Dell Inspiron 4000 User Manual

Dell™Inspiron™4000 A Tour of Your Computer Conserving Power System Specifications Solving Problems Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft®Windows®98

Installing Audio Drivers The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit a

1. If the computer has never been turned on, turn it on while it is undocked and complete the operating system setup. For setup instructions, see t

The License Agreement window appears. 13. Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next. 14. Type the Windows Product Key in the fields provid

Back to Contents Page Ports and Connector Pin-Outs Dell™Inspiron™4000 Port Locations Serial Connector Parallel Connector Docking Conne

transmits data in parallel format, where 8 data bits (one byte) are sent simultaneously over eight separate lines. The parallel connector can also be

PS/2 Connector Use the 6-hole, miniature DIN PS/2 connector to attach PS/2-compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad.

USB Connector Use the USB connector to attach one or more USB devices, such as a mouse, to the computer. USB is a peripheral standard that enables a

S-Video TV-Out Connector Use this connector on the right side of the computer to connect your computer to a television.  Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page Conserving Power Dell™Inspiron™4000 Conservation Tips Power Conservation Modes Power Options Properties Conservat

l Home/Office l Always On l Presentation (Windows 2000 only) l Minimal Power Management (Windows 2000 only) l Max Battery (Windows 2000 only)

Back to Contents Page Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft®Windows®2000 Dell™Inspiron™4000 Overview Installing Video Drivers Installing

Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining.  Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allo

 To program these functions, click an option from the corresponding pull- down menu, and then click OK. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you e

To change the Intel SpeedStep options, click the Advanced button and then click one of the following options. l Disable Intel SpeedStep technology

Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™Inspiron™4000 Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 1. Make sure that the work surface

Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the screw placemat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the componen

Replacing the Palm Rests 1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2. If the computer is connected

Replacing the Display Cover 1. Slide your index fingers under the straight edge of the display cover until the cover pops out. 2. Slide the dis

1. Remove the screw from the hard drive door. 2. Slide the drive door up until the drive assembly tabs disengage from the door slots in the bottom

Removing the Memory Modules 1. Remove the memory module cover. 2. To release a memory module from its connector, spread apart the inner tabs of

1. Remove the memory module cover. 2. To release a Mini PCI card subassembly from its connector, spread apart the inner tabs of the connector just

6. Click Apply. Installing Audio Drivers The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer. 1. Save and close any ope

5. Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the keyboard boss support in the bottom case assembly. 6. Rotate the keyboard forward toward th

1. Remove the hard drive assembly. 2. Remove the center control cover: a. Use a scribe to lift the right edge of the center control cover and

1. Remove the hard drive assembly. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Use the scribe to pry the four rubber screw covers out of the screw hol

1. Place the bottom edge of the LCD panel in the bottom of the top cover, and elevate the top of the panel with your hand. 2. Lay the LCD panel in

2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the display assembly bezel latch by removing the two M2.5 x 5-m

Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Remove the hard drive assembly. 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Turn the computer right-side up on the work su

Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 1. Remove the hard drive assembly. 2. Turn the c

Microprocessor Module  1. Remove the hard drive assembly. 2. Turn the computer over and remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the thermal cooling a

Reserve Battery  Removing the Reserve Battery 1. Remove the hard drive assembly. 2. Remove the memory module cover. 3. Disconnect the reser

 1. Remove the hard drive assembly. 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Turn the computer over and remove the display assembly. 4. Remove

6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer. Reinstalling Windows 2000 1. Insert the Operating System

Removing the System Board 1. Remove the hard drive assembly. 2. Turn the computer over and remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the display

7. Insert the floppy disk or CD that accompanied the replacement system board assembly into the appropriate drive, and turn on the computer. Follow t

Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™Inspiron™4000 Standard Settings System Setup Program Pages Viewing the System Setup Program

Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™Inspiron™4000 Accessing Help Files Power Problems Accessing Help Files Power Problems St

Start-Up Error Messages Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Sound and Speaker Problems Inte

Printer Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printer Modem Problems Ensure that the speakers ar

Scanner Problems Touch Pad Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy dis

If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a har

Windows®Error Messages General Program Problems A program crashes A program stops responding A solid blue screen appears E-Mail Problems C

Back to Contents Page Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft®Windows®98 Dell™Inspiron™4000 Overview Dell provides software utilities and drivers

If Your Computer Gets Wet 1. Turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical o

You must recreate the hibernate file if you perform any of the following actions: l Delete the hibernate file. l Install a new hard drive. l Refo

Back to Contents Page System Specifications Dell™Inspiron™4000 Specifications Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor types Intel

Infrared sensor compatible with IrDA Standard 1.1 (Fast IR) and IrDA Standard 1.0 (Slow IR) Docking 200 pins for the advanced port replicator Min

TouchPad Interface PS/2 compatible X/Ypositionresolution(graphicstablemode) 240 cpi Size:  Thickness 2.00 mm (0.08 inch) at highest compo

Back to Contents Page    Temperature range:  Operating 0º to 35ºC (32º to 95ºF) Storage –40º to 65ºC (–40º to 140ºF) Environmental(Computer)

Back to Contents Page A Tour of Your Computer Dell™Inspiron™4000 Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Front View 

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: l The light labeled turns on when you press to enable the numeric keypad.

l The light labeled turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. Indicator states include: ¡ Off, which indicates that the c

PC Card Slot The PC Card slot has two connectors that support various types of PC Cards, including modems and network adapters. Hard Drive The ha

Installing Audio Drivers The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit a

Infrared Sensor The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from the computer to another infrared device without using cable connections.  Audio

l Attach a microphone to the connector. l Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Modem ConnectorNetwork ConnectorS-Video TV-Out Conne

Parallel ConnectorDocking ConnectorRefer to the documentation that came with your port replicator for instructions on attaching external devices to th

Back to Contents Page    NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, grasp the adapter cable connector, not the cable itself, and

2. Set the Infrared Mode option to either Fast IR or Slow IR. 3. Restart the computer. 4. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then c

1. Turn on the computer, and enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative. 2. In the system setup program

Back to Contents Page Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition (Me) Dell™Inspiron™4000 Overview Dell provides software