Dell Inspiron
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Before Working Inside Your Computer
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
If only part of the display is readable
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Contents
Contents
How to play CDs and DVDs
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Tips on using Microsoft Windows
How to use standby mode and hibernate mode
Order status, warranty, and repair information
Use the Service Tag to
Computer when you
Updates
Click the topic that describes your problem
Click the arrow icon
Follow the instructions on the screen
Finding Information
Display latch release
About Your Computer
Front View
About Your Computer
Device Status Lights
Hard Drive and Keyboard Status Lights
Audio connectors
Left Side View
Battery
Right Side View
Back View
USB Connectors
Video Connector
Memory module
Cover Battery
Bottom View
Fan
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
Power Protection Devices
USB connector on computer
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Recalibrating a Battery
Checking the Battery Charge
Charging the Battery
Low-Battery Warning
Using a Battery
Removing a Battery
Installing a Battery
Storing a Battery
How to Copy a CD
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Helpful Tips
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric keypad
Display Functions
Key Combinations
System Functions
Speaker Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using PC Cards
Using PC Cards
Installing a PC Card
PC Card Types
Removing a PC Card
PC Card
Setting Up a Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Network
Network Setup Wizard
Turning Off Your Computer
Removing the Hard Drive
Before You Begin
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Hard Drive
Hard drive
Cover Hard drive
Removing the Hard Drive
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Tab Function
Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
If you there is no audio
Solving Problems
Error Messages
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Computer does not start up
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected Characters
Computer stops responding
Program crashes repeatedly
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Solid blue screen appears
Memory Problems
Other software problems
Network Problems
PC Card Problems
Power Problems
Solving Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring Your Operating System
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Removing PC Restore
Solving Problems
Processor
Specifications
Appendix
System Information
Communications
Ports and Connectors
Memory
Type
External
Audio
Internal
Display
Operating
Keyboard
Depth
Storage
NiMH battery With 15-inch display
NiMH battery With 14.1-inch display
Lithium-ion battery With 15-inch display
Lithium-ion battery Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
Overview
Environmental
Changing the Boot Sequence
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Performing a One-Time Boot
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Contacting Dell
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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Appendix
Index
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