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