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Dell Inspiron 510m W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Contents Connecting a Television to the Computer If you have problems with a hard driveEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 101107 108 Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Tips on using Microsoft WindowsHow to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate mode Use the Service Tag to Computer when youHow to use Windows XP Click the topic that describes your problem Order status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Front View Tour of Your ComputerTour of Your Computer Light is flashing Tour of Your Computer Left View Ieee 1394 connector Infrared sensorPC Card slot Tour of Your Computer Right View Security cable slot Module bay AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer Back View Connects your computer to a TV. For more information, see Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Memory module cover Battery-bay latch release Bottom ViewHard drive Mini PCI card cover Fan Docking device slot Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Modem and Internet Connection Problems Next window, click the appropriate option Verify That the Modem is Communicating with W Indows Mail Problems Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Printer Cable Parallel connector on computer Connecting a USB PrinterScrews Clips Notches Parallel printer cable USB connector on computer Printer ProblemsUSB printer cable Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Turning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesComputer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Charging the Battery Microsoft Windows Power MeterLow-Battery Warning Charge Gauge Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Storing a Battery Power Problems Using a Battery Using a Battery Using the Module Bay Using the Module BayAbout the Module Bay Using the Module Bay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Touch pad Touch pad buttons Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Customizing the Touch Pad External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsDrive Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you have problems with a hard driveIf the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful Tips Connecting a Television to the Computer Video Connection Video cable Audio cable Composite Video Connection Composite video connector Composite video cable Audio cable Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Problems Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPInfrastructure network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Error MessagesSolving Problems Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Click Appearance and Themes Click Apply and click OK Scanner Problems Floppy Disk and Hard Drive Problems PC Card Problems Under Error-checking, click Check Now General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Dell Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer What Is a Driver?Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Select a restore point and click Next Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Securing clips Per connector Memory module Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts Tuck in the antenna cables Antenna cables Antenna connectors on cardReplace the cover and screws Replacing the Hard Drive Hard drive screws Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Keyboard Turn the computer top-side up and open it Center control cover Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Keyboard tabs Palm restPage Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix Specifications101 102 103 104 HorizontalVertical Panel with backlight typical 105 Computer Dimensions and Weight Battery With CD drive and standardBattery Computer Environmental 106 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens 107 Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot Sequence108 Performing a One-Time Boot Enabling the Infrared SensorChanging Printer Modes Changing COM Ports FCC Notices U.S. Only 111 Contacting Dell NOM Information Mexico Only Toll-free 113300-655-533 114 604 633 115866 440 592 818 116980-9-15-3978 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 Toll-free 1800 0060Toll-free 1800 0600 Toll-free 1800 006 01344 373 12801344 860 Toll-free 1-877-Dellnet 1298001-3605 Appendix 131 IndexIndex 132 133 134