Dell Inspiron 1150 manual

www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Owner’ s Manual Model PP08L[...]

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important info rmation that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for pro perty dama ge, personal injury , or death. Abbreviations [...]

Contents 3 Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SAFETY : General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SAFETY : Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SAFETY : Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SAFETY : Air T ravel . . . . .[...]

4 Contents Setting Up a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Printer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Connecting a USB Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Power Protection Devices . . .[...]

Contents 5 Speaker Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 T ouch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Customizing the T ouch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 T ouch Pad or Mouse Problems . . . .[...]

6 Contents 7 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Video and Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 If the dis[...]

Contents 7 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Recommended T ools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Shutting Down Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Retur[...]

8 Contents 10 Limited W arranties and Return Policy Limited W arranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 "T otal Satisfaction" Retu rn Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Limited W arranty T erms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Canada Only) . . . . .[...]

CAUTION: Safety Instructions 9 CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety gui delines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer and working environment from potential damage. SAFETY : General • Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unle ss you are a trained service technician. Always follow ins[...]

10 CAUTION: Safety Instructions www .dell.com | support.dell. com SAFETY : Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adap ter approved for use with this comp uter . U se of anothe r AC adapter may cause a fire or e xplosion. • Befor e you con nect the c o m puter to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapte r voltage rating to ensure that the requi[...]

CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11 – Additio nally , the use of any PED, su ch as a portab le co mputer , may be prohibited in airc raft during certain critical phases of fli ght, for example, takeoff and landin g. Some airlines may further de fine the critical flight phase as any time the aircraft is below 30 50 m (10,000 ft). Plea se follow the ai[...]

12 CAUTION: Safety Instructions www .dell.com | support.dell. com • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water . App l y the water to the cloth; then stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display to the bottom. Remove mo isture from the display quickly and keep the display dry . Long-term ex po[...]

CAUTION: Safety Instructions 13 • When transporting a sensitive comp onent, first place it in an an tistatic container o r packaging. • Handle all sensitive components in a static-saf e area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. SAFETY : Battery Disposal Y our computer uses an lithium-ion battery an d a re serve ba ttery .[...]

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Finding Information 15 Finding Information What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • How to access tutorials an d other how to infor mation • How to get a copy of my invoice • How to extend m y warranty • How to acc ess De ll Support on my Mi crosoft ® Wi n d o w s ® desktop (U.S. only) • Additional documen t atio n, tools, troublesh oo[...]

16 Findin g In f ormati on www .dell.com | support.dell. com • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using M icrosoft ® Wi n d o w s ® • How to play CDs and D VDs • How to use standby mode and hibernate mo de • How to change my display reso lutio n • How to c lean my computer Dell Inspiron Help File 1 Click the Start butto[...]

Finding Information 17 • Latest drivers for my compu ter • Answers to techni ca l service and sup port ques ti on s • Online disc ussions with other users and technical support • Document atio n for my comput er Dell Support W ebsite — support.dell.com NOTE: Select the appropriate region on the support.dell.com welcome page. The Dell Supp[...]

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A T our of Y our Computer 19 1 A T o ur of Y our Computer Front V iew D ISPLAY L ATCH — K eeps the display closed. D ISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 16. display la tch display speakers (2) keyboard status lights keyboard devi[...]

20 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell. com K EYBOARD S TATUS L IGHTS The green lights located above the k eyboard indicate the fo llowi ng: K EYBOARD — The keyb oar d includes a num eric k eypad as well as the Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® logo key . F or information on su ppo rted ke ybo ar d shortcu ts, se e page 42. S PEAKER[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 21 D EVICE S TATUS L IGHTS If the computer is connected to an electric al outlet, the light operates as follows: – Solid gr een: The battery is char ging. If the computer is running on a battery , the light operates as follows: – Off: The battery is adequately charge d (or the computer is turned off). – Flashing oran[...]

22 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell. com P OWER B UTTON — P ress the power bu tton to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. F or more informatio n, see "P ower Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 16. NOTICE: T o avoid losing data, save and close[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 23 A UDIO C ONNECTORS CD OR DVD D RIVE — Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW /DVD combo drive. Right Side V iew B ATTERY /B ATTERY B AY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See page 37. Attach headphones or speak ers to th[...]

24 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell. com M ODEM C ONNECTOR A IR V ENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to cr eate airflow through the vents, which prevent s the computer from over heating. NOTE: The fan may run constantly , and fan speed may vary depending on usage. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem wit[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 25 Back V iew A IR V ENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to cre ate airflow through the vents, which prevents t he computer from overheating. NOTE: The fan may run constantly , and fan speed may va ry depending on usage. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer . CAUTION: Do n[...]

26 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell. com AC A DAPTER C ONNECTOR — Attach an AC adapter to the compute r . NOTE: Use only the AC adapter that came with your computer . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power requir ed by the computer . Y ou can connect the A C adapter with your computer turned either on or off. CAUT[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 27 V ID EO C ONNECTOR N ETWORK C ONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger t han the modem connector . T o avoid damaging the computer , do not plug a telephone line into the network connector . Connects an external mo nitor . F or more information , see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron He[...]

28 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell. com Bottom V iew M ODEM /M INI PCI C ARD C OVER — Covers the compartme nt that contains the modem and Mini PCI card . See page 82. B ATTERY /B ATTERY B AY — When a battery is installed, you can u se the computer without connecting the compute r to an electrical outle t. See page 37. A I[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 29 2 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Y our ISP wi ll offer one or mor e of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-u[...]

30 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell. com 4 In the next window , clic k the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and w ant to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISP s) . • If you have already obtained setup inf ormation from your ISP b ut you did not receive a setup CD, click Set [...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 31 C ONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK — If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as an answering machine, fax ma chine, surge protector , or line splitter , then bypass them and use the telephone line to connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack. C HECK THE CONNECTION —[...]

32 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell. com •W i n d o w s i z e s • Internet bookmarks Y ou can transfer the data to the new computer over a network connection, or you can st ore it on a removable medium, such as a writab le CD or floppy disk. T o prepar e the new computer for the file transfer : 1 Click the Start button, po[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 33 Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating sy stem setup before you connect a printer to the computer . See the documentation that came with the prin ter for setup informatio n, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer . • Loa d paper and install the to[...]

34 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell. com Printer Problems C HECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS — Ensur e that the prin ter cable is properly connected to the computer (see page 33). T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensur e that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. E NSURE THAT TH[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 35 Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fai rly constant level. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: T o ens[...]

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Using a Battery 37 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only dur ing the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for your computer . For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer , see page 121. Use a battery to power the computer when it is not connected to an electrical [...]

38 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell. com Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® power meter window and icon, th e battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide info rmation on the battery charge. Power Meter The W i ndows power meter indicates the remainin g battery char ge. T o check the power meter , [...]

Using a Battery 39 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, dis connect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and hold the battery latch. 3 Remove the battery . Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the batte ry bay until the latch [...]

40 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell. com C HECK THE POWER LIGHT — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power . If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standby mode. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power managemen[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 41 4 Using the Keyboard and T o uch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button P ress this button to launch a fr equently used program, such as support and educa tional tool s or your default Internet browser . Reprogramming the Butt on T o change the reprogrammable button settings or to find information on using the butto[...]

42 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell. com T o enable the keypad, press <Fn><F11>. The light i ndicates that the keypad is active. T o use the numeric function when the keypad is enabl ed, press <Fn> and the des ired k ey . T o disable the keypad, press <Fn><F11> again. Keyboard Shortcuts Sy[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 43 Speaker Functions Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the character repeat rate, click the Start button → Control Pa n e l → P rinters and Other Hardware → Key b o a r d . F ollow the instructions on the scr een. <Fn><P ageUp> Increases the volume [...]

44 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell. com T ouch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display . Use the touch pad a nd touch pad buttons as you w ould use a mouse . • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • T o select [...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 45 T o change the touch pad or mouse settings, highlight the device, click Settings , select the desired setting(s), and then click Apply . 4 Click OK to save the settings and clos e the window , and then click OK again to exit the Mouse P roperties window . T ouch Pad or Mouse Problems C HECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTING[...]

46 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell. com 3 T urn on t he computer . 4 F rom the W indows desk to p, click the Start button, point to All Pr o g r a m s , point to Accessories , and click Notepad . 5 T ype some characters on the ex ternal keyboa rd and verify that th ey a pp e ar on the display . If the characters appea[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 47 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs F or information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer , see the Dell Inspir on Help file. T o access the help file, see page 16. CD or DVD Problems If you canno t play a CD, CD-RW , or DVD NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, no t al[...]

48 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell. com If the CD-RW drive stops writing D ISABLE STANDBY MODE IN W INDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD-RW — Search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Cent er . T o access help, see page 16. C HANGE THE WRITE SPEED TO A SLOWER RATE — See the hel p files for your CD creati[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 49 E LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — T urn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. R EINSTALL THE SOUND ( AUDIO ) DRIVER — See page 69. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyri ght laws when you create CDs. This section applies only to compu ters[...]

50 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell. com Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Y o ur CD-R W drive can write to two different types of r ecording media—CD-Rs and CD-R Ws. Use blank CD-Rs to recor d music or permanently store data files. After creating a CD-R, you cann ot write to that CD-R again without changing your meth[...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 51 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. T o connect a n etwork cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the networ k adapter connector on your comp[...]

52 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell. com NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP . 4 Complete the checklist and requir ed preparatio ns, and return to the Network Setup W izard. 5 F ollow the instructions on the sc[...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 53 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsof t ® Windows ® XP Y our wireless network card requir es specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. The software is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in the user's guide for your w[...]

54 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell. com 6 Click Add . The Wireless network properties window appears. NOTE: If you are using a WP A-protected network, and the Association tab does not give you the option to select WP A, download the WP A wireless se curity update from the Microsoft support site. 7 Enter the name of[...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 55 Configuring Security Settings (Optional) Choose one of the following connection options ba sed on the security settings for your network: • Connecting to a Network with W ired Equivale nt P rotocol (WEP) Se curity Requirements • Connecting to a Network with W i-Fi P rotec ted Access (WP A) Security Requir[...]

56 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell. com 4 Fr o m t h e Data encryption drop-down menu, select WEP . 5 If the wireless network does not requir e a netw ork key , s uch as a password, go to step 9. 6 Click to uncheck the The key is provided for me automatically check box. 7 Enter the WEP network key in the Network ke[...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 57 1 In the P referred networks field, click the name of your wir eless network. 2 Click P roperties . 3 Fr o m t h e Network Authenticat ion drop-down menu, select your n etwork authentication type. If you are using a WP A-protected network , and the Association tab does not give you the option to select WP A, [...]

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Solving Problems 59 7 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this s ection, follow the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9). When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer , perform the checks in "S olving Problems" and run the Dell D[...]

60 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell. com 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press <Enter>. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tes ts of your system board, k eyboard, har d drive, and display . • During the assessment, answer any questions that appear . • If a fail[...]

Solving Problems 61 3 If you run a test from the Custom T est or Symptom T ree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information. 4 When the tests are complete, close th e test screen to r eturn to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and rest art the computer , close the Main Menu screen. Error M[...]

62 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell. com V ideo and Display Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer . I NVALI D CONFIGURATION INFORMATION - PLEASE RUN S Y STEM S ETUP P ROGRAM ?[...]

Solving Problems 63 If the display is difficult to read T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensur e that the electrical outlet is working by test ing it with another device, such as a lamp. C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapte r cable connections. If the A C adapter has a light, ensur e that it is on. C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTL Y TO AN ELEC[...]

64 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell. com If only part of the display is readable Scanner Problems Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving file s to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 16. If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive S EE "E RROR M ESSAGES "— If an error m[...]

Solving Problems 65 If you have probl ems wit h a hard drive E NSURE THAT THE DISK IS NOT WRITE - PROTECTED — Y ou cannot save data to a write-protected disk. See the following figur e. T RY ANOTHER FLOPPY DISK — Insert another d isk to el iminate t he possibil ity that the orig inal disk is defective. R ECONNECT THE DRIVE — 1 Save and close [...]

66 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell. com PC Card Problems General Program Problems NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a flop py disk or CD. A program cras hes A program stops responding Error messages appea r C HECK THE PC C ARD — Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the [...]

Solving Problems 67 Resolving Other T echnical Problems If Y our Computer Gets W et CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is safe to do so. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is recommende d that you turn of f AC power at the circuit breaker before attempting to remove the power cables from the ele[...]

68 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell. com CAUTION: T o help prevent electrical shock, verify t hat the computer is thoroughly dry before continuing with the rest of this procedure. 11 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer . 12 Replace the memory module(s), the memo ry module cover , and the [...]

Solving Problems 69 Ma ny dr i ver s su ch as t he key bo ard d ri ve r c om e wi th yo ur M ic ro so ft ® Wi n d o w s ® operating system. Y ou may need to install drivers if: • Y ou upgrade your operating system. • Y ou reinstall your operating system. • Y ou connect or install a new device. If you experience a problem with any device, pe[...]

70 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell. com If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the pr oblem, then use System Restore (see page 71) to return your operating system to the operating stat e it was in before you installed the new driver . Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restor e (see page 7[...]

Solving Problems 71 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices ). 5 Double-click the name of the device fo r which you are installing the driver . 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver . 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and clic k Next . 8 Cl[...]

72 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell. com NOTICE: Before you restore the compute r to an earlier operating state, save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter , open, or de lete a n y files or programs until the sy stem restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All P rograms → Accessories ?[...]

Solving Problems 73 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that T u rn off System Restore is uncheck ed. Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Before Y ou Reinstall If you are reinstalling the W indows XP operating sy stem to correct a problem with a newly installed driver , use Windows XP Device Driv er Rollback (see page 69) to replace the de[...]

74 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell. com Starting Windows XP Setup 1 When the Wind o ws XP Se tu p screen appears, press <Enter> to select To s e t u p W i n d o w s now . 2 Read the information in the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and then pr ess <F8> to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer alre[...]

Solving Problems 75 7 If you are r einstalling W indows XP P rofession al, you may be prompted to provide further network information regarding your network configuration, such as t he domain name or workgroup name. If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selection s. W indows XP installs the operating system co mponents, configur es[...]

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Adding and Replacing Parts 77 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This section provides pr ocedures for removing and installing the components in your compu ter . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure a ssumes that the following conditions e xist: • Y ou have performed the steps i n "Shutting Down Your Computer ." • Y ou h[...]

78 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell. com 4 Ensure that the work surface is flat and cl ean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 5 Shut down the computer . 6 Ensure that the computer and any attached de vices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 79 T o replace the har d drive in the har d drive bay : 1 Complete the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 77. 2 T urn the computer over , and remove the hard drive scr ews. NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer , stor e it in protective anti static packaging. See "SAFETY : Protecting A[...]

80 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell. com Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. Memory Y ou can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See page 92 for informati[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 81 NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty . 3 If you are r eplacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spr ead apart the securing clips on ea ch end of the memory module connector until the modul e pops up. b Remove the module from the[...]

82 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell. com 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is not in stalled properly , the computer may not boot properly . No error message indicates this failure. a Align the notch in the mod ule edge connec tor wi th the tab in the connector slot. b Slide the m[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 83 3 Continue to the a ppropriate section: • T o add a modem, see the following section, "Adding a Mod em." • T o add a Mini PCI car d, see page 84. Re placing the Modem 1 Remove the existing modem: a Remove the screws securing the modem to the system board, and set them aside. b P ull straight up on the att[...]

84 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell. com 2 Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. 3 Align the modem with the screw holes, and press the modem into the connector on the system board. 4 Install the screws to secure the modem to the system[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 85 If you order ed a Mini PCI car d with your computer , the card is already ins t al led. 1 If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 2. If you are re placing a Mini PCI card, remove the e xisting card: a Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables. b Release the Mini PCI card by spr eading the me[...]

86 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell. com 2 Align the Mini PC I card with the connector a t a 45-degree angle, and press the Min i PCI card into the connector until it clicks. 3 Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card. 4 Replace the cover . CD or DVD Drive 1 Complete the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 87 3 Remove the scre w labeled "O" next to the memory module cover . 4 P ress the lever next to the memory module co nnectors in the direction of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to release the drive. 5 P ull the drive out of the bay . captive screw memory module cover screw lever CD or DVD driv e[...]

88 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell. com 6 Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the screw that you removed in step 3. 8 Replace the memory module cover and screw . Keyboard 1 Complete the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 77. 2 Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or pl[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 89 7 Remove the keyboar d from the bottom case. NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the sy stem board, and do not reverse the keyboard connector . 8 Connect the keyboar d connector of the replacem ent keyboar d to the interface connector on th[...]

90 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell. com 9 Insert the four securin g tabs on the keyboard in to their r espective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboar d into the bottom case. Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged befor e trying to completely seat the keyboar d. 10 Replace the four keyboar d screws. 11 Replac[...]

Appendix 91 9 Appendix Specifications NOTE: Power management features limit the processor speed when the computer is running on battery power , to maintain sy stem cooling requirements, and/or to maintain sy stem power requirements. Microprocessor Microprocessor Mobile Intel ® Pe n t i u m ® 4 processor or Inte l Celeron ® processor L1 cache 8 K[...]

92 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com Memory Memory module connector 2 us er -accessible SODIMM sockets Memory module capacities 64, 128, 256, and 512 MB Memory type 2.5- V SODIMM Standard memory 128 MB Maximum memory 1 GB Memory access time: clock speed 266 MHz Ports and Connectors Video 15-hole connector Audio microphone connector , stere[...]

Appendix 93 Video Video type direct AGP integrated graphics Host interface integrated direct AGP Video con troller Intel UMA integrate d Video memory 1 MB with Intel D VMT up to 32 MB (with 128 MB of system memory) or 64 MB (with 256 MB or more of system memory) LCD interface SPWG-B Audio Audio type AC’97 ( soft audio) Audio controller Sigmatel 9[...]

94 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) XGA Dimensions: 14.1 inch or 15 inch Height : 14.1 inch 15 inch 214.3 mm (8.4 inches) 228.1 mm (8.99 inches) Wi d t h : 14.1 inch 15 inch 285.7 mm (11.2 inches) 304.1 mm (11.97 inches) Diagonal: 14.1 inch 15 inch 359.16 mm (14.1 inches) 382.4 mm (15.1 inches) Maximum re[...]

Appendix 95 Keyboard Number of k eys 85 (U.S. and Canada ); 86 (Europe); 90 (Japan) Key travel 2.7 mm ± 0.3 (0.11 inch ± 0.016 inch) Key spacing 19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.75 inch ± 0.012 inch) Layout QWERTY/AZER TY/Kanji T ouch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Wi d t h 64.88-mm (2.55-inch) sensor -active area Height 48[...]

96 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com Battery (12-cell) T ype 12-cell (96Whr) "smart" lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 122.5 mm (4.8 inches) Height 19.2 mm (0.76 inch) Wi d t h 147.5 mm (5.8 inches) W eight 0.615 kg (1.35 lb) V oltage 14.8 VDC Capacity 6450 mAH Operating life can be significantly reduced under certa in power -intensi[...]

Appendix 97 Operat ing 0 ° to 35 ° C (32 ° to 95 ° F) Storage –40 ° to 65 ° C (–40 ° to 149 ° F) Phy sical Height 14.1-inch disp lay 44.5–47.95 mm (1.75 inches–1.89 inches) 15-inch d isplay 46.5–48.3 mm (1.83 inches–1.90 inches) Wi d t h 14.1-inch disp lay 329 mm (12.9 inches) 15-inch d isplay 335 mm (13.1 inches) Depth 14.1-inc[...]

98 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com Using the Sy stem Setup Program Overview NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automat ically configure most of the opt ions available in the sy stem setup program, thus overriding op tions th at you set through the sy stem setup program. For more information on configuring features for your oper ating sy s[...]

Appendix 99 Sy stem Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a sy stem setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on the screen. On each screen, the system setup options ar e listed at the left. T o the right of each option is the setting or value for that option. Y ou can change se ttings that appea r as wh ite type[...]

100 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com Performing a One-T ime Boot Y o u can set a one-time-only boot sequence withou t entering the system setup program. (Y ou can also use this proce dure to boot the Dell Diagnost ics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 T urn off the computer . 2 If the computer is connected to a d[...]

Appendix 101 NOTE: Y ou can also click the power meter icon on the taskbar . 1 Click the Start button → Control P anel → P erformance and Maintenance → Po w e r O p t i o n s . 2 Click the P ower Schemes tab. 3 In the P ower schemes drop-down menu, cl ick Low P owe r Mo d e . F or mor e information on power management, see the Dell Inspi r on[...]

102 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com Definition of "Th ird-Party" Software and P eripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any pe ripheral, accessory , or s oftware program sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanne rs, ca meras, games, and so on). Support for all third- party software and peripherals [...]

Appendix 103 Austral ia (Sydney) International Access Code: 0011 Country Code: 61 City Code: 2 E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com Home and Small Business 1-300-65-5 5-33 Government and Business toll-free: 1 -800-633-559 P referr ed Accounts Division (P AD) toll-free: 1 -800-060-889 Customer C[...]

104 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com Brazil International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 55 City Code: 51 We b s i t e : ww w .dell .com/br Customer Support, T echnical Support 0800 90 3355 T ech Support Fax 51 481 5470 Customer Care F ax 51 481 5480 Sales 0800 90 3390 British V irgin Islands General Support toll-free: 1-8 66-278-6820 Brun[...]

Appendix 105 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T ech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/ch ina T ech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell. com T ech Support F ax 818 1350 Home and Small Busin ess T echnical Support toll-free: 800 858 2437 Corporate Accounts T echnical Support toll-free: 800 858 2333 Customer Ex perience toll-free: 800 858[...]

106 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 45 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_server_support@dell.com T echnical Support 702[...]

Appendix 107 F rance (P ar is) (M on tpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.eur o .dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Home and Small Business T echnical Support 0825 387 270 Customer Car e 0825 823 833 Switchboard 0825 004 700 Switchboard (calls from outside of F ranc[...]

108 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com Greece International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 30 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.de ll.com/gr/en/emaildell/ T echnical Support 080044149518 Gold T echnical Support 08844140083 Switchboar d 2108129800 Sales 2108129800 Fa x 2108129812 Grenada General Support toll-free: 1-8 [...]

Appendix 109 Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_dir ect_support@dell.com T echnical Support 1850 543 543 U.K. T e chnical Support (dial within U.K. onl y) 0870 908 0800 Home User Customer Car e 01 204 4014 Small Business Customer Car e 01 204 4014 U.K. [...]

110 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 We b s i t e : sup port.jp.dell.com T echnical Support (servers) toll-free: 0 120-198-498 T echnical Support outside of Japan (servers) 81-44-556-4162 T echnical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) toll-free: 0 120-198-22[...]

Appendix 111 Latin America Customer T echnical Support (A ustin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-40 93 Customer Service (A usti n, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-36 19 F ax (T echnical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-38 83 Sales (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-43 97 SalesF ax (A ustin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-46 00 or 512 728-3772 [...]

112 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com Netherlands Antilles General Support 001-800-882-15 19 Netherlands (Amsterda m) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com E-mail (T echnical Support): (Enterprise): nl_ser ver_support@dell.com (Latitude): nl_latitude_support@dell.com (Inspiron): n[...]

Appendix 113 Norway (Lysaker) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 47 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable com puters): nor_nbk_ suppor t@dell.c om E-mail Support (desktop computers): nor_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): nordic_server_support@dell.com T echnical Support 671 16882 Relational Customer Ca re 6[...]

114 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com St. Lucia General Support 1-800-882-1521 St. V incent and the Grenadines General Support toll-free: 1-8 77-270-4609 Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 T echnical Support toll-free: 800 6 011 051 Customer Service (P enang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949 Tr a n s a c t i o n S [...]

Appendix 115 Sweden (Upplands V asby) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 46 City Code: 8 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com E-mail: swe_support@dell.com E-mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron: Swe-nbk_kats@dell.com E-mail Support for OptiPlex: Swe_kats@dell.com E-mail Suppor t for Se rvers: Nordic_server_support@dell.com T echnical Sup[...]

116 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com T urks and Caicos Islands General Support toll-free: 1-8 66-540-3355 U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro .dell.com/uk/en/ECa re/F orm/Home.asp E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com T echn[...]

Appendix 117 U.S.A. (Austi n, T exas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated O rder -Status Service toll-free : 1-800-433-901 4 AutoT ech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free : 1-800-247-936 2 Consumer (Home and Home Office) T echnical Support toll-free : 1-800-624-989 6 Customer Service toll-free : 1-800-624-989 7 DellNet?[...]

118 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiate d in free sp ace or cond ucted along pow er or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety servic e or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio[...]

Appendix 119 NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following informat ion is provided on the device(s) described in th is docu m e nt in c ompliance with th e requ ir ements of the official M e xican stan dar ds (NO M): Dell Software License Agreement This is a legal agreement between you, the user , and Dell Products, L.P ("Dell"). This agre[...]

120 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell. com The Software is protected by United S tates copyright laws and international treaties. Y o u may make one copy of the So ft w a re s o l e l y fo r b a ck u p o r a r c h i v a l pu r p o s e s o r t r an s f e r i t to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or ar chival pu[...]

Limited W arrantie s and Return Policy 121 Limited W arranties and Return Policy Dell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or C anada come wi th either a 90-day , 1-year , 2 -year , 3-year , or 4-year limited wa rranty . T o determine which w arranty came wi th your hardware product(s), see yo ur packing slip or invoice. The follow ing s[...]

122 Limited W arranties and Return Policy www .dell.com | support.dell. com SOME ST A TES DO NOT ALLOW THE EX CL USIO N OR LIMIT A TION OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL D AMA GES , SO THE ABO VE LIMIT A TION OR EXCLUSION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU. How long does this limited warranty last? This limited warranty lasts for the tim e pe riod indicated on y[...]

Limited W arrantie s and Return Policy 123 When you contact us, we will issue a Re turn Material Authorization Number for you to include with your return. Y ou must return the products to us in their or iginal or equivalent packaging, prepay ship ping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk if the product is lost or dama ged in shipm en[...]

124 Limited W arranties and Return Policy www .dell.com | support.dell. com "T otal Satisfaction" Re turn Policy (U.S. Only) W e value our re lati onship with yo u and wa nt to mak e sur e that you're satisfied wi th yo ur p urch ase s. T hat' s wh y we o ffe r a "T otal Satisfaction" return policy fo r most products t[...]

Limited W arrantie s and Return Policy 125 • Products with missing or alter ed Service T ags or serial numbers • Products for which Dell ha s not received payment THIS W ARRANTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND Y OU MA Y ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM PRO VINCE TO PRO VINCE. DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS[...]

126 Limited W arranties and Return Policy www .dell.com | support.dell. com What do I do if I need warranty service? Be fo re t he wa rr an ty exp i res , p le as e c al l u s a t t he re le va nt nu mb er li st e d in t he fo ll ow in g t ab le . Ple a se al so ha ve yo ur De ll Service T ag or order number available. What will Dell do? During the[...]

Limited W arrantie s and Return Policy 127 W e will pay to ship th e part to you if you use an address in Can ada. Otherwise, we wi ll ship the part freight collect. W e will also include a p repaid shipping container with e ach replac ement part for your use in re turning the replaced part to us. NOTE: Before you repla ce parts, make su re to back[...]

128 Limited W arranties and Return Policy www .dell.com | support.dell. com T o return products, you must call Dell Customer Service at 1-800-847-4096 to r eceive a Cr edit Return A uthorization Number . T o expedite the process of yo ur refund or credit , Dell expects you to return th e products to Dell in their original packaging within 5 days of[...]

Limited W arrantie s and Return Policy 129 1-Y ear End-User Manufac turer Guarantee (Latin Ame r ica and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warran ts to the end user in accordance wi th the following provisions that its branded hardwar e products, purchased by the e nd user from a Dell company or an authorize[...]

130 Limited W arranties and Return Policy www .dell.com | support.dell. com Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV P aseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Alta s 11950 México , D.F . Intel ® Warranty Statement for Pentium ® and Celeron ® Processors Only (U.S. and C anada Only) Intel’ s Three Y ear Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Intel [...]

Limited W arrantie s and Return Policy 131 Intel Pentium ® and Celeron ® Pr ocessors are backed by a thr ee-year limited warranty . Please refer to the re verse side of this card for complete warranty details. Intel’s Commitment to Quality Intel is committed to producing the highest quality processors av ailable. That’ s why we hav e hundreds[...]

132 Limited W arranties and Return Policy www .dell.com | support.dell. com[...]

Index 133 Inde x A AccessDirect button description, 2 2 system view , 2 2 air vents description, 2 4 - 2 5 , 2 8 system view , 2 4 - 2 5 , 2 8 audio connectors description, 2 3 system view , 2 3 B battery charging, 3 8 checking the charge, 3 8 description, 2 3 , 2 8 installing, 3 9 low-battery warning, 3 8 performance, 3 7 power meter , 3 8 rem ov [...]

134 Index 134 Index DV Ds copying, 4 9 E e-mail fixing problems, 3 1 F floppy drive fixing problems, 6 4 H hard drive description, 2 8 replacing, 7 8 returning t o Dell, 8 0 system view , 2 8 ha rd wa re Dell Diagnostics, 5 9 Ha rdw are T ro ub les hoo te r , 71 Help and Support Center , 17 help file, 16 I installing parts before you begin, 7 7 rec[...]

Index 135 power fixing problems, 3 9 protection devices, 3 4 turning off your computer , 3 5 power button description, 2 2 system view , 2 2 printer cable, 3 3 connecting, 3 3 setting up, 3 3 USB, 3 3 problems Dell Diagnostics, 5 9 programs crashes, 6 6 not responding, 6 6 R rei n st a ll i ng drivers, 6 9 Drivers and Utilities CD, 1 5 Wi n d o w s[...]

136 Index 136 Index V video connector description, 2 7 system view , 2 7 W warranty , 121 wet computer , 6 7 Wi n do w s X P Device Driver Rollback, 6 9 Hardwar e T roubleshooter , 7 1 Help and Support Center , 1 7 printer , 3 4 reinstalling, 7 3 System Res tore, 7 1 wireless network changing security settings, 5 5 connecting to , 5 3 type, 5 2[...]