Dell Inspiron 1545 Service manual- User Manual

6 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompati...

7 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

8 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button

9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on, press the wireless key on the keyboard. A confirmation of your selection appears on the screen. The wireless key allows you to quickly turn all of your wireless radios (Bluetooth and WiFi) ...

10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista ® Setup Your computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista operating system. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. The screens take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, sett...

INSPIRON 14 Your Inspiron 1545 laptop has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 3 4

16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 4 3 5 6 1 2

18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 234 5

22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3

24 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, press the required key. Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume Play the previous track or chapter Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc

25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual digital microphones. 4 3 5 1 2 1 Left digital array microphone (optional) – Combines with the right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video conferencing and voice ...

INSPIRON 26 Solving Problems Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use a battery purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries from other computers. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down t...

27 Solving Problems Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . Productivity and Communication You can use your computer to create presentations, broch...

29 Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer. Check your wireless router to ensure it is • powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub).R...

30 Solving Problems Orange — A good connection exists between • a 100-Mbps network and the computer. Off — The computer is not detecting a • physical connection to the network. NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for the wired cable connection. The link integrity light do...

32 Solving Problems Memory Problems 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 memor...

33 Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. If a program stops responding — End the program: Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously. 1. Click 2. ...

35 INSPIRON Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com . Click the icon in the taskbar to run the applica...

36 Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and action needed to resolve the issue. NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the following examples, see the documentation for either the...

38 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter 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 start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Click 1. Start → Help and Suppor...

41 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data...

42 Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows 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 a...

44 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use Dell Fac...

45 Restoring Your Operating System Click 6. Dell Factory Image Restore . The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools , then Dell Factory Image Restore . Click 7. Next . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appe...

47 INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: See “Solving Problems” on page 1. 26 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See “Dell Diagnostics”...

48 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers.To contact Dell’s support service, see “Before You Call” on page 52 and then se...

49 Getting Help Dell Support e-mail addresses [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] • (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) [email protected] • (Asian/Pacific countries only) Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses [email protected] • (Asian/Pacific countries only) [emai...

50 Getting Help Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit the Dell website at www.dell.com . For the telephone number to call for your region or to speak to a sales specialist, see “Contacting Dell” on pag...

52 Getting Help Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. You may also be asked for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Remember to fill out the ...

53 Getting Help a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic • code:Description of problem and troubleshooting • procedures you performed: Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (80...

INSPIRON 54 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system. the Operating System media. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall Notebook System Software (NSS), or update drivers for your computer, and readme files. the Drivers and Utilities ...

INSPIRON 56 Specifications System model Dell ™ Inspiron ™ 1545 This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click St...

65 INSPIRON A AC adapter size and weight 63 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 28 C calling Dell 52 CDs, playing and creating 27 chipset 58 computer capabilities 27 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 28 Contacting Dell online 53 customer service 48 customizi...