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    Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 Owner's Manual www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    problem. DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell TrueMobile, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, DellNet, Dell TravelLite, AccessDirect, DellPlus, and DellWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows
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    21 Right Side View 23 Back View 25 Bottom View 29 Setting Up a Printer 30 Printer Cable 30 Connecting a Parallel Printer 30 Connecting a USB Printer 31 Transferring Information to a New Computer With Windows® XP 32 Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP . . . . 33 Contents 3
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    CD 37 Turning Off the Computer 38 About the Module Bay 38 Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off 38 Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running 39 Using the Floppy Drive 49 Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network . . . . 49 Power Protection Devices 50 Surge
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    you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD 67 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray . . . . . 68 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 68 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 69 If you have problems with a hard drive 69 PC Card Problems 69 Network Problems 70 General Program
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    . . . . 80 Undoing the Last System Restore 81 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 81 Before You Reinstall 81 Reinstalling Windows XP 81 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 84 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Palm Rests 86 Display Cover 87 Hard Drive 88 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 90 6 Contents
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    91 Adding Memory 93 Adding a Mini PCI Card 95 Adding a Modem 96 4 Appendix Specifications 100 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 107 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Canada 133 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only 136 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 137 One-Year End-
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    8 Contents
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    environment from potential damage. General • Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unless you are a trained service technician. Always follow installation instructions closely. • If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help avoid the 2-prong or 3-prong, to mate with the AC adapter power cable. • Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on
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    : Safety Instructions (continued) • If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power plug is inserted into the mating ground contact of the power strip. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that are approved for use with this computer. Use of other
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Air Travel • Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation of your Dell computer while you are on board an aircraft. For example, such regulations/
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    shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, memory module by its edges, not its pins. • When preparing to remove a memory module from the system board or disconnect a device from the computer, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter
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    Problems" on page 72 or 73. If, after following these procedures, you confirm that your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108 for the appropriate contact information). Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard installing memory
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    your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching battery. For instructions about replacing the lithium-ion battery in your computer, refer to the section about replacing the battery in your Dell computer documentation. The NiMH battery is a long-life battery
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 16 When Using Yo ur Computer
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    Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP Connecting to the Internet Copying CDs Turning Off the Computer About the Module Bay Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device Enabling the Infrared
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com A Tour of Your Computer Front View display latch Dell AccessDirect button power button keyboard touch pad/track stick buttons keyboard status lights air vent microphone device status lights battery bay display latch button module bay touch pad 18 Setting Up
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    S T A T U S L I G H T S - The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled A Turns cause a fire. M I CR O P H O N E - Allows you to record audio. HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may make
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Turns on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power
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    U T T O N - Press this button to launch various resources, such as support and educational tools. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see page 56. Left Side View hard drive speaker PC Card slot security cable slot Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 21
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com P C CA RD SL O T - Has two connectors that support various types of PC Cards, including modems and network adapters. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see page 56. H A R D D R I VE - Reads and writes data on a hard disk. S
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    Right Side View infrared sensor modem connector S-video TV-out connector speaker audio connectors air vent network connector SP E A KE R S - Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file. To
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach a microphone to the connector. Attach headphones or the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. To access device user's guides, see the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see page 56. 24
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    wireless network communications. For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. To access device user's guides, see normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 25
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    .dell.com | support.dell. . serial connector docking connector AC adapter connector fan fan parallel connector PS/2 connector USB connector video connector FA N also connect the optional floppy drive directly to the parallel connector using the optional floppy drive cable. 26 Setting Up and
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    removing a PS/2-compatible device. If the device does not work, install the device drivers from the floppy disk or CD that came with the device, and restart the computer. Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. HINT: Docking devices may not be available in all countries. HINT
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com A C A D A P T ER C O N N EC T O R - Attach the 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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    the computer from overheating. D E VI C E L A T C H REL E AS ES - Press a latch release to remove a device in the module bay or battery bay. See page 38. M E M O R Y M O D U L E , M I N I P C I C A R D , A N D M O D E M C O V E R - Protects the memory module(s) and the optional modem. See page 93
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the
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    on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB connector on the computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Transferring Information to a New Computer With Windows® XP Windows XP provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data, such as e-mails, window sizes, toolbar settings, and
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    , select New Computer, and then click Next. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home
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    ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 8 Click Next. If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 9. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 34 Setting Up
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    allows you to format a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc so that you can use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop data files to the CD-RW drive. You can use a DirectCD-formatted CD-RW disc like another hard drive on your computer because CD-RW discs are fully rewritable (CD-R discs can be used with
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    .dell.com Using Easy CD Creator Basic See the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for instructions on how to use the program, information about different recording techniques, and CD media limitations. The Easy CD Creator Basic documentation is located in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support
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    . 5 After the source CD is copied, remove the source CD from the CD-RW drive tray. The CD-RW drive tray opens automatically after the source CD is copied. HINT: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and experience recording problems, check the Roxio support website at support.roxio.com for available
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    Bay You can install optional devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, second hard drive, or second battery in the module bay. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while the computer is connected to a docking
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    device latch release bottom of computer NOTICE: Insert devices before you dock and While the Computer Is Running NOTICE: To prevent damage to the docking connector, do not remove or replace devices while the computer is connected to a docking device. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Slide and hold the latch release, and pull the device out of the bay. 5 Insert the new device into the bay, and push it until you hear a click. 6 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device If you ordered
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    Press when the Dell™ logo appears. 2 Press until you locate Infrared Data Port under . 7 Follow the instructions on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is being installed. , see the infrared device documentation and the Windows XP Help and Support Center (to access help, see page 56
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    of two ways: • S-video (for a television with an S-video input) • Composite video (for a television with only a composite video input; also uses the Dell-supplied composite TV-out adapter cable) The audio connector on the side of the computer enables you to connect the computer to your television or
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    Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the S-
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    dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your television or other audio device. 6 Turn on the television, turn on any audio
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    connect the computer to a television that has a composite video input only, Dell provides a composite TV-out adapter cable. Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com S-video TV-out connector S-video connector composite video connector composite TV-out adapter cable 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on the composite TV-out adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video
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    6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your television or other audio device. Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes and click Display. 3 Click the
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Various programs access the hardware in different the television, click the small "primary" button (resembles a bulls-eye), at the lower-left corner of the window, under the TV picture. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click Yes to keep the new settings. 9 Click OK. 48 Setting
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    device. HINT: The Dolby headphone feature is available only if your computer has a DVD drive. HINT: Icon labels may be visible only when you place the pointer over the icon. HINT: A network adapter is also referred to as a network interface controller (NIC). Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 49
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    protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Network adapter protection is not available on surge protectors. Dell recommends that you disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line
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    is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is available. See
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 52 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer
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    Problems Network Problems General Program Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you have a problem with an external device, see the device documentation or contact the manufacturer. Finding How help file for more information on standby mode. Get technical assistance from Dell. See page 108. ® See page 57. 54 So l vi n g Pro b l em s
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    See page 73. See page 58. See page 60. See page 61 See page 62. See page 64. See page 64. See page 65. See page 66. See page 66- 69 See page 70. See page 57. See page 70. See page 62. See page 71. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 55
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    mode-press the power button to exit standby mode. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the
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    Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on Windows XP Help and Support Center. To access help files, see page 56. RE S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory
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    for installation instructions. 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. Video and Display Problems HINT: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, Dell recommends that
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    battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light in the Windows XP Help and Support Center. To help file for instructions on adjusting the brightness
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com ROTATE THE COMPUTER TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want
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    audio cable into the line-out connector on the computer. Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up. Play a music CD. R U N T H E S P E A K E R S E L F - T E S T - Some speaker systems have a self-test button on the subwoofer. See the speaker documentation for self-test instructions
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    .com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S T U R N E D O N - See the documentation supplied with the printer. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS
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    for instructions on deactivating this feature. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem Options, click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.... 3 In the Edit Location
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Ensure that the scanner power cable is scanner documentation for instructions. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and
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    R - See page 75. External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Shut down the computer (see page 38). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage. capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E EXT E R N AL K E Y B O A R D , CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point
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    computer. C L E A N T H E D R IV E - See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Tell Me How help file for instructions. To access the help file, see page 56. If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. This noise does not indicate a defect with the
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Click the Start button and click My Computer. If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows
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    If the CD-RW drive stops writing DISABLE STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A C D- R W - For more information on power management modes, search for the keyword standby in the Windows XP Help and Support Center. To access the help file, see page 56. C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A
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    and the network wall jack. CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR - Green indicates that the network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity
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    restart the computer. The solid blue screen appears because you were not able to perform a proper Windows® shutdown. ScanDisk automatically runs during the start-up process. Follow the instructions on the screen. Error messages appear RE V I E W " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " O N P A G E 5 7 - Look
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    of this procedure. 10 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 11 Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s). 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed. 72 So l vi n g Pro b l em
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    the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 108). Resolving Other Technical Problems G O T O T H E D E L L S U P P O R T W E B S I T E - Go to support.dell.com for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on page
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    problem and to update the driver, if necessary. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen
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    . Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. To use Device Driver Rollback: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel
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    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 for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous
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    , and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 10 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 11 Click Finish and restart your computer. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, IRQ conflicts
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    for the specific device in the expanded list. The Properties window appears. If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties window reports what other devices are sharing the device's IRQ. 9 Resolve any IRQ conflicts. You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter. To
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    a Restore Point In Windows XP, you can either use the System Restore Wizard or manually create a restore point. Using the System Restore Wizard To use the System Restore Wizard, click the Start button, click Help and Support, click System Restore, and then follow the instructions in the System
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click Create. 6 Click OK. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback (see page 75). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore.
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    . NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. So l vi n g Pro
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    software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Exit any program or utility that might run
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    zone in the Date and Time Settings window and click Next. 6 If your computer has a network adapter, select Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click Next. If your computer does not have a network adapter, you do not see this option. 7 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Completing the Operating System Setup NOTICE: When the computer restarts, you will see the following message: Press any key to boot from the CD. Do not press any key when this message appears. 1 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 2 When the How
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    3 SECTION 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Palm Rests Display Cover Hard Drive Memory, Mini PCI Card, and Modem
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    right side, and remove any battery installed in the battery bay. 6 Locate the orange palm rest removal buttons. Firmly press the buttons with the eraser end of a pencil (or a dull utensil smaller than your finger) to release the palm rests. 7 Remove the palm rests. 86 Adding and Replacing Pa rts
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    8 To replace the palm rests, insert the tabs on the inside edge of the cover towards the back of the computer. 3 Use your fingers to release the cover completely, and remove it. HINT: Complete instructions for replacing the display cover are included with the optional color inserts. Adding and
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    computer to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions at the front of
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    replace the hard drive in the hard drive docking station for instructions. 4 Disconnect the PC Cards, batteries, and module hard drive screw(s). screw HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. hard drive Adding and Re placing Parts
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    Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer (see page 75). Returning a 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. 90 Adding and Replacing Pa rts
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    foam packaging hard drive Memory, Mini PCI Card, and Modem CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions on page 9. 1 docking device for instructions. 3 Remove any installed PC Cards. 4 Remove all installed batteries, and disconnect the AC adapter cable and any
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: While you work, periodically touch unpainted metal on the computer to dissipate static electricity that might harm internal screws (2) M2.5 x 12-mm screw (1) cover 7 Remove the screw(s) from the cover, and lift up the cover. 92 Adding and Replacing Pa rts
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    on the system board. See "Specifications" on page 100 for information on the memory supported by your computer. Be sure to add only memory modules that are intended for your computer. HINT: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Adding and Re placing Parts 93
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memory module. 1 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. NOTICE: Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch
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    may damage your computer. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Adding a Mini
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, never the modem is already installed. 1 If a modem is not already installed, go to step 2. If you are replacing a modem, remove the existing modem: a Remove the screw(s) securing the modem to the system board. b Pull straight
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    the screw hole(s), and press the modem into the connector on the system board. 4 Install the screw(s) to secure the modem to the system board. 5 Replace the modem cover. Adding and Re placing Parts 97
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 98 Adding and Replacing Pa rts
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    SECTION 4 Appendix Specifications Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contacting Dell Regulatory Notices Limited Warranties and Return Policy 4
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Specifications Microprocessor controller two (supports two Type I or Type II cards or one Type III card) 3.3 V and 5 V 68 pins PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory
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    Ports and Connectors Serial Parallel Video Audio PS/2 keyboard/mouse USB Infrared Docking S-video TV-out Mini PCI Modem Network adapter Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Video Video type Data bus 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible, 16-byte buffer connector 25-hole
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 102 Appendix Video (continued) Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions:
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    40° +10°/-30° 0.28 x 0.28 mm (XGA) 0.20 x 0.20 mm (SXGA+) 0.18 x 0.18 mm (UXGA) 6.5 W (XGA) 7.0 W (SXGA+) 7.5 W (UXGA) brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) 2.7 mm ± 0.3 (0.11 inch ± 0.016 inch) 19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.75 inch ± 0.012 inch
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Track Stick X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer on Computer off Operating life Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage 250 count/
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    AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 8-cell battery): With travel module With floppy disk
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Storage Maximum shock (
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    warranty and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover
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    Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Support follows: 1 Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on (s) being returned (power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so on) if the return is for credit
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    Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Anguilla General Support Antigua and Barbuda General Support Argentina (Buenos Aires) Website: www.dell.com.ar International Access Code: 00 Tech Support and Customer Care Country Code: 54 Sales City
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    (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 900 E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 43 Home/Small Business Sales City Code
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    (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Brunei Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 673 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario
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    Team Large Corporate Accounts South Large Corporate Accounts West Large Corporate Accounts Spare Parts General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Customer Care Fax TechFax Switchboard Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers
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    Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Denmark (Copenhagen) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 45 E-mail Support (portable computers): [email protected] E-mail Support (desktop computers): [email protected] E-mail Support (servers
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    49 City Code: 6103 Grenada Guatemala Guyana 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 Customer Care Switchboard Switchboard (calls from outside of France) Sales
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    Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Hong Kong Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Country Code: 852 Dell Precision™) Customer Service (non-technical, post-sales issues
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    City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard General
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    : 44 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) 24-Hour Automated Order Service Customer Care
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Latin America Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) Fax (Technical Support and Customer
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    Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail (Technical Support): (Enterprise): [email protected] (Latitude): [email protected] (Inspiron): [email protected] (Dimension): [email protected] (OptiPlex): [email protected] (Dell
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    Business Customer Care Switchboard Fax Switchboard Panama General Support Peru General Support Poland (Warsaw) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 011 E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 48 Customer Service Phone City Code: 22 Customer Care Sales Customer
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    Code: 35 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Technical Support Customer Care Sales Fax Puerto Rico General Support St. Kitts and Nevis General Support St. Lucia General Support St. Vincent and the Grenadines General
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    Care Switchboard Fax Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] E-mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron: [email protected] E-mail Support for OptiPlex: [email protected] E-mail Support for Servers: [email protected] Technical Support Relational Customer Care Home
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    Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Switzerland (Geneva) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 41 City Code: 22 E-mail for French-speaking HSB
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    00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees]) Technical
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    Technical Support toll-free: 1-877-459-7298 Public (government, education, and healthcare) Service and Technical Support toll- Parts Sales toll-free: 1-800-357-3355 Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll-free: 1-800-247-4618 Fax toll-free: 1-800-727-8320 Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or
  • Dell Inspiron 4150 | Owner's Manual - Page 127
    Current Consumption: Output voltage: Output current: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 128 Appendix
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    product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by us • Products with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers • Products for which we have not received payment THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
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    on Dellbranded batteries lasts only one year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Dell-branded projectors lasts only ninety days. The limited warranty begins on the date of the invoice. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change
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    the replaced part to us. NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data. What if I purchased a service contract? If your on-site service contract is with Dell, on
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com What do I do if I am not satisfied? We pride ourselves on our great customer service. If you are not satisfied with the service you receive under this limited warranty, please let us know. We have found that the best way to resolve issues regarding our limited
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    product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by us • Products with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers • Products for which we have not received payment THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
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    on Dellbranded batteries lasts only one year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Dell-branded projectors lasts only ninety days. The limited warranty begins on the date of the invoice. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change
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    . NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data. What if I purchased an on-site service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided
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    dell.com | support.dell.com What do I do if I am not satisfied? We pride ourselves on our great customer service. If you are not satisfied with the service us. The limited warranty on Dell-branded memory may not be transferred. from Dell, you may return them to Dell within 14 days after the date of
  • Dell Inspiron 4150 | Owner's Manual - Page 137
    or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. To qualify for refund or replacement, returned products must be in as-new condition, software products must be unopened, and all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be returned with it
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    of one year from the original purchase date. Products for which proper claims are made will, at Dell's option, be repaired or replaced at Dell's expense. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing repairs
  • Dell Inspiron 4150 | Owner's Manual - Page 139
    replacement of any Pentium or Celeron processors that are soldered or otherwise permanently affixed to your system's motherboard. This limited warranty does not cover damages due to external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power, usage not in accordance with product instructions
  • Dell Inspiron 4150 | Owner's Manual - Page 140
    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are backed by a three-year limited warranty. Please refer to the reverse side of this card for complete warranty details. Intel's Commitment to Quality Intel is committed to producing the highest quality processors available.
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    also CD-RW drive, hard drive, module bay E e-mail fixing problems, 71 error messages, 57 F finding solutions, 54 floppy disk drive fixing problems, 66 using externally, 40 H hard drive about, 22 replacing, 88 returning to Dell, 90 help Tell Me How help file, 56 Windows XP Help and Support Center
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    characters, 66 L lights device status, 20 keyboard status, 19 line conditioners, 50 M memory adding, 93 removing, 94 microphone, 19 Mini PCI card installing, 95 modem adding, 96 fixing problems, 62 module bay device release latches, 29 installing drives and devices, 38 location on computer, 21
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    54 blue screen, 71 cannot save to floppy disk, 66 CD-RW drive stops writing, 69 display problems, 58 drive problems, 66 troubleshooting (continued) dropped or damaged computer, 73 e-mail problems, 71 error messages, 57 keyboard problems, 65 modem problems, 62 mouse problems, 64 network problems, 70
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