Dell N1100, N1005 User Manual
N1100/N1005 NOTEBOOK PC
USER’S MANUAL
ENGLISH
JAN 2006
CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU START............................................................................................. 5
Make sure you have everything..................................................................................... 5
Familiarize yourself with the computer ........................................................................ 6
OPENING THE DISPLA Y PANEL ................................................................................ 6
FRONT OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 7
LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW .............................................................................................. 9
RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW.......................................................................................... 11
BACK OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................... 12
BOTTOM OVERVIEW................................................................................................12
GETTING ST ARTED ............................................................................................. 13
Power Sources ............................................................................................................. 13
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS ............................................................... 13
RECHARGING THE BA TTER Y.................................................................................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
To prevent possible overheating of the computer's
processor, make sure you don't block the openings provided for ventilation.
DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work
surfaces.
DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer
and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it.
DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
DO NOT use your notebook computer under
harsh conditions.
DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic
fields.
DO NOT expose to direct sunlight. DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures.
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Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity by keeping it away fromA/C a nd heating vents.
DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat. DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them
DO NOT expose the computer to rain or
moisture.
away from children.
DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive
chemicals.
DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids
directly on the display.
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DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never
pick up or hold your notebook by the display.
If you are traveling with your computer, remember to carry it as hand luggage. Do not check it in
as baggage.
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 D VD+/-R W 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.
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BEFORE YOU STA RT
Fa mili arize yourself with the computer
OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL
To open, slide the latch and then simply lift the lid up.
When closing it, be sure not to slam it shut.
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FRONT OVERVIEW
The following is an overview of the front of the notebook.
BEFORE YOU STA RT
Array Microphone
Wireless LAN
Quick Start Buttons
Suspend/Resume/
Power On Button
TouchPad
Pointing Device
Microphone Jack
Headphone Jack
IEEE 1394 Port
Line-In Jack
Display Panel
Keyboard
Status Indicator
Lights
Array Microphone
The built-in array microphone is an omni-directional audio input device. It allows for the stereo
reception and transmission of voice and/or other audio data to any program capable of accepting
such input.
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows® keys.
Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
Status Indicator Lights
The Status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. These modes are: Caps lock,
Num Lock, Hard drive Activity (HDD), Wireless/Bluetooth Activity, Power On status, Battery/
AC Adpater status, Memory Card Reader Activity.
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BEFORE YOU STA RT
Wireless LAN
The Wireless LAN button enables and disables Wireless LAN activity.
Quick Start Buttons
The four quick start buttons allow you to launch your favorite Internet and E-mail applications
with the press of a button. You can also engage the computer's Silent and Mute modes by press
Silence and Mute button.
Suspend/Resume/Power On Button
This button turns your notebook on and off as well as puts it to sleep. (See Suspend/Resume/
Power On Button in the Power On section for more information.)
TouchPad Pointing Device
The TouchPad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with two buttons and a touch
sensitive movement pad.
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone.
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or external speakers and amplifiers.
Line-In Jack
The line-in jack allows you to connect external audio recording and playback devices.
IEEE 1394 Port
The 1394 port is used to connect between your and a peripheral such as a digital video camera.
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