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Dell Inspiron 1150 owner manual Setting Up a Printer, Printer Cable, Connecting a USB Printer

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Setting Up a Printer

NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.

See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:

•Obtain and install updated drivers.

•Connect the printer to the computer.

•Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge.

•Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance.

Printer Cable

Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with your printer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may arrive in the computer box.

Connecting a USB Printer

NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.

1Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.

2Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.

3Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.

USB connector on computer

	USB connector
USB printer	on printer
USB printer
cable

Setting Up Your Computer

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Dell Inspiron 1150 owner manual Setting Up a Printer, Printer Cable, Connecting a USB Printer

Contents

Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using a Battery Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Solving ProblemsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only System and Battery Performance OptimizationLimited Warranties and Return Policy Safety General Safety Power Safety BatterySafety Air Travel Safety EMC Instructions When Using Your ComputerSafety 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 InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Click User and system guides and click User’s guidesClick Dell Inspiron Help Dell Support Website support.dell.com Finding Information Front View Tour of Your ComputerKeyboard Status Lights Device Status Lights Left Side View PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectorsRight Side View Modem connector Air ventsModem Connector Back View AC adapter AC adapter connector Video Connector Bottom View Memory module cover Battery latch releaseSetting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems Transferring Information to a New ComputerClose the Phone and Modems Options window Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Printer ProblemsSurge Protectors Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other HardwareUninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerLine Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Battery Performance Using a BatteryCharging the Battery Checking the Battery ChargePower Meter Low-Battery WarningInstalling a Battery Removing a BatteryStoring a Battery Battery and Power ProblemsIf battery life is short If the battery is not chargingDell AccessDirect Button Numeric KeypadReprogramming the Button Keyboard Shortcuts Power ManagementSystem Functions CD or DVD TrayMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadExternal Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsUnexpected Characters CD or DVD Problems Using CDs and DVDsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers If the CD-RW drive stops writingCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to a Network AdapterConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network ProblemsDetermining Your Network Type Infrastructure networkNetworks Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPWireless network properties window appears Click Properties Configuring Security Settings OptionalSetting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Error MessagesIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Appearance and Themes If the display is difficult to readDrive Problems Scanner ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start If you have problems with a hard driveGeneral Program Problems PC Card ProblemsError messages appear Program crashesIf Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical ProblemsWhat Is a Driver? If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerDrivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPCreating a Restore Point Using System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateEnabling System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CDCompleting the GUI Setup Starting Windows XP SetupReinstalling Drivers and Software Completing the Operating System SetupSolving Problems Before You Begin Recommended ToolsShutting Down Your Computer Hard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell MemoryCaptive 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 SpecificationsSystem Information PC CardPorts and Connectors MemoryCommunications Audio VideoXGA DisplayBattery 8-cell KeyboardTouch Pad AC Adapter Battery 12-cellEnvironmental PhysicalUsing the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview System Setup Screens Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time System and Battery Performance OptimizationSystem Performance Overview 100Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsVariable Speed Fan 101Contacting Dell Country City Department Name or Service AreaDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 102103 104 China Xiamen 105Colombia Costa RicaCountry City 106France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com 107Home and Small Business Corporate108 Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com 109Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com Jamaica110 Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul 111 Netherlands Antilles 112Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com New Zealand113 114 115 Turks and Caicos Islands 116Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com UruguayA. Austin, Texas 117Business Virgin Islands118 Regulatory NoticesDell Software License Agreement NOM Information Mexico Only119 120 Limited WarrantyWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? What is covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy 121What do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?What will Dell do? 122May I transfer the limited warranty? What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? 123124 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only125 126 127 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyDell-Branded Peripheral Products Return PolicyExclusions GuaranteeMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory Rights130 Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyWhat are Errata? 131Limited Warranties and Return Policy D ex 134 Index See UPS 136 Index