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Bottom View

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1	battery charge gauge	2	optical-drive locking screw	3	battery-bay latch release
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B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E — Provides information on the battery charge status. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 40.

O P T I C A L - D R I V E L O C K I N G S C R E W — Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 90.

BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE — Releases the battery from the battery bay. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 43.

B A T T E R Y — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 39.

H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 90 and "Hard drive problems" on page 65.

M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R — Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. For more information, see "Modem" on page 95 and "Memory" on page 92.

F A N — The computer uses a fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

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About Your Computer

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Dell 1501 owner manual Bottom View

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 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readableResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103 104107 108 Glossary Index Contents Warranty information Finding 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 Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerAbout 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 Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB 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 Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing 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 Volume Adjusting the PictureCopying 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 Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting 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 Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive 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 Network Problems Power 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 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing 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 Using the Operating System CD Before You BeginDell 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 Contacting Dell 109Contacting Dell 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia onlyWebsite 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 137 PhysicalEnvironmental 138 Using the System Setup Program Entering System SetupAppendix 139 Changing the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options140 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 Glossary 147Glossary 148 149 Device driver See driverDocking 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 Index 159Index See also hard drive See also optical drive 160 161 Problems programs and Windows 162 163 164