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P

PC Card slot description, 16 system view, 16

PC Cards

fixing problems, 56

PC Restore, 61

power

fixing problems, 31 protection devices, 27 turning off your computer, 28

power button description, 16 system view, 16

printer cable, 26 connecting, 26 setting up, 26 USB, 26

problems

Dell Diagnostics, 49 restore to previous state, 61

programs crashes, 56

not responding, 57

R

reinstalling drivers, 59 Windows XP, 61

S

safety instructions, 9

scanner

fixing problems, 54

security cable slot description, 18 system view, 18

Service Tag, 10

Setup Diagram, 9

shutting down your computer, 28

software

fixing problems, 56 reinstalling software, 59

speakers description, 14 system view, 14

specifications, 79

support contacting Dell, 90

surge protectors, 27

System Restore, 61

system setup program commonly used options, 87 purpose, 86

screens, 86-87viewing, 86

system views back, 19 bottom, 19, 21 front, 13

left side, 16 right side, 17

T

touch pad customizing, 37 description, 15 system view, 15

touch pad buttons description, 15 system view, 15

troubleshooting

cannot save to floppy disk, 55 conflicts, 60

Dell Diagnostics, 49 dropped or damaged computer, 58 e-mail problems, 25

Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 network problems, 44

PC Card problems, 56 power problems, 31 program crash, 56 program stopped

responding, 57 restore to previous state, 61 scanner problems, 54 unexpected characters, 38 wet computer, 57

turning off your computer, 28

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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 AppendixContents 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 Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Next window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Printer Problems Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors 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 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD Problems Reenable the integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you have a problem with external speakersHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Network ProblemsOn the welcome screen, click Next Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPDetermining Your Network Type Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell 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 DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Select a restore point and click NextPC Restore 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 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreensSystem Performance Overview System and Battery Performance OptimizationOptimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyVariable Speed Fan 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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