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Dell Inspiron 510m
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Contents
Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery
Connecting a Television to the Computer
If you have problems with a hard drive
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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Contents
Tips on using Microsoft Windows
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
How to play CDs and DVDs
How to use standby mode and hibernate mode
Computer when you
Use the Service Tag to
How to use Windows XP
Click the topic that describes your problem
Updates
Order status, warranty, and repair information
What 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 Computer
Tour of Your Computer
Light is flashing
Tour of Your Computer
Left View
Ieee 1394 connector Infrared sensor
PC Card slot
Tour of Your Computer
Security cable slot Module bay
Right View
Back View
AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer
Connects your computer to a TV. For more information, see
Connects a parallel device, such as a printer
Tour of Your Computer
Bottom View
Memory module cover Battery-bay latch release
Hard drive
Mini PCI card cover Fan Docking device slot
Tour of Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer
Next window, click the appropriate option
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Verify That the Modem is Communicating with W Indows
Setting Up a Printer
Mail Problems
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Printer Cable
Parallel connector on computer
Connecting a USB Printer
Screws Clips Notches Parallel printer cable
USB connector on computer
Printer Problems
USB printer cable
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Turning Off Your Computer
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charging the Battery
Low-Battery Warning
Charge Gauge
Installing a Battery
Removing a Battery
Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery
Power Problems
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Using a Battery
Using the Module Bay
Using the Module Bay
About the Module Bay
Using the Module Bay
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Keyboard Shortcuts
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Speaker Functions
Touch pad Touch pad buttons
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Unexpected Characters
External Keyboard Problems
Using CDs and DVDs
Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia
Drive Problems
Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia
Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
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 drive
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with external speakers
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Helpful Tips
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Video Connection
Connecting a Television to the Computer
Video cable Audio cable
Composite Video Connection
Composite video cable Audio cable
Composite video connector
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia
Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network Problems
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining Your Network Type
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Infrastructure network
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Error Messages
Solving Problems
Solving Problems
Click Add or Remove Programs
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
If the display is difficult to read
Click Appearance and Themes
If only part of the display is readable
Click Apply and click OK
Scanner Problems
Floppy Disk and Hard Drive Problems
Under Error-checking, click Check Now
PC Card Problems
Resolving Other Technical Problems
General Program 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 Utilities
Identifying Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Select a restore point and click Next
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics
Option Function
Tab Function
Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before 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 card
Replace the cover and screws
Hard drive screws
Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Turn the computer top-side up and open it
Keyboard
Center control cover
Keyboard tabs Palm rest
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Appendix
Specifications
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Horizontal
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Vertical
Panel with backlight typical
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Battery With CD drive and standard
Computer Dimensions and Weight
Battery Computer Environmental
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Viewing the System Setup Screens
Using the System Setup Program
System Setup Screens
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Commonly Used Options
Changing the Boot Sequence
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Enabling the Infrared Sensor
Performing a One-Time Boot
Changing Printer Modes
Changing COM Ports
FCC Notices U.S. Only
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NOM Information Mexico Only
Contacting Dell
Toll-free
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300-655-533
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604 633
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866 440
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980-9-15-3978
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Toll-free 1800 0060
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Toll-free 1800 0600
Toll-free 1800 006
01344 373
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01344 860
Toll-free 1-877-Dellnet
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8001-3605
Appendix
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Index
Index
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