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Dell Inspiron 1200 Owner's Manual

Dell Inspiron 1200 Owner's Manual (164 pages)

Dell Laptop Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.79 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information

11
2 About Your Computer

19
- Front View
  19
- Left Side View
  23
- Right Side View
  24
- Back View
  25
- Bottom View
  28
3 Using a Battery

31
- Battery Performance
  31
- Checking the Battery Charge
  32
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter
    32
  - Low-Battery Warning
    32
- Conserving Battery Power
  33
- Power Management Modes
  33
  - Standby and Sleep Mode
    33
  - Hibernate Mode
    34
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  35
  - Accessing Power Options Properties
    35
- Charging the Battery
  35
- Removing the Battery
  36
- Storing a Battery
  37
4 Using the Keyboard

39
- Numeric Keypad
  39
- Key Combinations
  40
  - System Functions
    40
  - Power Management
    40
  - Speaker Functions
    40
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    40
- Touch Pad
  41
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    42
5 Using the Display

43
- Adjusting Brightness
  43
- Using a Projector
  43
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
  44
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    44
  - Windows Vista
    44
- Using both a Monitor and Your Computer Display
  45
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    45
  - Windows Vista
    46
- Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display
  46
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    47
  - Windows Vista
    47
6 Using Multimedia

49
- Playing Cds or Dvds
  49
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  51
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    51
  - Using Blank Cds and Dvds
    52
  - Helpful Tips
    53
- Adjusting the Volume
  54
- Adjusting the Picture
  54
7 Setting up and Using Networks

55
8 Using Cards

63
- Expresscards
  63
9 Securing Your Computer

67
- Security Cable Lock
  67
- Passwords
  67
- Computer Tracking Software
  70
- Fingerprint Reader (Optional)
  70
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  70
10 Troubleshooting Tools

73
11 Troubleshooting

85
- Battery Problems
  85
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  85
- Error Messages
  87
- Lockups and Software Problems
  88
- Memory Problems
  90
- Network Problems
  91
- Power Problems
  91
- Printer Problems
  92
- Scanner Problems
  93
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  94
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  95
- Video and Monitor Problems
  96
- Power Lights
  97
- Dell Technical Update Service
  98
- Dell Support Utility
  98
12 System Setup Program

101
- Overview
  101
- Viewing the System Setup Screens
  102
- System Setup Screens
  102
- Commonly Used Options
  102
  - Changing the Boot Sequence
    102
  - Enabling the Infrared Sensor
    104
13 Reinstalling Software

105
- Drivers
  105
  - What Is a Driver
    105
  - Identifying Drivers
    105
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    106
- Hardware and Software Problems
  110
- Restoring Your Operating System
  110
14 Traveling with Your Computer

119
- Identifying Your Computer
  119
- Packing the Computer
  119
- Travel Tips
  120
  - Traveling by Air
    120
15 Getting Help

123
- Obtaining Assistance
  123
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    124
  - Dellconnect
    124
  - Online Services
    124
  - Autotech Service
    125
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    125
- Problems with Your Order
  125
- Product Information
  126
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  126
- Before You Call
  127
- Contacting Dell
  129
16 Specifications

131
17 Appendix

137
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  137
  - FCC Class B
    137
- Cleaning Your Computer
  138
- Computer, Keyboard, and Display
  138
- Mouse (Non-Optical)
  139
- Touch Pad
  139
- Cds and Dvds
  139
Glossary

141
Index

159

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Dell Inspiron 1200 Owner's Manual

Dell Inspiron 1200 Owner's Manual (114 pages)

Dell Laptop Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 20.14 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
Finding Information
11
1 About Your Computer

13
- Front View
  13
- Left Side View
  16
- Right Side View
  17
- Back View
  17
- Bottom View
  20
2 Setting up Your Computer

21
3 Using a Battery

27
- Battery Performance
  27
  - Low-Battery Warning
    28
- Checking the Battery Charge
  30
  - Dell Quickset Battery Meter
    30
- Charging the Battery
  31
- Removing a Battery
  31
- Installing a Battery
  31
- Storing a Battery
  31
4 Power Management

33
- Power Management Tips
  33
- Power Management Wizard
  33
- Power Management Modes
  35
  - Standby Mode
    35
  - Hibernate Mode
    36
- Power Options Properties
  36
  - Power Schemes Tab
    36
  - Alarms Tab
    37
  - Power Meter Tab
    37
  - Advanced Tab
    37
  - Hibernate Tab
    37
5 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

39
- Playing a CD or DVD
  39
- Adjusting the Volume
  40
- Adjusting the Picture
  41
6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

43
- Numeric Keypad
  43
- Key Combinations
  44
  - System Functions
    44
  - Battery
    44
  - CD or DVD Tray
    44
  - Display Functions
    44
  - Radios (Including Wireless Networking)
    44
  - Power Management
    44
  - Speaker Functions
    45
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    45
- Touch Pad
  46
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    46
7 Using PC Cards

47
- PC Card Types
  47
- Extended PC Cards
  47
- Installing a PC Card
  47
- Removing a PC Card or Blank
  48
8 Setting up a Network

49
9 Solving Problems

53
- Dell Diagnostics
  53
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    53
- Drive Problems
  55
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  57
- Error Messages
  58
- Keyboard Problems
  59
  - External Keyboard Problems
    60
  - Unexpected Characters
    60
- Lockups and Software Problems
  61
- Memory Problems
  63
- Network Problems
  63
- PC Card Problems
  64
- Power Problems
  64
- Printer Problems
  65
- Scanner Problems
  66
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  67
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  68
- Video and Display Problems
  69
- Drivers
  70
  - What Is a Driver
    70
  - Identifying Drivers
    71
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    71
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  72
- Restoring Your Operating System
  73
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    73
  - Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
    74
10 Adding and Replacing Parts

77
- Before You Begin
  77
- Memory
  79
- Hard Drive
  81
11 Appendix

83
Index

111

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