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AC A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer.

The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.

CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.

NOTICE: Do not use an AC adapter rated at less than 150 W with this computer.

NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.

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A Tour of Your Computer

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Contents Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Optimizing Performance Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Setting Up a Home and Office Network Adding and Replacing Parts 159 Safety General Safety Power Safety BatterySafety Air Travel When Using Your ComputerSafety EMC Instructions Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety When Working Inside Your ComputerSafety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Battery DisposalSafety Instructions Finding Information How to use standby mode and hibernate mode Warranty, and repair information Finding Information Tour of Your Computer Front ViewDevice Status Lights Tour of Your Computer Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Right Side View Back ViewVideo Connector Modem Connector RJ-11 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Next window, click the appropriate optionSetting Up a Printer Click Finished and restart the new computerConnecting a USB Printer Power Protection DevicesPrinter Cable Uninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerSurge Protectors Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing PerformanceHyper-Threading Optimizing Performance Using a Battery Battery PerformanceDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the BatteryCharge Gauge Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a BatteryUsing a Battery Using the Module Bay About the Module BayPull the device out of the module bay Push the new device into the bay until it clicksDevice latch release Using the Module Bay Pull the device out of the module bay Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations Display Functions Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Touch Pad Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Click Close Click OKSetting Up the Dolby Headphone Enabling the Display Settings for a TVUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkOn the welcome screen, click Next Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Click Add Configuring Security Settings Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Error MessagesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Scanner Problems Hard Drive ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive If only part of the display is readablePC Card Problems External Keyboard ProblemsPower Problems Unexpected Characters Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Printer ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Network ProblemsProgram crashes CD or DVD Problems Error messages appearProgram stops responding Solid blue screen appearsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayIf the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click the Start button and click Control Panel What Is a Driver? Resolving Other Technical ProblemsDrivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointSelect a restore point and click Next Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUndoing the Last System Restore Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Begin Reinstalling Windows XP When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your ComputerAdding and Replacing Parts Hard Drive 101Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 102Memory 103104 105 Mini PCI Card 106107 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw Subwoofer 109Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery Fans 111Fan release lever Hinge Covers 113Left hinge cover Right hinge cover Display 115Screws labeled D Lift the display out of the computer at a 90-degree angle 117Keyboard 119 Reserve Battery 120Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology 121Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix Specifications123 124 USB125 Lvds126 127 128 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview 129System Setup Screens Commonly Used OptionsEnabling the Infrared Sensor 131Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 What is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties 149What do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?150 What if I purchased a service contract? What will Dell do?How will you fix my product? 151May I transfer the limited warranty? 152153 154 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Limitation and Statutory Rights Making a Claim156 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 157158 What are Errata?Index Floppy drive connecting to a USB Programs Device Driver Rollback, 90 enabling display settings for a

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