Dell Inspiron 1200 Owner's Manual - Page 5

Contents

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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

Numeric Keypad

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Key Combinations

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System Functions

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Battery

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CD or DVD Tray

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Display Functions

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Radios (Including Wireless Networking)

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Power Management

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Speaker Functions

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Microsoft

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Windows

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Logo Key Functions

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Touch Pad

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Customizing the Touch Pad

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Using PC Cards

PC Card Types

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Extended PC Cards

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Installing a PC Card

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Removing a PC Card or Blank

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Setting Up a Network

Connecting to a Network Adapter

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Network Setup Wizard

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Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network

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Determining Your Network Type

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Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft

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Solving Problems

Dell Diagnostics

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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

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Section	Page
Owner’s Manual	1
Contents	3
Finding Information	9
About Your Computer	13
Front View	13
Left Side View	16
Right Side View	17
Back View	17
Bottom View	20
Setting Up Your Computer	21
Connecting to the Internet	21
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	21
Transferring Information to a New Computer	22
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD	23
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD	24
Setting Up a Printer	25
Printer Cable	25
Connecting a USB Printer	25
Power Protection Devices	26
Surge Protectors	26
Line Conditioners	26
Uninterruptible Power Supplies	26
Using a Battery	27
Battery Performance	27
Checking the Battery Charge	28
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter	28
Low-Battery Warning	28
Charging the Battery	29
Recalibrating a Battery	29
Recalibrating a Battery When the Recalibrating Message Appears	29
Recalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup Utility	30
Removing a Battery	31
Installing a Battery	31
Storing a Battery	31
Power Management	33
Power Management Tips	33
Power Management Wizard	33
Setting Sleep Modes	33
Selecting a Power Scheme	34
Setting Battery Alarms and Actions	35
Completing the Power Management Wizard	35
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
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia	39
Playing a CD or DVD	39
Adjusting the Volume	40
Adjusting the Picture	41
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
Using PC Cards	47
PC Card Types	47
Extended PC Cards	47
Installing a PC Card	47
Removing a PC Card or Blank	48
Setting Up a 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
Solving Problems	53
Dell Diagnostics	53
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics	53
Drive Problems	55
CD and DVD drive problems	56
If there is no audio	56
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound	56
Hard drive problems	56
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
The computer does not start up	61
The computer stops responding	61
Slow computer performance or problems connecting to the Internet	61
A program stops responding	61
A program crashes repeatedly	62
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system	62
A solid blue screen appears	62
Other software problems	62
Memory Problems	63
Network Problems	63
PC Card Problems	64
Power Problems	64
Printer Problems	65
Scanner Problems	66
Sound and Speaker Problems	67
No sound from integrated speakers	67
No sound from external speakers	67
No sound from headphones	68
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	68
Video and Display Problems	69
If the display is blank	69
If the display is difficult to read	70
If only part of the display is readable	70
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
Adding and Replacing Parts	77
Before You Begin	77
Recommended Tools	77
Turning Off Your Computer	77
Before Working Inside Your Computer	78
Memory	79
Hard Drive	81
Appendix	83
Specifications	83
Using the System Setup Program	89
Overview	89
Viewing the System Setup Screens	89
System Setup Screens	90
Commonly Used Options	90
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	91
Definition of \	91
Definition of \	92
Macrovision Product Notice	92
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	92
Contacting Dell	93

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