See also hard drive See also optical drive, 160 | Dell 1501 manual

display

adjusting brightness, 33 description, 16 removing, 104 resolution, 33

switching the video image, 33

display latch, 19

display. See monitor

documentation End User License

Agreement, 11 online, 13-14 Product Information

Guide, 11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 warranty, 11

drivers about, 79 identifying, 79 reinstalling, 80

Drivers and Utilities CD

about, 80

Dell Diagnostics, 61

drives problems, 64

See also hard drive

See also optical drive

DVD drive problems, 64

DVDs, 46 about, 46 playing, 45

E

End User License

Agreement, 11

ergonomics information, 11

error messages, 66

ExpressCard slot description, 21

ExpressCards blanks, 49-50 CardBus technology, 49 extended, 49 installing, 49

Mobile Broadband, 49 removing, 50

slots, 49 types, 49 WWAN, 49

F

fan

description, 21, 24

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26

floppy drive connecting to a USB

connector, 22

H

hard drive description, 21, 24 problems, 65 replacing, 90 returning to Dell, 92

hardware conflicts, 81

Dell Diagnostics, 61

Hardware Troubleshooter, 81

Help and Support Center, 13

help file

Windows Help and Support Center, 13

hibernate mode, 42

hinge cover removing, 97

I

IEEE 1394 connector description, 22

Internet connection about, 25 options, 25 setting up, 25

IRQ conflicts, 81

K

keyboard description, 18 numeric keypad, 35 problems, 70 removing, 98 shortcuts, 36

keyboard status lights description, 19

keypad numeric, 35

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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 Configuring Power Management Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly If only part of the display is readable Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103 104107 108 Glossary Index Contents Finding Information Warranty informationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram Click the topic that describes your problem What Are You Looking For? Find It HereClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screen Microsoft Windows System Restore Microsoft Service call status and support historyTop technical issues for my computer Frequently asked questions About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Back View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finish and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Microsoft Windows Power MeterCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery Health Conserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes Standby Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Hibernate Mode Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardUsing Cards ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory Cards Removing a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkSetting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Completing the Connection to the Wlan Setting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Tab Function CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages Characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems ExpressCard Problems Keyboard ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed Manufacturer External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Memory Problems Other software problems Power Problems Network ProblemsCommunication exists. Replace the network cable Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphones Video and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Picture quality What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Solving Problems Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDDell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Windows XP Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Battery-bay latch release Optical Drive Hard Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Securing clips Memory module Per connector Replace the memory module cover Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card Mini-Card Antenna cables Antenna cable connectors Install the replacement Mini-Card 101 Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery 103 Display Lift the display up and away from the computer 105 106 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 107 Travel Tips Traveling by Air 109 Contacting DellContacting Dell 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 124Website support.ap.dell.com 125 126 127 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 128 129 130 Specifications 131 Ports and Connectors 132In-1 Media Memory Card Reader Memory 133 CommunicationsVideo Audio 134 Display Battery 135Keyboard Touch Pad 136 AC Adapter Physical 137Environmental 138 Using the System Setup Program Entering System SetupAppendix 139 Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot Sequence140 Performing a One-Time Boot 141 Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad Floppy Drive Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 143 FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsFCC Class B 144 145 PP23LA 146 147 GlossaryGlossary 148 Device driver See driver 149Docking device See APR 150 151 152 153 NIC See network adapter 154 155 System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolution 156 157 158 159 IndexIndex See also hard drive See also optical drive 160 161 Problems programs and Windows 162 163 164