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Dell 4150 Italy Milan, Website support.euro.dell.com, Home and Small Business, Corporate, Jamaica

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Country (City)	Department Name or Service Area,
International Access Code	Website and E-Mail Address
Country Code
City Code
Italy (Milan)	Website: support.euro.dell.com

International Access Code: 00	E-mail:support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/
Country Code: 39	Home and Small Business
City Code: 02	Technical Support
	Customer Care
	Fax
	Switchboard
	Corporate
	Technical Support
	Customer Care
	Fax
	Switchboard
Jamaica	General Support (dial from within Jamaica only)

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

02 577 826 90

02 696 821 14

02 696 821 13

02 696 821 12

02 577 826 90

02 577 825 55

02 575 035 30

02 577 821

1-800-682-3639

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Contents

w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell InspironOwner’s Manual Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsNovember P/N 1R408Contents 1 Setting Up and Using Your ComputerWhen Working Inside Your Computer Contents2 Solving Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Drivers and Software4 Appendix SpecificationsLimited Warranty for the U.S Adding MemoryContents CAUTION Safety Instructions GeneralCAUTION Safety Instructions continued PowerBattery CAUTION Safety Instructions continuedCAUTION Safety Instructions continued Air TravelEMC Instructions When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Using Your Computer continuedWhen Working Inside Your Computer When Using Your Computer continued Battery DisposalProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 16 When 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 mSetting Up and Using Your Computer A Tour of Your Computer Front ViewSetting 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 PC Card slot Left Side Viewhard drive HA R D DR I V E - Reads and writes data on a hard disk Right Side View modem connectoraudio connectors infrared sensorAttach a microphone to the connector S-VI D E O TV- OU T CO N N E C T O R Back ViewNE T W O R K 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 Bottom View card, and modem coverPrinter Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a USB Printer parallel connector on computerTransferring Information to a New Computer With Windows XP 3 Click checklist for creating a network Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XPConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection 4 Click Set up or change your Internet connection3 Click Network and Internet Connections 6 Click Connect to the InternetCopying CDs click Project SelectorHelpful Tips Using Easy CD Creator BasicUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs How to Copy a CD Turning Off the Computer About the Module BaySwapping 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 Connecting a Television to the Computer S-Video ConnectionSetting Up and Using Your Computer Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into your television S-video cable audio cableComposite Video Connection Setting Up and Using Your Computer composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cablecomposite TV-out adapter cable S-video TV-out connector S-video connectorcomposite video connector Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 2 Click Appearance and Themes and click Display4 Click the Displays tab 3 Click the Dolby Headphone tab 4 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 52 Setting 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 mSolving Problems See page Finding SolutionsSolving Problems Solving Problems See page See page See page See page See page See page See pageSee page See page 66 See page See page See page See page See page See pageAccessing Help Power ProblemsTO 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 Video and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Solving ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf only part of the display is readable 2 Click Appearance and ThemesSolving Problems Printer ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers Modem and Internet Connection Problems 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window Scanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive Drive ProblemsUnexpected Characters back of floppy disk If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVDdoes not indicate a defect with the drive or the CD If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundPC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard driveIf the CD-RW drive stops writing 4 Under Error-checking, click Check NowA program crashes Network ProblemsGeneral Program Problems E-Mail Problems Error messages appearA program stops responding A solid blue screen appearsIf Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerWhat Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click SystemReinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System Using the Drivers and Utilities CDManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 3 Click PropertiesResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Creating a Restore Point 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance4 Click the System Restore tab Using the System Restore WizardRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Windows XPselect To set up Windows now Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CDStarting Windows XP Setup Completing the GUI Setup Completing the Operating System Setup Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareAdding and Replacing Parts Palm Rests Display Cover Hard Drive Memory, Mini PCI Card, and ModemPalm Rests Adding and Replacing PartsDisplay Cover Hard Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory, Mini PCI Card, and Modem foam packagingAdding and Replacing Parts captive screwsM2.5 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 4 Install the screws to secure the modem to the system board Adding and Replacing Parts2 Connect the modem cable to the modem 5 Replace the modem cover98 Adding and Replacing Parts w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mA p p e n d i Specifications Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contacting Dell Regulatory Notices Limited Warranties and Return PolicySpecifications AppendixPorts and Connectors CommunicationsVideo AppendixDisplay Video continuedAudio Touch Pad Display continuedKeyboard Appendix BatteryTrack Stick Appendix AC AdapterPhysical Environmental w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mDefinition of “Dell-Installed” Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of “Third-Party” Software and Peripherals Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditContacting Dell Country City Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.comBahamas BarbadosBrunei Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands Chile SantiagoChina Xiamen Tech Support website support.ap.dell.com/chinaColombia Costa RicaDenmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.comDominica Dominican RepublicFrance Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comE-mail support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell Home and Small BusinessCountry City Hong KongIndia Ireland CherrywoodItaly Milan Website support.euro.dell.comE-mail support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell Home and Small BusinessKorea Seoul Japan KawasakiWebsite support.jp.dell.com Latin America LuxembourgWebsite support.euro.dell.com MacaoMexico MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands AmsterdamNew Zealand NicaraguaNorway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.comPortugal E-mail support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildellPuerto Rico St. Kitts and NevisSpain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business CorporateSwitzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comCustomers support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell Taiwandell.co.uk/lca/customerservices Country CityU.K. Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comU.S.A. Austin, Texas BusinessU.S. Virgin Islands VenezuelaRegulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only 128 Appendix w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mLimited Warranty for the U.S Limited Warranties and Return PolicyWhat is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?How long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service?What will Dell do? AppendixAppendix What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only May I transfer the limited warranty?What do I do if I am not satisfied? AppendixLimited Warranty Terms for Canada What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? AppendixHow long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service?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?Appendix What if I purchased an on-site service contract?How will you fix my product? Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only May I transfer the limited warranty?What do I do if I am not satisfied? AppendixDell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Third-Party Software and Peripherals ProductsDell-Branded Peripheral Products Return PolicyGuarantee ExclusionsMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory RightsIntel’s Three Year Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyExtent of Limited Warranty How to Obtain Warranty ServiceAppendix w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mIntel’s Commitment to Quality What are ’Errata’?I n d ex Page Page Index

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E-mail:support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/

Jamaica