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Index

Numbers

3-in-1 media memory card reader, 53

A

audio connectors, 22

audio. See sound

B

battery

charge gauge, 24, 40 charging, 43 checking the charge, 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 performance, 39 power meter, 40 removing, 43

replacing coin-cell battery, 104 storing, 44

battery-bay latch release, 24

blanks ExpressCards, 51 removing, 52, 54

boot sequence, 142

brightness adjusting, 33

C

CardBus technology ExpressCards, 51 media memory cards, 53

carnet, 110

CD drive problems, 66

CD-RW drive problems, 66

CDs, 47 about, 47 operating system, 14 playing, 45

Check Disk, 67

cleaning touch pad, 144

coin-cell battery replacing, 104

computer crashes, 74 protecting, 62

restore to previous operating state, 84

slow performance, 68, 75 specifications, 133 stops responding, 74

conflicts

software and hardware incompatibilities, 83

connecting WLAN, 56

contacting Dell, 111

copying CDs

general information, 47 helpful tips, 49

how to, 47

copying DVDs general information, 47 helpful tips, 49

how to, 47

D

Dell

contacting, 111, 147 premier support website, 14 support policy, 146 support site, 13

Dell Diagnostics about, 63

starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 64

starting from your hard drive, 63

Dell Premier Support website, 11, 14

device status lights, 17

diagnostics Dell, 63

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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 Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 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 Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information 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 Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer 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 Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations Power ManagementSystem Functions Display Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard Settings Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance 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 Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Playing a CD or DVD Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Adjusting the Volume Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD 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 Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 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 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Error Messages Solving Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsKeyboard Problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems 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 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Video and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is blank Picture quality If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways 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 107 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 108 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 109 Traveling by Air Travel Tips Contacting Dell Contacting Dell111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 Malaysia only 127Should be called from within Singapore or 128 129 130 131 132 133 Specifications 134 Ports and ConnectorsMemory Communications Audio 135Video Display 136 137 BatteryKeyboard Touch Pad Physical 138AC Adapter 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 145 146 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 147 Macrovision Product Notice 148 Glossary Glossary149 150 Docking device See APR 151Device driver See driver 152 153 154 NIC See network adapter 155 156 System tray See notification area 157 158 Video resolution See resolution 159 160 161 Boot sequence Brightness adjustingIndex Index 163 See also display problemsPower management conserving battery power System setup program commonly used options Compatibility, 74 restore computer to previous 165 166