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Dell Inspiron
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Inspiron 1150
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Specs
Install
Error messages
Connecting to the Internet
Warranty
Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
Dell AccessDirect Button
Setting Up a Printer
Modem connector Air vents
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150
Owner’s Manual
Model PP08L
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Contents
Dell Inspiron
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Using a Battery
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Solving Problems
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
System and Battery Performance Optimization
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
Safety General
Safety Battery
Safety Power
Safety Air Travel
Safety EMC Instructions
When Using Your Computer
Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits
Safety Battery Disposal
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Finding Information
Click User and system guides and click User’s guides
What Are You Looking For?
Click Dell Inspiron Help
Dell Support Website support.dell.com
Finding Information
Front View
Tour of Your Computer
Keyboard Status Lights
Device Status Lights
Left Side View
PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectors
Right Side View
Modem connector Air vents
Modem Connector
Back View
AC adapter AC adapter connector
Video Connector
Bottom View
Memory module cover Battery latch release
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Connecting to the Internet
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Mail Problems
Close the Phone and Modems Options window
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting a USB Printer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Power Protection Devices
Printer Problems
Surge Protectors
Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware
Turning Off Your Computer
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Setting Up Your Computer
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Charging the Battery
Checking the Battery Charge
Power Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Installing a Battery
Removing a Battery
Storing a Battery
Battery and Power Problems
If battery life is short
If the battery is not charging
Numeric Keypad
Dell AccessDirect Button
Reprogramming the Button
Keyboard Shortcuts
Power Management
System Functions
CD or DVD Tray
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Speaker Functions
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad
External Keyboard Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Unexpected Characters
CD or DVD Problems
Using CDs and DVDs
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with external speakers
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Helpful Tips
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Network Problems
Determining Your Network Type
Infrastructure network
Networks
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Wireless network properties window appears
Click Properties
Configuring Security Settings Optional
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Click Properties
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics
Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Tab Function
Error Messages
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
Click Appearance and Themes
If the display is difficult to read
Drive Problems
Scanner Problems
If only part of the display is readable
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start
If you have problems with a hard drive
General Program Problems
PC Card Problems
Error messages appear
Program crashes
If Your Computer Gets Wet
Resolving Other Technical Problems
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Reinstalling Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
Creating a Restore Point
Using System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Enabling System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
Before You Reinstall
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Reinstalling Windows XP
Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD
Completing the GUI Setup
Starting Windows XP Setup
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
Completing the Operating System Setup
Solving Problems
Recommended Tools
Before You Begin
Shutting Down Your Computer
Hard Drive
Adding and Replacing Parts
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Memory
Captive screw
Modem and Mini PCI Card
Replacing the Modem
Adding a Mini PCI Card
Mini PCI card
CD or DVD Drive
Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module cover
Keyboard
Keyboard screws Keyboard connector Interface connector
Adding and Replacing Parts
Microprocessor
Specifications
System Information
PC Card
Memory
Ports and Connectors
Communications
Audio
Video
XGA
Display
Keyboard
Battery 8-cell
Touch Pad
AC Adapter
Battery 12-cell
Environmental
Physical
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Using the System Setup Program
Overview
Changing the Boot Sequence
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time
System and Battery Performance Optimization
System Performance Overview
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Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Variable Speed Fan
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Contacting Dell
Country City Department Name or Service Area
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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China Xiamen
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Colombia
Costa Rica
Country City
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France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com
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Home and Small Business
Corporate
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Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com
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Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com
Jamaica
Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com
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Korea Seoul
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Netherlands Antilles
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Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com
New Zealand
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com
Uruguay
A. Austin, Texas
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Business
Virgin Islands
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Regulatory Notices
NOM Information Mexico Only
Dell Software License Agreement
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Limited Warranty
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
What is covered by this limited warranty?
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
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What do I do if I need warranty service?
How long does this limited warranty last?
What will Dell do?
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May I transfer the limited warranty?
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
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Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only
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Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Return Policy
Exclusions
Guarantee
Making a Claim
Limitation and Statutory Rights
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Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
What are Errata?
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Limited Warranties and Return Policy
D ex
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See UPS
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