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    Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Owner's Manual Model PP21L www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    the problem. CAUTION DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, DellNet, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows
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    the Operating System CD 20 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 21 Setting Up a Printer 22 Printer Cable 23 Connecting a USB Printer 23 Power Protection Devices 24 Surge Protectors 24 Line Conditioners 24 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 24 Contents
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    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 Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell
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    Picture 43 Copying CDs and DVDs 43 How to Copy a CD or DVD 43 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 44 Helpful 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
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    10 Solving Problems 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 Keyboard Problems 64 External Keyboard problems 64 Unexpected characters 64 Lockups and Software Problems 65 The computer
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    System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 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
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    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
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    • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to contact Dell Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information
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    customers customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such premier.support.dell.com. as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and
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    A Tour of Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 4 10 9 5 6 8 7 1 display latch release 5 touch pad 2 display latches (2) 6 touch pad buttons 3 display 7 speakers 4 keyboard status lights 8 device status lights 9 keyboard 10 power button A Tour of Your Computer 11
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    Keeps the display closed. D I S P L A Y - For more information about your display, see "Using the Display." KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is
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    battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. K E Y B O A R D - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard
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    the internal modem, connect the telephone line to the modem connector. For additional information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug
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    , see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. USB CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB
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    , see "CD/DVD Drive." OPTICAL -DRIVE- T R A Y EJECT BUTTON - Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with
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    View 1 AC adapter connector 2 air vent 1 2 AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR - ATTACHES AN AC ADAPTER TO THE COMPUTER. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with
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    3 hard drive cover 65 4 4 battery 5 battery-bay latch lock 6 battery-bay latch release 7 thermal module cover 8 fan M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I P C I C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s) and Mini PCI card. For more information on replacing memory, see
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    network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your jack before you set up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete
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    and Internet Problems." If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating
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    , click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. Do not
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    your settings and files and click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen. The wizard reads the collected dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: Access to the Dell
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    for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Printer Cable Your printer
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    . Line conditioners are designed to maintain AC 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 loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer
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    Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboard. The Dell display or the external device. Press to switch the video image between the display only,
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    both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Before you change any of higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under
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    keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again
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    Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). For more information on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features." Display Functions Switches the video image
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    ). Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center
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    lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 30 Using the Keyboard
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    . Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge
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    Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery
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    Fn>. See "Power Management Wizard." NOTE: See "Battery Performance" for more information on conserving battery power. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter
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    Management? to set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes This screen defines standby and hibernate modes. From the screen you can: • Set the standby-mode password option. • Enable or disable hibernate mode. • Select
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    is running on battery power. When your computer is connected to an electrical outlet or docking device, the Network Disabled power scheme disables only your wireless activity. You must select the power scheme through QuickSet (not Microsoft® Windows®) for the Network Disabled power scheme to work
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    , click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes drop-down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to maximize battery power. Windows XP controls the performance level of the
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    computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery is hot from being used in your
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    to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems." Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the
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    Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it. See "Charging the Battery." Using a Battery 39
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    40 Using a Battery
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    . 3 Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play CDs or DVDs or write data. 4 Push the tray back into the
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    the Volume meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following key combinations: • Press to increase the volume. • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to mute the volume. For more information about QuickSet, right
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    , DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by country. The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD. You can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on
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    or DVD and copy the data to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive. When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive and click OK. • If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you have inserted your source CD or DVD and click the Disc Copy button. The computer copies
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    . For a list of formats supported by your DVD player refer to the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of the
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    46 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
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    on supported ExpressCards, indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the
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    device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. For some latches
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    not plug a network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer. Insert the . Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing
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    Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. The software is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in the user's guide for your wireless network card. The
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    The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in your area. 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 secure network (identified by a icon), you must enter a password when
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    52 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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    Icon Double-click the Wizard. icon to adjust power management settings using the Power Management Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Right-click , see "Adjusting the Volume." • Turn the wireless activity indicator on or off. • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date
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    54 Dell™ QuickSet Features
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    ® Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Solving Problems 55
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    board, keyboard, hard drive, and Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue. 5 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
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    the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you
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    are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide
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    Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only. The modem does
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    - The primary cache internal to the microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell." C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer. See "Drive Problems." DATA ERROR - The hard drive cannot read the data. See "Drive Problems." 60 Solving
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    replace them. See "Memory." DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION - The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." DRIVE NOT READY - The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive
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    or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See "Memory." NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. NO BOOT
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    Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E . T H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S CRITICALLY LOW - The battery is running out of charge. Replace the battery
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    , follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the "Dell Diagnostics" or the system setup program. When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you
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    Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. The computer
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    , the error condition is related to a software problem. See "Dell Diagnostics." Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open
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    to exit standby mode. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. NOTE: For information on standby mode, see "Power Management Modes." C HARGE T H E BATTERY - The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an
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    system performance. Using less-powerful AC adapters, including the 65-W AC adapter, will cause you to receive a WARNING message. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need
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    the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. No sound from integrated speakers A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Double-click the speaker
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    fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. R E I N S T A L L T H E AUDIO D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "Dell Diagnostics." NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting
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    resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer. CHECK THE BATTERY - If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on
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    monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. See "Contacting Dell." Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and
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    at support.dell.com or your Drivers and Utilities CD provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update
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    or click Extract, follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are reinstalling an
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    the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System CD with your computer
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    to the Windows Classic view. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use
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    deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec is not
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    administrator. NOTE: If the partition for PC Restore does not exist on your computer's hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was not found. Click Quit; there is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to remove the PC Restore partition on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation
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    boot from CD message appears, press any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and applications as necessary. Solving Problems 79
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    80 Solving Problems
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    Replacing Dell™ Product Information Guide. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Philips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell off computer window, click Turn
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    , follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Handle components service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell main battery before you service the computer. 5 Remove the battery. a Slide the battery-bay
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    compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the
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    new hard drive into the bay, and then slide it into the connector by sliding it toward the screw holes until it is fully seated. 7 Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating system for your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities
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    Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive CD/DVD Drive computer is running and connected to a docking device. 1 While the computer is Replacing Parts 85
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    . NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before
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    . DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the factory. If you did not order additional memory, DIMM B will be empty. Generally, if you are adding memory, you will install a memory module in DIMM B. If you are upgrading memory, you may need to install memory in DIMM A and B depending
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    the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. 5 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b Slide the click, remove the module and reinstall it. 88 Adding and Replacing Parts
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    notch 2 memory slot tab 6 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws. NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. 7 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to
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    safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before memory module/Mini PCI cover, and then remove the cover. 1 1 captive screws (3) 3 If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 4. If you are replacing
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    by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. Adding and
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    1 2 1 Mini PCI card 2 metal securing tabs (2) 4 Install the replacement Mini PCI card: NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, ensure that the antenna cable is not under the at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks. 92 Adding and Replacing Parts
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    1 2 1 Mini PCI card 2 metal securing tabs (2) b Connect the antenna cable to the Mini PCI card. Ensure that the cable snaps onto the primary connector on the Mini PCI card. Adding and Replacing Parts 93
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    antenna cable 5 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws. NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer
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    the display and turn the computer upside-down. 9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery." Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by
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    cable. NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then secure the keyboard in place. 6 To replace the keyboard, connect the keyboard connector to the system board. 7 Place the tabs along the
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    Processor address bus width Flash EPROM Graphics Bus PCI controller ExpressCard connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size ICH6M one ExpressCard slot 54 mm ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 28 pins Memory Memory module connectors Memory
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    Memory (continued) Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Audio Mini PCI Modem Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface 98 Appendix 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-2
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    Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls , stereo headphones/speakers connector two 4-ohm speakers 1-W channel into 4 ohms keyboard shortcuts, program menus 14.1-inch or 15.4-inch WXGA 207 mm (8.2 inches
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    pitch: 15.4-inch 14.1-inch Controls Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage 0.2588 mm 0.237 mm brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts 87 (U.S. and Canada
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    Battery (continued) Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth
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    Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery): Configurable to less than 35.9 mm (1.41 inches) 356 mm (14 vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Storage Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating Storage
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    • System security and hard-drive password settings • Power management settings • Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings • Docking-device settings • Wireless control settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change
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    • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by pressing the down-arrow or up-arrow key, to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down
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    a safe place. Remove any extended ExpressCards. • Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you. • Shut down the computer. • Disconnect the AC adapter. NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display
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    you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the company. • Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer. Provide the computer Service Tag, the case
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    Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product. Never touch the lens in the drive. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc
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    if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This Company name: Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Model PP21L Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock
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    or disassembly is prohibited. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to
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    they are listed. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to Dell XPS portable computers is available at a separate telephone number @dell.com E-mail for servers and EMC® storage products: [email protected] Customer Care Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales General Support
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    Accounts/Corporate Customer Care Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Home/Small Business Technical Support for all other Dell computers Preferred Accounts/Corporate Technical Support Switchboard Bahamas General Support Barbados General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and
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    Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Belgium (Brussels) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 32 City Code: 2 E-mail for French-speaking Customers: support.euro.dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/ Technical Support for XPS portable computers only
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    .com Customer Care E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, switches, routers, and so on) Technical
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    Fax Switchboard Denmark (Copenhagen) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/dk/da/emaildell/ Country Code: 45 Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Customer Care (Relational) Home
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    Code: 6103 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Customer Care Switchboard
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    Gold Service Switchboard Sales Fax Grenada General Support Guatemala General Support Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron
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    Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) Home User
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    Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Japan (Kawasaki) Website: support.jp.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (servers) Country Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support outside
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    Sales Corporate Sales Customer Care Fax Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical
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    Address Customer Technical Support Sales Customer Service Main Montserrat Netherlands Antilles Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for XPS portable computers only
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    Fax Nicaragua General Support Norway (Lysaker) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/no/no/emaildell/ Country Code: 47 Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell products Relational Customer
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    : 351 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/pt/en/emaildell/ Technical Support Customer Care Sales Fax Puerto Rico General Support St. Kitts and Nevis General Support St. Lucia General Support St. Vincent and
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    and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Gold Queue Technical Support Customer Care Sales Fax Switchboard Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell
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    Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Sweden (Upplands Vasby) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/se/sv/emaildell/ Country Code: 46 Technical Support for XPS portable computers only City Code
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    Sales General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees]) Technical Support for XPS portable computers
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    refurbished computers) Software and Peripherals Sales Spare Parts Sales Extended Service and Warranty Sales Fax Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired General Support General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 toll-free: 1-800
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    or data file on a floppy, CD, DVD, or hard drive. As a precaution, back up the data files from your hard drive regularly. battery - A rechargeable internal power source used to operate portable computers when not connected to an AC adapter and an electrical outlet. battery life span - The length of
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    of DDR SDRAM that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to over 400 MHz. device - Hardware such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver - See driver. DIMM - Dual Inline Memory Module. 128 Glossary
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    transmission. Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to transfer data and often improves performance. EIDE - enhanced integrated device electronics - An improved version of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. EMI - electromagnetic interference - Electrical interference caused by
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    extension of .hlp or .chm. hibernate mode - A power management mode that saves everything in memory to a reserved space on the hard drive and then turns off the computer. When you restart the computer, the memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restored. 130 Glossary
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    audio, and video equipment. IDE - integrated device electronics - An interface for mass storage devices in which the controller is integrated into the hard drive or CD drive Keyboards and printers are I/O devices. I/O address - An address in RAM . ISP - Internet service provider - A company
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    devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. monitor - The high-resolution TV-like device that displays computer output. mouse - A pointing device that controls the movement of the cursor on your screen. Typically you roll the mouse over a hard, flat surface to
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    components, such as memory, hard drives, and video. If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. processor - A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. Sometimes the processor is referred to as the CPU (central processing unit). program
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    drive speed is often measured in rpm. RTC - real time clock - Battery-powered clock on the system board that keeps the date and time after you shut down the computer. RTCRST - real-time clock reset - A jumper on the system board of some computers that can often be used for troubleshooting problems
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    that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. S-video TV-out - A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SXGA - super-extended graphics array - A video
  • Dell Inspiron 1300 | Owner's Manual - Page 136
    another through an infected disk, software downloaded from the Internet, or e-mail battery. For example, a 66-WHr battery can supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. wallpaper - The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the Windows Control
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    CD drive problems, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 58 CDs, 43 playing, 41 Check Disk, 59 cleaning touch pad, 107 computer crashes, 65 restore to previous state, 75-76 slow performance, 60, 66 specifications, 97 stops responding, 65 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 75 Control Panel power
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    Transfer Wizard, 20 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 15 H hard drive description, 18 problems, 59 replacing, 83 returning to Dell, 85 hardware conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate
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    and speakers, 69 speaker, 69 spyware, 60, 66 video and monitor, 71 Product Information Guide, 9 Q QuickSet, 53 R RAM. See memory regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 76 resolution setting, 26 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 55 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 69 Index 139
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    Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors description, 15 V video problems, 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
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    wireless turning activity on and off, 53 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Network Setup Wizard, 49 Program Compatibility Wizard, 65 Index 141
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