Dell Inspiron 1300 Manuals

Dell Inspiron 1300 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Inspiron 1300. We have 4 Dell Inspiron 1300 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual

Dell Inspiron 1300 Owner's Manual

Dell Inspiron 1300 Owner's Manual (142 pages)

Dell Laptop Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 39 MB

Table of Contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 A Tour of Your Computer

11
- Front View
  11
- Left Side View
  14
- Right Side View
  16
- Back View
  17
- Bottom View
  18
2 Setting up Your Computer

19
3 Using the Display

25
- Adjusting Brightness
  25
- Switching the Video Image
  25
- Setting Display Resolution
  26
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

27
- Numeric Keypad
  27
- Key Combinations
  28
  - System Functions
    28
  - CD or DVD Tray
    28
  - Display Functions
    28
  - Radios (Including Wireless Networking)
    28
  - Power Management
    28
  - Speaker Functions
    29
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    29
- Touch Pad
  30
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    30
5 Using a Battery

31
- Battery Performance
  31
- Checking the Battery Charge
  32
- Conserving Battery Power
  32
  - Power Management Modes
    33
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
    34
- Charging the Battery
  37
- Replacing the Battery
  38
- Storing a Battery
  39
6 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

41
- Playing a CD or DVD
  41
- Adjusting the Volume
  42
- Adjusting the Picture
  43
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  43
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    43
  - Using Blank Cds and Dvds
    44
  - Helpful Tips
    45
7 Using Expresscards

47
- Expresscard Types
  47
- Expresscard Blanks
  47
- Installing an Expresscard
  47
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank
  48
8 Setting up a Home and Office Network

49
- Connecting to a Network Adapter
  49
  - Network Setup Wizard
    49
- Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
  50
  - Determining Your Network Type
    50
  - Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    50
9 Dell™ Quickset Features

53
10 Solving Problems

55
- Dell Diagnostics
  55
- Drive Problems
  58
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    58
  - Hard Drive Problems
    59
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  59
- Error Messages
  60
- Contacting Dell
  62
- Keyboard Problems
  64
  - External Keyboard Problems
    64
  - Unexpected Characters
    64
- Lockups and Software Problems
  65
- Memory Problems
  66
- Network Problems
  67
- Expresscard Problems
  67
- Power Problems
  67
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
    68
- Printer Problems
  68
- Scanner Problems
  69
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  69
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  70
- Video and Display Problems
  71
- Drivers
  72
  - What Is a Driver
    72
  - Identifying Drivers
    72
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    73
  - Click Properties
    74
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  75
- Restoring Your Operating System
  75
11 Adding and Replacing Parts

81
- Before You Begin
  81
- Hard Drive
  83
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    85
- CD/DVD Drive
  85
- Memory
  86
- Wireless Mini PCI Card
  90
- Hinge Cover
  94
- Keyboard
  95
12 Appendix

97
- Specifications
  97
- Using the System Setup Program
  103
  - Overview
    103
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    103
  - System Setup Screen
    103
  - Commonly Used Options
    103
    
    Internal HDD
    104
    
    CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
    104
- Travelling with Your Computer
  105
  - Identifying Your Computer
    105
  - Packing the Computer
    105
  - Travel Tips
    105
  - Travelling by Air
    106
  - If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
    106
- Cleaning Your Computer
  107
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    107
  - Touch Pad
    107
  - Cds and Dvds
    107
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  108
  - FCC Class B
    108
- Macrovision Product Notice
  109
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  109
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    109
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    109
- Contacting Dell
  110
Glossary

127
Index

137

Advertisement

DELL Inspiron 1300 Owner's Manual

DELL Inspiron 1300 Owner's Manual (144 pages)

Brand: DELL | Category: Laptop | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 A Tour of Your Computer

11
- Front View
  11
- Left Side View
  14
- Right Side View
  16
- Back View
  17
- Bottom View
  18
2 Setting up Your Computer

19
3 Using the Display

25
- Adjusting Brightness
  25
- Switching the Video Image
  25
- Setting Display Resolution
  26
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

27
- Numeric Keypad
  27
- Key Combinations
  28
  - System Functions
    28
  - CD or DVD Tray
    28
  - Display Functions
    28
  - Radios (Including Wireless Networking)
    28
  - Power Management
    28
  - Speaker Functions
    29
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    29
- Touch Pad
  30
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    30
5 Using a Battery

31
- Battery Performance
  31
- Checking the Battery Charge
  32
- Conserving Battery Power
  32
  - Power Management Modes
    33
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
    34
- Charging the Battery
  37
- Replacing the Battery
  38
- Storing a Battery
  39
6 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

41
- Playing a CD or DVD
  41
- Adjusting the Volume
  42
- Adjusting the Picture
  43
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  43
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    43
  - Using Blank Cds and Dvds
    44
  - Helpful Tips
    45
7 Using Expresscards

47
- Expresscard Types
  47
- Expresscard Blanks
  47
- Installing an Expresscard
  47
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank
  48
8 Setting up a Home and Office Network

49
- Connecting to a Network Adapter
  49
  - Network Setup Wizard
    49
- Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
  50
9 Dell™ Quickset Features

55
10 Solving Problems

57
- Dell Diagnostics
  57
- Drive Problems
  60
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    60
  - Hard Drive Problems
    61
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  61
- Error Messages
  62
- Keyboard Problems
  66
  - External Keyboard Problems
    66
  - Unexpected Characters
    67
- Lockups and Software Problems
  67
- Memory Problems
  68
- Network Problems
  69
- Expresscard Problems
  69
- Power Problems
  69
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
    70
- Printer Problems
  71
- Scanner Problems
  71
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  72
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  73
- Video and Display Problems
  73
- Drivers
  74
  - What Is a Driver
    74
  - Identifying Drivers
    75
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    75
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  77
- Restoring Your Operating System
  77
11 Adding and Replacing Parts

83
- Before You Begin
  83
- Hard Drive
  85
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    87
- CD/DVD Drive
  87
- Memory
  88
- Wireless Mini PCI Card
  92
- Hinge Cover
  96
- Keyboard
  97
12 Appendix

99
- Specifications
  99
- Using the System Setup Program
  105
  - Overview
    105
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    105
  - System Setup Screen
    105
  - Commonly Used Options
    105
- Travelling with Your Computer
  107
  - Identifying Your Computer
    107
  - Packing the Computer
    107
  - Travel Tips
    107
  - Travelling by Air
    108
  - If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
    108
- Cleaning Your Computer
  109
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    109
  - Touch Pad
    109
  - Cds and Dvds
    109
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  110
  - FCC Class B
    110
- Macrovision Product Notice
  111
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  111
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    111
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    111
- Contacting Dell
  112
Glossary

129
Index

139

Dell Inspiron 1300 Service Manual

Dell Inspiron 1300 Service Manual (45 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Replacing the Antenna
2
Base Plastics
4
Replacing the Battery
5
Before You Begin
6
Recommended Tools
6
Turning off Your Computer
6
Before Working Inside Your Computer
6
Computer Orientation
7
Screw Identification
7
Flashing the BIOS from a CD
9
Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive
9
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
10
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
10
Removing the Microprocessor Module
12
Removing the Display Assembly
14
Removing the Display Bezel
15
Removing the Display Panel
16
Installing the Display Panel
17
Removing the Cooling Fan
19
Installing the Cooling Fan
20
Removing the Hard Drive
21
Installing the Hard Drive
22
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
22
Removing the Hinge Cover
23
Replacing the Hinge Cover
23
Removing the Keyboard
24
Replacing the Keyboard
24
Removing the Modem
26
Replacing the Modem
26
Removing the Palm Rest
28
USB Connector
30
Video Connector
30
Removing the Speakers
31
Installing the Speakers
31
Removing the System Board
33
Installing the System Board
34
System Components
35
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
37
Removing the Memory Module
40
Optical Drive
41
Replacing the Memory Module
41
Removing the Optical Drive
41
Mini PCI Card
42
Installing the Optical Drive
42
Removing the Mini Pci Card
42
Installing the Mini Pci Card
44

Advertisement

Dell Inspiron 1300 Service Manual

Dell Inspiron 1300 Service Manual (45 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Replacing the Antenna
2
Base Plastics
4
Replacing the Battery
5
Before You Begin
6
Recommended Tools
6
Turning off Your Computer
6
Before Working Inside Your Computer
6
Computer Orientation
7
Screw Identification
7
Flashing the BIOS from a CD
9
Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive
9
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
10
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
10
Removing the Microprocessor Module
12
Removing the Display Assembly
14
Removing the Display Bezel
15
Removing the Display Panel
16
Installing the Display Panel
17
Removing the Cooling Fan
19
Installing the Cooling Fan
20
Removing the Hard Drive
21
Installing the Hard Drive
22
Removing the Hinge Cover
23
Replacing the Hinge Cover
23
Removing the Keyboard
24
Replacing the Keyboard
24
Removing the Modem
26
Replacing the Modem
26
Removing the Palm Rest
28
USB Connector
30
Video Connector
30
Removing the Speakers
31
Installing the Speakers
31
Removing the System Board
33
Installing the System Board
34
System Components
35
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
37
Optical Drive
41
Mini PCI Card
42

Advertisement

Related Products

Dell Categories

Laptop

Desktop

Monitor

Storage

More Dell Manuals