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System Setup Screen

The system setup screen consists of three windows of information. The window on the left contains an expandable hierarchy of control categories. If you select (highlight) a category (such as System, Onboard Devices, or Video) and press <Enter>, you can show or hide the related subcategories. The window on the right contains information about the category or subcategory selected in the window on the left.

The window at the bottom tells you how to control system setup with key functions. Use these keys to select a category, modify its settings, or exit system setup.

Commonly Used Options

Certain options require that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect.

Changing the Boot Sequence

The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the operating system. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of system setup.

NOTE: To change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 107.

The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following:

•Diskette Drive

•Internal HDD

•USB Storage Device

•CD/DVD/CD-RW drive

•Modular bay HDD

NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are bootable.

During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system.

To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by pressing the down-arrow or up-arrow key, and then enable or disable the device or change its order in the list.

•To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. Enabled items are preceded by a number; disabled items are not preceded by a number.

•To reorder a device in the list, highlight the device and press either <u> to move the device up the list or <d> to move a device down the list.

Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you save the changes and exit system setup.

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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 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Contents Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable 105 Adding and Replacing PartsInternal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 106126 127How to play CDs and DVDs What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationTips on using Microsoft Windows How to use standby mode and hibernate modeService Tag and Microsoft Windows License What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not beClick the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Keyboard Touch pad Buttons Tour of Your ComputerFront View SpeakersV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Tour of Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Air vent Optical drive Security cable slot USB connectorsEject button Secure Digital I/O slot Air vent PC Card slot Right Side ViewHard drive Air vent USB connectors Video TV-out connector Back ViewD E O C O N N E C T O R Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Bottom View Subwoofer Battery charge gauge Optical-drive locking screwBattery Hard drive Air vent Memory module coverSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerPrinter Cable Setting Up a PrinterNext window, click the appropriate option Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection DevicesUSB connector on computer Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the BatteryRemoving a Battery Charge GaugeInstalling a Battery Storing a BatteryHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsUsing MediaDirect Connector Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceConnector Adapter cable Video TV-out TV/digital audioVideo and Standard Audio Video cableVideo and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Changing Your Audio SettingsClick DVD Click the Settings tab and click Advanced Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric keypadKey Combinations Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadPC Card Types Using PC CardsInstalling a PC Card PC Card BlanksRemoving a PC Card or Blank Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkSetting Up a Home and Office Network Determining Your Network Type Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network On the welcome screen, click NextConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsOption Function Drive Problems Tab FunctionDVD drive problems Problems writing to a DVD+RW driveIf you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive tray Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsShut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again Program stops responding Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Network ProblemsPC Card Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableDrivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Identifying DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec To use PC Restore Using the Operating System CD Before You BeginResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Battery-bay latch release Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Screws Hard driveMemory Notch Adding and Replacing Parts Memory module Securing clipsAdding and Replacing Parts Modem Modem cable Mini PCI CardScrew Modem Mini PCI card Antenna cablesTabs Antenna cables Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard Hinge coverCoin-Cell Battery Release latch Coin-cell battery Battery cable connector DisplayAntenna cables Display cable connector Slide the drive out of the bay Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyOptical Drive Optical drive Notch Optical-drive security screwCover Card Cable Specifications Appendix100 Video 101Control buttons 102 Information on battery life Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions. See Power Problems on 103104 Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens 105Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence 106Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsPerforming a One-Time Boot 107Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell108 109 Mail Australia autechsupport@dell.comInternational Access Code Country Code City Code 110111 112 113 General Support 01-899-753-0777International Access Code Country Code 114115 Ireland Sales City Code Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard116 Sales dial within U.K. only117 118 119 General Support 001-800-882-1519General Support 001-800-507-0962 120General Support 001-800-220-1006 General Support 0800-50-669Fax 21 424 01 Fax 02 5441 Tech Fax Switchboard Sales Appendix121 Corporate Sales Toll-free 1 800 394Gold Queue International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.com122 Sales Penang, MalaysiaPowerConnect, and PowerVault Customer Care 123124 125 FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class BFCC Identification Information Macrovision Product Notice127 Appendix 129 IndexIndex See display See hard drive130 131 132
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