Dell N1100 User manual

N1100/N1005 NOTEBOOK PC
USER’S MANUAL
JAN2006
ENGLISH

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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU START ............................................................................................. 5
Make sure you have everything..................................................................................... 5
Familiarize yourself with the computer ........................................................................ 6
OPENINGTHEDISPLAY PANEL ................................................................................ 6
FRONT OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 7
LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW .............................................................................................. 9
RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW.......................................................................................... 11
BACK OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................... 12
BOTTOMOVERVIEW................................................................................................ 12
GETTINGSTARTED ............................................................................................. 13
Power Sources ............................................................................................................. 13
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS ............................................................... 13
RECHARGINGTHE BATTERY ................................................................................. 14
Starting Your Notebook................................................................................................. 15
POWER ON .............................................................................................................. 15
Status Indicators ...................................................................................................... 16
Using Function Keys ................................................................................................ 18
Using the TouchPad................................................................................................. 19
Memory Module Upgrade......................................................................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................... 21
Identifying the Problem................................................................................................. 21
APPENDIX ............................................................................................................ 22
Notebook Specifications .............................................................................................. 22

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC
DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer
and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it. DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic
fields.
To prevent possible overheating of the computer's
processor, make sure you don't block the open-
ings provided for ventilation.
DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work
surfaces. DO NOT use your notebook computer under harsh conditions.
DO NOT expose to direct sunlight. DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures.

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DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive
chemicals.
DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids
directly on the display.
DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never
pick up or hold your notebook by the display.
If you are traveling with your computer, remem-
ber to carry it as hand luggage. Do not check it in
asbaggage.
DONOT place near fire or other sources of heat. DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them
away from children.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humid-
ity by keeping it away fromA/C and heating vents. DO NOT expose the computer to rain or moisture.

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BEFORE YOU START
Make sure you have everything
When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it carefully, and check to make sure you have all the
items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have the following:
• Notebook Computer
• Lithium-Ion battery
• AC adapter with power cord
• Driver and Applications CD
• Quick Start Guide or User Guide
Depending upon the configuration of your notebook, you may also need following items:
• DVD / CD-RW Combo Application CD
• Dual DVD+/-RW Application CD
Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the
following pages to learn about all of your notebook components.