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Dell 4150 owner manual Dell Inspiron, Owner’s Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150

Owner’s Manual

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Owner’s Manual Dell Inspironw w 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 Hints, Notices, and CautionsNovember P/N 1R4081 Setting Up and Using Your Computer ContentsWhen Working Inside Your Computer Contents2 Solving Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 3 Adding and Replacing PartsUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareSpecifications 4 AppendixLimited Warranty for the U.S Adding MemoryContents General CAUTION Safety InstructionsPower CAUTION Safety Instructions continuedCAUTION Safety Instructions continued BatteryEMC Instructions Air TravelCAUTION Safety Instructions continued When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer When Using Your Computer continuedErgonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery DisposalWhen Using Your Computer continued w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 16 When Using Your ComputerSetting Up and Using Your Computer Front View A Tour of Your ComputerSetting Up and Using Your Computer w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mDI S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps the display closed Turns on when you turn on the computer hard drive Left Side ViewPC Card slot HA R D DR I V E - Reads and writes data on a hard disk modem connector Right Side Viewaudio connectors infrared sensorAttach a microphone to the connector NE T W O R K CO N N E C T O R Back ViewS-VI D E O TV- OU T CO N N E C T O R Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer CAUTION The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage card, and modem cover Bottom ViewConnecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable parallel connector on computer Connecting a USB PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer With Windows XP Connecting to the Internet Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP3 Click checklist for creating a network 4 Click Set up or change your Internet connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection3 Click Network and Internet Connections 6 Click Connect to the Internetclick Project Selector Copying CDsUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD About the Module Bay Turning Off the ComputerSwapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off 3 Click Turn offSwapping Devices While the Computer Is Running Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device Enabling the Infrared Sensor S-Video Connection Connecting a Television to the ComputerBefore you begin, ensure that you have the following cables Setting Up and Using Your Computer3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into your television S-video cable audio cableComposite Video Connection composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable Setting Up and Using Your Computercomposite video connector S-video TV-out connector S-video connectorcomposite TV-out adapter cable 2 Click Appearance and Themes and click Display Enabling the Display Settings for a Television4 Click the Displays tab Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Setting Up the Dolby Headphone3 Click the Dolby Headphone tab 4 Click Enable Dolby Headphone Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 52 Setting Up and Using Your ComputerSolving Problems Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSee page See page See page See page See page See page See page See page Solving ProblemsSee page See page 66 See page See page See page See page See page See pagePower Problems Accessing HelpTO A C C E S S T H E TE L L ME HO W H E L P F I L E TO A C C E S S H E L P I N WI N D O W S XPError Messages If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsSolving Problems If the display is difficult to readIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable 2 Click Appearance and ThemesIf you have a problem with external speakers Printer ProblemsSolving Problems 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware Modem and Internet Connection Problems5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Scanner ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive does not indicate a defect with the drive or the CD If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVDback of floppy disk If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayIf you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsIf the CD-RW drive stops writing 4 Under Error-checking, click Check NowGeneral Program Problems Network ProblemsA program crashes Error messages appear E-Mail ProblemsA program stops responding A solid blue screen appearsIf Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical ProblemsDrivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click SystemUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System Using the Drivers and Utilities CD3 Click Properties Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance Creating a Restore Point4 Click the System Restore tab Using the System Restore WizardRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Windows XPStarting Windows XP Setup Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CDselect To set up Windows now Completing the GUI Setup Reinstalling Drivers and Software Completing the Operating System SetupPalm Rests Display Cover Hard Drive Memory, Mini PCI Card, and Modem Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Palm RestsDisplay Cover Hard Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Returning a Hard Drive to Dell foam packaging Memory, Mini PCI Card, and Modemcaptive screws Adding and Replacing PartsM2.5 x 12-mm screw w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAdding Memory 1 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding a Modem Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Install the screws to secure the modem to the system board2 Connect the modem cable to the modem 5 Replace the modem coverw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 98 Adding and Replacing PartsSpecifications Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only A p p e n d iReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contacting Dell Regulatory Notices Limited Warranties and Return PolicyAppendix SpecificationsCommunications Ports and ConnectorsVideo AppendixAudio Video continuedDisplay Keyboard Display continuedTouch Pad Track Stick BatteryAppendix Physical AC AdapterAppendix w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m EnvironmentalDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of “Dell-Installed” Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditDefinition of “Third-Party” Software and Peripherals Country City Website support.euro.dell.com Austria ViennaBahamas BarbadosCanada North York, Ontario BruneiCayman Islands Chile SantiagoTech Support website support.ap.dell.com/china China 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Austin, TexasU.S. Virgin Islands VenezuelaRegulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 128 AppendixLimited Warranties and Return Policy Limited Warranty for the U.SWhat is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?What do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?What will Dell do? AppendixHow will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?Appendix May I transfer the limited warranty? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. OnlyWhat do I do if I am not satisfied? AppendixWhat is covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty Terms for CanadaWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? AppendixWhat do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LIABILTY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES, FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE, OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE. OUR LIABILITY WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH WE ARE RESPONSIBLE What will Dell do?How will you fix my product? What if I purchased an on-site service contract?Appendix May I transfer the limited warranty? Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyWhat do I do if I am not satisfied? AppendixThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyDell-Branded Peripheral Products Return PolicyExclusions GuaranteeMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory RightsLimited Warranty Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyExtent of Limited Warranty How to Obtain Warranty Servicew w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m AppendixIntel’s Commitment to Quality What are ’Errata’?I n d ex Page Page Index