Dell 1150 owner manual Left Side View, PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectors

Page 16

w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

P O W E R B U T T O N — Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. For more information, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9.

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you shut down the computer (see page 28).

If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds).

D E L L ™ A C C E S S D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N — Press this button to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educational tools. You can reprogram the button to launch a program of your choice. For more information, see page 33.

Left Side View

PC Card slot

CD or DVD drive

audio connectors (2)

PC C A R D S L O T — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9.

16

A Tour of Your Computer

Image 16

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 Uninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerLine Conditioners Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishesUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Charging the BatteryPower Meter Low-Battery WarningRemoving a Battery Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery Battery and Power ProblemsIf the battery is not charging If battery life is shortUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell AccessDirect ButtonNumeric Keypad Reprogramming the ButtonPower Management Keyboard ShortcutsSystem Functions CD or DVD TraySpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Click MouseUnexpected Characters Using CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaCD or DVD Problems Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf you have a problem with external 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 drivePC Card Problems General Program ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive Program crashesResolving Other Technical Problems Error messages appearIf Your Computer Gets Wet Program stops respondingIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer What Is a Driver? Reinstalling DriversDrivers 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 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools 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 Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 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

Related manuals

Manual 38 pages 44.62 Kb