Dell 1501 owner manual See also hard drive See also optical drive, 160

Page 160

display

adjusting brightness, 33 description, 16 removing, 104 resolution, 33

switching the video image, 33

display latch, 19

display. See monitor

documentation End User License

Agreement, 11 online, 13-14 Product Information

Guide, 11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 warranty, 11

drivers about, 79 identifying, 79 reinstalling, 80

Drivers and Utilities CD

about, 80

Dell Diagnostics, 61

drives problems, 64

See also hard drive

See also optical drive

DVD drive problems, 64

DVDs, 46 about, 46 playing, 45

E

End User License

Agreement, 11

ergonomics information, 11

error messages, 66

ExpressCard slot description, 21

ExpressCards blanks, 49-50 CardBus technology, 49 extended, 49 installing, 49

Mobile Broadband, 49 removing, 50

slots, 49 types, 49 WWAN, 49

F

fan

description, 21, 24

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26

floppy drive connecting to a USB

connector, 22

H

hard drive description, 21, 24 problems, 65 replacing, 90 returning to Dell, 92

hardware conflicts, 81

Dell Diagnostics, 61

Hardware Troubleshooter, 81

Help and Support Center, 13

help file

Windows Help and Support Center, 13

hibernate mode, 42

hinge cover removing, 97

I

IEEE 1394 connector description, 22

Internet connection about, 25 options, 25 setting up, 25

IRQ conflicts, 81

K

keyboard description, 18 numeric keypad, 35 problems, 70 removing, 98 shortcuts, 36

keyboard status lights description, 19

keypad numeric, 35

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Index

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Contents Dell Inspiron 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 Configuring Power Management Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly If only part of the display is readable Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103 104107 108Glossary Index Contents Finding Information Warranty informationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram Click the topic that describes your problem What Are You Looking For? Find It HereClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screenMicrosoft Windows System Restore Microsoft Service call status and support historyTop technical issues for my computer Frequently asked questionsAbout Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Back View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Finish and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog boxTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadBattery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Microsoft Windows Power MeterCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery HealthConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes Standby ModeConfiguring Power Management Settings Hibernate ModeCharging the Battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Media Type Read Write RewritableUsing Cards Installing an ExpressCardUsing Cards ExpressCardsRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsRemoving a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkSetting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerEnabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Completing the Connection to the WlanSetting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSolving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveOption Function Tab Function CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages Characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems ExpressCard Problems Keyboard ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ManufacturerExternal Keyboard problems Unexpected charactersLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyMemory Problems Other software problemsPower Problems Network ProblemsCommunication exists. Replace the network cable Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Picture qualityWhat Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemSolving Problems Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDDell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Windows XP Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Battery-bay latch release Optical Drive Hard DriveTo replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Memory Returning a Hard Drive to DellSecuring clips Memory module Per connector Replace the memory module cover Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card Mini-Card Antenna cables Antenna cable connectors Install the replacement Mini-Card 101Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery 103Display Lift the display up and away from the computer 105106 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 107Travel Tips Traveling by Air109 Contacting DellContacting Dell 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 124Website support.ap.dell.com 125 126 127 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 128129 130 Specifications 131Ports and Connectors 132In-1 Media Memory Card Reader Memory133 CommunicationsVideo Audio134 DisplayBattery 135Keyboard Touch Pad136 AC AdapterPhysical 137Environmental 138 Using the System Setup Program Entering System SetupAppendix 139Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot Sequence140 Performing a One-Time Boot 141Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad Floppy DriveDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 143FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsFCC Class B 144145 PP23LA146 147 GlossaryGlossary 148 Device driver See driver 149Docking device See APR 150 151 152 153 NIC See network adapter154 155 System tray See notification areaVideo resolution See resolution 156157 158 159 IndexIndex See also hard drive See also optical drive 160161 Problems programs and Windows 162163 164

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