoice.
160 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com THIS W ARRANTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM ST A T E TO ST A TE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION).
Appendix 161 What do I do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty e xpires, pl ease call us at the r elevant num ber listed in the following table.
162 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com During the remaining years: F or the remaining period of the limited warranty , we will replace any defective part with new or re furbished parts, if we agr ee that it needs to be replaced.
Appendix 163 "T otal Satisfaction" Return P olicy (U.S. Only) W e value our relationship with you and want to make sure that you'r e satisfied with your purchases. That's why we offer a "T otal Satisfaction" return policy for most products that you— the end-user customer—purchase directly from Dell.
164 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and softwar e added to th.
Appendix 165 How long does this limited warranty last? This limited warranty lasts for the time period indic ated on your packing slip or invoice, ex cept that the limited warranty on Dell- branded batteries lasts only 1 year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Dell-branded projectors lasts only 90 days.
166 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to us, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage devi ce(s) in the product(s). R emove any confidential, proprietar y or personal information, removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards.
Appendix 167 "T otal Satisfaction" Return P olicy (Canada Only) If you are an end-user customer who bought new products dir ectly from Dell, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days after you receive th em for a r efund or credit of the product purchase price.
168 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Dell does provide a limited warranty for new Dell-branded peripheral products (products for which Dell is listed as the manufacturer) such as monitors, batteries, memory , docking stations, and projectors.
Appendix 169 Making a Claim Claims must be made in Latin America or the Ca ribbean by contacting the Dell point of sale within the guarantee period. The end user must always supply proof of purchase, .
170 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Intel ® W arranty Statement for P entium ® and Celeron ® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only) Intel’ s Three Y ear Limited W arranty Limited W .
Appendix 171 Intel Pentium ® and Celer on ® Processors ar e backed by a three-y ear limited warranty . Please refer to the re verse side of this card f or complete warranty details. Intel’ s Commitment to Quality Intel is committed to producing the highest quality processors av ailable.
172 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com.
Index 173 Inde x A air vents d e s c r i p t i o n , 23, 29 s y s t e m v i e w , 23, 29 audio connectors description, 2 4 system view , 2 4 B battery charge gauge, 4 8 charging, 4 9 checking the char.
174 Index 174 Index H hard drive d e s c r i p t i o n , 24, 31 preventing damage, 1 2 5 re placing, 1 2 3 s y s t e m v i e w , 24, 31 hardwar e drivers, 1 0 7 Har dwar e T roubleshooter , 112 help f.
Index 175 R R AM. See memory reinstalling d r i v e r s , 108, 113 S safety instructions, 11 security cable slot d e s c r i p t i o n , 24-25 system view , 2 4 - 2 5 serial connector description, 2 9.
176 Index 176 Index.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Dell Inspiron 600m c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Dell Inspiron 600m - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Dell Inspiron 600m, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Dell Inspiron 600m va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Dell Inspiron 600m, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Dell Inspiron 600m.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Dell Inspiron 600m. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Dell Inspiron 600m ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
