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Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Determining Your Computer’s Configuration	15
Front View	16
Left Side View	20
Right Side View	21
Back View	22
Bottom View	24

2Setting Up Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting to the Internet	25
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	25
Transferring Information to a New Computer	26
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the
Operating System CD	26
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the
Operating System CD	27
Setting Up a Printer	29
Printer Cable	29
Connecting a USB Printer	29
Power Protection Devices	30
Surge Protectors	30
Line Conditioners	31
Uninterruptible Power Supplies	31

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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 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management Settings 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 108 103104 107 Glossary Index Contents Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram Follow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Click the arrow icon Frequently asked questions Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftService call status and support history Top technical issues for my computer 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 Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection 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 Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up Your Computer Setting Display Resolution Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Adjusting Keyboard SettingsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Check the Battery Health Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Charge Standby Mode Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Power Management Modes Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Replacing the Battery Charging the Battery Storing a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips ExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard Using Cards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Network What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a New Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 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 Manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsKeyboard Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed Unexpected characters External Keyboard problems Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Other software problems Memory Problems Network Problems Power ProblemsCommunication exists. Replace the network cable Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems No sound from external speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Picture quality Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 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 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin Before Working Inside Your Computer Battery-bay latch release Hard Drive Optical Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory 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 101 Install the replacement Mini-Card Adding and Replacing Parts 103 Coin-Cell Battery Display 105 Lift the display up and away from the computer 106 107 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tips 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 125 126 127 128 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 129 130 131 Specifications Memory Ports and Connectors132 In-1 Media Memory Card Reader Audio 133Communications Video Display 134 Touch Pad Battery135 Keyboard AC Adapter 136 137 PhysicalEnvironmental 138 139 Using the System Setup ProgramEntering System Setup Appendix Changing the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options140 141 Performing a One-Time Boot Floppy Drive Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad 143 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only CDs and DVDs 144 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B PP23LA 145 146 Glossary 147Glossary 148 149 Device driver See driverDocking device See APR 150 151 152 NIC See network adapter 153 154 System tray See notification area 155 156 Video resolution See resolution 157 158 Index 159Index 160 See also hard drive See also optical drive 161 162 Problems programs and Windows 163 164