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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 1200 and 2200 Owner’ s Manual Model PP10S ...
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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. If you purchased ...
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Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1 About 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Low-Battery W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Contents 5 6 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Sy stem Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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6 Contents Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 CD and DVD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 If there is no audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 If you hear an unfamiliar sc raping or grinding sound . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Hard drive prob ...
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Contents 7 Video and Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 If the display is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 If the display is difficult to read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 If only part of th e display is readable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Dri ...
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8 Contents Macrovision Product Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Finding Information 9 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Some additional information ma y 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 • ...
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10 Finding Information www .dell.com | support.dell.com • Service T ag and Expr ess Service Code • Microsoft W indows License Label Service T ag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer . • Use the Service T ag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. ? ...
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Finding Information 11 • Solutions — T roubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently ask ed questions • Community — Online disc ussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades — Upgrade informa tion for components, such as memory , the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care — Contact ...
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12 Finding Information www .dell.com | support.dell.com • How to use W indows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support . 2 T ype a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic th ...
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About Y our Computer 13 About Y our Computer Front V iew DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — P ress this button to r e lease the disp lay latch and open the display . DISPLAY — F or information on adjusting your displa y , see "Display F unctions" on page 42. POWER BUTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the co mputer or to enter or exit a ...
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14 About Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS If the computer is connected to an electric al outlet, the light operates as follows: – Solid gr een: The battery is charging. – Off: The battery is adequately char ged, the comput er is turned off, or no battery is installed. – Rapidly flashing gr een: An error has ...
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About Y our Computer 15 HARD DRIVE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the k eyboard indicate the following: T urns on when the compute r reads or writes data. NOTICE: T o avoid loss of data, never tur n off the computer while the light is flashing. T urns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. T urns on when the caps lock fun ...
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16 About Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side V i ew AUDIO CONNECTORS PC C ARD SLOT — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem, wi r eless card, or network adapter . F or mor e information, see "Using PC Car ds" on page 45. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector . Attach recor d/playback devices, such as casset ...
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About Y our Computer 17 Right Side V iew BATTERY / BATTERY BAY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Battery" on page 27. CD OR DVD DRIVE BAY — Accommodates a CD drive or DVD drive. Back V i ew battery CD or DVD drive security cable slot network co ...
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18 About Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com SECURITY CABLE SLOT — L ets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer . F or more information, see the instru ctions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work wi th the security cable slot. USB CONNECTORS NETWOR ...
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About Y our Computer 19 MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) VIDEO CONNECTOR AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Connects the AC adapter so that yo u can run the computer on A C power instead of battery power . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power requir ed by the comput er . Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your compute r turned either on or off. CAUTION ...
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20 About Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom V iew MEMORY MODULE COVER — Covers the compartment that co ntains the memory module(s). HARD DRIVE — Stores softwar e and data. BATTERY / BATTERY BAY — When a battery is installed, you can u se the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using ...
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Setting Up Y our Computer 21 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). Y our ISP will offer one or mor e of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections that pro ...
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22 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com • If you have already obtained setup informat ion from your ISP but you did not r eceive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually . • If you 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. Other ...
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Setting Up Y our Computer 23 Running the Files and Settings T ransfer Wizard Without the Operating Sy stem CD T o run the F iles and Settings T ransfer W izard without the Operating System CD, you must create a W izard disk that will allow you to cr eate a backup image file to removable media. T o create a W izard disk, use your new comput er with ...
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24 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Fi n i s h e d and restart the new computer . NOTE: For more information abou t this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #P A1089586 ( How Do I T ransfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell Computer using the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating Sy stem? ). Runn ...
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Setting Up Y our Computer 25 Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating sy stem setup before you connect a printer to the computer . See the documentation that came with the pr inter for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer . • Load paper and install the tone ...
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26 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 T urn on the printer and then turn on the computer . If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel . 4 Install the printer driver if necessary . See th e documentation that came with your printer . Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against ...
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Using a Battery 27 Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: For information about th e Dell warranty for your computer , see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with ...
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28 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to tem peratures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children. Handle dama ged or leaking batteries with extr eme care. Damaged batteries may ...
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Using a Battery 29 Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a compl etely discharged battery in appr oximately 2 hours (for nickel- metal hydride batteries [NiMH], and 2.5 hours for lithium-ion [Li-ion] ba tteries) with the computer turned off. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. Y ou can leave the battery in the computer as ...
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30 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 T o start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press <F1>. The battery recalibration begins and the A C adapter charges the battery until the battery gauge on the battery information screen states 100% char ged. • The Battery Recalibration P rocess scr een appears showing the functions ( ...
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Using a Battery 31 6 Disconnect the AC adapter . The battery discharges until the battery gau ge states 0% char ged. When the battery is completely discharged, the computer automatically turns off. 7 Connect the AC adapter to your computer . 8 Allow the AC adapter to char ge the battery until the battery status light turns off. NOTE: Y ou can opera ...
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Power Management 31 Power Management Power Management T ips NOTE: See "Using a Battery" on page 27 for more information on conserving battery power . • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is charged. • Place the computer in standby mod ...
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32 Power Management www .dell.com | support.dell.com • Select how the computer will respo nd when you pr ess the power button: – Choose no action. – Enter standby mode. – Enter hibernate mode. – Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer . – Prompt a user for an action ( Ask me what to do ). • Select how the computer wil ...
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Power Management 33 Setting Battery Alarms and Actions The screen allows you to enable the low-battery an d critical-battery alarms and to change settings for the alarms. F or example, you can set the low- battery alarm to 20 percent to r emind you to save work and switch to AC power , and you can set th e critical-battery alarm to 10 percent to en ...
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34 Power Management www .dell.com | support.dell.com T o exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab. F or more information on the Advanced tab in the P ower Management W izard, see page 35. Y ou cannot make the computer e xit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the t ...
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Power Management 35 Alarms T ab NOTE: T o enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm . The Lo w battery alar m and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. When you r eceive your computer , the Lo w b at ter y alarm and Critical battery al ar ...
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 37 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down on th e CD or DVD tray when yo u open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 P ress the eject button on the front of the drive. 2 P ul ...
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38 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com T o format CDs for storing data, to create music CD s, or to copy CDs, s ee the CD software that came with your computer . NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyri ght laws when you create CDs. F or more information on playing CDs or D VDs, click Help on the CD or D VD player ...
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 39 Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the curren t r esolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing D VD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control P anel . 2 Under Pick a category , click Appearance and Themes . 3 Under Pick ...
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Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 41 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an external k eyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The k eypad numbers and symbols are mark ed in blue on the right of the keypad k eys. T o type a numb er or symbol, hold down <Fn> ...
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42 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Battery CD or DVD T ray Display Functions Radios (Including Wireless Networking) NOTE: Wireless networking equipment is optional for some sy stems and may not be included with your computer . Power Management <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> ...
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Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 43 Speaker Functions Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions T o adjust keyboard operation, such as the charac ter r epeat rate, open the Control P anel, click P rinters and Other Hardware , and click Ke y bo a rd . <Fn><P age Up> Increases the volume of the integrated speak ers and external speak er ...
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44 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com T o uch Pad The touch pad detects the pressur e and movem ent 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. • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • T o select a ...
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Using PC Cards 45 Using PC Cards PC Card T ypes The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single T ype I or T ype II card. The PC Car d slot supports CardBus technology and e xtended PC Card s. "T ype" of card r efers to its thickness, not its functionality . NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device. See "Specifications" ...
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46 Using PC Cards www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the car d is completely seated in its connector . If you encounter too much resistance, do not forc e the car d. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes most PC Car ds and automa tically loads the appropriate device driver . If the conf ...
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Setting Up a Network 47 Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Network Adapter NOTE: Plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the co mputer . Do not plug the network cable into the modem conne ctor on the computer . Do not plug a network cable into a telephone wall jack. T o connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to ...
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48 Setting Up a Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Click the Start button, point to All P rograms → Accessories → Communications , and then click Network Setup Wizard . 2 On the Network Setup Wizard welcome screen, click Next . 3 Click Checklist for creating a network . NOTE: Selecting the conn ection method This computer connects direc ...
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Setting Up a Network 49 When you turn on your computer , a pop-up app ears from the network icon in the notification area (located in the lower -right corner of the W indows desktop) whenever a network, for which your computer is not configured, is detected in the ar ea. 1 Click either the pop-up or the network icon to configure your computer for o ...
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50 Setting Up a Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the network name in the list. If you select a secu re network (identified by a icon), you must enter a WEP or WP A key when prompted. NOTE: Network security settings are un ique to your network. Dell c ...
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Solving Problems 51 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce 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 ...
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52 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. W rite down the er ror code and problem de ...
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Solving Problems 53 4 When the tests are complete, close the test scr een to return to the Main Menu sc re e n. T o ex i t the Dell Diagnostics and resta rt the computer , close the Main Menu screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Con ...
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54 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibr ation is normal and may cause no ise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. NOTE: Because of different regions worldw ide and different disc formats, n ot all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. If there is n ...
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Solving Problems 55 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog tel ephone jack only . The modem d oes not operate while it is connected to a digital telephone network. R UN C HECK D ISK ? ...
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56 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide . If the message is not listed, see the documentatio n for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. V ERIFY THA ...
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Solving Problems 57 Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures 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 sy stem setup program. When y ou attach an external ke yboard, the inte ...
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58 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboa rd remains fully functional. Unexpected Characters C HECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE — Shut down the computer . Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. If you are ...
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Solving Problems 59 Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . The computer does not start up The computer stops responding NOTICE: Y ou might lose data if you are unable to perform an oper ating sy stem shutdown. Slow computer per ...
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60 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installati on instructions in its documentati on or on a floppy disk or CD. A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating sy stem A solid blue screen appears Other software problems C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION — If nece ...
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Solving Problems 61 Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . S AVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR ...
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62 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com PC Card Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide . Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide ...
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Solving Problems 63 Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you need technical assistan ce for your printer , contact the printer’ s manufacturer . NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your Dell printer , contact De ll (see ...
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64 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your sc anner , contact the sc anner’ s manufacturer . T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensur e that t ...
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Solving Problems 65 Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures 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 control in some MP3 players override s the Windows volume s etting. If you have been lis ...
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66 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com No sound from headphones T o uch Pad or Mouse Problems E NABLE DIGITAL MODE — Y our speakers do not work if the CD drive is operating in analog mode. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Pa n e l , and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices . 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices . 3 Click ...
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Solving Problems 67 V i deo and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures 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 requires a higher resolution than your co mputer supports, it is recommended that you attach an ex ternal m ...
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68 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If the display is difficult to read 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 ke yboard. All devices r equire a driver program. A DJUST THE BRIGHTNESS — P ress <Fn> and the up-arrow k ey to ...
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Solving Problems 69 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. Dell ships your computer to you with requir ed driv ers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed. NOTE: Any third party ...
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70 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Right-click the device for which th e new driver was installed and click P roper ties . 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver . If Device Driver Rollback does no t resolve the problem, then use System Restor e (see page 71) to return your computer to the operating state that existed ...
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Solving Problems 71 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 Restor e by Symantec restor es your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchase ...
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72 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 restor e point is automatically selected. If two or more r estore points ar e available , click the r estore point that you pr efer . 5 Click Next . The Restoration Complete screen appears after S ...
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Solving Problems 73 T o use PC Restore: 1 T urn 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 <Ctrl><F11>. If you do not press <Ctrl><F11> in time, le t the computer finish r estarting, and then restart the computer ag ...
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74 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click Ye s when a confirmation message appears. The partition is deleted and the c: partition e xpands to include the newly available disk space. T o check the available space, right-c lick the c:drive in W indows Explorer and select P roper ties . 6 Click Fi n i s h to close the PC Restore R ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 75 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for r emoving and 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 "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 75 and & ...
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76 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Before W orking Inside Y our Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protec t your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety . CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product In ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 77 NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the sy stem board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer . 7 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer , and then remove the battery from the bay . 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 79). Memory Y ou can incr ease your computer memory ...
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78 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 If you are r eplacing a memory modul e, remove the e xisting module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spr ead apart th e securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b Remove the module from the connector . captive screw memory module cover sec ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 79 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connect or 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, remo ve the module and reinstall it ...
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80 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatib ility or provide support for har d drives from sources other than Dell. T o replace the har d drive in the hard drive bay : 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor ...
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Appendix 81 Appendix Specifications Processor (Inspiron 1200) P rocessor type Intel ® Celeron ® M L1 T race Cache 32 KB (internal) L1 Data Cache 32 KB (internal) L2 cache 1 MB External bus frequency 400 MHz Processor (Inspiron 2200) P rocessor type Intel ® Celeron ® M or Intel ® Pe n t i u m ® M L1 T race Cache 32 KB (internal) L1 Data Cache ...
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82 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com PC Card CardBus controller T exas Instruments PCI 1510 Car dBus controller PC Car d connector one (supports one T ype I or T ype II cards) Cards supported 3.3 V and 5 V PC Car d connector size 68 pins Data width (maximum) PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Memory Integrated memory 256 MB DDR 1 Memory module ...
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Appendix 83 Vid eo Video type Intel 910 GML integrated graphics Video controller Intel GM A900 (Graphics Media Accelerator) Video memory 32 MB with 2 56 MB of system memory 64 MB if system memory is larger than 256 MB LCD interface L VDS (L ow- V oltage Differential Signaling) Audio Audio controller SigmaT el ST AC9752A T Stereo conversion 20-bit ( ...
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84 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Viewing angles: XGA Horizontal ±40° XGA V ertical +10°/–30° Pix el pitch: XGA 0.297 mm P ower Consumption ( panel with backlight) (typical): XGA 6.8 W (maximum) Controls NOTE: Brightness can be controlled through key combinations. Display (14.1 inch) (Inspiron 1200 or Inspiron 2200) T ype (active-m ...
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Appendix 85 Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 87 (Japan) Layout QWER TY/AZER TY/Kanji T ouch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 1000 cpi Size: Wi d t h 59.0-mm (2.32-inch) sensor -active area Height 43.2-mm (1.70-inch) rectangle Battery T ype 8-cell "smart" lithium ion (65 WHr) 8-cell "smart&qu ...
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86 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 V AC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 47–63 Hz Output current 3.16 A (continuous) Output power 60 W Rated output voltage 19 VDC Dimensions: Height 29.0 mm (1.14 inches) Wi d t h 49.5 mm (1.95 inches) Depth 114.5 mm (4.50 inches) W eight (with cables) 0.27 ...
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Appendix 87 Using the Sy stem Setup Program Overview NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automati cally configure most of the options available in sy stem setup, thus overriding options tha t you set through sy stem setup. For mo re information on configuring features for your operating sy stem, see the Windows Help and Support Center. T o ac cess he ...
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88 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sy stem Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a sy stem setup screen, highlight 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 sett ...
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Appendix 89 Performing a One-T ime Boot Y ou can set a one-time-only boot sequence without en tering system setup. (Y ou can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the di agnostics utility partition on your har d drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 T urn on the ...
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90 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party softwar e and peripherals include any p eripheral, accessory , or software program sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners , cameras, games, and so on). Support for all third-party softwar e and peripherals is pr ...
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Appendix 91 Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC R u les. These limits are designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interference in a r esidential install ation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener g ...
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92 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, W ebsite and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and T oll-Free Numbers Anguilla General Support toll-free: 800-335-0031 Antigua and Barbuda General Support 1-800-805-5924 Argentina (Buenos Aires) Inter ...
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Appendix 93 Austria (V ienna) International Access Code: 900 Country Code: 43 City Code: 1 W ebsite: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com Home/Small Business Sales 0820 240 530 00 Home/Small Business F ax 0820 240 530 49 Home/Small Business Customer Care 0820 240 530 14 P referr ed Accounts/Corporate Customer Care 0820 ...
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94 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Canada (North Y ork, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Online Order Status: www .dell.ca/ostatus AutoT ech (automated technical support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 Customer Care (med./lar ge business, government) toll-free: 1-800-32 ...
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Appendix 95 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 T echnical Support F ax 818 1350 T echnical Support (Del l™ Dimension™ and Inspiron™) toll-free: 800 858 2969 T echnical Support (OptiPlex™, Lati ...
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96 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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 F ax 22537 2728 Switchboard 22537 2711 Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: 00 Coun ...
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Appendix 97 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 Switchboar d 0825 004 700 Switchboard (calls from outside of F rance) 04 99 7 ...
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98 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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 21 ...
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Appendix 99 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 Care 01 204 4014 U.K. Customer Ca ...
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100 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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 Su ...
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Appendix 101 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 Sales F ax (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4600 or 512 728-3772 Lux e mb ...
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102 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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 Netherl ...
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Appendix 103 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 n a m a General Support 001-800-5 ...
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104 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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 ...
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Appendix 105 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 Corporate T echnical Support 902 100 130 ...
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106 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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 owe ...
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Appendix 107 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/P referr ed Accounts/P AD [1000+ employees]) 0870 908 0500 T echnical Support (direc ...
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108 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com 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 ...
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Index 109 Index A air vents description, 2 0 system view , 2 0 audio connectors description, 1 6 system view , 1 6 audio . See sound B battery charging, 2 9 checking the charge, 2 8 d e s c r i p t i o n , 17, 20 installing, 3 0 life e xpectancy , 3 1 low-charge warning, 3 5 performance, 2 7 power conservation, 3 1 removing, 2 9 storing, 3 0 s y s ...
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110 Index 110 Index F fan description, 2 0 system view , 2 0 F iles and Settings T ransfer Wi z a r d , 2 2 fixed optical drive description, 1 7 system view , 1 7 H hard drive description, 2 0 problems, 5 4 re placing, 7 9 system view , 2 0 hardwar e conflicts, 7 0 Dell Diagnostics, 5 1 Hardwar e T roubleshooter , 70 Help and Support Center , 12 hi ...
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Index 111 PC Restore, 72 playing CDs, 37 playing D VDs, 37 power hibernate mode, 3 4 line conditioners, 2 6 management, 3 1 power options properties, 3 4 problems, 6 2 protection devices, 2 6 settings, 3 1 standby mode, 3 3 surge protectors, 2 6 UPS, 2 6 power button description, 1 3 system view , 1 3 power light conditions, 6 2 power management. S ...
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112 Index 112 Index T technical support policy , 8 9 touch pad customizing, 4 4 description, 1 4 system view , 1 4 using, 4 4 transferring information to a new computer , 22 troubleshooting conflicts, 7 0 Dell Diagnostics, 5 1 external k eyboard problems, 5 7 Hardwar e T roubleshooter , 7 0 Help and Support Center , 1 1 U uninterruptible power supp ...
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