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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150

Owner’s Manual

Model PP08L

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Contents

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 Using a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Appendix Contents Dell Product Information Guide Finding Information Help File Dell Support Website support.dell.com W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Front View Tour of Your Computer Keyboard Status Lights Solid green The battery is charging Left Side View PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectors Right Side View Modem connector Air vents Modem Connector Back View AC adapter AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Card cover Bay Hard drive Air vent Memory module cover Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Next window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection Problems Mail Problems Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Printer ProblemsSurge Protectors Turning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Battery Performance Using a Battery Charging the Battery Checking the Battery ChargePower Meter Low-Battery Warning Installing a Battery Removing a BatteryStoring a Battery Battery and Power Problems If battery life is short If the battery is not charging Dell AccessDirect Button Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Reprogramming the Button Keyboard Shortcuts Power ManagementSystem Functions CD or DVD Tray Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker Functions Touch Pad External Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Click Mouse Unexpected Characters Using CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaCD or DVD Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers Reenable the integrated speakers Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Problems Network Setup WizardOn the welcome screen, click Next Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Error Messages If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Scanner Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive Problems General Program Problems PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive Program crashes Error messages appear Resolving Other Technical ProblemsIf Your Computer Gets Wet Program stops responding If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Select a restore point and click Next Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecPC Restore Click System Properties Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your Computer Hard Drive Screws Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory Captive screw Adding and Replacing Parts Modem and Mini PCI Card Adding a Mini PCI Card Replacing the Modem Mini PCI card Mini PCI card Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module cover CD or DVD Drive Keyboard Remove the keyboard from the bottom case Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix Specifications Sodimm SPWG-B XGA Power-intensive conditions W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Kg 7.57 lb Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramOverview Commonly Used Options System Setup Screens System Performance Overview System and Battery Performance Optimization Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge TimeVariable Speed Fan FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a Class B FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell Tech Support AutoTech automated technical support Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support General Support 01-899-753-0777 International Access Code Country Code Greece Website support.euro.dell.com Ireland Sales Technical Support servers 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Appendix D ex 110 D e Printer cable, 26 connecting, 26 setting up, 26 USB Problems Uninterruptible power supplies See UPS