Dell 1150 owner manual Help File

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What Are You Looking For?	Find It Here

• Tips on using Microsoft® Windows®	Help File
• How to play CDs and DVDs	1	Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
• How to use standby mode and hibernate mode	2	Click User and system guides and click User’s guides.
• How to change my display resolution	3	Click Dell Inspiron Help.
• How to clean my computer

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•Service Tag and Express Service Code

•Microsoft Windows License Label

Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License

These labels are located on the bottom of 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.

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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 Using a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix 109Contents Finding Information Dell Product Information GuideHelp File Dell Support Website support.dell.com W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Tour of Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Status Lights Solid green The battery is charging PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectors Left Side ViewModem connector Air vents Right Side ViewModem Connector AC adapter AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer Back ViewConnects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Bottom View Card cover Bay Hard drive Air vent Memory module coverTour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Modem and Internet Connection Problems Next window, click the appropriate optionMail Problems Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Printer ProblemsSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishesUsing a Battery Battery PerformancePower Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharging the Battery Low-Battery WarningStoring a Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Battery and Power ProblemsIf the battery is not charging If battery life is shortNumeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadDell AccessDirect Button Reprogramming the ButtonSystem Functions Power ManagementKeyboard Shortcuts CD or DVD TraySpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Click MouseUnexpected Characters Using CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaCD or DVD Problems If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Reenable the integrated speakersUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Problems Network Setup WizardOn the welcome screen, click Next 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 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Error Messages Tab FunctionVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Scanner Problems If only part of the display is readableDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveIf you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Program crashesIf Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical ProblemsError messages appear Program stops respondingIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Identifying DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemSelect a restore point and click Next Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecPC Restore Click System Properties Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Shutting Down Your ComputerHard Drive Screws Hard drive Memory Returning a Hard Drive to DellCaptive screw Adding and Replacing Parts Modem and Mini PCI Card Replacing the Modem Adding a Mini PCI CardMini PCI card Mini PCI card CD or DVD Drive Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module coverKeyboard Remove the keyboard from the bottom case Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications AppendixSodimm SPWG-B XGA Power-intensive conditions W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Kg 7.57 lb Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramOverview System Setup Screens Commonly Used OptionsSystem and Battery Performance Optimization System Performance OverviewDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge TimeVariable Speed Fan Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class BContacting Dell FCC Identification InformationTech Support AutoTech automated technical support Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support General Support 01-899-753-0777 International Access Code Country Code Greece Website support.euro.dell.com Ireland Sales Technical Support servers 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Appendix D ex 110 D e Printer cable, 26 connecting, 26 setting up, 26 USB Problems Uninterruptible power supplies See UPS

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