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