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drives

fixing problems, 55 See hard drive

DVD drive

See CD or DVD drive

DVDs copying, 41

E

e-mail

fixing problems, 25

F

floppy drive fixing problems, 55

H

hard drive description, 21 replacing, 66 returning to Dell, 68 system view, 21

hardware

Dell Diagnostics, 49

Hardware Troubleshooter, 60

Help and Support Center, 11

help file, 10

I

installing parts before you begin, 65 recommended tools, 65 shutting down your

computer, 65

Internet connection about, 23 options, 23 setting up, 23

K

keyboard description, 14 fixing problems, 38 replacing, 76 shortcuts, 34 system view, 14 unexpected characters, 38

keyboard status lights description, 14 system view, 14

keypad numeric, 33

L

labels

Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10

line conditioners, 28

M

memory removing, 69

memory module cover description, 21 system view, 21

Microsoft Windows label, 10

modem adding, 72

modem connector description, 18 system view, 18

modem/Mini PCI card cover description, 21

system view, 21

N

network

fixing problems, 44

network connector description, 20 system view, 20

O

operating system reinstalling, 61 reinstalling Windows XP, 61

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Contents

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 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Modem and Internet Connection Problems Next window, click the appropriate option Mail Problems Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Printer ProblemsPower Protection Devices 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 CD or DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Reenable the integrated speakers Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful Tips Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter On the welcome screen, click Next Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell 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 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating System PC Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecSelect a restore point and click Next 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 Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options System and Battery Performance Optimization System Performance Overview Variable Speed Fan Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge TimeDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 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