Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License | Dell PP10S manual

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•Service Tag and Express Service Code

•Microsoft Windows License Label

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Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License

These labels are located on the bottom of your computer.

• Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support.

•Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support.

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Dell Inspiron 1200 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m January D8833 Contents Using a Battery Completing the Power Management Wizard Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Radios Including Wireless NetworkingConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system If only part of the display is readable Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Click the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Display latch release About Your ComputerFront View About Your Computer V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S R D D R I V E a N D K E Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Audio connectors Left Side View Right Side View BatteryBack View USB C O N N E C T O R S D E O C O N N E C T O R Memory module Cover BatteryBottom View Fan Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Next Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard USB connector on computer Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Printer Cable Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeLow-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Recalibrating a Battery Recalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup Utility Installing a Battery Removing a BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Power Management Wizard Power ManagementPower Management Tips Setting Sleep Modes Selecting a Power Scheme Completing the Power Management Wizard Power Management ModesSetting Battery Alarms and Actions Standby Mode Hibernate Mode Power Options PropertiesPower Schemes Tab Advanced Tab Alarms TabPower Meter Tab Hibernate Tab Power Management Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Volume icon Volume meter Mute icon Adjusting the Picture Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric keypad Key Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsOpens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad PC Card Types Using PC CardsInstalling a PC Card Extended PC Cards PC Card Removing a PC Card or BlankRelease latch Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Network Click Checklist for creating a network Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Determining Your Network Type Setting Up a Network Setting Up a Network When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Solving Problems Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems If there is no audio Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters External Keyboard ProblemsShut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Product Information Guide Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears Memory Problems Network Problems PC Card Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphones Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUnder Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance Identifying Drivers Click Roll Back Driver Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Properties Click System Restore Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring Your Operating System Click Performance and Maintenance Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Click the System Restore tab Removing PC Restore Solving Problems Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Memory Memory module Securing clips Adding and Replacing Parts Captive screw Hard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications Appendix Three 4-pin USB 2.0 connectors Sodimm DDR 1024 x 768 at 262 K colors Response time typical Type active-matrix TFTMs rise+fall maximum Refresh rate 60 Hz Appendix Maximum Power Consumption panel with Backlight typical297 mm 1024 x 768 at 262 K colors 43 WHr Power-intensive conditionsInformation on battery life and operating Operating conditions and can be W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramOverview Changing the Boot Sequence System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options Performing a One-Time Boot Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B Contacting DellFCC Identification Information Tech Support Tech Support ServicesGeneral Support Sales Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com Customer Care Home Sales/Small Business Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales 866 440AutoTech automated technical support Customer Care med./large business, government Dell Precision Technical Support servers and storage Switches, routers, and so on Customer CareInspiron Technical Support OptiPlex, Latitude, Technical Support projectors, PDAs, printers General Support 01-899-753-0777 International Access Code Country Code Greece Website support.euro.dell.com General Support dial from within Jamaica only Appendix 100 Technical Support servers 101 General Support 001-800-882-1519 102General Support 001-800-220-1006 General Support 0800-50-669 103General Support 001-800-507-0962 Fax 21 424 01 104 International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.comCustomer Technical Support, Customer Service 604 633 Sales Penang, Malaysia 105 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales 106 107 108 109 IndexIndex 110 111 112