Dell Inspiron 300m Media Base User's Manual
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Dell™ Latitude™ X300 and Inspiron™ 300m Media Base User's Guide
Using the Media Base
Regulatory Notices
Limited Warranty and Return Policy
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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A NOTE 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 potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Latitude, a n d TrueMobile are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Dell Computer Corporation has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation
disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model PR04S
May 2003 P/N W1500 Rev. A00
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- Page 1 ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
- Page 2 Power Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this media base. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion. Before you connect the media base to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter voltage rating to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source.
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Page 3: Air Travel
Use shielded signal cables to ensure that you maintain the appropriate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell at its worldwide website at www.dell.com. -
Page 4: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
If your media base gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in "Solving Problems" in the documentation that came with your computer. If, after following these procedures, you confirm that your media base is not operating properly, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell in the documentation that came with your computer for the appropriate contact information). -
Page 5: About Your Media Base
Microsoft Windows License Label These labels are located on your computer. Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. -
Page 6: Right Side View
Front View volume buttons undock button power button mute button volume buttons — Let you increase and decrease the volume. undock button — Lets you undock your computer when your computer is operating. power button — Lets you turn on and off your computer when it is docked. mute button —... - Page 7 parallel connector AC Adapter connector video connector security cable slot serial connector IEEE 1394 connector RJ-45 network connector PS/2 connector USB 2.0 connectors headphone connector Connector Description parallel connector — Connects a parallel device, such as a parallel printer. ...
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Page 8: Top View
cameras PS/2 connector — Connects PS/2-compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad. Shut down the computer before attaching a PS/2-compatible device. If the device does not work, install the device drivers from the floppy disk or CD that came with the device, and restart the computer. You can use the integrated keyboard and an external keypad at the same time. -
Page 9: Setting Up Your Media Base
NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with the media base. If you use any other commercially available AC adapter—or the AC adapter from older models of Dell computers— you may damage the media base or the computer. -
Page 10: Installing A Battery
security cable slot 3. Attach a commercially available antitheft device to the security cable slot on the media base. Antitheft devices usually include a segment of metal-stranded cable with an attached locking device and associated key. For instructions on installing this kind of antitheft device, see the documentation that accompanied the device. -
Page 11: Docking Your Computer
battery latch (2) battery To remove the battery from the battery bay: 1. Remove the battery bay cover. 2. Slide both battery latches in the direction of the arrows, and remove the battery from the bay. 1 battery latch release (2) 2 battery ... -
Page 12: Undocking Your Computer
1 back of the media base 2 front of the computer 2. Gently press the computer into the media base until it clicks and the computer is seated. 3. Turn on the computer. The operating system recognizes the media base. ... -
Page 13: Installing Drives
Press the undock button on the front of the media base for 1 second. (See "Front View.") An Undock Complete message appears stating that you can now undock your computer. Click OK. 4. If your media base is secured, remove the lock. 5. -
Page 14: Specifications
3. Remove the drive cable from the USB connector. 4. Connect the new drive by connecting the drive cable to the USB connector. The operating system recognizes the new drive. If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. ... - Page 15 IEEE 1394 4-pin connector Docking 100-pin connector Network adapter RJ-45 port for 10/100/1000 Mbits/second BaseTX Bus Master Ethernet Back to Contents Page ...
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Page 16: Regulatory Notices
Most Dell computers are classified for Class B environments. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your computer or device, see the following sections specific for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. -
Page 17: Fcc Identification Information
Most Dell computers (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom, side, or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus). -
Page 18: Ce Notice (European Union)
This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Computer Corporation Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. -
Page 19: Simplified Chinese Class A Warning Notice (China Only)
Most Dell computers are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. ITE, including devices, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, integrated into or connected to the computer should match the electromagnetic environment classification (Class A or B) of the computer. -
Page 20: Mic Notice (Republic Of Korea Only)
To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer (or other Dell digital device), examine the Republic of Korean Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MIC label may be located separately from the other... -
Page 21: Class A Device
products. NOTE: MIC emissions requirements provide for two classifications: Class A devices are for business purposes. Class B devices are for nonbusiness purposes. Class A Device Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find that this device is not suitable for your use, you may exchange it for a nonbusiness-purpose device. -
Page 22: Polish Center For Testing And Certification Notice
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a 3-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. ... -
Page 23: Bsmi Notice (Taiwan Only)
NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM): Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, ... - Page 24 Model number: PR04S Supply voltage: 100–240 VAC Frequency: 50–60 Hz Current Consumption: 1.5 A Output voltage: 19.5 A Output current: 3.34 A Back to Contents Page ...
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Page 25: Limited Warranty And Return Policy
Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell limited warranty for your media base, see the printed documentation that came with your computer.