User manual DELL INSPIRON 8100

[. . . ] DellTM InspironTM 8100 Systems Solutions Guide w ww. de ll. co m | su pp o rt. d ell . co m Hints, Notices, and Cautions HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file (click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, point to Programs--> User's Guides, and click Tell Me How). ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. [. . . ] Ensure that Enable hibernate support is selected, and click Apply. Click OK to close the Control Panel. 48 So l vi n g P ro bl e m s 3 SECTION 3 A d d i n g Pa r t s Replacing the Palm Rests Using the Advanced Port Replicator Adding Memory Installing a Mini PCI Card Replacing a Hard Drive ww w. c o m Replacing the Palm Rests 1 2 3 4 5 6 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 18). If the computer is connected (docked) to an advanced port replicator (APR), undock it (see page 55). Keep the display open, and tilt the computer back so that you can access the bottom of the computer. Slide and hold the latch release on the left side, and remove any device installed in the media bay. Slide and hold the latch release on the right side, and remove any battery installed in the battery bay. Locate the indentation under each palm rest, place your thumbs on the indentation, and push to release the palm rests. bottom of computer 7 8 Remove the palm rests. To replace the palm rests, insert the tabs on the edge of the palm rest into the slots and then press down until you hear a click. Repeat the process on each side. 50 Ad di ng Par ts palm rest Using the Advanced Port Replicator The advanced port replicator (APR) integrates your computer into a desktop environment. The APR includes a network adapter to connect your computer to a network. NOTICE: Do not attempt to lift the computer while it is connected to the APR. Doing so will damage the docking connector. HINT: If you receive a BIOS upgrade floppy disk with your APR, use the disk to upgrade the BIOS before you use the APR. Connecting External Devices to the APR 1 2 See the following illustrations for connector locations. Connect the external devices to an electrical outlet, if applicable. The I/O connectors on the back and side of the APR duplicate the primary connectors on the back and side of your computer. HINT: If the cable connector from the external device has thumbscrews, be sure to tighten them to ensure a proper connection. A d di n g Par ts 51 w w w. c o m USB connectors (2) mouse connector AC adapter connector network connector keyboard connector serial connector parallel connector video connector Connector Icon Connector Description Connect one or two USB devices, such as a USB mouse. Connect a PS/2-style keyboard or numeric keypad. Connect a PS/2-compatible mouse. Connect a serial device, such as a serial mouse or digital camera. Connect a network interface cable. Connect a parallel device, such as a printer. Connect an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter. 52 Ad di ng Par ts The audio line-out connector is on the side of the APR. audio line-out connector APR Controls and Indicators eject/locking lever unlocked position eject position drive access light locked position padlock slot security lock slot power light power button undock request button docking light A d di n g Par ts 53 w w w. c o m Docking the Computer NOTICE: Before you initially connect your computer to the APR, you must complete the operating system setup. When you see the Windows® desktop on your screen, the operating system setup is complete. HINT: The infrared sensor does not function when the computer is connected to the APR. You dock your computer when you connect it to an APR. You must connect the AC adapter to the APR before you dock and turn on the computer. [. . . ] You must also prepay shipping charges and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. You may return software for refund or credit only if the sealed package containing the diskette(s) or CD(s) is unopened. Returned products must be in as-new condition, and all of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be returned with it. For customers who want to return, for refund or credit only, either applications software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell, the whole system must be returned, along with any media and documentation that may have been included in the original shipment. [. . . ]