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troubleshooting program crash, 76 program stopped

responding, 76 restore to previous state, 81 scanner problems, 72 unexpected characters, 48 wet computer, 77

U

USB connector description, 20 system view, 20

V

video connector description, 21 system view, 21

W

warranty, 9

wet computer, 77

Windows XP

Device Driver Rollback, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 80 Help and Support Center, 10 printer, 31

System Restore, 81

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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 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television If you have problems with a hard driveConnecting a Television to the Computer Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 107 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology101 108 Contents How to play CDs and DVDs What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationTips on using Microsoft Windows How to use standby mode and hibernate mode How to use Windows XP Use the Service Tag toComputer when you Click the topic that describes your problem What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates 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 Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your ComputerFront View Light is flashing Tour of Your Computer PC Card slot Ieee 1394 connector Infrared sensorLeft View 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 Hard drive Memory module cover Battery-bay latch releaseBottom View Mini PCI card cover Fan Docking device slot Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Modem and Internet Connection Problems Next window, click the appropriate option Verify That the Modem is Communicating with W Indows Connecting a Parallel Printer Mail ProblemsSetting Up a Printer Printer Cable Screws Clips Notches Parallel printer cable Connecting a USB PrinterParallel connector on computer USB printer cable Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the BatteryMicrosoft Windows Power Meter 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 About the Module Bay Using the Module BayUsing the Module Bay Using the Module Bay Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad 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 Drive Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs 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 the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have problems with a hard driveIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated 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 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Infrastructure network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPDetermining Your Network Type Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving ProblemsError Messages Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 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 Drivers What Is a Driver?If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 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 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Securing clips Per connector Memory module Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts Replace the cover and screws Antenna cables Antenna connectors on cardTuck in the antenna cables 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 101 SpecificationsAppendix 102 103 Vertical 104Horizontal Panel with backlight typical 105 Battery Computer Environmental Computer Dimensions and WeightBattery With CD drive and standard 106 System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens 107 108 Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Changing Printer Modes Performing a One-Time BootEnabling the Infrared Sensor Changing COM Ports FCC Notices U.S. Only 111 Contacting Dell NOM Information Mexico Only 300-655-533 113Toll-free 114 866 440 115604 633 980-9-15-3978 116592 818 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 Toll-free 1800 0600 127Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 006 01344 860 12801344 373 8001-3605 129Toll-free 1-877-Dellnet Appendix Index Index131 132 133 134