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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Owner’ s Manual Model PP08L ...
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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 damage, pe rsonal injury , or death. Abbreviations an ...
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Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1 A T our of Y our Computer Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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4 Contents 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Low-Battery W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Charging the Bat ...
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Contents 5 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 CD or DVD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW , or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW , or DVD drive tray . . . . . . . ...
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6 Contents Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 If you have problems with a hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 General Program Problems . . ...
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Contents 7 9 Appendix Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Using the Sy stem Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Viewing the Sy stem Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Sy stem Setup Screen ...
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8 Contents ...
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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 Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • W arranty information • T erms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergono ...
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10 Finding Information www .dell.com | support.dell.com • Tips on using Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® • How to play CDs and D VDs • How to use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to clean my computer Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support . 2 Click User and system guides and cl ...
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Finding Information 11 • Solutions — T roubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions • Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades — Upgrade informa tion for components, such as memory , the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care — Contact i ...
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A T our of Y our Computer 13 A T our of Y our Computer Front V iew D ISPLAY L ATCH — Keeps the display closed. D ISPLAY — F or more information about your displa y , see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 9. display latch display speakers (2) keyboard status lights keyboard device st ...
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14 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com K EYBOARD S TATUS L IGHTS The green lights loc ated above the k eyboard indicate the following: K EYBOARD — The keyboar d includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® logo key . F or information on supported keyboa r d shortcuts, see page 34. S PEAKERS — T o ...
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A T our of Y our Computer 15 D EVICE S TATUS L IGHTS If the computer is connected to an electr ical outlet, the light operates as follows: – Solid gr een: The battery is charging. If the computer is running on a ba ttery , the light operates as follows: – Off: The battery is adequately char ged (or the computer is turned off). – Flashing oran ...
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16 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com P OWER B UTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the co mputer or to enter or e xit a power management mode. F or more information, see "P ower Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 9. NOTICE: T o avoid losing data, save and close a ...
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A T our of Y our Computer 17 A UDIO C ONNECTORS CD OR DVD D RIVE — Accommodates a CD drive, D VD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-R W/DVD combo drive. Right Side V iew B ATTERY /B ATTERY B AY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an elec trical outlet. See page 29. Attach headphones or speakers to t ...
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18 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com M ODEM C ONNECTOR A IR V ENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the co mputer from over heating. NOTE: The fan may run constantl y , and fan speed may va ry depending on usage. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem wit ...
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A T our of Y our Computer 19 Back V iew A IR V ENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents , which prevents the computer from overheating. NOTE: The fan may run constantly , and fan speed may vary depending on us age. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer . CAUTION: Do no ...
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20 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power required by the computer . Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldw ide. However , power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Usi ...
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A T our of Y our Computer 21 Bottom V iew M ODEM /M INI PCI C ARD C OVER — Covers the compartment that contains the modem and Mini PCI card. See page 71. B ATTERY /B ATTERY B AY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an elec trical outlet. See page 29. A IR V ENTS — The computer uses an inte ...
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Setting Up Y our Computer 23 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection a nd an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Y our ISP wi ll offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up ...
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24 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Connect to the Internet . 4 In the next window , click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP a nd want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISP s) . • If you have already obtained setup informat ion from your ISP but you did not ...
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Setting Up Y our Computer 25 C ONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK — If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as an answer ing machine, fax machine, surge prot ector , or line splitter , then bypass them and use the telephone line to connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack. C HECK THE CONNECTION ? ...
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26 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating sy stem setup before yo u connect a printer to the computer . See the documentation that came with the prin ter for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer . ? ...
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Setting Up Y our Computer 27 Printer Problems C HECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS — Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the computer (see page 26). T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. E NSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON — See the do ...
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28 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not pro tect against power interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to maintain A C 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 ...
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Using a Battery 29 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for your computer . For more information about the Dell warra nty for your computer , see your Product Information Guide . Use a battery to power the computer when it is not connec ...
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30 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell.com Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft ® W indows ® power meter window and icon and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge. Power Meter The W indows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. T o check the power meter , double-click the icon on the taskbar ...
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Using a Battery 31 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconn ect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and hold the battery latch. 3 Remove the battery . Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the batte ry bay until the latch ...
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32 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell.com C HECK THE POWER LIGHT — When the power light is lit or blin king, 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 th e power button to turn on the computer or e xit a power managem ...
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Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 33 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button P ress this button to launch a frequently used pro gram, such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser . Reprogramming the Button T o change the reprogrammable button settings or to find information on using the button: 1 C ...
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34 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com T o enable the keypad, press <Fn><F11>. The light indicates that the keypad is active. T o use the numeric function when the keypad is enabled, press <Fn> and the desir ed key . T o disable the keypad, press <Fn><F11> again. Keyboard Shortcuts Sy ste ...
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Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 35 Speaker Functions Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the character repeat rate, click the Start button → Control Pa n e l → P rinters and Other Hardware → K eyboard . F ollow the instructions on the screen. <Fn><P ageUp> Increases the volume of th ...
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36 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com T ouch Pad The touch pad detects the pressur e and movement of your finger to allow yo u to move the cursor on the display . Use the touch pad and to uch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • T o select a ...
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Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 37 Customizing the T ouch Pad Y ou can use the Mouse P roperties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Click the Start button, click Control P anel , and then click P rinters and Other Hardware . 2 Click Mouse . 3 In the Mouse P roperties window , click the Device Settings tab. T o disable the t ...
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38 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com C HECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD — 1 Shut down the computer (see page 28), wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 V erify that the numbers, capitals, an d scroll lock lights on the keyboa rd blink during the boot routine. 3 F rom the Windows ® desktop, click the Start button, poin ...
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 39 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs F or information about using CD s a nd D VDs in your computer , see the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 9. CD or DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW , or DVD NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, n ot all ...
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40 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com If the CD-RW drive stops writing D ISABLE STANDBY MODE IN W INDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD-RW — Search for the keywor d standby in the Help and Su pport Center . T o access help, see page 9. C HANGE THE WRITE SPEED TO A SLOWER RATE — See the help files for your CD creation ...
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 41 Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyri ght laws when you create CDs. This section applies only to computers that have a CD-R, CD-RW , D VD+RW , DV D+R, or D VD/CD-R W combo drive. The following instructions show how to make an e xact copy of a CD or DVD. Y ou can also use Sonic RecordNo ...
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42 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com Helpful T ips • Use Microsoft ® W indows ® Explorer to drag and drop file s to a CD-R or CD-R W only after you start Sonic RecordNow and open a Recor dNow proj ect. • Y ou must use CD-Rs to burn music CDs th at you want to play in regular ster eos. CD-R Ws do not play i ...
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 43 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a networ k, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. T o connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the networ k adapter connector on your comput ...
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44 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft ® W indows ® XP operating system provides a Network Setup W izard 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 P r ...
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: These networking instructions do no t apply to internal cards with Bluetooth ® wireless technology or cellular products. NOTE: T o configure a wireless computer running the Windows 2000 operating sy stem, see the user’ s guide that came with yo ur wireless ...
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46 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com When you turn on your computer , a pop-up appear s from the network icon in the notification area whenever a network is detected in the area for which your computer is not configur ed. 1 Click either the pop-up or the network icon to configure your computer for one of the avai ...
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 47 2 Click to select the network you wa nt to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the network name in the list. If you select a se cure network (identified by a icon), you must enter a WEP or WP A key when prompted. NOTE: Network security settings are unique to your ne twork. Dell cannot provide th ...
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Solving Problems 49 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this sect ion, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer , perform the checks in "Solving P roblems" and run the Dell Diagnostics ...
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50 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press <Enter>. The computer runs the P re-boot System Assessment , a series of initial tests of your system board, k eyboard, hard drive, and display . • During the assessment, answer any questions that appear . • If a failu ...
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Solving Problems 51 3 If you run a test from the Custom T est or Symptom T ree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information. 4 When the tests are complete, close the test scr een to return to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and resta rt the computer , close the Main Menu screen. Error Me ...
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52 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com V ideo and Display Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that re quires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attac h an external monitor to your computer . I NVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION - PLEASE RUN S YS T E M S ETUP P ROGRAM ...
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Solving Problems 53 If the display is difficult to read T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cable connection s. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on. C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICA ...
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54 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable Scanner Problems A DJUST THE W INDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS — 1 Click the Start button and click Control P anel . 2 Click Appearance and Themes . 3 Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon. 4 T ry different settings for Color quality and Scr ...
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Solving Problems 55 Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving fi les to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 9. If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive E NSURE THAT W INDOWS ® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE — Click the Start button and click My Computer . If the drive is not listed, pe rform a full sc ...
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56 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card Problems General Program Problems NOTE: Software usually includes install ation instructions in its documentat ion or on a floppy disk or CD. A program crashes A LLOW THE COMPUTER TO COOL BEFORE TURNING IT ON — A hot hard drive may pr event the ope ...
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Solving Problems 57 A program stops responding Error messages appear Resolving Other T echnical Problems If Y our Computer Gets W et CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is safe to do so. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is recommended that you turn off AC power at the circuit breaker before att ...
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58 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove any installed PC Cards, and put them in a safe place to dry . 5 Remove the battery . 6 W ipe off the battery and put it in a safe place to dry . 7 W ipe off the display . 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 66). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 68). 10 Open the display and place the ...
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Solving Problems 59 Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or keyboard. All devices r equire a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized command s that only its driver r ecognizes. Many ...
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60 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 In the P erformance and Maintenance window , click System . 4 In the System P roperties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager . 6 In the Device Manager window , right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and then click P roperties . 7 Click the Drivers tab. ...
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Solving Problems 61 Restoring Y our Operating Sy stem Y ou can r estore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft W indows XP System Restore r eturns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec r estores your har d drive to the operating state it was in when you purchase ...
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62 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select a restor e point and click Next . If a calendar date has only one restor e point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two or more r estore points are available, click the restore point that you pr efer . 5 Click Next . The Restoration Complete screen appears after Syste ...
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Solving Problems 63 3 On the next scr een that appears, click Res t or e . 4 On the next scr een, click Confirm . The restor e process takes approximately 6–10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Fi n i s h to reboot the computer . NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer . Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When p ...
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64 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe . NOTE: If you do not log on as a l ocal administrator , a message app ears stating that you that you must do so. Click Quit and log on as a local administrator . If the partition for PC Restore does not e xist, a message appears stating that the partiti ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 65 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This section provides procedures for r emoving a nd installing the components in your computer . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure a ssumes that the following conditions e xist: • Y ou have performed the steps in "Shutting Down Your Computer ." • Y ou have ...
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66 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the computer , perform the following steps befo re you begin wo rking inside the computer . 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to pr event the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Shut down the computer . 3 Ensure that the computer and any atta ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 67 T o replace the har d drive in the hard drive bay : 1 Complete the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 65. 2 T urn the computer over , and remove the har d drive screws. NOTICE: When the hard drive is n ot in the computer , store it in pro tective antistatic packaging. See the safety instructions in y ...
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68 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to De ll in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. Memory Y ou can incr ease your computer memory by instal ling memory modules on the system board. See page 80 for informa ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 69 NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell ar e covered under your computer warranty . 3 If you are r eplacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spr ead apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b Remove the module from the ...
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70 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is not in stalled properly, the computer may not boot properly . No error message indicate s this failure. a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b Slide the modul ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 71 Modem and Mini PCI Card 1 Complete the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 65. 2 T urn the computer over , loosen the captive scre w on the modem/Mini PCI car d cover , and lift the cover away from the computer . 3 Continue to the appropriate section: • T o add a modem, see the follow ing section, & ...
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72 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Modem 1 Remove the existing modem: a Remove the screws securing the modem to the system boar d, and set them aside. b P ull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board and disconnect the modem cable. 2 Connect the modem c ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 73 If you order ed a Mini PCI card with your co mputer , the card is already installed. 1 If a Mini PCI card is not alr eady installed, go to step 2. If you are replacing a Mini PCI car d, remove the e xisting card: a Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables. b Release the Mini PCI card by spr eading the meta ...
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74 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degr ee angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks. 3 Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card. 4 Replace the cover . Mini PCI card Mini PCI card connector antenna cables (2) ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 75 CD or DVD Drive 1 Complete the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 65. 2 T urn the computer over , loosen the captive sc rew in the memory module cover , and lift the cover away from the computer . 3 Remove the screw labeled "O" ne xt to the memory module cover . captive screw memory module ...
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76 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 P ress the lever next to the memory module co nnectors in the dir ection of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to r elease the drive. 5 P ull the drive out of the bay . 6 Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the screw that you r emoved in ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 77 6 P u ll up on the keyboar d connector to disco nnect it from the interface connector on the system board. 7 Remove the keyboar d from the bottom case. NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the connecto r pins, press the keyboard con nector evenly into the interface connector on the sy stem board, and do not revers e the keyboar ...
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78 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Connect the keyboar d connector of the replacem ent keyboar d to the interface connector on the system board. 9 Insert the four securing tabs on the keyboar d into their respective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboar d into the bottom case. Ensure that all four securing tabs ...
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Appendix 79 Appendix Specifications NOTE: Power management features limit the processor sp eed when the computer is running on battery power , to maintain sy stem cooling requirements, and/or to maintain sy stem power requirements. Microprocessor Microprocessor Mobile Intel ® Pe n t i u m ® 4 processor or Intel Celeron ® processor L1 cache 8 KB ...
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80 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Memory module connector 2 user -accessible SODIMM sockets Memory module capacities 64, 128, 256, and 512 MB Memory type 2.5- V SODIMM Standard memory 128 MB Maximum memory 1 GB Memory access time: clock speed 266 MHz Ports and Connectors Video 15-hole connector Audio microphone connector , stereo ...
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Appendix 81 Vide o Video type direct AGP integrated graphics Host interface integrated direct AGP Video controller Intel UMA integrated Video memory 1 MB with Inte l DVMT up to 32 MB (with 128 MB of system memory) or 64 MB (with 256 MB or more of system memory) LCD interface SPWG-B Audio Audio type AC’97 (soft audio) Audio controller Sigmatel 975 ...
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82 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) XGA Dimensions: 14.1 inch or 15 inch Height: 14.1 inch 15 inch 214.3 mm (8.4 inches) 228.1 mm (8.99 inches) Wi d t h : 14.1 inch 15 inch 285.7 mm (11.2 inches) 304.1 mm (11.97 inches) Diagonal: 14.1 inch 15 inch 359.16 mm (14.1 inches) 382.4 mm (15.1 inches) Maximum reso ...
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Appendix 83 Keyboard Number of keys 85 (U.S. and Canada); 86 (Europe); 90 (Japan) Key travel 2.7 mm ± 0.3 (0.11 inch ± 0.016 inch) Key spacing 19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.75 inch ± 0.012 inch) Layout QWER TY/AZER TY/Kanji T ouch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Wi d t h 64.88-mm (2.55-inch) sensor -active area Height 48. ...
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84 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Battery (12-cell) T ype 12-cell (96Whr) "smart" lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 122.5 mm (4.8 inches) Height 19.2 mm (0.76 inch) Wi d t h 147.5 mm (5.8 inches) W eight 0.615 kg (1.35 lb) V oltage 14.8 VDC Capacity 6450 mAH Operating life can be significantly reduced under certain power -intensive ...
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Appendix 85 T emperature range: Operating 0 ° to 35 ° C (32 ° to 95 ° F) Storage –40 ° to 65 ° C (–40 ° to 149 ° F) Phy sical Height 14.1-inch display 44.5–47.95 mm (1.75 inches–1.89 inches) 15-inch display 46.5–48.3 mm (1.83 inches–1.90 inches) Wi d t h 14.1-inch display 329 mm (12.9 inches) 15-inch display 335 mm (13.1 inches) ...
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Dell 1150 - page 86
86 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Using the Sy stem Setup Program Overview NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automati cally configure most of the o ptions available in the sy stem setup program, thus overriding o ptions that you set through the sy stem setup program. For more information on configuring features for your operating sy stem ...
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Appendix 87 Sy stem Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a sy stem setup screen, highligh t the item and see the Help area on the screen. On each screen, the system setup options ar e listed at the left. T o the right of each option is the setting or value for that option. Y ou can change se ttings that appear as white type ...
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Dell 1150 - page 88
88 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Performing a One-T ime Boot Y ou can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (Y ou can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostic s on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 T urn off the computer . 2 If the computer is connected to a dockin ...
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Dell 1150 - page 89
Appendix 89 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge T ime The AC adapter char ges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with the computer turned off. Charge time is significantly lo nger if the computer is on and running at high processor speeds and system activity levels. If you run your computer at high system activity ...
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Dell 1150 - page 90
90 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating syste m and some of the softwar e program that is installed on the computer during th e manufacturing process (Microsoft ® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on). Dell-installed peripherals inc ...
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Dell 1150 - page 91
Appendix 91 there is no guarantee that interfer ence wi ll not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television r e ception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interfer en ce by one or more of the following measures: • Re ...
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92 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Argentina (Buenos Aires) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 W ebsite: 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 ® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care toll- ...
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Appendix 93 Barbados General Support 1-800-534-3066 Belgium (Brussels) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 32 City Code: 2 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail for F rench-speaking Customers: support.euro .dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/ T echnical Support 02 481 92 88 T echnical Support Fax 02 481 92 95 Customer Care 02 713 15 .65 Corporate S ...
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94 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Chile (Santiago) Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 Sales, Customer Support, and T echnical Support toll-free: 1230-020-4823 China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T echnical Support website: support.dell.com.cn T echnical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com ...
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Appendix 95 Costa Rica General Support 0800-012-0435 Czech Republic (P rague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com T echnical Support 22537 2727 Customer Care 22537 2707 Fa x 22537 2714 T ech Fa x 22537 2728 Switchboard 22537 2711 Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: ...
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96 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com F rance (P aris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell. com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Home and Small Business T echnical Support 0825 387 270 Customer Care 0825 823 833 Switchboard 0825 004 700 Switchboard (call ...
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Appendix 97 Greece International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 30 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ T echnical Support 00800-44 14 95 18 Gold Service T echnical Support 00800-44 14 00 83 Switchboard 2108129810 Gold Service Switchboard 2108129811 Sales 2108129800 Fa x 2108129812 Grenada General Support ...
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98 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com T echnical Support 1850 543 543 U.K. T echnical Support (dial within U.K. only) 0870 908 0800 Home User Customer Care 01 204 4014 Small Business Customer ...
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Appendix 99 Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 W ebsite: support.jp.dell.com T echnical Support (servers) toll-free: 0120-198-498 T echnical Support outside of Japan (servers) 81-44-556-4162 T echnical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) toll-free: 0120-198-226 T echnical Support outside of Japan (Dimension ...
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100 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Latin America Customer T echnical Support (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619 F ax (T echnical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3883 Sales (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4397 SalesF ax (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 7 ...
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Dell 1150 - page 101
Appendix 101 Mexico International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 52 Customer T echnical Support 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383 Sales 50-81-8800 or 01-800-888-3355 Customer Service 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383 Main 50-81-8800 or 01-800-888-3355 Montserrat General Support toll-free: 1-866-278-6822 Netherlands Antilles General Support 001 ...
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102 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Norway (L ysaker) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 47 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/no/no/emaildell/ T echnical Support 671 16882 Relational Customer Care 671 17575 Home/Small Business Customer Care 23162298 Switchboard 671 16800 F ax Switchboard 671 16865 Pa ...
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Appendix 103 Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com T echnical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) toll-free: 1800 394 7430 T echnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell P recision) toll-free: 1800 394 7488 T echnical Support (P owerApp, P owerEdge, P owerCon ...
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104 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Spain (Madrid) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 34 City Code: 91 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Home and Small Business T echnical Support 902 100 130 Customer Care 902 118 540 Sales 902 118 541 Switchboard 902 118 541 Fa x 902 118 539 Corpora ...
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Appendix 105 Ta i w a n International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com E-mail: ap_support@dell.com T echnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, and Electronics and Accessories) toll-free: 00801 86 1011 T echnical Support (P owerApp, P owerEdge, P owerConnect, and P owerV ault) toll-free: 00801 60 1256 ...
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106 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro .dell.com/uk/en/ECare/F orm/Home.asp E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com T echnical Support (Corporate/Pr eferred Accounts/P AD [1000+ employees]) 0870 90 ...
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Appendix 107 U.S.A. (Austin, T exas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Or der-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoT ech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Consumer (Home and Home Office) T echnical Support toll-free: 1-800-624-9896 Customer Service toll-free: 1-800-624-9897 DellNet™ Service ...
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108 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com ...
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Index 109 Inde x A AccessDirect button description, 1 6 system view , 1 6 air vents d e s c r i p t i o n , 18-19, 21 s y s t e m v i e w , 18-19, 21 audio connectors description, 1 7 system view , 1 7 B battery charging, 3 0 checking the charge, 3 0 d e s c r i p t i o n , 17, 21 installing, 3 1 low-battery warning, 3 0 performance, 2 9 power mete ...
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110 Index 110 Index drives fixing problems, 5 5 See hard drive D VD drive See CD or DVD drive DV D s copying, 4 1 E e-mail fixing problems, 2 5 F floppy drive fixing problems, 5 5 H hard drive description, 2 1 replacing, 6 6 returning to Dell, 6 8 system view , 2 1 hardwar e Dell Diagnostics, 4 9 Hardwar e T roubleshooter , 60 Help and Support Cent ...
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Index 111 P PC Card slot description, 1 6 system view , 1 6 PC Cards fixing problems, 5 6 PC Restore, 61 power fixing problems, 3 1 protection devices, 2 7 turning off your computer , 2 8 power button description, 1 6 system view , 1 6 printer cable, 2 6 connecting, 2 6 setting up, 2 6 USB, 2 6 problems Dell Diagnostics, 4 9 restor e to previous st ...
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112 Index 112 Index U uninterruptible power supplies See UPS UPS, 28 USB connector description, 2 0 system view , 2 0 V video connector description, 2 0 system view , 2 0 W warranty , 9 wet computer , 57 Wi n d o w s X P Device Driver Rollback, 5 9 Hardwa re T roubleshooter , 6 0 Help and Support Center , 1 1 printer , 2 7 reinstalling, 6 1 System ...
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