Dell Inspiron
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Optimizing Performance
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Adding and Replacing Parts
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Safety General
Safety Power
Safety Battery
When Using Your Computer
Safety Air Travel
Safety EMC Instructions
Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits
Safety When Working Inside Your Computer
Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Safety Battery Disposal
Safety Instructions
Finding Information
How to use standby mode and hibernate mode
Warranty, and repair information
Finding Information
Tour of Your Computer
Front View
Device Status Lights
Tour of Your Computer
Keyboard Status Lights
Left Side View
Audio Connectors
Right Side View
Back View
Video Connector
Modem Connector RJ-11
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Bottom View
Tour of Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Next window, click the appropriate option
Setting Up a Printer
Click Finished and restart the new computer
Power Protection Devices
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Turning Off Your Computer
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Setting Up Your Computer
Optimizing Performance
DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus
Hyper-Threading
Optimizing Performance
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charging the Battery
Low-Battery Warning
Charge Gauge
Removing a Battery
Installing a Battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Using the Module Bay
About the Module Bay
Pull the device out of the module bay
Push the new device into the bay until it clicks
Device latch release Using the Module Bay
Pull the device out of the module bay
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Power Management
Display Functions
Speaker Functions
Touch Pad
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track Stick Cap
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Copying CDs and DVDs
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Helpful Tips
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Video and Standard Audio
Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Pdif digital audio cable
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
Click Close Click OK
Setting Up the Dolby Headphone
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining Your Network Type
On the welcome screen, click Next
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Click Add
Configuring Security Settings Optional
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Click Properties
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Solving Problems
Error Messages
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
Scanner Problems
Hard Drive Problems
If you have problems with a hard drive
If only part of the display is readable
PC Card Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Power Problems
Unexpected Characters
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Printer Problems
Network Problems
General Program Problems
Program crashes
CD or DVD Problems
Error messages appear
Program stops responding
Solid blue screen appears
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
If you have a problem with external speakers
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Click the Start button and click Control Panel
Resolving Other Technical Problems
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Identifying Drivers
Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Select a restore point and click Next
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using the Dell Diagnostics
Undoing the Last System Restore
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items
Before You Begin
Reinstalling Windows XP
When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Shutting Down Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Hard Drive
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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
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Memory
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Mini PCI Card
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Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw
Subwoofer
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Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery
Fans
111
Fan release lever
Hinge Covers
113
Left hinge cover Right hinge cover
Display
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Screws labeled D
Lift the display out of the computer at a 90-degree angle
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Keyboard
119
Reserve Battery
120
Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
121
Adding and Replacing Parts
Specifications
Appendix
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USB
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Lvds
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Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Overview
129
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
131
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Contacting Dell
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
Limited Warranties
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How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
150
What if I purchased a service contract?
What will Dell do?
How will you fix my product?
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May I transfer the limited warranty?
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Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
Making a Claim
Limitation and Statutory Rights
156
Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
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What are Errata?
Index
Floppy drive connecting to a USB
Programs
Device Driver Rollback, 90 enabling display settings for a
