Dell Inspiron 1150 - Manual

Dell Inspiron 1150

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Abbreviations and Acronyms; For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the
  • Page 3 – Contents; A Tour of Your Computer
  • Page 5 – Setting Up a Home and Office Network
  • Page 6 – Solving Problems
  • Page 9 – CAUTION: Safety Instructions
  • Page 11 – SAFETY: EMC Instructions; When Using Your Computer
  • Page 12 – SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits; SAFETY: When Working Inside Your Computer
  • Page 13 – SAFETY: Battery Disposal
  • Page 15 – Finding Information; What Are You Looking For?
  • Page 16 – Setup Diagram
  • Page 17 – Windows Help and Support Center
  • Page 19 – Front View
  • Page 22 – Left Side View; P C C
  • Page 23 – C D; Right Side View
  • Page 24 – Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the
  • Page 25 – Back View
  • Page 26 – A C A; USB C
  • Page 28 – Bottom View; P C I C
  • Page 29 – Setting Up Your Computer; Connecting to the Internet; Setting Up Your Internet Connection
  • Page 30 – Modem and Internet Connection Problems
  • Page 31 – Transferring Information to a New Computer; The Microsoft
  • Page 33 – Setting Up a Printer; Printer Cable; your computer, the cable may arrive in the computer box.; Connecting a USB Printer; USB connectors fit only one way.
  • Page 34 – Printer Problems; Surge Protectors; documentation for modem connection instructions.
  • Page 35 – Line Conditioners; Uninterruptible Power Supplies; Turning Off Your Computer; Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the; Start; button, and then click; Turn Off Computer; In the; Turn off computer; The computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes.
  • Page 37 – Using a Battery; Battery Performance
  • Page 38 – Checking the Battery Charge; Power Meter; Charging the Battery; Dell
  • Page 39 – Removing a Battery; Slide and hold the battery latch.; Installing a Battery; Slide the battery into the battery bay until the latch clicks.; Storing a Battery
  • Page 40 – A C; If the battery is not charging
  • Page 41 – Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad; DellTM AccessDirectTM Button; Reprogramming the Button; Numeric Keypad
  • Page 42 – light indicates that the keypad is active.; Keyboard Shortcuts; System Functions; Task Manager
  • Page 43 – Speaker Functions; button; Control; Run
  • Page 44 – Touch Pad; Customizing the Touch Pad; To disable the touch pad or mouse,
  • Page 45 – To change the touch pad or mouse settings,; Settings; Click; to save the settings and close the window, and then click; OK; again to exit the; Mouse Properties; Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  • Page 46 – Unexpected Characters
  • Page 47 – Using CDs and DVDs; For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, see the; CD or DVD Problems; defect with the drive or the CD.; If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
  • Page 48 – If the CD-RW drive stops writing; Sound and Speaker Problems; If you have a problem with integrated speakers; reenable the integrated speakers.; If you have a problem with external speakers
  • Page 49 – Copying CDs and DVDs; How to Copy a CD or DVD; If you have one CD or DVD drive
  • Page 50 – Helpful Tips
  • Page 51 – Connecting to a Network Adapter; Network Setup Wizard
  • Page 52 – Follow the instructions on the screen.; Network Problems; Determining Your Network Type; infrastructure network
  • Page 53 – Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft; Drivers and Utilities
  • Page 54 – Add; If you do not need to configure security settings
  • Page 55 – Preferred networks
  • Page 59 – Dell Diagnostics; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
  • Page 60 – When the boot device list appears, highlight; Diagnostics; When the Dell Diagnostics; Main Menu; appears, select the test you want to run.; Main; screen appears, click the button for the; Option
  • Page 61 – Error Messages; Tab
  • Page 62 – Video and Display Problems; If the display is blank
  • Page 63 – If the display is difficult to read
  • Page 64 – If only part of the display is readable; Scanner Problems; If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
  • Page 65 – If you have problems with a hard drive
  • Page 66 – PC Card Problems; A program crashes
  • Page 67 – Resolving Other Technical Problems; then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 68 – continuing with the rest of this procedure.; If You Drop or Damage Your Computer; Drivers
  • Page 69 – Identifying Drivers; Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
  • Page 70 – Using the Drivers and Utilities CD; Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
  • Page 71 – Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities; Using System Restore; Creating a Restore Point
  • Page 72 – Undoing the Last System Restore; Enabling System Restore
  • Page 73 – System Restore; Reinstalling Microsoft; Before You Reinstall; Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD
  • Page 74 – Starting Windows XP Setup; If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition
  • Page 75 – Completing the Operating System Setup; Reinstalling Drivers and Software
  • Page 77 – Adding and Replacing Parts; Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; The procedures in this document may require the following tools:; Shutting Down Your Computer; ensure your own personal safety.
  • Page 78 – Hard Drive; If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot,; do not touch; the metal
  • Page 80 – Returning a Hard Drive to Dell; hard drive may be damaged in transit.; Memory; that are intended for your computer.
  • Page 82 – Ground yourself and install the new memory module:; Modem and Mini PCI Card; lift the cover away from the computer.
  • Page 83 – Replacing the Modem; Remove the existing modem:
  • Page 84 – Connect the modem cable to the modem.; Adding a Mini PCI Card
  • Page 85 – remove the existing card:
  • Page 86 – card into the connector until it clicks.; CD or DVD Drive; cover away from the computer.
  • Page 88 – Keyboard
  • Page 89 – Remove the keyboard from the bottom case.
  • Page 90 – Replace the four keyboard screws.
  • Page 91 – Appendix; Specifications; Microprocessor
  • Page 93 – Video
  • Page 94 – Display
  • Page 96 – AC Adapter
  • Page 97 – Physical
  • Page 98 – Using the System Setup Program; Overview; Environmental
  • Page 99 – System Setup Screens; Commonly Used Options; Changing the Boot Sequence; Boot Order
  • Page 100 – Performing a One-Time Boot; Turn off the computer.; System and Battery Performance Optimization; System Performance Overview; Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time
  • Page 101 – Variable Speed Fan
  • Page 102 – Contacting Dell; local or an international operator.
  • Page 103 – Bahamas
  • Page 104 – Brazil
  • Page 105 – Colombia
  • Page 106 – Dominica
  • Page 107 – Home and Small Business
  • Page 108 – Department Name or Service Area,
  • Page 111 – Latin America
  • Page 112 – Netherlands Antilles
  • Page 113 – Panama
  • Page 114 – St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Page 115 – Taiwan
  • Page 116 – Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Page 117 – Consumer
  • Page 118 – Regulatory Notices
  • Page 119 – Dell Software License Agreement
  • Page 121 – Limited Warranties and Return Policy; What is covered by this limited warranty?
  • Page 122 – How long does this limited warranty last?
  • Page 123 – What if I purchased a service contract?
  • Page 126 – What do I do if I need warranty service?
  • Page 127 – How will you fix my product?
  • Page 128 – Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only); Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
  • Page 129 – Guarantee
  • Page 130 – Intel
  • Page 133 – I n d e x; See
  • Page 136 – video connector
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Owner’s Manual

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Summary

Page 2 - Abbreviations and Acronyms; For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the

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; A Tour of Your Computer

Contents 3 Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SAFETY: General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SAFETY: Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SAFETY: Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 5 - Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Contents 5 Speaker Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Customizing the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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