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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable Contents Contents How to use standby mode and hibernate mode What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationTips on using Microsoft Windows How to play CDs and DVDs Updates Use the Service Tag toComputer when you Order status, warranty, and repair information Follow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Finding Information About Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View Display latch release Device Status Lights Hard Drive and Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio connectors Back View BatteryRight Side View USB Connectors Video Connector Fan Cover BatteryBottom View Memory module Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesUSB connector on computer Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Low-Battery Warning Checking the Battery ChargeCharging the Battery Recalibrating a Battery Using a Battery Storing a Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Numeric keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Speaker Functions Key CombinationsSystem Functions Display Functions Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad PC Card Types Using PC CardsInstalling a PC Card Using PC Cards PC Card Removing a PC Card Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Before Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Hard DriveBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Hard Drive Cover Hard drive Hard drive Removing the Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Tab Function CD and DVD drive problems Drive Problems If you there is no audio Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Solving Problems Error Messages External Keyboard Problems Keyboard Problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected Characters Computer does not start up Solid blue screen appears Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problems Memory Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsPC Card Problems Solving Problems Scanner Problems Printer Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphones If the display is blank Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If the display is difficult to read Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable Manually Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Removing PC Restore Solving Problems System Information SpecificationsAppendix Processor Type Ports and ConnectorsMemory Communications Display AudioInternal External Storage KeyboardDepth Operating Lithium-ion battery Appendix NiMH battery With 14.1-inch displayLithium-ion battery With 15-inch display NiMH battery With 15-inch display Environmental Using the System Setup ProgramOverview Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Changing the Boot Sequence Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Performing a One-Time Boot Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell 0660 300-655-5330820 240 530 0800 90 02 481 9202 713 15 02 481 91 980-9-15-3978 592 818 01-899-753-0777 225377023 3287 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 2108129811 00800-44 14 9500800-44 14 00 2108129810 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 81-44-556-3894 81-44-556-416281-44-520-1435 Toll-free0120-198-433 Toll-free 0800 512Or 512 3420808075 020 674 45 001-877-384-897950-81-8800 001-800-882-1519 0800-50-669 67123162298 001-800-507-0962 011 709 Toll-free 1800 39402 5441 420 22537 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Toll-free 1800 006 Toll-free 1800 0060Toll-free 1800 0600 01344 860 01344 373 8001-3605 Toll-free 1-877-Dellnet Class a Class B Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Identification Information Appendix Index IndexSee hard drive Index Index Index