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. [. . . ] 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-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. Any battery installed in the computer charges while you use the APR. NOTICE: Always use the DellTM AC adapter that came with the APR. If you use any other commercially available AC adapter--or the AC adapter from other Dell computers--you may damage the APR or the computer. 1 2 3 4 5 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 18). Disconnect any external devices, and remove any PC Cards from the computer. Connect the AC adapter to the connector on the APR, and connect the AC power cable to an electrical outlet. Horizontally center the computer on the APR base, with the back of the computer facing the APR docking connector. Slide the computer toward the connector until you feel the grooves on the bottom of the computer engage with the alignment rails. NOTICE: If you attempt to push the computer all the way into the APR without engaging the alignment rails, you may irreparably damage the docking connector on the computer. If you have a monitor stand installed, you will not be able to see the alignment rails or the docking connector. 6 7 Gently push the computer forward until the docking connector is fully engaged. Slide the eject/locking lever towards the back of the APR to the locked position. 54 Ad di ng Par ts docking connector eject/locking lever alignment rails (2) Undocking the Computer NOTICE: If you do not have a charged battery installed in the computer when you undock the computer, you may lose unsaved data. NOTICE: If you do not use correct undocking procedures, you may lose data and the computer may not restart. Perform one of the following procedures: · · Click the Start button, and then click Eject PC. After a few seconds, the green docking light turns off. 3 Slide the eject/locking lever on the left side of the APR to the eject position to undock the computer. A d di n g Par ts 55 w w w. c o m eject/locking lever docking light undock request button Monitor Stand HINT: Be sure that the back legs on the monitor stand engage the slots on either side of the APR base. NOTICE: The stand supports monitors that weigh up to 45. 3 kg (100 lb). [. . . ] If you are an organization that bought the products under a written agreement with Dell, the agreement may contain different terms for the return of products than specified by this policy. To return products, you must contact Dell Customer Service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. See "Contacting Dell" on page 73 to find the appropriate contact information for obtaining customer assistance. To expedite the processing of your refund or credit, Dell expects you to return the products to Dell in their original packaging within five days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. [. . . ]