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Dell Inspiron 5000 Series User Manual

Dell Inspiron 5000 Series
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Dell™Inspiron™5000Series
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A0126Feb2001
Technical Overview
Removing and Replacing Parts
Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows
98
Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows
2000
Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows
Me
Conserving Power
System Setup Program
System Messages
Ports and Connectors
Technical Specifications
Documentation Links

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Dell Inspiron 5000 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
CPUIntel Core i5 or i7 (varies by model)
RAM8GB or 16GB DDR4 (varies by model)
Display15.6-inch FHD (1920x1080)
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics or NVIDIA GeForce MX series (varies by model)
Operating SystemWindows 10
PortsHDMI, SD card reader, Headphone/Microphone combo jack
WirelessBluetooth
Battery3-cell or 4-cell lithium-ion (varies by model)
WeightVaries by screen size and configuration (typically 3-7 lbs)

Summary

Documentation Links

Printed Documentation

Instructions for downloading PDF documentation files for the Inspiron 5000 series.

Online Documentation

Information and download links for compiled HTML help files for the Inspiron 5000 series.

Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows 2000

Overview

Explains how to install or reinstall Dell-provided drivers and utilities for Windows 2000.

System Software CD

Describes the contents and bootability of the System Software CD.

Installing Windows 2000

Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the Windows 2000 operating system.

Installing Core Drivers for Windows 2000

Audio Driver Installation

Instructions for installing the audio driver to customize sound features.

Video Driver Installation

Guide for installing the video driver to control video resolution and color palette.

Touch Pad Driver Installation

Procedure for installing the touch pad driver for touch pad and mouse functions.

Installing Optional Drivers for Windows 2000

Software DVD Decoder Driver

Steps to install the DVD decoder driver for playing DVD movies.

Installing Intel SpeedStep Utility for Windows 2000

Intel SpeedStep Utility Installation

Guide to install the Intel SpeedStep utility for compatible processors.

Updating Drivers and Utilities for Windows 2000

Obtaining Updates

Information on obtaining driver and utility updates from the Dell support website.

Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows Me

Overview

Explains driver and utility installation for Windows Millennium Edition (Me).

System Software CD

Describes the contents and bootability of the System Software CD.

Installing Windows Me

Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for installing the Windows Me operating system.

Installing Core Drivers for Windows Me

Audio Driver Installation

Instructions to install the audio driver for sound features.

Video Driver Installation

Procedure for installing the video driver for display settings.

Installing Additional Utilities for Windows Me

Touch Pad Driver Installation

Steps to install the touch pad driver for touch pad and mouse functions.

Softex BayManager Installation

Instructions for installing the Softex BayManager utility.

Installing Intel SpeedStep Utility for Windows Me

Intel SpeedStep Utility Installation

Guide for installing the Intel SpeedStep utility.

Updating Drivers and Utilities for Windows Me

Obtaining Updates

Information on driver and utility updates from Dell's website.

Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows 98

Overview

Guide for installing drivers and utilities for Windows 98 Second Edition.

System Software CD

Describes the contents and bootability of the System Software CD.

Installing Windows 98

Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for installing the Windows 98 operating system.

Recreating Hibernate File

Hibernate File Re-creation

Procedure to recreate the hibernate file after certain system changes.

Hibernate File Management

Delete the Hibernate File

Steps to delete the hibernate file from the computer.

Create the Hibernate File

Steps to create a new hibernate file after deletion.

Installing Drivers for Windows 98

Audio Driver Installation

Instructions to install the audio driver for sound features.

Video Driver Installation

Guide for installing the video driver for display settings.

Installing Additional Utilities for Windows 98

Touch Pad Driver Installation

Steps to install the touch pad driver for touch pad and mouse functions.

Installing Optional Utilities for Windows 98

Softex BayManager Installation

Instructions for installing the Softex BayManager utility.

Internal Modem Driver Installation

Guide for installing the internal modem driver.

Software DVD Decoder Driver

Steps to install the DVD decoder driver for DVD playback.

Installing Intel SpeedStep Utility for Windows 98

Intel SpeedStep Utility Installation

Guide for installing the Intel SpeedStep utility.

Technical Overview

New Features

Highlights new key features of the Dell Inspiron 5000 series portable computers.

Hardware Overview

Details the processors, chip set, memory, storage, and other hardware specifications.

LCD Panels

Lists specifications for different LCD panel sizes and resolutions.

Front View

Diagram and labels for the front view of the Inspiron 5000 series laptop.

Back View

Diagram and labels for the back view of the Inspiron 5000 series laptop.

Left Side View

Diagram and labels for the left side view of the Inspiron 5000 series laptop.

Right Side View

Diagram and labels for the right side view of the Inspiron 5000 series laptop.

Bottom View

Diagram and labels for the bottom view of the Inspiron 5000 series laptop.

Ports and Connectors

I/O Connector Locations

Diagram showing the location of various input/output connectors on the laptop.

Serial Port Connector

Details the 9-pin serial port connector, including pinout and definition.

Parallel Port Connector

Details the 25-hole parallel port connector, including pinout and definition.

Video Connector

Details the 15-pin video connector for external monitors.

Infrared Port

Information about the IrDA 1.1 compliant infrared port for data transfer.

USB Connector

Details the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector for connecting peripherals.

PS/2 Connector

Details the 6-hole PS/2 connector for mouse and keyboard.

Conserving Power

Conservation Tips

Provides tips for conserving battery power and extending battery life.

Power Conservation Modes

Explains standby mode and hibernate mode for power saving.

Power Options Properties

Guide to accessing and configuring power options in the Control Panel.

Alarms Tab

Configuration of low battery and critical battery alarms.

Removing and Replacing Parts

Overview

General assumptions and prerequisites for disassembly and reassembly procedures.

Precautionary Measures

Safety precautions and static discharge procedures before working on the computer.

Recommended Tools

Lists essential tools required for performing hardware repairs and replacements.

Customer-Accessible Components

Steps for removing user-replaceable parts like the battery and PC cards.

Modem Removal

Steps to remove the modem from the computer.

Keyboard Removal

Procedure for removing the keyboard from the laptop.

LCD Removal

Steps to remove the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel from the laptop.

System Setup Program

Using the System Setup Program

Explains how the system setup program retains and verifies hardware configuration.

Accessing the System Setup Program

Instructions on how to enter the system setup program by pressing F2 during boot.

Navigating Through the System Setup Program

Details the keyboard keys and their functions within the setup utility.

Main Menu

Displays system time, date, floppy, hard disk, and video settings.

System Devices Menu

Configuration options for IDE controller, touchpad, serial, infrared, and parallel ports.

Security Menu

Settings for system password, password on boot, and processor serial number.

Power Menu

Configuration of power management modes, standby, and suspend timeouts.

Boot Menu

Options to set the boot device priority (floppy, hard drive, CD-ROM).

Exit Menu

Options to save changes, discard changes, or load factory defaults.

Technical Specifications

Microprocessor

Details microprocessor types and speeds for Inspiron 5000 and 5000e models.

Chip Set and Bus

Specifications for the system chip set, data bus width, and memory interfaces.

PC Card Slot

Information on the PCI controller and PC card connectors.

Memory

Details memory architecture, capacities, and valid configurations.

Connectors

Lists various connectors like Serial, Parallel, USB, PS/2, etc.

Integrated Audio

Specifications for audio type, controller, conversion, and interfaces.

Video

Details video type, controller, memory, LCD interface, and TV support.

Physical

Physical dimensions and weights for different LCD panel sizes.

Keyboard

Specifications for keyboard number of keys, key travel, and layout.

Touch Pad

Details touch pad interface, resolution, size, and power requirements.

Battery

Specifications for battery type, dimensions, voltage, capacity, and life span.

AC Adapter

Specifications for AC adapter input, output, power, and dimensions.

Environmental

Details operating and storage temperature and humidity ranges.

Regulatory

Lists regulatory compliance information for different regions.

System Messages

Overview

Explains status and error information generated by the BIOS.

System Messages List

Table listing BIOS messages, their causes, and suggested actions.

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