Ports and Connectors, Communications, Video, 101 | Dell 4150

Ports and Connectors

Serial	9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible,
	16-byte buffer connector
Parallel	25-hole connector; unidirectional,
	bidirectional, or ECP
Video	15-hole connector
Audio	microphone connector, stereo
	headphone/speakers connector
PS/2 keyboard/mouse	6-pin mini-DIN connector
USB	4-pin USB 1.1-compliant connector
Infrared	sensor compatible with IrDA Standard 1.1
	(Fast IR) and IrDA Standard 1.0 (Slow IR)
Docking	200-pin connector for a Dell™ docking
	device
S-video TV-out	7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video
	to composite video adapter cable)
Mini PCI	Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot with Wi-Fi
	(802.11b) wireless support
Modem	RJ-11 port
Network adapter	RJ-45 port

Communications

Modem:
Type	v.92 56K MDC
Controller	softmodem
Interface	internal AC 97 bus
Network adapter	10/100 Ethernet LOM

Video

Video type	64-bit hardware accelerated
Data bus	4X AGP

Appendix

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Contents

Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and Cautions Contents Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Connecting a Television to the Computer Modem and Internet Connection Problems Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Adding and Replacing Parts Memory, Mini PCI Card, and Modem Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 108100 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 107 Contents General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air Travel When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal When Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View Tour of Your ComputerPage Light is flashing PC Card slot Left Side ViewHard drive Setting Up and Using Your Computer Audio connectors Modem connector Infrared sensorRight Side View Speaker AU D I O CO N N E C T O R S Back View Parallel connector USB connector AC adapter connector Serial connector Docking connectorFan PS/2 connector Hint Docking devices may not be available in all countries Setting Up and Using Your Computer Docking device latch Bottom ViewFan Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a USB Printer Transferring Information to a New Computer With Windows XP Click checklist for creating a network Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XPConnecting to the Internet If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Connect to the Internet Click Project Selector Copying CDs Helpful Tips Using Easy CD Creator BasicUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs How to Copy a CD About the Module Bay Turning Off the ComputerSwapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Click Turn off Bottom of computer Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device Enabling the Infrared Sensor Video Connection Connecting a Television to the Computer Video cable Audio cable Composite Video Connection Setting Up and Using Your Computer Composite video connector Click Appearance and Themes and click Display Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Setting Up and Using Your Computer Click the Dolby Headphone tab Click Enable Dolby Headphone Setting Up the Dolby HeadphoneSetting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems See Finding Solutions See See page 66 Power Problems Accessing Help Error Messages If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If the display is difficult to read If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable Click Appearance and Themes If you have a problem with external speakers Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Scanner Problems 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