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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 Radios Including Wireless Networking Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP 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 Order status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here 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 About Your Computer Front ViewDisplay latch release 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 Cover Battery Bottom ViewMemory module Fan Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection 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 Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterUSB connector on computer Printer Cable Power Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors 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 Power Management TipsPower Management Wizard Setting Sleep Modes Selecting a Power Scheme Power Management Modes Setting Battery Alarms and ActionsCompleting the Power Management Wizard Standby Mode Power Options Properties Hibernate ModePower Schemes Tab Alarms Tab Power Meter TabAdvanced 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 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypad Key Combinations Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsOpens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using PC Cards Installing a PC CardPC Card Types Extended PC Cards Removing a PC Card or Blank PC CardRelease latch Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPClick Checklist for creating a network Determining Your Network Type Setting Up a Network Setting Up a Network Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell 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 Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Product Information Guide Other software problems Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 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 What Is a Driver? DriversIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Under Pick a Category, click Performance and MaintenanceUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Identifying Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesClick Roll Back Driver Click Properties Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointClick System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tab Removing PC Restore Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools 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 Power Consumption panel with Backlight typical 297 mmMaximum 1024 x 768 at 262 K colors Power-intensive conditions Information on battery life and operating43 WHr 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 Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a Contacting Dell Class BFCC Identification Information Tech Support Services General SupportTech Support Sales Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales 866 440 AutoTech automated technical supportCustomer Care Home Sales/Small Business Customer Care med./large business, government Switches, routers, and so on Customer Care Inspiron Technical Support OptiPlex, Latitude,Dell Precision Technical Support servers and storage 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 103 General Support 001-800-507-0962General Support 0800-50-669 Fax 21 424 01 International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.com Customer Technical Support, Customer Service 604 633104 Sales Penang, Malaysia 105 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales 106 107 108 Index 109Index 110 111 112