Help File | Dell 1150 manual

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Dell Inspiron W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix 109 Contents Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide 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 Tour of Your Computer Front View Keyboard Status Lights Solid green The battery is charging PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectors Left Side View Modem connector Air vents Right Side View Modem Connector AC adapter AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer Back View Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Bottom View Card cover Bay Hard drive Air vent Memory module cover Tour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Modem and Internet Connection Problems Next window, click the appropriate option Mail Problems Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Printer ProblemsSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Using a Battery Battery Performance Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharging the Battery Low-Battery Warning Storing a Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Battery and Power Problems If the battery is not charging If battery life is short Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadDell AccessDirect Button Reprogramming the Button System Functions Power ManagementKeyboard Shortcuts CD or DVD Tray Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Click Mouse Unexpected Characters Using CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaCD or DVD Problems If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Reenable the integrated speakers Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 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 Error Messages Tab Function Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Scanner Problems If only part of the display is readable Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Program crashes If Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical ProblemsError messages appear Program stops responding If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Identifying Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Select a restore point and click Next Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecPC Restore Click System Properties Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Shutting Down Your Computer Hard Drive Screws Hard drive Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Captive screw Adding and Replacing Parts Modem and Mini PCI Card Replacing the Modem Adding a Mini PCI Card Mini PCI card Mini PCI card CD or DVD Drive Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module cover Keyboard Remove the keyboard from the bottom case Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications Appendix 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 System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options System and Battery Performance Optimization System Performance Overview Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge TimeVariable Speed Fan Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B Contacting Dell FCC Identification Information 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