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• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles	Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
from technicians, online courses, frequently	NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate
asked questions	support site.
• Community — Online discussion with other	NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers
Dell customers	can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website
• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such	at premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be
as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system	available in all regions.
• Customer Care — Contact information, service call and
order status, warranty, and repair information
• Service and support — Service call status and support
history, service contract, online discussions with
technical support
• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my
computer configuration, product specifications, and
white papers
• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and
software updates
• — If you reinstall the operating system for your
computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility.
NSS provides critical updates for your operating system
and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives,
Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and
USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of
your Dell computer. The software automatically detects
your computer and operating system and installs the
updates appropriate for your configuration.

• How to use Windows XP	Windows Help and Support Center
• Documentation for my computer	1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
• Documentation for devices (such as a modem)	2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and
	click the arrow icon.
	3 Click the topic that describes your problem.
	4 Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell InspironAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Appendix Contents Dell Product Information Guide Finding InformationHelp 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 ComputerKeyboard Status Lights Solid green The battery is charging Left Side View PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectorsRight Side View Modem connector Air ventsModem Connector Back View AC adapter AC adapter connector Tour of Your ComputerConnects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Card cover Bay Hard drive Air vent Memory module cover Bottom ViewTour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Next window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Printer ProblemsPower Protection Devices Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Line ConditionersBattery Performance Using a BatteryLow-Battery Warning Checking the Battery ChargeCharging the Battery Power MeterBattery and Power Problems Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Storing a BatteryIf battery life is short If the battery is not chargingReprogramming the Button Using the Keyboard and Touch PadDell AccessDirect Button Numeric KeypadCD or DVD Tray Power ManagementKeyboard Shortcuts System FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsTouch Pad Click Mouse Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Customizing the Touch PadUnexpected Characters CD or DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Reenable the integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you have a problem with external speakersCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful Tips Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkOn the welcome screen, click Next Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting 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 ProblemsDell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Error MessagesIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Scanner ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive ProblemsProgram crashes PC Card ProblemsGeneral Program Problems If you have problems with a hard driveProgram stops responding Resolving Other Technical ProblemsError messages appear If Your Computer Gets WetIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers DriversClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestorePC Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecSelect a restore point and click Next Click System Properties Shutting Down Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsHard Drive Screws Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell MemoryCaptive screw Adding and Replacing Parts Modem and Mini PCI Card Adding a Mini PCI Card Replacing the ModemMini PCI card Mini PCI card Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module cover CD or DVD DriveKeyboard Remove the keyboard from the bottom case Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix SpecificationsSodimm 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 ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreensSystem Performance Overview System and Battery Performance OptimizationVariable Speed Fan Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge TimeDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Class a Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsFCC Identification Information Contacting DellTech 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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