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Contents Dell Inspiron 1300/B120/B130 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using the Display Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Finding Information Dell Product Information GuideDell Support Website support.dell.com Tour of Your Computer Front ViewY B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Right Side View AC adapter connector 2 air vent Back ViewBottom View Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finish Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CableSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeConserving Battery Power Microsoft Windows Power MeterStandby Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Power Management WizardSelecting a Power Scheme Power Options Properties Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD or DVDAdjusting the Volume How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs DVD-Writable DrivesHelpful Tips Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia ExpressCard Types Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Dell QuickSet FeaturesClicking the QuickSet Icon Right-Clicking the QuickSet IconDell QuickSet Features When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveOption Function Tab Function Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems See the help files for your CD or DVD creation softwareMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsError Messages Diagnostics Characters in filenamesSystem Setup Program Solving Problems External Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyMemory Problems Other software problemsExpressCard Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from external speakersIf the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Picture qualityIf only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Solving Problems Using the Operating System CD Before You BeginSolving Problems Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBattery-bay latch release lock Hard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts CD/DVD Drive Returning a Hard Drive to DellMemory Captive screws Memory module Memory slot notch Wireless Mini PCI Card Antenna cable Mini PCI card Mini PCI card Hinge Cover Keyboard Keyboard Specifications AppendixSodimm DDR-2 Wxga 100 101 102 System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen OverviewPerforming a One-Time Boot Packing the Computer Travelling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Travel TipsTravelling by Air If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenTouch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display CDs and DVDsFCC Class B FCC Notices U.S. Only108 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell 110111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 Glossary 127128 129 Docking device See APR130 131 132 133 134 135 Video resolution See resolution 136Index 137138 139 140 141 142
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