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Dell 1545 - Inspiron - Pentium 2 GHz User Manual (354 pages)
Dell Inspiron 545 MT: User Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 4.09 MB
Table of Contents
3
Table of Contents
23
1 Finding Information
23
Start Button
24
Microsoft Windows Help and Support
25
Windows Vista
25
Windows ® XP
26
Control Panel
26
Information about Installed Hardware
26
Device Manager
27
Hardware Devices Installed On Your Computer
28
Programs Installed On Your Computer
28
Wireless Networking
29
Dell Support Website
29
Technical Support
30
Customer Service
30
Warranty Information
31
Dell Forums
31
Contact Us
31
BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings
33
2 Microsoft Windows Desktop
33
Overview
34
Taskbar
34
Overview
35
Displaying the Taskbar
35
Customizing the Taskbar
35
Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area
35
Adding Icons in the Notification Area
36
Desktop Icons and Shortcuts
36
Deleting an Icon From the Desktop
37
Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts On the Desktop
38
Shortcut Menus
39
Changing the Desktop Appearance
39
Windows Vista
40
Windows ® XP
41
Setting Up a Screen Saver
41
Windows Vista
41
Windows XP
42
Start Button (Menu)
42
Overview
43
Customizing the Start Menu
44
Control Panel
45
Accessing and Using the Control Panel
45
Customizing Your Computer Settings
45
Managing Your Computer Performance
47
3 Monitors and Displays
47
Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen
48
Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display
49
Windows Vista
49
Windows ® XP
50
Troubleshooting
50
Choosing the Best Display Settings
50
Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors
51
Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors
52
Windows Vista
52
Windows XP
53
Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments
55
Cables and Connections
56
Displayport™ - Features and Benefits
56
NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies
57
4 Navigation Devices
57
Touch Pad)
58
Mouse
58
Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons
59
Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel
59
Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse
60
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
60
Using a Bluetooth ® -Enabled Wireless Mouse
62
Touch Pad
62
Circular Scrolling
63
Single Finger Zoom
63
Cleaning the Touch Pad
63
Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen)
63
Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel
64
Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar
64
Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse)
64
Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device
65
Keyboard
66
Customizing Your Keyboard
66
Backlit Keyboard
67
Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard
68
Using the Numeric Keypad On a Laptop Computer
69
General Keyboard Shortcuts
71
5 Printers-Settings and Drivers
71
Accessing Printer Information
72
Changing Printer Settings
72
For Windows Vista
72
For Windows ® XP
73
Setting Up Printers
73
Adding a Printer
74
Setting the Default Printer
74
Sharing Printers On a Network
75
Installing a Printer Driver
77
6 Drives and Media
77
Freeing Up Hard Drive Space
77
Shadow Storage
78
Reducing Hard Drive Space Used By Shadow Storage
78
Solid-State Drive (SSD)
79
Installing Drivers for Media Drives
79
Determining Whether a Device Driver Is the Source of a Device Problem
79
Replacing a Driver with a Previous Version of the Driver
80
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver
80
Manually Reinstalling a Driver
81
Drive Problems
82
Optical Drive Problems
82
Hard Drive Problems
83
Working with RAID
83
RAID Level 0
84
RAID Level 1
86
RAID Level 0+1 Configuration
87
RAID Level 5 Configuration
87
Setting Your Computer to Raid-Enabled Mode
88
Configuring RAID
99
7 Shutting Down Your Computer
99
Windows Vista
99
Windows ® XP
101
Shutdown States
101
Microsoft ® Windows Vista
101
Windows ® XP
101
Ending a Program That Is Not Responding
103
Ending a Process That Is Not Responding
104
Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer
104
Undocking Your Computer While It Is Running- Hot Undocking
104
Undocking Without Shutting Down
105
Shutting Down Your Computer When It Fails to Shut Down Normally
105
Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer
106
Shutting Down a Computer When It Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen
107
Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode
108
Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss
109
8 Files and Folders
110
Navigating to Files
111
Selecting and Opening Files
111
Selecting a Group of Files
111
Selecting Several Random Files
112
Opening and Saving a File
112
Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art)
112
Finding Files
112
Searching for a File
113
Renaming Files
113
Printing Files
113
Deleting Files
114
Sharing Files
114
Windows Vista
115
Windows XP
115
Sharing Files with Password Protection
115
Restricting Access to a File
116
Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer
116
Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista
117
Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP
117
Backing Up Files
117
Windows Vista
118
Windows XP
118
Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured
119
Running Backup with Hidden Drives
119
Restoring Files
119
Windows Vista
119
Windows XP
121
9 Managing Applications (Programs)
121
Installing Applications On Your Computer
121
Installing Applications From a CD or DVD with Microsoft ® Windows
121
Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet
122
Installing Applications From a Network
122
Windows Vista
122
Windows ® XP
123
Removing Applications From Your Computer
123
Windows Vista
123
Windows XP
124
Ending an Application When It Does Not Respond
125
10 Maintenance Tasks
125
Performance and Ensure Security)
125
Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security
126
Cleaning Your Computer
126
Before You Start
126
Cleaning the Computer
126
Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media
127
Managing Your Computer Performance
127
Windows Vista
128
Windows ® XP
129
Performance Tuning
129
System Setup Based Performance Tuning
129
Software Based Performance Tuning
129
NVIDIA Performance
130
NVIDIA Monitor
131
Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive
132
Defragmenting Your Hard Drive
133
Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors
133
Scanning for Viruses and Spyware
135
11 Power
135
Protection Devices, and Batteries)
135
Setting Power Options
135
Windows Vista
137
Windows ® XP
140
Power Protection Devices
140
Surge Protector
140
Power Line Conditioner
141
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
141
Laptop Computer Batteries
142
Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time
142
Preserving the Life of a Battery
143
Replacing a Battery
143
Checking the Battery Charge
144
Microsoft Windows
145
Conserving Battery Power
145
Charging the Battery
146
Storing a Battery
146
US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions
146
Dell™ Controlpoint Power Manager
149
12 Networks
149
Mobile Broadband)
149
Overview
150
Local Area Networks (LAN)
151
What You Need to Set Up a LAN
151
Setting Up a New LAN
153
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN)
153
What You Need to Set Up a WLAN
154
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
154
Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card
155
Setting Up a New Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
158
Ad Hoc Networks
159
Mobile Broadband (Or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks
160
Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
160
Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card
160
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
160
Activating Mobile Broadband Service
161
Managing the Network with the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility
161
Wimax
162
Wpan
162
Managing Your Network
162
Securing Your Network
164
Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
165
Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots)
166
Locating Networks with the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
167
Scanning for a Wireless Network
167
Enabling the Network Locator
168
Managing Networked Computers with Intel ® Active Management Technology
171
13 Accessing the Internet
171
Overview
171
What You Need to Connect to the Internet
172
Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites
173
Web Addresses
173
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
173
Windows Vista
174
Windows ® XP
175
Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet
175
Web Browser Settings
175
Setting the Browser Home Page
176
Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages
177
Saving Space By Setting the Way the Browser Logs Viewing History
177
Increasing Computer Speed By Limiting the Number of Open Internet Windows
178
Using Accessibility Options for Visual Impairments
178
Internet Security and Privacy
178
Increasing Security for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet
179
Protecting Your Privacy While Accessing the Internet
179
Viruses
180
Firewalls
182
Spyware and Malware
183
Spam
183
Phishing Scams
183
Shopping Securely Over the Internet
184
Controlling Pop-Ups
185
Controlling Unwanted Toolbars
185
Content Advisory/Parental Controls
185
Bookmarking Favorite Websites
186
Searching for Information On the Internet
187
Changing the Internet Communications Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings
187
Printing a Web Page
188
Freeing Up Space and Protecting Your Computer
188
Clearing Browser History
188
Deleting Temporary Internet Files
188
Decreasing the Size of the Temporary Files Folder
189
Maintaining Privacy By Blocking and Deleting Cookies
191
14 Mail
191
Setting Up a New E-Mail Account
192
Windows Vista
192
Windows ® XP
192
Managing and Organizing E-Mail Messages
194
Windows XP
194
Securing Your E-Mail
195
Reducing Spam
196
Viruses and Phishing
197
Avoiding E-Mail Attachments
197
Viewing E-Mail Messages
197
Sending E-Mail
197
Windows Vista
198
Windows XP
198
Creating a Contact Group (Mailing List)
198
Windows Vista
199
Windows XP
200
Backing Up E-Mail Messages
200
Windows Vista
200
Windows XP
203
15 Multimedia
203
Mp3S, Tvs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors)
203
Overview
204
Cds, Dvds, and Blu-Ray Disc™ Media
204
Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray Disc Media
205
Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray Disc Media
207
5.1 Audio
207
Setting Up the 5.1 Audio Connections
208
Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players)
208
Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer
208
Setting Up the Laptop Media Device to Sync in Windows Media Player
209
Setting Up the Laptop Media Device the First Time
209
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device
210
Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote
210
Adjusting the Volume On Your Computer
210
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software
211
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver
211
Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones
212
Using a Digital Camera with Your Computer
212
Using Windows Media Player
215
16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
215
Accessing a TV with Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card
215
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
217
Determining What You Have and What You Need
217
Identifying the Connectors On Your Computer
219
Identifying the Connectors On Your TV
219
Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters You Need
222
Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
224
Performing the Basic Connection Steps
226
Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu
227
TV Menu Example
228
What to Do if the TV Does Not Recognize a Signal
229
Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations
239
Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV
239
Verify the Connection to the TV
239
Verify the Input Signal for the TV
239
Set Up the TV As a Display Device
240
Configure the Display Views
241
Dual Independent Display Mode
242
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
242
Switching the Display Image
242
Configuring Display Settings
243
Setting Display Resolution with the Windows Display Properties Menu
244
Accessing the Settings Tab of the Display Properties Menu
245
Accessing Additional Functions with the Advanced Button
245
Accessing the Video Card Control Features
245
Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems
246
Adjusting Display Settings with the Vendor Video Card Control Panel
246
Windows Vista
246
Windows XP
247
Using the Wizards
247
Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings
248
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings
249
Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels
249
Troubleshooting Display Settings
249
Where to Find Help
249
Resolving Common Problems
251
17 Security and Privacy
251
Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords
251
Administrator Rights
252
User Groups
253
Passwords
254
Smart Cards
254
Fingerprint Readers
255
Facial Recognition Software
255
Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer
255
Turning On Windows Firewall
256
Encrypting Files and Folders
256
Using Antivirus Software
256
Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network
257
Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses
258
Dealing with Cookies
258
Blocking All Cookies
259
Avoiding Spyware and Malware
261
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop
261
Enabling Remote Desktop On the Host Computer
262
Installing Remote Desktop Client Software
262
Calling From a Remote Location
265
19 Restoring Your Operating System
265
Using Microsoft ® Windows ® System Restore
266
Starting System Restore
266
Undoing the Last System Restore
267
Enabling System Restore
267
Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
268
Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore
269
Using the Operating System Media
269
Before You Begin
269
Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista
271
20 Troubleshooting
272
Troubleshooting Tools
273
Power Lights for Desktop Computers
274
Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers
275
Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers
275
System Messages for Desktop Computers
276
System Messages for Laptop Computers
278
Cmos Battery
280
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter
281
Running the Dell Diagnostics
285
Dell Support Center
287
Solving Problems
287
Battery Problems
287
Drive Problems
288
Optical Drive Problems
289
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
290
Error Messages
291
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
292
Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards
292
Lockups and Software Problems
294
Memory Problems
295
Mouse Problems
296
Network Problems
296
Power Problems
298
Printer Problems
299
Scanner Problems
299
Sound and Speaker Problems
301
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers
302
Video and Monitor Problems
304
Power Lights
305
Dell Technical Update Service
307
21 System Setup
307
Viewing System Settings with the System Setup Program
308
Entering the System Setup Program
308
Working with Options On the System Setup Program Screen
309
Changing the Boot Sequence
310
Performing a One-Time Boot
310
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device
310
Changing the BIOS Settings
311
Viewing the BIOS Settings
311
Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS)
313
22 Ports
313
USB Port
314
IEEE 1394 Port
315
RS232 Serial Port
316
Parallel Port
317
Esata Port
318
Modem
319
Ethernet Port
320
Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2)
321
VGA Port
322
DVI-I Port
323
S-Video Tv-Out Port
324
Component Video
325
Composite Video
326
HDMI Port
327
Displayport
328
S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA)
328
S/PDIF Port (Toslink)
329
Audio Ports
331
23 Getting Help
331
Obtaining Assistance
332
Dell Support Service
332
Technical Support and Customer Service
332
Dellconnect
333
Online Services
334
Autotech Service
334
Automated Order-Status Service
334
Problems with Your Order
334
Product Information
334
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
335
Before You Call
337
Contacting Dell
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Dell 1545 - Inspiron - Pentium 2 GHz Setup Manual (94 pages)
Dell Laptop Setup Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.42 MB
Table of Contents
5
Table of Contents
7
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop
7
Before Setting Up Your Computer
8
Connect the AC Adapter
9
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
10
Press the Power Button
11
Set Up Microsoft Windows
12
Install the SIM Card (Optional)
14
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)
16
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
20
Using Your Studio Laptop
20
Right Side Features
24
Left Side Features
28
Computer Base and Keyboard Features
30
Touch Pad Gestures
34
Multimedia Control Keys
36
Display Features
38
Removing and Replacing the Battery
40
Using the Optical Drive
41
Software Features
42
Customizing the Desktop
44
Free Fall Sensor
45
Dell Dock
46
Solving Problems
46
Beep Codes
47
Network Problems
48
Power Problems
49
Memory Problems
50
Lockups and Software Problems
52
Using Support Tools
52
Dell Support Center
53
System Messages
55
Hardware Troubleshooter
56
Dell Diagnostics
60
Restoring Your Operating System
61
System Restore
62
Dell Datasafe Local Backup
64
Operating System Reinstallation
66
Getting Help
67
Technical Support and Customer
67
Service
67
Dellconnect
68
Online Services
69
Automated Order-Status Service
69
Product Information
70
Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit
71
Before You Call
73
Contacting Dell
74
Resources
76
Specifications
89
Appendix
89
Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)
90
Index
Dell 1545 - Inspiron - Pentium 2 GHz Setup Manual (72 pages)
Setup Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.24 MB
Table of Contents
5
Table of Contents
7
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
7
Before Setting Up Your Computer
8
Connect the AC Adapter
9
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
10
Press the Power Button
11
Enable or Disable Wireless
12
Windows Vista ® Setup
12
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
16
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
16
Right Side Features
18
Left Side Features
20
Front Side Features
24
Computer Base and Keyboard
24
Features
26
Media Controls
27
Display Features
28
Solving Problems
28
Removing and Replacing the Battery
29
Software Features
31
Network Problems
32
Power Problems
34
Memory Problems
35
Lockups and Software Problems
37
Using Support Tools
37
Dell Support Center
38
System Messages
40
Hardware Troubleshooter
40
Dell Diagnostics
43
Restoring Your Operating System
44
System Restore
46
Dell Factory Image Restore
47
Operating System Reinstallation
49
Getting Help
50
Technical Support and Customer
50
Service
50
Dellconnect
50
Online Services
51
Automated Order-Status Service
52
Product Information
52
Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit
54
Before You Call
55
Contacting Dell
56
Resources
58
Specifications
67
Index
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Dell 1545 - Inspiron - Pentium 2 GHz Service Manual (52 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.45 MB
Table of Contents
3
Removing the Base Cover
3
Replacing the Base Cover
4
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
4
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
6
Before You Begin
6
Recommended Tools
6
Turning Off Your Computer
6
Before Working Inside Your Computer
8
Flashing the BIOS From a CD
8
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
10
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
10
Removing the Card
11
Replacing the Card
12
Camera (Optional)
12
Removing the Camera
12
Replacing the Camera
14
Removing the Center Control Cover
14
Replacing the Center Control Cover
16
Removing the Charger Board
16
Replacing the Charger Board
17
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
17
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
18
Removing the Processor
18
Installing the Processor
20
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
20
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
22
Removing the Daughter Board
22
Replacing the Daughter Board
23
Display Assembly
23
Removing the Display Assembly
25
Display Bezel
25
Replacing the Display Assembly
25
Removing the Display Bezel
26
Display Panel
26
Replacing the Display Bezel
26
Removing the Display Panel
27
Display Panel Cable
27
Replacing the Display Panel
28
Display Inverter
30
Removing the Thermal Fan
30
Replacing the Thermal Fan
32
Removing the Hard Drive
33
Replacing the Hard Drive
34
Removing the Keyboard
34
Replacing the Keyboard
36
Removing the Memory Module(S)
36
Replacing the Memory Module(S)
38
Wireless Mini-Card
38
Removing the Mini-Card
39
Replacing the Mini-Card
40
Removing the Optical Drive
40
Replacing the Optical Drive
41
Removing the Palm Rest
42
Replacing the Palm Rest
44
Removing the Power Board
44
Replacing the Power Board
46
Removing the Speakers
46
Replacing the Speakers
47
Removing the System Board
48
Replacing the System Board
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