Dell Inspiron | Dell PP23LA instruction

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501

Owner’s Manual

Model PP23LA

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management Settings What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly If only part of the display is readable Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 101 105 104109 110 Glossary Index Contents Finding Information Warranty informationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screen Restore your operating system Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftService call status and support history Top technical issues for my computer About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View Light operates as follows About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Back View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Power ManagementSystem Functions Display Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard Settings Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Check the Battery HealthPage Replacing the Battery Charging the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Storing a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using Multimedia Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkSetting Up a Network Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Network Setup WizardChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Option Function Tab Function CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Management Modes on page 41 for information on standby mode Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages Solving Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Keyboard Problems ExpressCard ProblemsManufacturer External Keyboard problems Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Other software problemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Network Problems Memory Problems Communication exists. Replace the network cable Power Problems Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Video and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is blank If only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readPicture quality Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities You can restore your operating system in the following ways Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Solving Problems Using the Operating System CD Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Optical Drive Hard Drive Screws Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory Memory module Securing clips 2 per connector Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard 100 101 Wireless Mini-Card 102 Install the replacement Mini-Card 103 Coin-Cell Battery 105 Display Adding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features107 108 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 109 Traveling by Air Travel Tips 111 Contacting DellContacting Dell 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 Should be called from within Singapore or 127Malaysia only 128 129 130 131 132 133 Specifications 134 Ports and ConnectorsMemory Communications Video 135Audio Display 136 137 BatteryKeyboard Touch Pad AC Adapter 138Physical Environmental 139 140 Entering System Setup Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 141 Commonly Used Options 143 Cleaning Your Computer Touch Pad Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 145 FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only146 147 Macrovision Product Notice 148 149 GlossaryGlossary 150 Device driver See driver 151Docking device See APR 152 153 154 NIC See network adapter 155 156 System tray See notification area 157 158 Video resolution See resolution 159 160 Index Boot sequence Brightness adjusting161 Index Power management conserving battery power See also display problems163 System setup program commonly used options Compatibility, 74 restore computer to previous 165 166