Dell™ Inspiron™ 1200 and 2200 Owner’s Manual Model PP10S w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.
Contents Finding Information 1 9 About Your Computer Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View 2 . . . . . .
3 Using a Battery Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Removing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Installing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 .
6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Key Combinations System Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD or DVD Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radios (Including Wireless Networking) . . Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . Speaker Functions . . . . . . . . .
Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD and DVD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . If there is no audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 54 54 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Video and Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the display is blank . . . . . . . . . If the display is difficult to read . . . . If only part of the display is readable . Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 68 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 What Is a Driver? . . . . . . . . Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . .
Macrovision Product Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Contacting Dell . Index . 8 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Some additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • • • • • • Dell™ Product Information Guide Warranty information Terms and Conditions (U.S.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions • Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support — Service call status and support history, service contract, onlin
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
About Your Computer Front View display latch release display hard drive and keyboard status lights power button keyboard touch pad hard drive touch pad buttons device status lights speakers DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE DISPLAY — Press this button to release the display latch and open the display. — For information on adjusting your display, see "Display Functions" on page 42. POWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer or pulses when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on steadily when the battery is being charged or flashes when the battery charge is low. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: – Solid green: The battery is charging. – Off: The battery is adequately charged, the computer is turned off, or no battery is installed.
HARD DRIVE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 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. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when the caps lock function is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View audio connectors PC Card slot AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Attach record/playback devices, such as cassette players CD players, and microphones to the connector. P C C A R D S L O T — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem, wireless card, or network adapter. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 45.
Right Side View battery CD or DVD drive BATTERY/BATTERY BAY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Battery" on page 27. C D O R DVD D R I V E B A Y — Accommodates a CD drive or DVD drive.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot. USB C O N N E C T O R S Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector.
MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connects the telephone line to the modem connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R — Connects the AC adapter so that you can run the computer on AC power instead of battery power. 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View memory module cover hard drive battery battery-bay latch release fan MEMORY MODULE COVER HARD DRIVE — Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). — Stores software and data. BATTERY/BATTERY BAY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Battery" on page 27. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEAS — Releases the battery.
Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com • If you have already obtained setup information from your 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. 5 Click Next. If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System CD, you must create a Wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup image file to removable media. To create a Wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search 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?). Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System CD. This CD is optional and may not be included with all computers.
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 computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Consult the printer Owner's Manual for technical assistance, or call the printer manufacturer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with a USB cable.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.
Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 2 hours (for nickelmetal hydride batteries [NiMH], and 2.5 hours for lithium-ion [Li-ion] batteries) with the computer turned off. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in the computer as long as you like. The battery’s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . The battery recalibration begins and the AC adapter charges the battery until the battery gauge on the battery information screen states 100% charged. • The Battery Recalibration Process screen appears showing the functions (Charge or Discharge) on the left of the screen and the Battery Info charge status on the right of the screen. • The AC adapter begins charging the battery.
6 Disconnect the AC adapter. The battery discharges until the battery gauge states 0% charged. When the battery is completely discharged, the computer automatically turns off. 7 Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 8 Allow the AC adapter to charge the battery until the battery status light turns off. NOTE: You can operate your computer while the battery is charging. However, do not operate your computer using battery power until the battery is fully charged.
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Power Management Power Management Tips NOTE: See "Using a Battery" on page 27 for more information on conserving battery power. • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is charged. • Place the computer in standby mode (see page 33) or hibernate mode (see page 34) when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com • • Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button: – Choose no action. – Enter standby mode. – Enter hibernate mode. – Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer. – Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do). Select how the computer will respond when you press : – Choose no action. – Enter standby mode. – Enter hibernate mode. – Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer.
Setting Battery Alarms and Actions The screen allows you to enable the low-battery and critical-battery alarms and to change settings for the alarms. For example, you can set the low-battery alarm to 20 percent to remind you to save work and switch to AC power, and you can set the critical-battery alarm to 10 percent to enter hibernate mode. From the screen, you can: • Select whether the alarm will notify you by sound or text. • Adjust the power level at which you want the alarm to notify you.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab. For more information on the Advanced tab in the Power Management Wizard, see page 35. You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer.
Alarms Tab NOTE: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm. The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. When you receive your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. It is recommended that you continue to use these settings. See "Using a Battery" on page 27 for more information on low-battery warnings.
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the front of the drive. 2 Pull the tray out. 3 Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that came with your computer. NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs. For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available). Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing.
Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 1024 by 768 pixels.
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . The • To disable the keypad, press again. 9 light indicates that the keypad is active.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see page 28. CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). For more information about Dell QuickSet, see page 28. Display Functions Displays a list of all currently available display options.
Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all open windows Windows logo key and Maximizes all windows Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer Windows
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button.
Using PC Cards PC Card Types The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. "Type" of card refers to its thickness, not its functionality. NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device. See "Specifications" on page 81 for information on supported PC Cards. Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. PC Card PC Card release latch The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card.
Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Network Adapter NOTE: Plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Do not plug the network cable into the modem connector on the computer. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone wall jack. To connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer. Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the Network Setup Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations.
When you turn on your computer, a pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area (located in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop) whenever a network, for which your computer is not configured, is detected in the area. 1 Click either the pop-up or the network icon to configure your computer for one of the available wireless networks. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in your area.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 WEP or WPA key when prompted. NOTE: Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information. Your network is configured automatically. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network.
Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices.
Tab Function Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your computer. Parameters Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I E S — See page 70. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S — See page 51. CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.
RUN CHECK DISK — 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 Click 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com VE R I F Y T H A T T H E M O D E M I S C O M M U N I C A T I N G W I T H W I N D O W S — 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM port for your modem. 6 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly.
T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I V E — The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is too full. Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S : \ / : * ? “ < > | — Do not use these characters in filenames.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. 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. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD — 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again.
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 stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N — If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start M E N U . R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S — If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com PC Card Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E P C C A R D — Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector. E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I N D O W S — Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.
C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E — If the battery temperature is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will not start up. 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. C H E C K T H E AC A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.
www.dell.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. VE R I F Y T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I N D O W S — 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab.
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 D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L — Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N A B L E D I G I T A L M O D E — Your speakers do not work if the CD drive is operating in analog mode. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Double-click the name of your CD drive. 5 Click the Properties tab. 6 Check the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device box.
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 M O U S E , C H E C K T H E T O U C H P A D — 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the display is difficult to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S — Press and the up-arrow key to increase the brightness and and the down-arrow key to decrease the brightness. M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I T O R — If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.
A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed. NOTE: Any third party product used with your Dell computer may require an updated driver from the third party manufacturer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see page 71) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers.
Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you prefer. 5 Click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data. 6 When prompted, click Yes to restart the computer. 7 After the computer restarts, click OK.
To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . If you do not press in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. The partition is deleted and the c:\ partition expands to include the newly available disk space. To check the available space, right-click the c:\drive in Windows Explorer and select Properties. 6 Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window. 7 Restart the computer.
Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 75 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 76. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 7 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 79). Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See page 82 for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com captive screw memory module cover 3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b Remove the module from the connector.
4 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 module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it. 5 Replace the cover. NOTICE: If the memory module cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 75. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive cover screws. 3 Lift the hard drive cover and remove the screws used to secure the hard drive.
Appendix Specifications Processor (Inspiron 1200) Processor type Intel® Celeron® M L1 Trace Cache 32 KB (internal) L1 Data Cache 32 KB (internal) L2 cache 1 MB External bus frequency 400 MHz Processor (Inspiron 2200) Processor type Intel® Celeron® M or Intel® Pentium® M L1 Trace Cache 32 KB (internal) L1 Data Cache 32 KB (internal) L2 cache 2 MB External bus frequency 400 MHz System Information System chipset Intel 910GML+ICH6-M Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits Process
www.dell.com | support.dell.com PC Card CardBus controller Texas Instruments PCI 1510 CardBus controller PC Card connector one (supports one Type I or Type II cards) Cards supported 3.3 V and 5 V PC Card connector size 68 pins Data width (maximum) PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Memory Integrated memory 256 MB DDR 1 Memory module connector one SODIMM socket Memory module capacity 256, 512, and 1 GB Memory type 2.
Video Video type Intel 910 GML integrated graphics Video controller Intel GMA900 (Graphics Media Accelerator) Video memory 32 MB with 256 MB of system memory 64 MB if system memory is larger than 256 MB LCD interface LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) Audio Audio controller SigmaTel STAC9752AT Stereo conversion 20-bit (analog-to-digital), 20-bit (digital-to-analog) Interfaces: Internal PCI bus External microphone-in connector and stereo headphones/speakers connector Speaker two 4-ohm
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Display (15 inch) (Inspiron i2200 only) (continued) Viewing angles: XGA Horizontal ±40° XGA Vertical +10°/–30° Pixel pitch: XGA 0.297 mm Power Consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): XGA Controls 6.8 W (maximum) NOTE: Brightness can be controlled through key combinations. Display (14.1 inch) (Inspiron 1200 or Inspiron 2200) Type (active-matrix TFT) XGA Dimensions: Height 214.3 mm max (8.4 inches) Width 285.7 mm (11.3 inches) Diagonal 357.1 mm (14.
Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 87 (Japan) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 1000 cpi Size: Width 59.0-mm (2.32-inch) sensor-active area Height 43.2-mm (1.70-inch) rectangle Battery Type 8-cell "smart" lithium ion (65 WHr) 8-cell "smart" nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) (43 WHr) Dimensions: Depth 145.5 mm (5.728 inches) Height 19.2 mm (0.756 inch) Width 78.15 mm (3.07 inches) Weight 0.420 kg (0.88 lb) lithium ion 0.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 47–63 Hz Output current 3.16 A (continuous) Output power 60 W Rated output voltage 19 VDC Dimensions: Height 29.0 mm (1.14 inches) Width 49.5 mm (1.95 inches) Depth 114.5 mm (4.50 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.27 kg (0.60 lb) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage –40° to 80°C (–40° to 176°F) Physical Height 37.2 mm (1.
Environmental (continued) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 142 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on the screen. On each screen, the system setup options are listed at the left. To the right of each option is the setting or value for that option. You can change settings that appear as white type on the screen. Options or values that you cannot change (because they are determined by the computer) appear less bright.
Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering system setup. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Support for all third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer of the product. Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications.
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Index A air vents description, 20 system view, 20 audio connectors description, 16 system view, 16 audio.
110 Index F fan description, 20 system view, 20 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 22 fixed optical drive description, 17 system view, 17 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 54 replacing, 79 system view, 20 Internet connection about, 21 options, 21 setting up, 21 microphone description, 16-17 system view, 16-17 IRQ conflicts, 70 modem connector description, 19 system view, 19 K keyboard description, 14 numeric keypad, 41 problems, 57 shortcuts, 42 system view, 14 keyboard status lights descripti
PC Restore, 72 playing CDs, 37 playing DVDs, 37 power hibernate mode, 34 line conditioners, 26 management, 31 power options properties, 34 problems, 62 protection devices, 26 settings, 31 standby mode, 33 surge protectors, 26 UPS, 26 power button description, 13 system view, 13 power light conditions, 62 problems (continued) drives, 53 DVD drive, 54 error messages, 56 hard drive, 54 keyboard, 57 lockups, 59 network, 61 power, 62 power light conditions, 62 printer, 63 program crashes, 60 program stops respo
112 Index T V technical support policy, 89 video connector description, 19 system view, 19 touch pad customizing, 44 description, 14 system view, 14 using, 44 transferring information to a new computer, 22 troubleshooting conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 external keyboard problems, 57 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 26 USB connector description, 18 system view, 18 video.