Dell 1150 instruction

P

PC Card slot description, 16 system view, 16

PC Cards

fixing problems, 56

PC Restore, 61

power

fixing problems, 31 protection devices, 27 turning off your computer, 28

power button description, 16 system view, 16

printer cable, 26 connecting, 26 setting up, 26 USB, 26

problems

Dell Diagnostics, 49 restore to previous state, 61

programs crashes, 56

not responding, 57

R

reinstalling drivers, 59 Windows XP, 61

S

safety instructions, 9

scanner

fixing problems, 54

security cable slot description, 18 system view, 18

Service Tag, 10

Setup Diagram, 9

shutting down your computer, 28

software

fixing problems, 56 reinstalling software, 59

speakers description, 14 system view, 14

specifications, 79

support contacting Dell, 90

surge protectors, 27

System Restore, 61

system setup program commonly used options, 87 purpose, 86

screens, 86-87viewing, 86

system views back, 19 bottom, 19, 21 front, 13

left side, 16 right side, 17

T

touch pad customizing, 37 description, 15 system view, 15

touch pad buttons description, 15 system view, 15

troubleshooting

cannot save to floppy disk, 55 conflicts, 60

Dell Diagnostics, 49 dropped or damaged computer, 58 e-mail problems, 25

Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 network problems, 44

PC Card problems, 56 power problems, 31 program crash, 56 program stopped

responding, 57 restore to previous state, 61 scanner problems, 54 unexpected characters, 38 wet computer, 57

turning off your computer, 28

Index

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Dell 1150 owner manual Printer cable, 26 connecting, 26 setting up, 26 USB Problems

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 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Next window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection Problems Mail Problems Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Printer Problems Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Line Conditioners Battery Performance Using a Battery Low-Battery Warning Checking the Battery ChargeCharging the Battery Power Meter Battery and Power Problems Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Storing a Battery If battery life is short If the battery is not charging Reprogramming the Button Using the Keyboard and Touch PadDell AccessDirect Button Numeric Keypad CD or DVD Tray Power ManagementKeyboard Shortcuts System Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker Functions Touch Pad Click Mouse Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Customizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD Problems Reenable the integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you have a problem with external speakers How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard Network ProblemsOn the welcome screen, click Next Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPDetermining Your Network Type Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen 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 Program crashes PC Card ProblemsGeneral Program Problems If you have problems with a hard drive Program stops responding Resolving Other Technical ProblemsError messages appear If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Select a restore point and click NextPC Restore Click System Properties Shutting Down Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools 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 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview Commonly Used Options System Setup Screens System Performance Overview System and Battery Performance Optimization Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyVariable Speed Fan Class a Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 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