Dell Inspiron 2650 Owner's Manual
Summary
The Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650 Owner's Manual for Model PP04L provides user-level service instructions for these early-2000s laptops featuring Intel Pentium and Celeron processors with Dell AccessDirect and TrueMobile wireless options. It covers safety instructions, component removal and replacement, and pin assignments for I/O connectors. ENERGY STAR certified, these models meet energy efficiency guidelines. Users can follow the procedures for memory, hard drive, and optical drive upgrades on
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650
Owner’s Manual
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1H066bk2.book Page 1 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650 Owner’s Manual
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1H066bk2.book Page 2 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Hints, Notices, and Cautions HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indic...
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1H066bk2.book Page 3 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions General Power Battery Air Travel EMC Instructions When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When ...
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1H066bk2.book Page 4 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Copying CDs Using Easy CD Creator Basic Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Disc...
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1H066bk2.book Page 5 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Sound and Speaker ...
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1H066bk2.book Page 6 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling ...
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1H066bk2.book Page 7 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Appendix Specifications Standard Settings Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Dell Technical Support Poli...
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1H066bk2.book Page 8 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Contents
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1H066bk2.book Page 9 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer and wo...
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1H066bk2.book Page 10 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect...
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1H066bk2.book Page 11 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter’s power cable ...
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1H066bk2.book Page 12 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Air Travel Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-spec...
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1H066bk2.book Page 13 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM When Using Your Computer Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your computer: When setting up the computer for wor...
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1H066bk2.book Page 14 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c When Using Your Computer (continued) Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to the cloth; th...
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1H066bk2.book Page 15 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM When Using Your Computer (continued) Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel on the back of the computer. While...
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1H066bk2.book Page 16 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c When Using Your Computer
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1H066bk2.book Page 17 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Sett ing Up and Us ing Your Computer A Tour of Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Home a...
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1H066bk2.book Page 18 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c A Tour of Your Computer Front View Sett ing Up and Using Your Computer
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1H066bk2.book Page 19 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM display latch device status lights display hard drive Dell™ speaker Access Direct™ button keyboard status lights keyboard touch pad power button...
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1H066bk2.book Page 20 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the numeric keypad...
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1H066bk2.book Page 21 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer or flashes when the computer is in standby mode. Turns on when the computer reads or...
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1H066bk2.book Page 22 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c POWER BUTTON Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter standby mode. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn of...
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1H066bk2.book Page 23 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telep...
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1H066bk2.book Page 24 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Right Side View security cable slot fixed optical drive SECURITY CABLE SLOT Lets you attach a commercially available antith...
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1H066bk2.book Page 25 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Back View NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect an external device. CAUTIO...
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1H066bk2.book Page 26 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. PS/2 CONNECTOR HINT: You can use the integrated...
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1H066bk2.book Page 27 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid dam...
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1H066bk2.book Page 28 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Bottom View battery lock battery release latch battery memory module cover BATTER Y LOCK Secures the battery. BATTER Y RELE...
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1H066bk2.book Page 29 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. See the documentation that came w...
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1H066bk2.book Page 30 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c parallel connector on computer connector on printer screws (2) clips (2) parallel printer cable notches (2) Turn on the pri...
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1H066bk2.book Page 31 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM USB connector on computer USB connector on printer USB printer cable Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP provides a Files and ...
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1H066bk2.book Page 32 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c On the Which computer is this? screen, select New Computer, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen. Set...
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1H066bk2.book Page 33 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an AOL or MSN connection: Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. Double-click ...
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1H066bk2.book Page 34 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Copying CDs HINT: Ensure that you This section applies only to computers that have a CD- or DVD-recording follow all copyri...
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1H066bk2.book Page 35 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Using Easy CD Creator Basic See the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for instructions on how to use the program, information about different ...
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1H066bk2.book Page 36 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a 650-MB blank CD...
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1H066bk2.book Page 37 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Insert a blank CD into the CD-RW drive and close the tray. HINT: You must use CD-R discs to burn music The recording starts automatically. CDs t...
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1H066bk2.book Page 38 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Logging Off Windows XP allows multiple users to access a single computer with their own settings. Each user can enter a pas...
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1H066bk2.book Page 39 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Dell™ Access Direct™ Buttons Press this button to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educatio...
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1H066bk2.book Page 40 Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:01 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Numeric Keypad numeric keypad HINT: When you connect The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external an...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 134 |
| File Size | 19.90 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I protect my computer from power surges or failures?
Use Surge Protectors, Line Conditioners, or Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS).
What connections are available for a printer?
You can use System Restore to help revert changes or solve software problems.
Is there special advice for handling liquid exposure?
The instructions contain specific guidelines for dealing with a "wet computer," which must be treated carefully.