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Specification
Install
FAQ
Adding and Replacing Parts
Error codes
Setup Diagram
Warranty
Connecting to the Internet
Solving Problems
Setting Up a Printer
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Dell™ QuickSet Features
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Contents
Dell Inspiron
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
Configuring Power Management Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
If only part of the display is readable
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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Glossary Index
Contents
Warranty information
Finding Information
Support.dell.com
Setup Diagram
Click the topic that describes your problem
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Click the arrow icon
Follow the instructions on the screen
Microsoft Windows System Restore Microsoft
Restore your operating system
Service call status and support history
Top technical issues for my computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
About Your Computer
About 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
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting 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
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Setting Up Your Computer
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Switching the Video Image
Setting Display Resolution
Using the Display
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Power Management
Key Combinations
System Functions
Display Functions
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Power Management Modes
Check the Battery Health
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Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Storing a Battery
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Playing a CD or DVD
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Copying CDs and DVDs
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Helpful Tips
Using Multimedia
Using Cards
Installing an ExpressCard
Using Cards
ExpressCards
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Installing a Media Memory Card
Media Memory Cards
Removing a Media Memory Card
Setting Up a Network
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Setting Up a Network
Network Setup Wizard
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Setting Up a New Wlan
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
Setting Up a Network
Passwords
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Solving Problems
Option Function
Tab Function
Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Management Modes on page 41 for information on standby mode
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Error Messages
Solving Problems
Solving Problems
Solving Problems
ExpressCard Problems
Keyboard Problems
Manufacturer
Lockups and Software Problems
External Keyboard problems
Unexpected characters
Other software problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Communication exists. Replace the network cable
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
No sound from headphones
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Picture quality
What Is a Driver?
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Solving Problems
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
You can restore your operating system in the following ways
Restoring 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 Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Screws Hard drive
Memory
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Memory module Securing clips 2 per connector
Modem
Adding and Replacing Parts
Hinge Cover
Keyboard
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Wireless Mini-Card
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Install the replacement Mini-Card
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Coin-Cell Battery
Display
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Dell QuickSet Features
Dell QuickSet Features
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Contacting Dell
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Contacting Dell
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Should be called from within Singapore or
Malaysia only
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Specifications
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Ports and Connectors
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Memory
Communications
135
Video
Audio
136
Display
Battery
137
Keyboard
Touch Pad
138
AC Adapter
Physical
139
Environmental
140
Using the System Setup Program
Entering System Setup
Appendix
141
Commonly Used Options
Cleaning Your Computer
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Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
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Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Glossary
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Device driver See driver
Docking device See APR
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NIC See network adapter
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System tray See notification area
Video resolution See resolution
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Boot sequence Brightness adjusting
Index
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Index
See also display problems
Power management conserving battery power
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Compatibility, 74 restore computer to previous
System setup program commonly used options
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