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T

technical support policy, 89

touch pad customizing, 44 description, 14 system view, 14 using, 44

transferring information to a new computer, 22

troubleshooting conflicts, 70

Dell Diagnostics, 51 external keyboard

problems, 57 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 11

U

uninterruptible power supply. See UPS

UPS, 26

USB connector description, 18 system view, 18

V

video connector description, 19 system view, 19

video. See display

volume adjusting, 65

W

warranty, 9

Windows XP

Device Driver Rollback, 69 Files and Settings Transfer

Wizard, 22 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 34 Network Setup Wizard, 47 power options properties, 34 Program Compatibility

Wizard, 60 standby mode, 33 System Restore, 71

wireless network adapter PC Cards, 45

wizards

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 22

Network Setup Wizard, 47 Program Compatibility

Wizard, 60

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Contents

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 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readableResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Finding 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 topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow 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 Battery Right Side ViewBack 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 Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterLow-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Recalibrating a Battery Recalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup Utility Removing a Battery Installing 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 Power Options Properties Hibernate ModePower 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 Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key 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 Removing a PC Card or Blank PC CardRelease 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 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems If there is no audio Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersShut 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 Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo 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 Type active-matrix TFT 1024 x 768 at 262 K colors Response time typicalMs 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 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview System Setup Screens Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Performing a One-Time BootDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Contacting Dell Class BFCC 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 101 102 General Support 001-800-882-1519General 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 Index 109Index 110 111 112