Page 2 - Abbreviations and Acronyms
Notes, Notices, and Cautions 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. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property dama...
Page 3 - Contents; About Your Computer
Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1 About Your Computer Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Right Side View . . ...
Page 7 - Index
Contents 7 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Macrovision Product Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 9 - Finding Information
Finding Information 9 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Warranty information• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)• Safety instructions...
Page 13 - Front View
About Your Computer 13 About Your Computer Front View D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E — Press this button to release the display latch and open the display. D I S P L A Y — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the he...
Page 16 - Left Side View
16 About Your Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View A U D I O C O N N E C T O R S P C C A R D S L O T — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem, wireless card, or network adapter. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 35. Attach record/playback devices, such as ...
Page 17 - Right Side View; Back View
About Your Computer 17 Right Side View B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See page 25. C D O R D V D D R I V E B A Y — Accommodates a CD drive or DVD drive. Back View battery CD or DVD d...
Page 20 - Bottom View
20 About Your Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R — Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data. B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer...
Page 21 - Setting Up Your Computer; Connecting to the Internet; Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer 21 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 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 followin...
Page 22 - Setting Up a Printer; Printer Cable
22 Setting Up Your Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option:• If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs) . • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you d...
Page 23 - Power Protection Devices; Surge Protectors
Setting Up Your Computer 23 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 protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • U...
Page 24 - Line Conditioners; Uninterruptible Power Supplies
24 Setting Up Your Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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...
Page 25 - Using a Battery; Battery Performance
Using a Battery 25 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: Charge the battery for 3 hours before using the computer without the AC adapter. NOTE: Batteries for...
Page 26 - Checking the Battery Charge; Charging the Battery; Recalibrating a Battery
26 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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 Pr...
Page 28 - Removing a Battery; Storing a Battery
28 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is either turned off or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release ...
Page 29 - Using CDs and DVDs; Copying CDs; How to Copy a CD
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 29 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 9. Copying CDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you crea...
Page 30 - Helpful Tips
30 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy . 4 To copy the CD or DVD:• If you have one CD or DVD drive , ensure that the settings are correct and click Copy . The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies it to a temporary folder on your comput...
Page 31 - Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad; Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 31 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 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 ...
Page 32 - Key Combinations
32 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Speaker Functions Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the Task Manager window. <Fn><F12> Enables and disables the scrol...
Page 33 - Touch Pad; Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 33 To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware , and click Keyboard . Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the displa...
Page 35 - Using PC Cards; PC Card Types; Extended PC Cards
Using PC Cards 35 Using PC Cards PC Card Types 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. NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootabl...
Page 36 - Removing a PC Card
36 Using PC Cards www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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...
Page 37 - Setting Up a Network; Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Network 37 Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.To connect a network cable: NOTE: Plug the network cable into the network adapter connect...
Page 38 - Network Setup Wizard
38 Setting Up a Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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 ...
Page 39 - Removing the Hard Drive; Before You Begin; Turning Off Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Removing the Hard Drive 39 Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in the following sections, "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • Y...
Page 40 - Hard Drive
40 Removing the Hard Drive www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, 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 befo...
Page 43 - Solving Problems; Dell Diagnostics; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Solving Problems 43 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures 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...
Page 45 - Drive Problems; CD and DVD drive problems
Solving Problems 45 Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect i...
Page 46 - If you there is no audio
46 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If you there is no audio If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product I...
Page 48 - Error Messages
48 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was ...
Page 49 - Keyboard Problems; External Keyboard Problems
Solving Problems 49 Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working in MS-DOS ® mode or when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. W...
Page 50 - Unexpected Characters; Lockups and Software Problems; The computer does not start up
50 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Unexpected Characters Lockups and Software Problems 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 The computer stops responding NOT...
Page 51 - A program stops responding
Solving Problems 51 Slow computer performance or problems connecting to the Internet A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. A program is designed for an earlier Windows operatin...
Page 52 - Other software problems; Memory Problems
52 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N O R C O N T A C T ...
Page 53 - Network Problems; PC Card Problems; Power Problems
Solving Problems 53 Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . PC Card Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Info...
Page 55 - Printer Problems; Scanner Problems
Solving Problems 55 Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’s manufacturer. NOTE: If you need technical assistance ...
Page 56 - Sound and Speaker Problems; No sound from integrated speakers
56 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and Speaker Problems 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 No sound from external speakers NOTE: The volume contro...
Page 57 - No sound from headphones
Solving Problems 57 No sound from headphones E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N — See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. A D J U S ...
Page 58 - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems; If the display is blank
58 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems 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 NOTE: If you are using a program that...
Page 59 - If the display is difficult to read
Solving Problems 59 If the display is difficult to read T E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a ...
Page 60 - If only part of the display is readable; Drivers; Identifying Drivers
60 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable 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 o...
Page 61 - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Solving Problems 61 6 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 driver, see the following section, "Reinstalling Dr...
Page 62 - Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities; Restoring Your Operating System; Using Microsoft
62 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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 in...
Page 64 - Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
64 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. 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 drive to ...
Page 67 - Appendix; Specifications
Appendix 67 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Intel ® Mobile Celeron ® L1 Trace Cache 12 KB (internal) L1 Data Cache 8 KB (internal) L2 cache 256 KB External bus frequency 400 MHz System Information System chipset SiS M650, 962L Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits Processor ...
Page 72 - Using the System Setup Program; Overview
72 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Using the System Setup Program Overview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in system setup, thus overriding options that you set through system setup. For more information on configuring features for your...
Page 73 - Viewing the System Setup Screens; Commonly Used Options
Appendix 73 Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> 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 Se...
Page 75 - Contacting Dell
Appendix 75 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).Dell-installed per...
Page 92 - Macrovision Product Notice
92 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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 co...
