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Contents Dell Inspiron 1200 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mJanuary D8833 Contents Using a Battery Completing the Power Management WizardRadios Including Wireless Networking Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Order status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not beFollow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon About Your Computer Front ViewDisplay latch release About Your ComputerV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S R D D R I V E a N D K E Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Audio connectors Left Side ViewBack View BatteryRight Side View USB C O N N E C T O R S D E O C O N N E C T O R Cover Battery Bottom ViewMemory module FanSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISPClick Files and Settings Transfer Wizard NextStart the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterUSB connector on computer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersUsing a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Low-Battery Warning Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charging the Battery Recalibrating a BatteryRecalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup Utility Storing a Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Using a Battery Power Management Power Management TipsPower Management Wizard Setting Sleep ModesSelecting a Power Scheme Power Management Modes Setting Battery Alarms and ActionsCompleting the Power Management Wizard Standby ModePower Schemes Tab Power Options PropertiesHibernate Mode Alarms Tab Power Meter TabAdvanced Tab Hibernate TabPower Management Playing a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adjusting the Volume Volume icon Volume meter Mute iconAdjusting the Picture Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadKey Combinations Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing PC Cards Installing a PC CardPC Card Types Extended PC CardsRelease latch Removing a PC Card or BlankPC Card Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPClick Checklist for creating a network Determining Your Network TypeSetting Up a Network Setting Up a Network Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsTab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems If there is no audio Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again External Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Product Information GuideOther software problems Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Network ProblemsPC Card Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankWhat Is a Driver? DriversIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Under Pick a Category, click Performance and MaintenanceUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Identifying DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesClick Roll Back Driver Click PropertiesUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointClick System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tabRemoving PC Restore Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Memory Memory module Securing clips Adding and Replacing Parts Captive screwHard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications AppendixThree 4-pin USB 2.0 connectors Sodimm DDRMs rise+fall maximum Refresh rate 60 Hz Appendix Type active-matrix TFT1024 x 768 at 262 K colors Response time typical Power Consumption panel with Backlight typical 297 mmMaximum 1024 x 768 at 262 K colorsPower-intensive conditions Information on battery life and operating43 WHr Operating conditions and can beW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsPerforming a One-Time Boot Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class aFCC Identification Information Contacting DellClass B Tech Support Services General SupportTech Support SalesAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales 866 440 AutoTech automated technical supportCustomer Care Home Sales/Small Business Customer Care med./large business, governmentSwitches, routers, and so on Customer Care Inspiron Technical Support OptiPlex, Latitude,Dell Precision Technical Support servers and storage Technical Support projectors, PDAs, printersGeneral Support 01-899-753-0777 International Access Code Country Code Greece Website support.euro.dell.com General Support dial from within Jamaica only Appendix 100 Technical Support servers101 General Support 001-800-220-1006 102General Support 001-800-882-1519 103 General Support 001-800-507-0962General Support 0800-50-669 Fax 21 424 01International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.com Customer Technical Support, Customer Service 604 633104 Sales Penang, Malaysia105 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales 106107 108 Index Index109 110 111 112