Contents
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Dell Inspiron
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Using a Battery
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Adding and Replacing Parts
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Appendix
Contents
Dell Product Information Guide
Finding Information
Help 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
Front View
Tour of Your Computer
Keyboard Status Lights
Solid green The battery is charging
Left Side View
PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectors
Right Side View
Modem connector Air vents
Modem Connector
Back View
AC adapter AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer
Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer
Card cover Bay Hard drive Air vent Memory module cover
Bottom View
Tour of Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Next window, click the appropriate option
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Mail Problems
Printer Cable
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Surge Protectors
Printer Problems
Power Protection Devices
Turning Off Your Computer
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Charging the Battery
Checking the Battery Charge
Power Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Installing a Battery
Removing a Battery
Storing a Battery
Battery and Power Problems
If battery life is short
If the battery is not charging
Dell AccessDirect Button
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Reprogramming the Button
Keyboard Shortcuts
Power Management
System Functions
CD or DVD Tray
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Speaker Functions
Touch Pad
External Keyboard Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Customizing the Touch Pad
Click Mouse
Unexpected Characters
CD or DVD Problems
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with external speakers
Reenable the integrated speakers
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Helpful Tips
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
On the welcome screen, click Next
Network Setup Wizard
Network Problems
Determining Your Network Type
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
Option Function
Tab Function
Error Messages
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Scanner Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
Drive Problems
General Program Problems
PC Card Problems
If you have problems with a hard drive
Program crashes
Error messages appear
Resolving Other Technical Problems
If Your Computer Gets Wet
Program stops responding
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Reinstalling Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
PC Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Select a restore point and click Next
Click System
Properties
Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Shutting Down Your Computer
Hard Drive
Screws Hard drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Memory
Captive screw
Adding and Replacing Parts
Modem and Mini PCI Card
Adding a Mini PCI Card
Replacing the Modem
Mini PCI card
Mini PCI card
Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module cover
CD or DVD Drive
Keyboard
Remove the keyboard from the bottom case
Adding and Replacing Parts
Appendix
Specifications
Sodimm
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
Overview
Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
System Setup Screens
System Performance Overview
System and Battery Performance Optimization
Variable Speed Fan
Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
FCC Notices U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Class a Class B
FCC Identification Information
Contacting Dell
Tech 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
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Printer cable, 26 connecting, 26 setting up, 26 USB Problems
Uninterruptible power supplies See UPS