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Dell Inspiron 1150 owner manual Solving Problems

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Dell Inspiron 1150 owner manual Solving Problems

Contents

Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using a Battery Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsSolving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesSystem and Battery Performance Optimization Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyLimited Warranties and Return Policy Safety General Safety Battery Safety PowerSafety Air Travel When Using Your Computer Safety EMC InstructionsSafety 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 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereClick 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 Tour of Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Status Lights Device Status Lights PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectors Left Side ViewModem connector Air vents Right Side ViewModem Connector Back View AC adapter AC adapter connector Video Connector Memory module cover Battery latch release Bottom ViewConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionModem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISPTransferring Information to a New Computer Mail ProblemsClose the Phone and Modems Options window Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Printer Problems Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other HardwareTurning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Charging the BatteryPower Meter Low-Battery WarningRemoving a Battery Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery Battery and Power ProblemsIf the battery is not charging If battery life is shortNumeric Keypad Dell AccessDirect ButtonReprogramming the Button Power Management Keyboard ShortcutsSystem Functions CD or DVD TraySpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Using CDs and DVDs CD or DVD ProblemsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive traySound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf you have a problem with external speakers If the CD-RW drive stops writingHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsConnecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Infrastructure networkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP NetworksWireless network properties window appears Configuring Security Settings Optional Click PropertiesSetting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionError Messages Tab FunctionVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Click Appearance and ThemesScanner Problems Drive ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveIf you have problems with a hard drive Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click StartPC Card Problems General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program crashesResolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets WetIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer What Is a Driver?Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversIdentifying Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Using the Drivers and Utilities CDUsing System Restore Creating a Restore PointResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You ReinstallReinstalling Windows XP Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CDStarting Windows XP Setup Completing the GUI SetupCompleting the Operating System Setup Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareSolving Problems Recommended Tools Before You BeginShutting Down Your Computer Hard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts Memory Returning a Hard Drive to DellCaptive 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 Specifications MicroprocessorSystem Information PC CardMemory Ports and ConnectorsCommunications Video AudioDisplay XGAKeyboard Battery 8-cellTouch Pad Battery 12-cell AC AdapterPhysical EnvironmentalViewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramOverview Changing the Boot Sequence System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options System and Battery Performance Optimization Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge TimeSystem Performance Overview 100Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyVariable Speed Fan 101Country City Department Name or Service Area Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 102103 104 105 China XiamenColombia Costa Rica106 Country City107 France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business Corporate108 109 Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.comItaly Milan Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaJapan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com 110Korea Seoul 111 112 Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com New Zealand113 114 115 116 Turks and Caicos IslandsBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Uruguay117 A. Austin, TexasBusiness Virgin IslandsRegulatory Notices 118NOM Information Mexico Only Dell Software License Agreement119 Limited Warranty 120What is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy 121How long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service?What will Dell do? 122What if I purchased a service contract? May I transfer the limited warranty?How will you fix my product? 123Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 124125 126 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only 127Dell 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 130131 What are Errata?Limited Warranties and Return Policy D ex 134 Index See UPS 136 Index