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Dell 5160 Personal Computer User Manual

1. Operating 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Storage 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F Physical Height 14 1 inch display 15 inch display Width Depth 43 7 mm 1 72 inches 46 5 mm 1 83 inches 274 mm 10 8 inches 328 mm 12 9 inches Appendix 97 www dell com support dell com 98 Physical continued Weight With optical drive 12 cell battery and 14 1 inch display With optical drive 12 cell battery and 15 inch display 3 48 kg 7 68 Ib 3 70 kg 8 15 Ib Environmental Temperature range Operating Storage Relative humidity maximum Operating Storage Maximum vibration measured with Dell s Random Vibration Profile Operating Storage Maximum shock measured with the hard drive in head parked position and 2 ms half sine pulse Operating Storage Altitude maximum Operating Storage 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F 10 to 90 noncondensing 5 to 95 noncondensing 0 66 GRMS 1 3 GRMS 122G 163G 15 2 to 3048 m 50 to 10 000 ft 15 2 to 10 668 m 50 to 35 000 ft Using the System Setup Program Overview Ea NOTE Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in system setup thus overriding options that you set through system setup An exception is the External Hot Key option which you can disable or enable only through system setup For more information on configuring features
2. Fax Technical Support and Customer Service Austin Texas U S A Sales Austin Texas U S A SalesFax Austin Texas U S A 512 728 4093 512 728 3619 512 728 3883 512 728 4397 512 728 4600 or 512 728 3772 Luxembourg International Access Code 00 Country Code 352 Website support euro dell com E mail tech_be dell com Technical Support Brussels Belgium Home Small Business Sales Brussels Belgium 3420808075 toll free 080016884 Corporate Sales Brussels Belgium 02 481 91 00 Customer Care Brussels Belgium 02 481 91 19 Fax Brussels Belgium 02 481 92 99 Switchboard Brussels Belgium 02 481 91 00 Macao Technical Support toll free 0800 105 Country Code 853 Customer Service Xiamen China 3416 0910 Transaction Sales Xiamen China 2969 3115 Appendix 113 www dell com support dell com Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Website and E Mail Address Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Malaysia Penang International Access Code 00 Country Code 60 City Code 4 Website support ap dell com Technical Support Dell Precision OptiPlex and Latitude Technical Support Dimension Inspiron and Electronics amp Accessories Technical Support PowerApp PowerEdge PowerConnect and PowerVault Customer Service Penang Malaysia Transaction Sales Corporate Sales
3. fy CAUTION The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide However power connectors and power strips vary among countries Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage NM CAUTION Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area such as a desk top or on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling also do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying case NOTICE When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer grasp the connector not the cable itself and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable S VipEo TV OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV For more information see page 33 ATour of YourComputer 19 www dell com support dell com 20 USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices such as a mouse keyboard or printer VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor For more information see Using the Display in the Dell Inspiron Help file To access the help file see page 10 IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR Use to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 high speed transfer rates such as some digital video cameras MoDEM CONNECTOR Connect the telephone line to the modem connector For information on using the modem see the online modem documentation supplied with your compu
4. 000 64 Contents 5 6 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 64 A solid blue screen appears 00 0005000 64 Other software problems 00 00 eee eae 65 Memory Problems 0 0000 cee eee eens 66 Network Problems 02 0000 eee eee enue 66 PCCardProblems 0 000 e eee eee 67 Power Problems uiage woke ce ie te Ge eee dey ga aes 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for YourComputer 68 Printer Problems 0 0000 eee eee ee eee 68 ScannerProblems 0000 ee eens 69 Sound and Speaker Problems 00005 70 No sound from integrated speakers 2 70 No sound from external speakers 2 0 70 No sound from headphones 0 002 e eens 71 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 20 11 Video and Display Problems 00 72 Ifthe display is blank 2 ee ee 72 If the display is difficulttoread 2 73 If only part of the displayisreadable 73 Drivers e Sea seine aia eo ee ee ee SS RAE 73 What s aiDriver s ts aki A ee ee ee 73 Identifying Drivers s ia e n a a ee et 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities aaa aaa 74 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 004 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 7
5. To move the cursor lightly slide your finger over the touch pad e To select an object lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button e To select and move or drag an object position the cursor on the object and tap down up down on the touch pad On the second down motion leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the surface e To double click an object position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings 1 Open the Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Mouse 2 Inthe Mouse Properties window e Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad e Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window 40 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using PC Cards PC Card Types See PC Card on page 93 for information on supported PC Cards Ea NOTE A PC Card is not a bootable device The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards Type of card refers to its thickness not its functionality PC Card Blanks Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in
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8. Dell AccessDirect button display power button keyboard status lights touch pad keyboard touch pad buttons speaker speaker device status lights DISPLAY LATCH Keeps the display closed DISPLAY For more information about your display see Using the Display in the Dell Inspiron Help file To access the help file see page 10 ATour of YourComputer 13 www dell com support dell com 14 KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following A Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled Turns on when Caps Lock is enabled Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled KEYBOARD The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key For information on supported key combinations see page 38 SPEAKERS To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers use the key combinations see page 38 for volume control A Tour of Your Computer DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS aj il a a ee eg A i eee a gt e ta S ee p a a ay Turns on when you turn on the computer Blinks or turns off in power management mode 6 Turns on when the computer reads or writes data NOTICE To avoid loss of data never turn off the computer while the B light is flashing Blinks to indicate battery charge status If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet the light op
9. Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard Each key on the keypad has multiple functions The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys To type a number or symbol hold down lt Fn gt and press the desired key e To enable the keypad press lt Num Lk gt The light indicates that the keypad is active e To disable the keypad press lt Num Lk gt again Key Combinations System Functions lt Ctrl gt lt Shift gt lt Esc gt Opens the Task M anager window lt Fn gt lt F11 gt Enables and disables the numeric keypad lt Fn gt lt F12 gt Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions lt Fn gt lt F8 gt Switches the video image to the next display option The options include the integrated display an external monitor and both displays simultaneously lt Fn gt and up arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only not on an external monitor Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad lt Fn gt and down arrow key Decreases brightness on the integrated display only not on an external monitor Power Management lt Fn gt lt Esc gt Activates a power management mode You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power O ptions Properties window in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information
10. about 40 customizing 40 description 15 system view 15 touch pad buttons description 15 system view 15 troubleshooting conflicts 75 Dell Diagnostics 55 external keyboard problems 62 Hardware Troubleshooter 75 Help and Support Center 11 restore to previous state 76 128 Index TV connecting 33 enabling display settings in Windows XP 36 U uninterruptible power supply See UPS UPS 25 USB connector description 20 system view 20 V video problems 72 video connector description 20 system view 20 volume adjusting 70 WwW warranty 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 74 enabling display settings for a TV 36 Hardware Troubleshooter 75 Help and Support Center 11 Program Compatibility Wizard 64 System Restore 76 wireless network changing security settings 50 connecting to 7 type 6 wireless network adapter PC Cards 41 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard 64
11. 10 CHECK 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 CHARGE THE BATTERY The battery charge may be depleted 1 Reinstall the battery 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the computer CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is low or depleted Connect the computer to an electrical outlet If the battery status light flashes green and orange the battery is too hot to charge Shut down the computer disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and then let the battery and computer cool to room temperature If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange the battery may be defective Contact Dell see page 101 Solving Problems 67 www dell com support dell com 68 CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE If the battery temperature is below 0 C 32 F the computer will not start up TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp CHECK THE AC ADAPTER Check the AC adapter cable connections If the AC adapter has a light ensure that the light is on CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTR
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13. Before you buy an antitheft device ensure that it will work with the security cable slot s al A gt gt r F a k a Bs Back View F NOTE The connector for your AC adapter on your computer may look different than the connector in the following graphic AC adapter connector S video TV out connector air vents USB connectors 2 modem connector network connector video connector IEEE 1394 connector AIR VENTS The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents which prevents the computer from overheating AN CAUTION Do not block push objects into or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents Do not store your computer in a low airflow environment such as a closed briefcase while it is running Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire 18 A Tour of Your Computer F NOTE The fan runs constantly and fan speed may vary depending on usage Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Attach an AC adapter to the computer F NOTE The AC adapter in the following graphic may not look exactly like the AC adapter that shipped with your computer AC adapter connector AC adapter NOTICE Use only the AC adapter that came with your computer The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off
14. Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Website and E Mail Address Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Italy Milan International Access Code 00 Country Code 39 City Code 02 Website support euro dell com E mail support euro dell com it it emaildell Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard 02 577 826 90 02 696 821 14 02 696 821 13 02 696 821 12 02 577 826 90 02 577 825 55 02 575 035 30 02 577 821 Jamaica General Support dial from within Jamaica only 1 800 682 3639 Appendix 111 www dell com support dell com 112 Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Website and E Mail Address Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Japan Kawasaki International Access Code 001 Country Code 81 City Code 44 Website support jp dell com Technical Support servers Technical Support outside of Japan servers Technical Support Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support outside of Japan Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support Dell Precision OptiPlex and Latitude Technical Support outside of Japan Dell Precision OptiPlex and Latitude Technical Support PDAs projectors printers routers Technical Support outside of Japan
15. Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos CD RWSs do not play in most home or car stereos e You cannot create audio DVDs with Sonic RecordNow e Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed Do not burn a blank CD R or CD RW to its maximum capacity for example do not copy a 650 MB file to a 650 MB blank CD The CD RW drive needs 1 or 2 MB of the blank CD to finalize the recording Use a blank CD RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques If you make a mistake you can erase the data on the CD RW and try again You can also use blank CD RWs to test music file projects before you record the project permanently to a blank CD R See the Sonic support website at support sonic com for additional information Using CDs DVDs and other Multimedia Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device F NOTE Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device are not included with your computer Cables may be purchased at most consumer electronics stores The composite TV out adapter cable is available for purchase from Dell Your TV has either an S video input connector or a composite video input connector Depending on what type of connector is available on your TV you can use a commercially available S video cable or composite video cable to connect your computer to your TV For a TV with only a
16. SLOT Supports one PC Card such as a modem or network adapter For more information see Using PC Cards in the Dell Inspiron Help file To access the help file see page 10 AuDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector Attach a microphone to the connector OPTICAL DRIVE Accommodates a DVD drive a DVD RW R drive or DVD CD RW combo drive 16 A Tour of Your Computer Right Side View security cable slot j E E battery battery bay air vents BATTERY BATTERY BAY When a battery is installed you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet See page 27 AIR VENTS The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents which prevents the computer from overheating AN CAUTION Do not block push objects into or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents Do not store your computer in a low airflow environment such as a closed briefcase while it is running Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire F NOTE The fan runs constantly and fan speed may vary depending on usage Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer A Tour of Your Computer 17 www dell com support dell com SECURITY CABLE SLOT Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer For more information see the instructions included with the device NOTICE
17. Solving Problems 71 www dell com support dell com 72 TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE CHECK THE TOUCH PAD 1 Shut down the computer 2 Disconnect the mouse 3 Turn on the computer 4 At the Windows desktop use the touch pad to move the cursor around select an icon and open it If the touch pad operates correctly the mouse may be defective REINSTALL THE TOUCH PAD DRIVER See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities on page 74 Video and Display Problems AN CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide If the display is blank F 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 CHECK THE BATTERY If you are using a battery to power your computer the battery charge may be depleted Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter and turn on the computer TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp CHECK THE AC ADAPTER Check the AC adapter cable connections If the AC adapter has a light ensure that the light is on CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET Bypass power protection devices power strips and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on ADJUST THE POW
18. Support toll free 1 866 540 3355 Appendix 119 www dell com support dell com Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Area Codes Website and E Mail Address Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers U K Bracknell International Access Code 00 Country Code 44 City Code 1344 Website support euro dell com Customer Care website support euro dell com uk en ECare Form Home asp E mail dell_direct_support dell com Technical Support Corporate Preferred 0870 908 0500 Accounts PAD 1000 employees Technical Support direct PAD and general 0870 908 0800 Global Accounts Customer Care 01344 373 186 Home and Small Business Customer Care 0870 906 0010 Corporate Customer Care 01344 373 185 Preferred Accounts 500 5000 employees 0870 906 0010 Customer Care Central Government Customer Care 01344 373 193 Local Government amp Education Customer 01344 373 199 Care Health Customer Care 01344 373 194 Home and Small Business Sales 0870 907 4000 Corporate Public Sector Sales 01344 860 456 Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907 4006 Uruguay General Support toll free 000 413 598 2521 120 Appendix Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Website and E Mail Address Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers U S A Austin Texas International Access Code O11
19. To access the help file see page 10 Speaker Functions lt Fn gt lt Page Up gt Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers if attached lt Fn gt lt Page Dn gt Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers if attached lt Fn gt lt End gt Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers if attached Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and lt m gt Minimizes all open windows Windows logo key and lt Shift gt lt m gt Maximizes all windows Windows logo key and lt e gt Runs Windows Explorer Windows logo key and lt r gt Opens the Run dialog box Windows logo key and lt f gt Opens the Search Results dialog box Windows logo key and lt Ctrl gt lt f gt Opens the Search Results C omputer dialog box if the computer is connected to a network Windows logo key and lt Pause gt Opens the System Properties dialog box To adjust keyboard operation such as the character repeat rate open the Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Keyboard Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39 www dell com support dell com Touch 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 and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse touch pad mw touch pad buttons
20. beeps To stop the assessment and restart the computer press lt n gt to continue to the next test press lt y gt to retest the component that failed press lt r gt Solving Problems 55 www dell com support dell com 56 e If failures are detected during the Pre boot System Assessment write down the error code s and contact Dell see page 101 before continuing on to the Dell Diagnostics If the Pre boot System Assessment completes successfully you receive the message Boot ing Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition Press any key to continue 5 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears click the button for the option you want Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part Run E xpress Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically Custom Test Tests a specific device You can customize the tests you want to run Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having 2 Ifa problem
21. begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide F NOTE Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only The modem does not operate while it is connected to a digital telephone network CHECK THE MICROSOFT OUTLOOK EXPRESS SECURITY SETTINGS If you cannot open your e mail attachments 1 In Outlook Express click Tools click O ptions and then click Security 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE e Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on the modem The jack has either a green label or a connector shaped icon next to it Ensure that you hear a click when you insert the telephone line connector into the modem e Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it to a telephone Listen for a dial tone e If you have other telephone devices sharing the line such as an answering machine fax machine surge protector or line splitter then bypass them and use the telephone to connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack If you are using a line that is 3 m 10 ft or more in length try a shorter one Solving Problems 59 www dell com support dell com 60 RUN THE MODEM HELPER DIAGNOSTICS Click the Start button point to All Programs and then clic
22. for your operating system see the Help and Support Center To access help see page 11 Appendix The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer such as e System configuration Boot order e Boot start up configuration and docking device configuration settings e Basic device configuration settings e System security and hard drive password settings NOTICE Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support do not change the system setup settings Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 When the DELL logo appears press lt F2 gt immediately If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop Then shut down your computer and try again System Setup Screens F NOTE For information about a specific item on a system setup screen highlight the item and see the Help area on the screen On each screen the system setup options are listed at the left To the right of each option is the setting or value for that option You can change settings that appear as white type on the screen Options or values that you cannot change because they are determined by the computer appear less bright The upper right corner of the screen displays help information for the currently highlighted option the lower
23. into the bay until it is fully seated 6 Replace and tighten the screws 7 Reinstall the operating system drivers and utilities 82 Adding and Replacing Parts 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 al hard drive fam _ B packaging pr ye ag Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board See page 93 for information on the memory supported by your computer Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer F NOTE Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty AN CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 79 2 Turn the computer over loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover and lift the cover away from the computer Adding and Replacing Parts 83 www dell com support dell com 84 memory 4 gt captive screw Ei NOTICE To prevent damage to the memory module connector do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips 3 If you are replacing a memory module remove the existing module a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the mo
24. is encountered during a test a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen If you cannot resolve the error condition contact Dell see page 101 F NOTE The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen If you contact Dell technical support will ask for your Service Tag 3 If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information Tab Function Results Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered Errors Displays error conditions encountered error codes and Solving Problems the problem description Tab Function Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup memory and various internal tests and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your computer Parameters Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings 4 When the tests are complete close the test screen to return to the Main Menu
25. protect against power fluctuations and failures e Surge protectors e Line conditioners e Uninterruptible power supplies UPS Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or following power interruptions The level of protection is usually commensurate with the cost of the surge protector Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of different devices NOTICE Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes When lightning occurs in your area disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet Setting Up YourComputer 25 www dell com support dell com 26 Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions NOTICE Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms Line Conditioners NOTICE Line conditioners do not protect against power interrupt
26. right corner displays information about the computer System setup key functions are listed across the bottom of the screen Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence or boot order tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the operating system You can control the boot sequence and enable disable devices using the Boot Order page of system setup F NOTE To change the boot sequence on a one time only basis see Performing a One Time Boot on page 100 Appendix 99 www dell com support dell com The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer including but not limited to the following e Diskette Drive e Modular bay HDD Internal HDD e CD DVD CD RW drive During the boot routine the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start up files When the computer finds the files it stops searching and starts the operating system To control the boot devices select highlight a device by pressing the down arrow or up arrow key and then enable or disable the device or change its order in the list e To enable or disable a device highlight the item and press the space bar Enabled items appear as white and display a small triangle to the left disabled items appear blue or dim
27. safety instructions in the Product Information Guide CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR No light indicates that no network communication exists Replace the network cable RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning 66 Solving Problems PC Card Problems fy CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide CHECK THE PC CARD Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector ENSURE THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS Double click the Safely Remove H ardware icon in the Windows taskbar Ensure that the card is listed IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL PROVIDED PC CARD Contact Dell see page 101 IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL Contact the PC Card manufacturer Power Problems fy CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide F NOTE See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on standby mode To access the help file see page
28. the PC Card slot Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles Save the blank for use when no PC Card is installed in the slot blanks from other computers may not fit your computer To remove the blank see Removing a PC Card or Blank on page 41 Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card for example a wireless network adapter is longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards e Protect the exposed end of an installed card Striking the end of the card can damage the system board e Always remove an extended PC Card before you pack the computer in its carrying case Removing a PC Card or Blank NOTICE Use the PC Card configuration utility click the ee icon in the taskbar to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer If you do not stop the card in the configuration utility you could lose data Do not attempt to eject a card by pulling its cable if one is attached Using PC Cards 41 www dell com support dell com ZN CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide 1 Press in on the latch For some latches you must press the latch twice once to pop the latch out and then a second time to pop the card out 2 Remove the card or blank 3 Save a blank to use when no PC Card is installed in a slot Bla
29. the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV Composite Video Connection Using CDs DVDs and other Multimedia composite TV out adapter cable composite audio cable aa U D gt 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and or audio device that you want to connect 2 Connect the composite TV out adapter cable to the S video TV out connector on the computer composite TV out adapter cable S video TV out connector O lt 1 a composite i video input S video connector connector 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video input connector on the composite TV out adapter cable i b 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable in to the composite video input connector on the TV Using CDs DVDs and other Multimedia 35 www dell com support dell com 36 Plug the single connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the computer A lt lt gt Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected if applicable and then turn on the computer See Enabling the Display Settings for a TV on page 36 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NVIDIA Video Controller Card Ea NOTE Ensure that you properly connect
30. the fan or the computer BATTERY LATCH RELEASE Releases the battery See page 27 for instructions Memory MoDuULE Cover Covers the compartment that contains the memory module s and the optical drive release lever See page 83 and page 89 HARD DRIVE Stores software and data A Tour of Your Computer 21 www dell com support dell com 22 A Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Ea NOTE ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country To connect to the Internet you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider ISP such as AOL or MSN Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options e Dial up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line Dial up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections e DSL connections that provide high speed Internet access through your existing telephone line With a DSL connection you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the same line simultaneously e Cable modem connections that provide high speed Internet access through your local cable TV line If you are using a dial up connection connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection contact your ISP for setup instructions Setting Up Your Internet
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33. 6 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 004 77 Adding and Replacing Parts Before YouBegin 0 0 eee ee es 79 RecommendedTools 0 0000 eee eee eae 79 Turning Off YourComputer 0 00002 eee 79 Before Working Inside YourComputer 4 79 Contents Returning a Hard DrivetoDell 2 83 Memory sasate unna t8 AS toy De Beek Se GUE 5 Rew 83 Modem sa facto cicg a erap ek Hix eed be ee ad ee ae SER 85 MiniPCiCard 2 2 2 2 a 87 Optical Drive i se o oe eee BE Pe ee A a 89 Keyboard ies ers ce ht we we he Sag Dea a a Bea eds eh 90 10 Appendix Specifications lt oo cors ee ewe a ee ee 93 Using the System Setup Program 000 98 OVERVIEW 3 3 22s chee eG a eee Pe RE ERS bale oe 98 Viewing the System Setup Screens 0005 99 System Setup Screens 1 2 ee ee 99 Commonly Used Options 0 00000 ee eee 99 Dell Technical Support Policy U S Only 101 Definition of Dell Installed Software and Peripherals 101 Definition of Third Party Software and Peripherals 101 Contacting Dell 2 2 2 2 ee 101 Macrovision Product Notice Contents 7 8 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For Find It Here e How to set up a printer Inspiron Owner s Manual e Additional information about setting up my computer e How to troubleshoot
34. 9 1 800 060 889 1 800 733 3114 1 300 655 533 free free l free 1 800 819 339 1 800 808 385 1 800 808 312 1 800 818 341 l free l free l free l free Austria Vienna International Access Code 900 Country Code 43 City Code 1 Website support euro dell com E mail tech_support_central_europe dell com Home Small Business Sales Home Small Business Fax Home Small Business Customer Care Preferred Accounts Corporate Customer Care Home Small Business Technical Support Preferred Accounts Corporate Technical Support 0820 240 530 00 0820 240 530 49 0820 240 530 14 0820 240 530 16 0820 240 530 14 0660 8779 Switchboard 0820 240 530 00 Bahamas General Support toll free 1 866 278 6818 Barbados General Support 1 800 534 3066 Appendix 103 www dell com support dell com 104 Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Website and E Mail Address Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Belgium Brussels International Access Code Website support euro dell com E mail for French Speaking Customers 00 support euro dell com be fr emaildell Country Code 32 Technical Support 02 481 92 88 City Code 2 Technical Support Fax 02 481 92 95 Customer Care 02 713 15 65 Corporate Sales 02 481 91 00 Fax 02 481 92 99 Switchboard 02 481 91 00 Bermuda General Support 1 800 342 0671 Bolivia G
35. COGNIZED BY MicROSOFT WINDOWS 1 Click the Start button click C ontrol Panel and then click Printers and O ther H ardware 2 Click Scanners and C ameras If your scanner is listed Windows recognizes the scanner REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER See the scanner documentation for instructions Sound and Speaker Problems fy CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide No sound from integrated speakers ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL Double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted Adjust the volume bass or treble controls to eliminate distortion ADJUST THE VOLUME USING KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS Press lt Fn gt lt End gt to disable mute or reenable the integrated speakers REINSTALL THE SOUND AUDIO DRIVER See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities on page 74 No sound from external speakers F NOTE The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting If you have been listening to MP3 songs ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off ENSURE THAT THE SUBWOOFER AND THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers If your speakers have volume controls adjust the volume bass or treble to eliminate distortion ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL Click or double click th
36. Connection To set up an AOL or MSN connection 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Double click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft Windows desktop 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer The New Connection Wizard appears 3 Click Connect to the Internet Setting Up YourComputer 23 www dell com support dell com 24 4 Inthe next window click the appropriate option e Ifyou do not have an ISP and want to select one click Choose from a list of Internet service providers ISPs e If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD click Set up my connection manually e Ifyou have a CD click Use the CD I got from an ISP 5 Click Next If you selected Set up my connection manually continue to step 6 Otherwise follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup NOTE If you do not know which type of connection to select contact your ISP 6 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet and then click Next 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup If you are having problems connecting to t
37. Dell Inspiron 5160 Owner s Manual Model PPO8L www dell com support dell com Notes Notices and Cautions F NOTE A NOTE indicates important information 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 ra CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms see the Dell Inspiron Help file To access the help file see page 10 If you purchased a Dell n Series computer any references in this document to Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2005 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron AccessDirect Dell Precision Dell TravelLite Dimension OptiPlex Latitude TrueMobile DellNet PowerApp PowerEdge PowerConnect PowerVault and Axim are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows MS DOS and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation EMCis aregistered trademark of EMC Corporation Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by
38. Dell Inc under license Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model PPO8L January 2005 P N G7482 Rev A02 Contents 1 Finding Information 2 0 a 9 A Tour of Your Computer Front View o paa potene 6 eG A a a a aa bedhead bebe bn 13 LeftSideView 0 0 00 0 cee ee 16 Right Side View 3 05 4 025 Sse a eek eed gece Rk ass Oe 17 Back View 230 500 en Soap bo done oy Shae Be Rk Gy abo Doe Bate 18 Bottom View 2 2 2 2 a 21 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 0000000 23 Setting Up Your Internet Connection aooaa aaa 23 Setting Up a Printer aaa aaa eee 24 Printer Cable is s ieas a e tee et A ev atte a 24 Connecting a USB Printer oaoa ee 24 Power Protection Devices Laahaula aaa 25 Surge Protectors 1 ee 25 Line Conditioners 2 a a a paaa a Eoi a i a ah i aa 26 Uninterruptible Power Supplies onoo 26 Using a Battery Battery Performance nahanaha aaa ee es 27 Checking the Battery Charge nnana aaa 28 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 2 28 Low Battery Warning oaoa a 28 Charging the Battery naaa aaa a 28 Removing a Battery 0 0 0 0 cee ee es 29 Contents 3 Installing a Battery 2 e
39. Dell installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards or Dell branded module bay or PC Card accessories In addition any Dell branded monitors keyboards mice speakers microphones for telephonic modems docking stations port replicators networking products and all associated cabling are included Definition of Third Party Software and Peripherals Third party software and peripherals include any peripheral accessory or software program sold by Dell not under the Dell brand printers scanners cameras games and so on Support for all third party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer of the product Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically you can access the following websites www dell com e support dell com technical support premiersupport dell com technical support for educational government healthcare and medium large business customers including Premier Platinum and Gold customers Appendix 101 www dell com support dell com 102 For specific web addresses for your country find the appropriate country section in the table below F NOTE Toll free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed When you need to contact Dell use the electronic addresses telephone numbers and codes provided in the following table If you need assistance in determining which codes to use contact a local or an international operator Cou
40. ER PROPERTIES Search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center To access help see Windows Help and Support Center on page 11 SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE If your computer is attached to an external monitor press lt Fn gt lt F8 gt to switch the video image to the display Solving Problems If the display is difficult to read ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS Press lt Fn gt and the up or down arrow MOVE THE EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR MONITOR If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm 2 ft away from the computer or external monitor ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE Turn off nearby fans fluorescent lights halogen lamps or other appliances ROTATE THE COMPUTER TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION Eliminate sunlight glare which can cause poor picture quality ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button and then click C ontrol Panel 2 Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon 3 Try different settings for C olor quality and Screen resolution SEE ERROR MESSAGES If an error message appears see page 60 If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls If the external monitor works the computer d
41. ICAL OUTLET Bypass power protection devices power strips and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE Turn off nearby fans fluorescent lights halogen lamps or other appliances ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center To access help see page 10 RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank reinstall the memory modules see page 83 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Your computer is designed to use the 130 W AC adapter for optimum system performance you should always use a 130 W AC adapter The 90 W AC adapters used in other Dell portable computers can be used with your computer but they will decrease system performance Using a 90 W AC adapter will cause you to receive a WARNING message Printer Problems AN CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide Ea NOTE If you need technical assistance for your printer contact the printer s manufacturer CHECK THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information Solving Problems ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS e See the printer documentation for cable connection information e Ensure that
42. PDAs projectors printers routers Faxbox Service 24 Hour Automated Order Service Customer Care Business Sales Division up to 400 employees Preferred Accounts Division Sales over 400 employees Large Corporate Accounts Sales over 3500 employees Public Sales government agencies educational institutions and medical institutions Global Segment Japan Individual User Switchboard toll free 0120 198 498 1 44 556 4162 toll free 0120 198 226 81 44 520 1435 toll free 0120 198 433 81 44 556 3894 toll free 0120 981 690 81 44 044 044 044 044 044 044 044 04 ii 556 3468 556 3490 556 3801 556 4240 556 1465 556 3433 556 3430 556 1469 556 3469 556 1760 556 4300 Appendix Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Website and E Mail Address Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Korea Seoul International Access Code 001 Country Code 82 City Code 2 Technical Support Sales Customer Service Seoul Korea Customer Service Penang Malaysia Fax Switchboard Technical Support Electronics amp Accessories toll free 080 200 3800 toll free 080 200 3600 toll free 080 200 3800 604 633 4949 2194 6202 2194 6000 toll free 080 200 3801 Latin America Customer Technical Support Austin Texas U S A Customer Service Austin Texas U S A
43. Southeast Asian and Pacific Customer Technical Support Customer 604 633 4810 Countries Service and Sales Penang Malaysia Spain Madrid Website support euro dell com International Access Code E mail 00 support euro dell com es es emaildell Country Code 34 Home and Small Business City Code 91 Technical Support 902 100 130 Customer Care 902 118 540 Sales 902 118 541 Switchboard 902 118 541 Fax 902 118 539 Corporate Technical Support 902 100 130 Customer Care 902 115 236 Switchboard 91 722 92 00 Fax 91 722 95 83 Appendix 117 www dell com support dell com 118 Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Website and E Mail Address Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Sweden Upplands Vasby International Access Code 00 Country Code 46 City Code 8 Website 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 Support for Servers Nordic_server_support dell com Technical Support Relational Customer Care Home Small Business Customer Care Employee Purchase Program EPP Support Technical Support Fax Sales 08 590 05 199 08 590 05 642 08 587 70 527 20 140 14 44 08 590 05 594 08 590 05 185 Switzerland Geneva International Access Code 00 Country Code 41 City Code 22 Web
44. and solve problems Jausa e How to remove and install parts e Technical specifications How to contact Dell E 5 NOTE This documentis available as a PDF at support dell com e Warranty information Dell Product Information Guide e Terms and conditions e Safety instructions e Regulatory information A 1 e Ergonomics information End user license agreement NOTE This document is available as a PDF at support dell com Finding Information 9 www dell com support dell com What Are You Looking For Find It Here e How to set up my computer Setup Diagram ai a 11 eren BEE Tips on using Microsoft Windows e How to play CDs and DVDs e How to use standby mode and hibernate mode e How to change my display resolution e How to clean my computer The Dell Inspiron Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Click User and system guides and click User s guides 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help e Service Tag and Express Service Code e Microsoft Windows License Label 10 Finding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer Se it eit on e Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you lj EME use support dell com ae or contact technical support Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support The Express Service C
45. antiago Country Code 56 City Code 2 Sales Customer Support and Technical Support toll free 1230 020 4823 Appendix 105 www dell com support dell com 106 Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Website and E Mail Address Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers China Xiamen Country Code 86 City Code 592 Technical Support website support dell com cn Technical Support E mail cn_support dell com Technical Support Fax Technical Support Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support OptiPlex Latitude and Dell Precision Technical Support servers and storage Technical Support projectors PDAs printers switches routers and so on Customer Advocacy Customer Advocacy Fax Home and Small Business Preferred Accounts Division Large Corporate Accounts GCP Large Corporate Accounts Key Accounts Large Corporate Accounts North Large Corporate Accounts North Government and Education Large Corporate Accounts East Large Corporate Accounts East Government and Education Large Corporate Accounts Queue Team Large Corporate Accounts South Large Corporate Accounts West Large Corporate Accounts Spare Parts to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to free free free free free free free free free free free
46. ardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell installed hardware In addition to this technician assisted technical support online technical support is available at support dell com Additional technical support options may be available for purchase Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any Dell installed software and peripherals Support for third party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer including those purchased and or installed through Dell Software and Peripherals Readyware and Custom Factory Integration Repair services are provided pursuant to the terms and conditions of your limited warranty and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer 2 All Dell standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration CFI project are covered by the stan dard Dell limited warranty for your computer However Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all nonstandard third party hardware components integrated through CFI for the duration of the com puter s service contract Definition of Dell Installed Software and Peripherals Dell installed software includes the operating system and some of the software programs that are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process Microsoft Office Norton Antivirus and so on
47. cing Parts hinge cover 3 Lift the hinge cover up and away from the hinges and bottom case 4 Remove the four keyboard screws screws 4 a Adding and Replacing Parts 91 www dell com support dell com NOTICE The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile easily dislodged and time consuming to replace Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard 5 Lift the keyboard out of the bottom case and rest it on the display hinges so that the keyboard connector is exposed 6 Pull up on the keyboard connector to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board 7 Remove the keyboard from the bottom case NOTICE To avoid damage to the connector pins press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the system board and do not reverse the keyboard connector 8 Connect the keyboard connector of the replacement keyboard to the interface connector on the system board screws 4 a securing tabs 4 keyboard connector interface connector 9 Insert the four securing tabs on the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest and lower the keyboard into the bottom case Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged before trying to completely seat the keyboard 10 Replace the four keyboard screws 11 Replace the hinge cover 92 Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix Specifications Processor Microprocessor Mobile Intel Pentium 4 proc
48. ck the Start button and click C ontro Panel 2 Click Add or Remove Programs 3 Select the program you want to remove 4 Click Remove or C hange Remove and follow the prompts on the screen 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions X IS NOT ACCESSIBLE THE DEVICE IS NOT READY Insert a disk into the drive and try again IEEE 1394 Device Problems fy CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR Solving Problems 61 www dell com support dell com 62 ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS 1 Click the Start button and click C ontrol Panel 2 Click Printers and O ther H ardware If your IEEE 1394 device is listed Windows recognizes the device IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL PROVIDED IEEE 1394 DEVICE IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL Contact Dell see page 101 or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer Keyboard Problems iy CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide Ea NOTE Use the integrated keyboard when working in MS DOS mode or when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program When you attach an external keyboard the integrated keyboard remains fully functional External Keyb
49. composite video input connector you must also use a composite TV out adapter cable which is available from Dell The audio connector on the side of the computer enables you to connect the computer to your TV or audio device using a commercially available audio cable F NOTE See the diagrams at the beginning of each subsection to help you determine which method of connection you should use When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV you must enable your computer to work with the TV See Enabling the Display Settings for a TV on page 36 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV S Video Connection 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and or audio device that you want to connect 2 Plug one end of the S video cable in to the S video TV out connector on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the S video cable in to the S video input connector on your TV Using CDs DVDs and other Multimedia 33 www dell com support dell com 34 4 Plug the single connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your computer em 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device 6 Turn on the TV turn on any audio device that you connected if applicable and then turn on the computer 7 See Enabling the Display Settings for a TV on page 36 to ensure that
50. d battery charging 28 checking the charge 28 description 17 21 installing 29 low battery warning 28 performance 27 power meter 28 removing 29 storing 29 system view 17 21 battery latch release description 21 system view 21 blanks PC Cards 41 removing 41 boot sequence 99 c CardBus technology PC Cards 41 CDs 31 Check Disk 59 computer crashes 63 64 restore to previous state 76 slow performance 60 65 specifications 93 stops responding 63 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities 75 connecting audio device 33 TV 33 copying CDs general information 31 helpful tips 32 how to 31 copying DVDs general information 31 helpful tips 32 how to 31 Dell support policy 101 support site 11 Dell Diagnostics 55 Dell Premier Support website 9 device status lights description 15 diagnostics Dell 55 display description 13 problems 72 system view 13 display latch description 13 system view 13 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP 36 documentation help file 10 online 11 Owner s Manual 9 Product Information Guide 9 Setup Diagram 10 drivers 73 about 73 identifying 74 reinstalling 74 Index 125 drives problems 57 See hard drive DVD drive problems 58 See optical drive DVDs 31 E error messages 59 60 F Finding Information 9 hard drive description 21 problems 59 replacing 81 ret
51. d an error occurs Try closing all programs before you write to the CD DVD RW TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD DVD RW Disc Sce the Dell Inspiron Help file see page 10 or search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center for information on power management modes see page 11 CHANGE THE WRITE SPEED TO A SLOWER RATE See the help files for your CD or DVD creation software If you cannot eject the CD CD RW DVD or DVD RW drive tray 1 Ensure that the computer is shut down 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive push firmly until the tray is partially ejected 3 Gently pull out the tray until it stops If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound e Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running e Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly 58 Solving Problems Hard drive problems ALLOW THE COMPUTER TO COOL BEFORE TURNING IT ON A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on Run CHECK Disk 1 Click the Start button and click M y Computer 2 Right click Local Disk C 3 Click Properties 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Under E rror checking click C heck N ow 6 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start E mail Modem and Internet Problems fy CAUTION Before you
52. d Replacing Parts battery latch battery Hard Drive ri CAUTION If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot do not touchthe metal housing of the hard drive fy CAUTION Before working inside your computer follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide NOTICE To prevent data loss turn off your computer see page 79 before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on in standby mode or in hibernate mode NOTICE Hard drives are extremely fragile even a slight bump can damage the drive F NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell Adding and Replacing Parts 81 www dell com support dell com To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 79 2 Turn the computer over and remove the hard drive screws ee screws 2 NOTICE When the hard drive is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the Product Information Guide 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive NOTICE Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector 5 Slide the hard drive
53. d to be a Class B digital device Once you have determined your computer s FCC classification read the appropriate FCC notice Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in Appendix accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause harmful interference with radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf
54. dell Country Code 351 Technical Support 707200149 Customer Care 800 300 413 Puerto Rico Sales Fax General Support 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or 800 300 412 or 21 422 07 10 21 424 01 12 1 800 805 7545 St Kitts and Nevis General Support toll free 1 877 441 4731 St Lucia General Support 1 800 882 1521 St Vincent and the General Support toll free 1 877 270 4609 Grenadines Singapore Singapore International Access Code 005 Country Code 65 Technical Support Dimension and Inspiron and Electronics amp Accessories toll free 1800 394 7430 Technical Support Optiplex Latitude and Precision toll free 1800 394 7488 Technical Support PowerApp PowerEdge PowerConnect and PowerVault Customer Service Penang Malaysia Transaction Sales Corporate Sales toll free 1800 394 7478 604 633 4949 toll free 800 6011 054 toll free 800 6011 053 Appendix Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Website and E Mail Address Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers South Africa Johannesburg International Access Code 09 091 Country Code 27 City Code 11 Website support euro dell com E mail dell_za_support dell com Gold Queue Technical Support Customer Care 011 709 7713 011 709 7710 011 709 7707 Sales 011 709 7700 Fax 011 706 0495 Switchboard 011 709 7700
55. drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer Any programs or files added since you received your computer including data files are permanently deleted from the hard drive Data files include documents spreadsheets e mail messages digital photos music files and so on If possible back up all data before using PC Restore NOTICE Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer If possible back up the data before using PC Restore To use PC Restore 1 Turn on the computer During the boot process a blue bar with www dell com appears at the top of the screen 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar press lt Ctrl gt lt F11 gt If you do not press lt Ctrl gt lt F11 gt in time let the computer finish restarting and then restart the computer again NOTICE If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore click Reboot in the following step 3 On the next screen that appears click Restore 4 On the next screen click Confirm The restore process takes approximately 6 10 minutes to complete 5 When prompted click Finish to reboot the computer F NOTE Do not manually shut down the computer Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot Solving Problems 77 www dell com support dell com 78 6 When prompted click Yes The computer restarts Because the computer is restored to its or
56. driver see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities on page 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE The Dell Support website at support dell com provides approved drivers for Dell computers If you install drivers obtained from other sources your computer might not work correctly Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel Under Pick a Category click Performance and Maintenance Click System 2 3 4 In the System Properties window click the Hardware tab 5 Click Device Manager 6 Right click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties Solving Problems 7 8 Click the Drivers tab Click Roll Back Driver If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem then use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver Manually Reinstalling Drivers gt oo nr Oo ol 10 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive click the Start button and right click My Computer Click Properties Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Double click the type of device for which you are installing the driver for example Modems or Infrared devices Double click the name of the device fo
57. dule pops up b Remove the module from the connector memory module securing clips 2 per connector 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Ea NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot properly No error message indicates this failure Adding and Replacing Parts a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 degree angle and rotate the module down until it clicks into place If you do not feel the click remove the module and reinstall it 5 Replace the cover NOTICE If the cover is difficult to close remove the module and reinstall it Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet 7 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer click the Start button click Help and Support and then click Computer Information Modem If you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you ordered your computer the modem is already installed fy CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide 1 Follow the procedures in B
58. dures in this section follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer perform the checks in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance NOTICE The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers Starting the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive Ea NOTE If your computer cannot display a screen image contact Dell see page 101 1 Shut down the computer see page 79 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the computer When the DELL logo appears press lt F 12 gt immediately F NOTE If you cannot see anything on your display hold down the mute button and press the computer s power button to begin the Dell Diagnostics The computer automatically runs the Pre boot System Assessment If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then shut down your computer see page 79 and try again 4 When the boot device list appears highlight Diagnostics and press lt Enter gt The computer runs the Pre boot System Assessment a series of initial tests of your system board keyboard hard drive and display e During the assessment answer any questions that appear e Ifa failure is detected the computer stops and
59. e StoringaBattery 2 0 0 aaa eee Using CDs DVDs and other Multimedia UsingCDsandDVDs 00000 CopyingCDsandDVDs 00002 e eee HowtoCopyaCDorDVD 20 000 eee ee Using Blank CD Rs and CD RWs 0 00000 Helptuldlipsis 40 eae ead cae te ad Pea wales 4 ate kD Connecting Your Computer toa TV orAudioDevice S Video Connection 2 2 es Composite Video Connection 00000000 Enabling the Display Settings foraTV 004 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell AccessDirect Buttons 2 2 2 0 00006 Button Functions 2 a Reprogramming the Buttons 2 00000 eae Numeric Keypad 0 00000 eee ee ee Key Combinations 2 00000 eee eee System Functions 2 2 es Display Functions ai e aa r ee et Power Management 1 0 eee ee ee es SpeakerFunctions s esae aiga daran na d haaa ee Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad pca ek doe ie ae ee a E Ba Pe eo T e a Customizing the Touch Pad 00000000 Using PC Cards PC Card Types 2 2 20 82002 bee eee ea eee See ee PCCardBlanks 0 0 0 00020000040 Extended PCCards 0 0 2 0 000040 Contents Removing a PC CardorBlank 004 41 Installing a PC Card 0 0 00 eee eee ee 43 Setting Up a Home and Office Netwo
60. e 1 877 DELLT TY 1 877 335 5889 Appendix 121 www dell com support dell com Country City Department Name or Service Area Area Codes International Access Code Website and E Mail Address Local Numbers and Country Code Toll Free Numbers City Code U S Virgin Islands General Support 1 877 673 3355 Venezuela General Support 8001 3605 Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited FCC Notices U S Only Most Dell computers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission FCC as Class B digital devices To determine which classification applies to your computer examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom side or back panel of your computer on card mounting brackets and on the cards themselves If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating your entire computer is considered to be a Class A digital device If all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo F your computer is considere
61. e Ea NOTE Most wireless networks are of the infrastructure type Wireless networks fall into three categories infrastructure networks ad hoc networks and home networks An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to connect several computers An ad hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of computers that broadcast to one another A home network typically employs high speed Internet access such as DSL or cable and an access point or router For more information on the type of network you have go to support dell com and search for Knowledge Base articles on wireless networking Setting Up a Home and Office Network 4 LSA Ly J 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Your wireless network card requires 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 wireless network card The user s guide is located on the Dell Support website at support dell com 1 Click the Start button click Control Panel and then click Switch to Classic View 2 Double click Network Connections 3 Click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection icon is highlighted 4 Under Network Tasks in the left hand pane click Change settings of this connection The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears Setting Up a Home a
62. e and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer 1 Shut down the operating system a Save and close any open files exit any open programs click the Start button and then click Turn Off Computer b In the Turn off computer window click Turn off The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes 2 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system press and hold the power button for seconds Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety Adding and Replacing Parts 79 www dell com support dell com 80 A CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide A CAUTION Handle components and cards with care Do not touch the components or contacts on a card Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket Hold a component such as a processor by its edges not by its pins NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief l
63. e speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted DISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer s front panel headphone connector Solving Problems TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE Turn off nearby fans fluorescent lights or halogen lamps to check for interference REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER SEE PAGE 74 RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS SEE PAGE 55 No sound from headphones CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector see page 16 ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL Click or double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button click C ontrol Panel and then click Printers and Other H ardware 2 Click M ouse 3 Try adjusting the settings CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE Shut down the computer Disconnect the mouse cable check it for damage and firmly reconnect the cable If you are using a mouse extension cable disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer
64. efore You Begin on page 79 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the captive screw on the modem Mini PCI card cover Adding and Replacing Parts 85 www dell com support dell com 3 Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift the cover open captive screw modem Mini PCI card cover 4 Ifa modem is not already installed go to step 5 If you are replacing a modem remove the existing modem a b Remove the screws securing the modem to the system board and set them aside Pull straight up on the attached pull tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board and disconnect the modem cable screws 2 modem cable connector modem cable pull tab 5 Connect the modem cable to the modem 86 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors and realign the card 6 Align the modem with the screw holes and press the modem into the connector on the system board 7 Install the screws to secure the modem to the system board 8 Replace the cover Mini PCI Card fy CAUTION FCC rules strictly prohibit users from installing 5 GHz 802 11a 802 11a b 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Mini PCI cards Under no circumstances should the user install such a device Only trained Dell service personnel are authorized to install a 5 GHz Wireless LAN Mini PCI card If you are removing and or installing a 2 4 GH
65. eneral Support toll free 00 10 0238 Brazil Website www dell com br International Access Code 00 Country Code 55 City Code 51 Customer Support Technical Support Technical Support Fax Customer Care Fax Sales 0800 90 3355 51 481 5470 51 481 5480 0800 90 3390 British Virgin Islands General Support toll free 1 866 278 6820 Brunei Customer Technical Support Penang 604 633 4966 Country Code 673 Malaysia Customer Service Penang Malaysia 604 633 4949 Transaction Sales Penang Malaysia 604 633 4955 Appendix Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Website and E Mail Address Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Canada North York Ontario International Access Code Online Order Status www dell ca ostatus AutoTech automated technical support toll free 1 800 247 9362 Ol Customer Care Home Sales Small Business toll free 1 800 847 4096 Customer Care med large business toll free 1 800 326 9463 government Technical Support Home Sales Small toll free 1 800 847 4096 Business Technical Support med _ large bus toll free 1 800 387 5757 government Sales Home Sales Small Business toll free 1 800 387 5752 Sales med large bus government toll free 1 800 387 5755 Spare Parts Sales amp Extended Service Sales 1 866 440 3355 Cayman Islands General Support 1 800 805 7541 Chile S
66. erates as follows Solid green The battery is charging If the computer is running on a battery the light operates as follows Off The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off Flashing orange The battery charge is low Solid orange The battery charge is critically low Touch PAD BUTTONS Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse See page 40 for more information Touch PAD The touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse See page 40 for more information POWER BUTTON Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode For more information see Power Management in the Dell Inspiron Help file To access the help file see page 10 NOTICE To avoid losing data turn off your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button see Turning Off Your Computer on page 79 A Tour of Your Computer 15 www dell com support dell com If the computer stops responding press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely which may take several seconds DELL AccessDIRECT BUTTON Press this button to launch a frequently used program such as support and educational tools You can reprogram the button to launch a program of your choice For more information see page 37 Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors 2 optical drive PC CARD
67. erence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FCC Identification Information The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations e Model number PPO8L Company Name Dell Inc One Dell Way Round Rock Texas 78682 USA 512 338 4400 Appendix 123 woo jap yioddns wosa p MMM Appendix 124 Index A AccessDirect button about 37 description 16 system view 16 air vents description 17 18 21 system view 17 18 21 audio connectors description 16 system view 16 audio device connecting 33 audio See soun
68. essor Ll cache 8 KB internal L2 cache 512 KB or 1 MB External bus frequency 533 MHz System Information System chip set Intel 852PM Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits Microprocessor address bus width 32 bits PC Card CardBus controller TI PCI4510 PC Card connector supports one Type I or Type I card Cards supported 3 3 Vand 5 V PC Card connector size 68 pins Data width maximum PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type two user accessible SODIMM sockets 128 MB 256 MB and 512 MB 2 5 V DDR SODIMM Appendix 93 www dell com support dell com Memory continued Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time clock speed 256 MB 2 GB 333 MHz Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB Modem Ethernet LAN S video TV out IEEE 1394 15 hole connector microphone connector stereo headphone speakers connector two 4 pin USB 2 0 compliant connectors RJ 11 connector RJ 45 connector optional in some countries 7 pin mini DIN connector 4 pin serial connector Communications Modem Type v 92 56K MDC Controller softmodem Interface internal AC 97 bus Network adapter 10 100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal Mini PCI Wi Fi and PC Card Bluetooth wireless support Video Video memory 32 MB or 64 MB LCD interface SPWG B Audio Audio type Audio contro
69. he Internet see E mail Modem and Internet Problems on page 59 If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past the ISP might have a service outage Contact your ISP to check the service status or try connecting again later Setting Up a Printer NOTICE Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information including how to e Obtain and install updated drivers Connect the printer to the computer Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge e Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with a USB cable Your printer may not come with a printer cable so if you purchase a cable separately ensure that it is compatible with your printer If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer the cable may arrive in the computer box Connecting a USB Printer Ea NOTE You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so 2 Install the printer driver if necessary See the documentation that came with your printer Setting Up Your Computer 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer The USB connectors fit only one way Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to
70. iginal operating state the screens that appear such as the End User License Agreement are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on Click Next The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts After the computer restarts click OK Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard disk space available System Restore is automatically disabled To see if System Restore is enabled 1 2 3 4 5 Click the Start button and click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click System Click the System Restore tab Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer Unless otherwise noted each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist e You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer on page 79 and Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 79 e You have read the safety information in your Dell Product Information Guide Acomponent can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order P P YP 8 P Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver e Phillips screwdriver e Flash BIOS update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE To avoid losing data sav
71. in the drop down menu If you are using an earlier version click to check the Data encryption WEP enabled check box and go to step 5 Wireless network properties Association Authentication Network name SSID wireless Wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication Open Data encryption WEP Network key eccccece Confirm network key eecccece Key index advanced 1 C The key is provided for me automatically 4 From the Data encryption drop down menu select WEP 5 If the wireless network does not require a network key such 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 key field 8 Enter the WEP network key again in the Confirm network key field Ea NOTE Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network 9 Click OK Your network setup is complete Setting Up a Home and Office Network 51 www dell com support dell com 52 Connecting to a Network With Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Security Requirements The following instructions are basic steps for connecting to a WPA network If your network requires a user name password or domain settings consult the setup instructions in the user s guide for your wireless network card Ea NOTE WPA protocols require that you know the network authenticatio
72. ions Line conditioners are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly 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 F NOTE To ensure maximum battery operating time connect only your computer to a UPS Connect other devices such as a printer to a separate power strip that provides surge protection A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted The battery charges while AC power is available See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories UL Setting Up Your Computer Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide NOTE Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial 1 year period of the limited warranty for your computer For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings operate your Dell portable computer with the main battery installed at all times Use a battery t
73. isplay or video controller may be defective Contact Dell see page 101 Drivers What Is a Driver A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer mouse or keyboard All devices require a driver program A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes Solving Problems 73 www dell com support dell com 74 Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed no further installation or configuration is needed Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with your Microsoft Windows operating system You may need to install drivers if you Upgrade your operating system e Reinstall your operating system e Connect or install a new device Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and if necessary update the driver Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel Under Pick a Category click Performance and Maintenance Click System In the System Properties window click the Hardware tab Click Device Manager ao oo Aa WwW N Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point a yellow circle with a on the device icon If an exclamation point is next to the device name you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new
74. k M odem H elper Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems Modem Helper is not available on all computers VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS 1 Click the Start button and click C ontrol Panel 2 Click Printers and O ther H ardware 3 Click Phone and M odem Options 4 Click the M odems tab 5 Click the COM port for your modem 6 Click Properties click the Diagnostics tab and then click Q uery M odem to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows If all commands receive responses the modem is operating properly ENSURE THAT YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET Ensure that you have subscribed to an Internet provider With the Outlook Express e mail program open click File If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it click the checkmark to remove it and connect to the Internet For help contact your Internet service provider SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE If you are experiencing slow computer performance you frequently receive pop up advertisements or you are having problems connecting to the Internet your computer might be infected with spyware Use an antivirus program that includes anti spyware protection your program may require an upgrade to scan the computer and remove spyware For more information go to support dell com and search for the keyword spyware Error Messages fy CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety in
75. lems connecting to the Internet your computer might be infected with spyware Use an anti virus program that includes anti spyware protection your program may require an upgrade to scan the computer and remove spyware For more information go to support dell com and search for the keyword spyware RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS SEE PAGE 55 Ifall tests run successfully the error condition is related to a software problem Solving Problems 65 www dell com support dell com Memory Problems fy CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements If necessary install additional memory see page 83 Reseat the memory modules see page 83 to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory Run the Dell Diagnostics see page 55 IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS Reseat the memory modules see page 83 to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines see page 83 Run the Dell Diagnostics see page 55 Network Problems fy CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the
76. ller Stereo conversion Appendix AC97 Soft Audio Sigmatel 9750 18 bit analog to digital and digital to analog Audio continued Interfaces Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls PCI bus AC 97 microphone in connector stereo headphones speakers connector two 4 ohm speakers 1 0 W channel into 4 ohms key combinations program menus Display Type active matrix TFT Dimensions Height 14 1 inch 15 inch Width 14 1 inch 15 inch Diagonal 14 1 inch 15 inch Maximum resolutions Operating angle Viewing angles Horizontal XGA and SXGA Vertical XGA and SXGA Horizontal UltraSharp UXGA Vertical UltraSharp UXGA Pixel pitch Power consumption Panel with backlight typical XGA 14 1 inch or 15 inch or SXGA 15 inch 14 1 inch or 15 inch 215 8 mm 8 5 inches 229 7 mm 9 inches 287 1 mm 11 3 inches 305 7 mm 12 inches 359 16 mm 14 1 inches 380 1 mm 15 0 inches 1024 x 768 at 16 8 million colors XGA 1400 x 1050 at 16 8 million colors SXGA 0 closed to 180 40 10 30 70 50 60 0 28 x 0 28 mm XGA 0 20 x 0 20 mm SXGA 6 5 W XGA 7 0 W SXGA Appendix 95 www dell com support dell com Display continued Controls brightness can be controlled through key combinations Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing La
77. med without a triangle e To reorder a device in the list highlight the device and then press lt u gt or lt d gt not case sensitive to move the highlighted device up or down Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you save the changes and exit system setup Performing a One Time Boot You can set a one time only boot sequence without entering system setup You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu 2 Ifthe computer is connected to a docking device docked undock it See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions Connect the computer to an electrical outlet Turn on the computer When the DELL logo appears press lt F 12 gt immediately If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop Then shut down your computer and try again 5 When the boot device list appears highlight the device from which you want to boot and press lt Enter gt The computer boots to the selected device The next time you reboot the computer the previous boot order is restored Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy U S Only Technician assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system software programs and h
78. moves any applications installed after you received the computer Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files if changes to the hardware software or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on using System Restore To access help see page 10 NOTICE Make regular backups of your data files System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them Ea NOTE The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view so they may not work if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Click System Restore 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver use Device Driver Rollback see page 76 to resolve the problem If that is unsuccessful then use System Restore NOTICE Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state save and close any open files and exit any open programs Do not alter open or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete 1 Click the Start button point to All Programs Accessories gt System Tool
79. n and data encryption settings for your wireless network In addition your WPA protected network may require special settings such as a network key user name password and domain name 1 In the Preferred networks field click the name of your wireless network Click Properties From the Network Authentication drop down menu select your network authentication type If you are using a WPA protected network and the Association tab does not give you the option to select WPA download the WPA wireless security update from the Microsoft support site Wireless network properties Association Authentication Network name SSID wireless wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication WPA PSK i v Data encryption LAES v Network key Poo anon C This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used Setting Up a Home and Office Network 4 From the Data encryption drop down menu select your data encryption type 5 If your wireless network requires a key enter it in the Network key field F NOTE Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network 6 Click OK Your network setup is complete Setting Up a Home and Office Network 53 www dell com support dell com 54 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics iy CAUTION Before you begin any of the proce
80. nd Office Network 47 www dell com support dell com 5 Click the Wireless Networks tab F NOTE The names of wireless networks that your computer can detect are listed under Available Networks 4 Wireless Network Connection Properties IR Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure i wireless i k es WaveLaNn Networ Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Leam about setting up wireless network 48 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 6 Click Add The Wireless network properties window appears Wireless network properties Association Authentication Network name SSID wireless Wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication Open v Data encryption Disabled b jr t 1 r j ct The key is provided for me autor atically This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless are not u OK Cancel F NOTE If you are using a WPA protected network and the Association tab does not give you the option to select WPA download the WPA wireless security update from the Microsoft support site 7 Enter the name of your network in the Network name SSID field 8 If you do not need to configure sec
81. nks protect unused slots from dust and other particles 42 Using PC Cards Installing a PC Card You can install a PC Card in the computer while the computer is running The computer automatically detects the card PC Cards are generally marked with a symbol such as a triangle or an arrow to indicate which end to insert into the slot The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion If card orientation is not clear see the documentation that came with the card ria CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide To install a PC Card 1 Hold the card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the card facing up The latch may need to be in the in position before you insert the card 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector If you encounter too much resistance do not force the card Check the card orientation and try again The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer s drivers use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card UsingPC Cards 43 woo jap yioddns wosa p MMM Using PC Cards 44 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 netw
82. nnected to an electrical outlet a Le icon appears Low Battery Warning NOTICE To avoid losing or corrupting data save your work immediately after a low battery warning Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet If the battery runs completely out of power hibernate mode begins automatically A pop up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted For more information about low battery alarms see Power Management in the Dell Inspiron Help file To access the help file see page 10 Charging the Battery Ea NOTE The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with the computer turned off Charge time is significantly longer if the computer is on and running at high processor speeds and system activity levels Running the computer at high system activity levels for extended periods of time may prevent the battery from charging When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet the computer checks the battery charge and temperature If necessary the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet Using a Battery The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and
83. nt similar to non Windows XP operating system environments 1 Click the Start button point to All Programs Accessories and then click Program C ompatibility Wizard 2 In the welcome screen click N ext 3 Follow the instructions on the screen A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF Ifyou are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off Then restart your computer 64 Solving Problems Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION e Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software See the software documentation for information e Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly e Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program e If necessary uninstall and then reinstall the program BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE FLOPPY DISKS OR CDs SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE If you are experiencing slow computer performance you frequently receive pop up advertisements or you are having prob
84. ntry City Department Name or Service Area Area Codes International Access Code Website and E Mail Address Local Numbers and Country Code Toll Free Numbers City Code Anguilla General Support toll free 800 335 0031 Antigua and Barbuda General Support 1 800 805 5924 Argentina Buenos Aires International Access Code 00 Country Code 54 City Code 11 Website www dell com ar E mail us_latin_services dell com E mail for desktop and portable computers la techsupport dell com E mail for servers and EMC la_enterprise dell com Customer Care Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales toll free 0 800 444 0730 toll free 0 800 444 0733 toll free 0 800 444 0724 0 810 444 3355 Aruba General Support toll free 800 1578 Appendix Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Website and E Mail Address Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Australia 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 Government and Business Preferred Accounts Division PAD Technical Support servers Technical Support desktop and portable computers Customer Care Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax to to to to to to to to 1 300 65 55 33 l free 1 800 633 55
85. o run the computer when it is not connected to an electrical outlet One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions NOTE Battery operating time the time the battery can hold anty documerating tiy Using a Battery 27 www dell com support dell com 28 AN CAUTION Do not dispose of batteries with household waste When your battery no longer holds a charge call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium ion battery See Battery Disposal in the Product Information Guide fy CAUTION Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn Do not puncture incinerate disassemble or expose the battery to temperatures above 65 C 149 F Keep the battery away from children Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft Windows power meter window and J icon the battery charge gauge and the low battery warning provide information on the battery charge Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge To check the Power Meter double click the J icon on the taskbar For more information about the Power Meter tab see Power Management in the Dell Inspiron Help file To access help see page 10 If the computer is co
86. oard Problems Ea NOTE When you attach an external keyboard the integrated keyboard remains fully functional CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE Shut down the computer Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage and firmly reconnect the cable If you are using a keyboard extension cable disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD 1 Shut down the computer wait 1 minute and turn it on again 2 Verify that the numbers capitals and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine 3 From the Windows desktop click the Start button point to Programs point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display If you cannot verify these steps you may have a defective external keyboard Solving Problems TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD 1 Shut down the computer 2 Disconnect the external keyboard 3 Turn on the computer 4 From the Windows desktop click the Start button point to Programs point to Accessories and click Notepad 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard you may have a defective external keyboard Contact Dell see page 101 Unexpected Characters DISABLE THE NUMERIC KEYPAD Press l
87. ode is not available in all countries What Are You Looking For Find It Here e Latest drivers for my computer e Answers to technical service and support questions e Online discussions with other users and technical support e Documentation for my computer Dell Support Website support dell com NOTE Select your region to view the appropriate support site The Dell Support website provides several online tools including e Solutions Troubleshooting hints and tips articles from technicians and online courses Community Online discussion with other Dell customers Upgrades Upgrade information for components such as memory the hard drive and the operating system Customer Care Contact information order status warranty and repair information Downloads Drivers patches and software updates Reference Computer documentation product specifications and white papers e How to use Windows XP e Documentation for my computer e Documentation for devices such as a modem Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon 3 Click the topic that describes your problem 4 Follow the instructions on the screen Finding Information 11 www dell com support dell com 12 Finding Information A Tour of Your Computer Front View P es latch SO SS i
88. oll Free Numbers City Code Hong Kong Website support ap dell com International Access Code 001 Country Code 852 E mail apsupport dell com Technical Support Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support OptiPlex Latitude and Dell Precision Technical Support PowerApp PowerE dge PowerConnect and PowerVault Gold Queue EEC Hotline Customer Advocacy Large Corporate Accounts Global Customer Programs Medium Business Division Home and Small Business Division 2969 3188 2969 3191 2969 3196 2969 3187 3416 0910 3416 0907 3416 0908 3416 0912 2969 3155 India Ireland Cherrywood International Access Code 16 Country Code 353 City Code 1 Technical Support Sales LCA Sales Home and Small Business Website support euro dell com E mail dell_direct_support dell com Technical Support U K Technical Support dial within U K only Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U K Customer Care dial within U K only Corporate Customer Care Corporate Customer Care dial within U K only Ireland Sales U K Sales dial within U K only Fax Sales Fax Switchboard 1600 33 8045 1600 33 8044 1600 33 8046 1850 543 543 0870 908 0800 01 204 4014 01 204 4014 0870 906 0010 1850 200 0870 907 4 01 204 4 0870 907 4 982 499 444 000 01 204 0103 01 2044 444 Appendix Country City International Access
89. oop not on the cable itself Some cables have a connector with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned NOTICE To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see page 79 NOTICE To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack 3 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets and then press the power button to ground the system board NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer 5 Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot 6 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface NOTICE To avoid damaging the system board you must remove the main battery before you service the computer 7 Slide and hold the battery latch on the bottom of the computer and then remove the battery Adding an
90. orange Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery For more information about resolving problems with a battery see Power Problems on page 67 8P y Removing a Battery fy CAUTION Before performing these procedures disconnect 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 battery latch battery 3 Remove the battery Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch clicks Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time A battery discharges during prolonged storage After a long storage period recharge the battery fully before you use it Using a Battery 29 woo jap yioddns wosa p MMM Using a Battery 30 Using CDs DVDs and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer see the Dell Inspiron Help file To access the help file see page 10 Copying CDs and DVDs F NOTE Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs or DVDs This section applies only to computers that have a DVD RW DVD R or DVD CD RW combo drive The following instructions show how to make an exact copy of a optical drive You can also
91. ork adapter installed and a network cable connected to it To connect a network cable 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer F NOTE Insert the cable until it clicks into place and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device such as a network wall jack Ea NOTE Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 www dell com support dell com 46 Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files printers or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office 1 Click the Start button point to All Programs Accessories Communications and then click Network Setup Wizard On the welcome screen click Next Click Checklist for creating a network 2 3 Ea NOTE Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Ea NOTE These networking instructions do not apply to cards with Bluetooth wireless technology or cellular products Determining Your Network Typ
92. otectors 25 UPS 25 power button description 15 system view 15 power light conditions 67 printer cable 24 connecting 24 problems 68 setting up 24 USB 24 problems blue screen 64 computer crashes 63 64 computer does not start up 63 computer stops responding 63 conflicts 75 Dell Diagnostics 55 drives 57 DVD drive 58 error messages 59 60 hard drive 59 IEEE 1394 61 keyboard 62 lockups 63 network 66 optical drive 58 power 67 power light conditions 67 printer 68 program crashes 64 program stops responding 64 programs and Windows compatibility 64 restore to previous state 76 scanner 69 slow computer performance 60 65 software 63 65 problems continued sound and speakers 70 speakers 70 spyware 60 65 technical support policy 101 video and display 72 R RAM See memory S safety instructions 9 scanner problems 69 screen See display security cable slot description 18 system view 18 Service Tag 10 Setup Diagram 10 software conflicts 75 problems 64 65 sound problems 70 volume 70 speakers description 14 problems 70 system view 14 volume 70 Index 127 specifications 93 spyware 60 65 support policy 101 S video TV out connector description 19 system view 19 System Restore 76 system setup program commonly used options 99 purpose 98 screens 99 viewing 99 T technical support policy 101 touch pad
93. r reads your source CD or DVD and copies it to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive When prompted insert a blank CD or DVD into the CD or DVD drive and click OK e The computer copies the data on the CD or DVD to the blank CD or DVD Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD the CD or DVD that you have created automatically ejects Using Blank CD Rs and CD RWs Your CD RW drive can write to two different types of recording media CD Rs and CD RWs including high speed CD RWs Use blank CD Rs to record music or permanently store data files After creating a CD R you cannot write to that CD R again without changing your method of recording see the Sonic documentation for more information Use blank CD RWs to write to CDs or to erase rewrite or update data on CDs Your DVD writable drive can write to four different types of recording media CD Rs CD RWs including high speed CD RWs DVD Rs and DVD RWs Blank DVD Rs can be used to permanently store large amounts of information After you create a DVD R disc you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is finalized or closed during the final stage of the disc creation process Use blank DVD RW if you plan to erase rewrite or update information on that disc later Helpful Tips Use Microsoft Windows Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD R or CD RW only after you start Sonic RecordNow and open a RecordNow project You must use CD
94. r which you are installing the driver Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver Click Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click Next Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files When the name of the appropriate driver appears click Next Click Finish and restart your computer Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter 1 2 3 4 Click the Start button and click Help and Support Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list In the Hardware Troubleshooter list click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer and click Next Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways e Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files Solving Problems 75 www dell com support dell com 76 e Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and re
95. rd 5 Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45 degree angle and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until you hear a click NOTICE To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card never place cables on top of or under the card 6 Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card Adding and Replacing Parts Mini PCI card antenna cables Mini PCI card connector 7 Replace the cover and tighten the screw Optical Drive 1 Complete the instructions in Before You Begin on page 79 2 Turn the computer over loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover and lift the cover away from the computer memory module cover gt Sie S 4 captive screw Adding and Replacing Parts 89 www dell com support dell com 3 Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module cover lever Ea optical drive 4 Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the lever towards the drive to release the drive Pull the drive out of the bay Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is fully seated Replace the screw that you removed in step 3 on oO ol Replace the memory module cover and tighten the captive screw Keyboard 1 Complete the instructions in Before You Begin on page 79 2 Use a small flat blade screwdriver to lift the notched right side edge of the hinge cover and pry the cover loose from the hinges and bottom case 90 Adding and Repla
96. rk Connecting toa Network Adapter 04 45 Network Setup Wizard 2 00 00200 eee eee 46 Connecting to a Wireless Local AreaNetwork 46 Determining Your Network Type 22 005 46 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP 41 Configuring Security Settings Optional 50 Solving Problems DellDiagnostics 2 2 ee 55 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 2 55 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 2 0 000000 0005 55 Drive Problems 0200 000 eee eee eee 57 Optical drive problems 2 0 a 58 If you cannot eject the CD CD RW DVD or DVD RW drive tray 58 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 58 Harddrive problems 0 00000 ee eee eee 59 E mail Modem and Internet Problems 59 ErrorMe ssages lt o2 2492 5 2 2G SG ce ode Bete Oe i AS 60 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 2 220055 61 Keyboard Problems 0 0 0 0 eee eee ee ees 62 External Keyboard Problems 2 2000 62 Unexpected Characters 20 0 eee ee eee 63 Lockups and Software Problems 004 63 The computer does not startup 0 4 63 The computer stopsresponding 2 04 63 Aprogramstopsresponding 00000 64 A program crashes repeatedly
97. s Technical Support for servers and storage Home and Small Business Government and Business Sales Fax toll free 0800 446 255 toll free 0800 443 563 0800 446 255 0800 444 617 0800 441 567 0800 441 566 Nicaragua General Support 001 800 220 1006 Norway Lysaker International Access Code 00 Country Code 47 Website support euro dell com E mail Support portable computers nor_nbk_support dell com E mail Support desktop computers nor_support dell com E mail Support servers nordic_server_support dell com Technical Support 671 16882 Relational Customer Care 671 17514 Home Small Business Customer Care 23162298 Switchboard 671 16800 Fax Switchboard 671 16865 Panama General Support 001 800 507 0962 Peru General Support 0800 50 669 Appendix www dell com support dell com Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area Website and E Mail Address Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Poland Warsaw International Access Code Website support euro dell com E mail pl_support_tech dell com oll Customer Service Phone 57 95 700 Country Code 48 Customer Care 5795 999 Ciy Coder Sales 57 95 999 Customer Service Fax 57 95 806 Reception Desk Fax 57 95 998 Switchboard 57 95 999 Portugal Website support euro dell com International Access Code E mail 00 support euro dell com pt en email
98. s and then click System Restore Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points All calendar dates with available restore points appear in boldface type 4 Select a restore point and click Next If a calendar date has only one restore point then that restore point is automatically selected If two or more restore points are available click the restore point that you prefer Solving Problems 5 Click Next The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts 6 After the computer restarts click OK To change the restore point you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point or you can undo the restoration Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE Before you undo the last system restore save and close all open files and exit any open programs Do not alter open or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete 1 Click the Start button point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click System Restore 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your operating system PC Restore restores your hard
99. screen To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer close the Main Menu screen Drive Problems AN CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE Click the Start button and click M y Computer If the floppy CD or DVD drive is not listed perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive TEST THE DRIVE e Insert another floppy disk CD or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective e Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK See the Dell Inspiron Help file see page 10 ENSURE THAT THE CD IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Solving Problems 57 www dell com support dell com CHECK FOR HARDWARE INCOMPATIBILITIES RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS SEE PAGE 55 Optical drive problems Ea NOTE High speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD F NOTE Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives Problems writing to a CD DVD RW drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS The CD DVD RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing If the stream is interrupte
100. site support euro dell com E mail Tech_support_central_Europe dell com E mail for French speaking HSB and Corporate Customers support euro dell com ch f1 emaildell Technical Support Home and Small Business Technical Support Corporate Customer Care Home and Small Business Customer Care Corporate Fax Switchboard 0844 811 411 0844 822 844 0848 802 202 0848 821 721 022 799 01 90 022 799 01 01 Appendix Country City Department Name or Service Area Area Codes International Access Code Website and E Mail Address Local Numbers and Country Code Toll Free Numbers City Code Taiwan Website support ap dell com International Access Code 002 Country Code 886 Technical Support Dimension Inspiron Latitude Optiplex and Electronics amp Accessories Technical Support PowerApp PowerEdge PowerConnect and PowerVault Transaction Sales Corporate Sales toll free 0080 186 1011 toll free 0080 160 1256 toll free 0080 165 1228 toll free 0080 165 1227 Thailand International Access Code 001 Country Code 66 Technical Support Optiplex Latitude and Precision Technical Support PowerApp PowerEdge PowerConnect and PowerVault Customer Service Penang Malaysia Sales toll free 1800 0060 07 toll free 1800 0600 09 604 633 4949 toll free 0880 060 09 Trinidad Tobago General Support 1 800 805 8035 Turks and Caicos Islands General
101. structions in the Product Information Guide If the message is not listed see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly put spaces in the proper place and used the correct pathname CD DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer See Drive Problems on page 57 Solving Problems DATA ERROR The hard drive cannot read the data See Drive Problems on page 57 THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION DRIVE The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk or the disk is too full Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS lt gt Donot use these characters in filenames INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable CD Insert a CD NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN You have too many programs open Close all windows and open the program that you want to use OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND Reinstall the hard drive see page 81 If the problem persists contact Dell see page 101 A REQUIRED DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file Remove and then reinstall the program 1 Cli
102. t Num Lk gt to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit Lockups and Software Problems fy CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown TURN THE COMPUTER OFF Ifyou are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off Then restart your computer Solving Problems 63 www dell com support dell com A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM 1 Press lt Ctrl gt lt Shift gt lt Esc gt simultaneously 2 Click Applications 3 Click the program that is no longer responding 4 Click End Task A program crashes repeatedly F NOTE Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION If necessary uninstall and then reinstall the program A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environme
103. ter NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector To avoid damaging the computer do not plug a telephone line into the network connector Connects the computer to a network The lights next to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications l For information on using the network adapter see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer A Tour of Your Computer Bottom View modem Mini PCI card cover battery battery bay hard drive y w air vent TE Ls a lt memory module cover battery latch release MopEM MINI PCI CARD COVER Covers the compartment that contains the modem and Mini PCI card See page 87 BATTERY BATTERY BAY When a battery is installed you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet See page 27 AIR VENTS The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents which prevents the computer from overheating fy CAUTION Do not block push objects into or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents Do not store your computer in a low airflow environment such as a closed briefcase while it is running Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire F NOTE The fan runs constantly and fan speed may vary depending on usage Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with
104. the TV before you enable the display settings 1 oo N OUO FPF WwW DY So Click the Start button and click Control Panel Under or pick a Control Panel icon click Display Click the Settings tab and click Advanced Click the Nvidia GeForce tab On the left side of the menu click nView Display Mode Click Clone to enable the television Click Apply Click OK to confirm the settings change Click Yes to keep the new settings Click OK Using CDs DVDs and other Multimedia Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell AccessDirect Buttons Press this button to launch a frequently used program such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser Button Functions 1 2 3 4 Provides access to support and educational tools that Dell installed on your computer Launches your default Internet browser Launches www dell com is reprogrammable to launch a program of your choice Opens your default e mail program is reprogrammable to launch a program of your choice Reprogramming the Buttons To change the reprogrammable button settings to find information on using the buttons or to change the button scheme to control CD or DVD player functions 1 2 3 Open the Control Panel and double click the Keyboard icon Click the AccessDirect tab Click the Help button and follow the instructions on the screen Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 www dell com support dell com 38
105. the printer cables see page 24 are securely connected to the printer and the computer TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS 1 Click the Start button click C ontrol Panel and then click Printers and O ther H ardware 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers If the printer is listed right click the printer icon 3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab For a USB printer ensure that the Print to the following port s setting is USB REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER See the printer documentation for instructions Scanner Problems AN CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide F NOTE If you need technical assistance for your scanner contact the scanner s manufacturer CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information UNLOCK THE SCANNER Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS e See the scanner documentation for cable connection information e Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer Solving Problems 69 www dell com support dell com 70 VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RE
106. urity settings go to step 9 If you choose to configure security settings optional go to Configuring Security Settings Optional on page 50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49 www dell com support dell com 9 Click OK Your new network name appears in the Preferred networks field and your network setup is complete Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure whee i WaveL4N Network v Prefered networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Q wireless Leam about setting up wireless network configuration Configuring Security Settings Optional Choose one of the following connection options based on the security settings for your network Connecting to a Network with Wired Equivalent Protocol WEP Security Requirements Connecting to a Network with Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Security Requirements Ea NOTE Network security settings are unique to your network Dell cannot provide this information Connecting to a Network With Wired Equivalent Protocol WEP Security Requirements 1 In the Preferred networks field click the name of your wireless network 2 Click Properties 50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 3 From the Network Authentication drop down menu select Open Earlier versions of Dell wireless network software may not conta
107. urning to Dell 83 system view 21 hardware conflicts 75 Dell Diagnostics 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 75 Help and Support Center 11 help file 10 126 Index l IEEE 1394 problems 61 IEEE 1394 connector description 20 system view 20 installing parts before you begin 79 recommended tools 79 turning off your computer 79 Internet connection about 23 options 23 setting up 23 IRQ conflicts 75 K keyboard description 14 numeric keypad 38 problems 62 replacing 90 shortcuts 38 system view 14 keyboard status lights description 14 system view 14 keypad numeric 38 L labels Microsoft Windows 10 Service Tag 10 memory adding 83 removing 84 memory module cover description 21 system view 21 Messages error 59 60 Microsoft Windows label 10 Mini PCI card installing 87 modem adding 85 modem connector description 20 system view 20 modem Mini PCI card cover description 21 system view 21 monitor See display network problems 66 setting up 45 network connector description 20 system view 20 0 optical drive description 16 problems 58 replacing 89 system view 16 P PC Card slot description 16 system view 16 PC Cards blanks 41 CardBus technology 41 extended 41 installing 43 removing 41 slot 41 types 41 wireless network adapter 41 power line conditioners 25 problems 67 protection devices 25 surge pr
108. use Sonic RecordNow for other purposes including creating CDs from audio files on your computer and creating MP3 CDs For instructions see the Sonic RecordNow documentation that came with your computer Open Sonic RecordNow click the question mark icon in the upper right corner of the window and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial How to Copy a CD or DVD F NOTE If you have a DVD CD RW combo drive or DVD RW R drive and you experience recording problems check for available software patches atthe Sonic support website at support sonic com Currently five DVD writable disc formats are available DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW and DVD RAM The DVD writable drives installed in Dell computers can write to DVD R and DVD RW media and can read DVD R and DVD RW media However DVD writable drives do not write to and might not read DVD RAM media In addition commercially available DVD players for home theater systems might not read all five formats F NOTE Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using Sonic RecordNow 1 Click the Start button point to All Programs Sonic RecordNow and then click RecordNow 2 Click either the audio tab or the data tab depending on the kind of CD or DVD you want to copy 3 Click Exact Copy Using CDs DVDs and other Multimedia 31 www dell com support dell com 32 4 To copy the CD or DVD e Ensure that the settings are correct and click Copy The compute
109. yout 85 U S and Canada 86 Europe 90 Japan 2 7mm 0 3 0 11 inch 0 016 inch 19 05 mm 0 3 mm 0 75 inch 0 012 inch OQWERTY AZERTY Kanji Touch Pad X Y position resolution graphics table mode 240 cpi Size Width 64 88 mm 2 55 inch sensor active area Height 48 88 mm 1 92 inch rectangle Battery Type 8 cell smart lithium ion 65 WHr 12 cell smart lithium ion 96 WHr Dimensions Depth 122 5 mm 4 8 inches Height 19 2 mm 0 76 inch Width 147 5 mm 5 8 inches Weight 486 kg 1 07 1b 8 cell 0 615 kg 1 35 Ib 12 cell Voltage 14 8 VDC Operating life Can be significantly reduced under certain Life span approximate Appendix power intensive conditions See page 27 for more information on battery life 300 discharge charge cycles Battery continued Temperature range Operating 0 to 60 C 32 to 140 F 8 cell 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F 12 cell Storage 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F 8 cell 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F 12 cell AC Adapter Input voltage Input current maximum Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions Height Width Length Weight with cables Temperature range 100 to 240 VAC 2 5 A 50 to 60 Hz 7 7 A maximum at 4 second pulse 6 7 A continuous 130 W 19 5 VDC 36 mm 1 42 inches 65 mm 2 56 inches 169 5 mm 6 67 inches 0 75 kg 1 65 1b 1 Ib and 10 6 oz
110. z 802 11b 802 11b g Mini PCI Card follow the instructions noted below Only products approved for use in your portable computer may be installed Approved Mini PCI Cards may be purchased only from Dell F NOTE 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be removed and installed by the user If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer the card is already installed fy CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 79 2 Turn the computer over 3 Loosen the captive screw on the modem Mini PCI card cover and lift the cover away from the computer captive screw modem Mini PCI card cover Adding and Replacing Parts 87 www dell com support dell com 4 Ifa Mini PCI card is not already installed go to step 5 If you are replacing a Mini PCI card remove the existing card a Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables b Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly c Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector Mini PCI card antenna cables metal securing tabs 2 Mini PCI card connector NOTICE To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card never place cables on top of or under the card NOTICE The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors and realign the ca

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