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Country (City)	Department Name or Service Area,	Area Codes,
International Access Code	Website and E-Mail Address	Local Numbers, and
Country Code		Toll-Free Numbers
City Code

New Zealand	E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com
International Access Code: 00	E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com
Country Code: 64	Home and Small Business	0800 446 255
	Government and Business	0800 444 617
	Sales	0800 441 567
	Fax	0800 441 566

Nicaragua	General Support	001-800-220-1006

Norway (Lysaker)	Website: support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 00	E-mail Support (portable computers):
Country Code: 47	nor_nbk_support@dell.com
	E-mail Support (desktop computers):
	nor_support@dell.com
	E-mail Support (servers):
	nordic_server_support@dell.com
	Technical Support	671 16882
	Relational Customer Care	671 17514
	Home/Small Business Customer Care	23162298
	Switchboard	671 16800
	Fax Switchboard	671 16865

Panama	General Support	001-800-507-0962

Peru	General Support	0800-50-669

Poland (Warsaw)	Website: support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 011	E-mail: pl_support@dell.com
Country Code: 48	Customer Service Phone	57 95 700
City Code: 22	Customer Care	57 95 999
	Sales	57 95 999
	Customer Service Fax	57 95 806
	Reception Desk Fax	57 95 998
	Switchboard	57 95 999

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Contents

Dell Inspiron Owner’s Manualw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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 continuedAir Travel EMC InstructionsCAUTION Safety Instructions continued When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer continued When Working Inside Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeWhen Using Your Computer continued 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 Left Side View hard drivePC Card slot 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 Back View NE T W O R K CO N N E C T O RS-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 Bottom View card, and modem coverSetting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer parallel connector on computerTransferring Information to a New Computer With Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP Connecting to the Internet3 Click checklist for creating a network 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 SelectorUsing Easy CD Creator Basic Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsHelpful Tips 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 cableS-video TV-out connector S-video connector composite video connectorcomposite TV-out adapter cable Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 2 Click Appearance and Themes and click Display4 Click the Displays tab Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network3 Click the Dolby Headphone tab 4 Click Enable Dolby Headphone Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners 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 Finding Solutions Solving ProblemsSee page 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 ThemesPrinter Problems If you have a problem with external speakersSolving Problems 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 Drive Problems Unexpected CharactersIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD does not indicate a defect with the drive or the CDback of floppy disk 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 NowNetwork Problems General Program ProblemsA program crashes 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 XPPreparing to Boot From the Operating System CD Starting Windows XP Setupselect To set up Windows now 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 AppendixVideo continued AudioDisplay Display continued KeyboardTouch Pad Battery Track StickAppendix AC Adapter PhysicalAppendix 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. OnlyReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contacting DellDefinition of “Third-Party” Software and Peripherals 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 BusinessJapan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul 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? AppendixWhat if I purchased a service contract? How will you fix my product?Appendix 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?What if I purchased an on-site service contract? How will you fix my product?Appendix 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