DellTM InspironTM 1300/B120/B130 Owner's Manual Model PP21L w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary. If you purchased a DellTM n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, DellNet, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Model PP21L September 2005 P/N WD660 Rev. A01 Contents Finding Information ................................ 9 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View .................................... .................................. ................................. 11 14 16 17 18 Left Side View Right Side View Back View .................................... ................................... Bottom View 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet . ........................... .................... ................. ....... ....... 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 23 24 24 24 24 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer . Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up a Printer ............................... ......................... ......................... Printer Cable . . . . . . . Connecting a USB Printer. Power Protection Devices . ........................... ...................... ...................... ...................... Surge Protectors . . . . . . . . Line Conditioners . . . . . . . . Uninterruptible Power Supplies Contents 3 3 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness. .............................. ........................... ........................... 25 25 26 Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution. 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad ................................. ................................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 Key Combinations System Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD or DVD Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radios (Including Wireless Networking) . . Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . Speaker Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Touch Pad .................................... ........................ Customizing the Touch Pad . 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance . .............................. .......................... ................... ................... ................... 31 32 32 32 32 32 33 34 37 38 39 Checking the Battery Charge DellTM QuickSet Battery Meter . . . . Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter Low-Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . Conserving Battery Power . ........................... ................. ................. Power Management Modes . . . . . . . Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the Battery . Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery . .............................. .............................. ................................ 4 Contents 6 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD ............................... .............................. .............................. ............................. ........................ ........................ ........................ 41 42 43 43 43 44 45 Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDs. How to Copy a CD or DVD. . Using Blank CDs and DVDs . Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . 7 Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types . ExpressCard Blanks ............................... ............................... ............................ ...................... 47 47 47 48 Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank . 8 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter . Network Setup Wizard ....................... 49 49 50 50 50 ........................... ................ .... .... Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network . Determining Your Network Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . 9 DellTM QuickSet Features Clicking the QuickSet Icon ........................... ....................... 53 53 53 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon ........................ Contents 5 10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics Drive Problems . ................................. ................................. ........................ ........................ .................... 55 58 58 59 59 60 64 64 64 65 65 65 65 65 65 66 66 67 67 67 68 68 69 69 69 70 70 70 CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems . . . . E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . Error Messages ................................. ............................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters. . . Lockups and Software Problems The computer does not start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The computer stops responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly . . . . . A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A solid blue screen appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory Problems ................................ ............................... ............................. Network Problems . ExpressCard Problems . Power Problems ................................. ............... Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems . Scanner Problems ................................ ................................ ......................... .................... .................... .................... Sound and Speaker Problems . No sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers . No sound from headphones . . . . Touch Pad or Mouse Problems ......................... 6 Contents Video and Display Problems . .......................... ................... ................... ................... 71 71 71 72 72 72 72 73 75 75 76 77 79 If the display is blank . . . . . . . . . If the display is difficult to read . . . . If only part of the display is readable . Drivers ...................................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ............. What Is a Driver? . . . . . . . . Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System ........................ .............. .............. .............. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore . Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec . . . . . . Using the Operating System CD. . . . . . . . . 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin. ................................ .................. .................. .................. 81 81 81 81 83 85 85 86 90 94 95 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . Before Working Inside Your Computer . Hard Drive .................................... ....................... Returning a Hard Drive to Dell CD/DVD Drive. Memory. .................................. ..................................... ............................. Wireless Mini PCI Card Hinge Cover Keyboard ................................... ..................................... 12 Appendix Specifications .................................. ....................... .................... .................... 97 103 103 103 Using the System Setup Program Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing the System Setup Screen Contents 7 System Setup Screen . . Commonly Used Options ......................... ......................... ........................ .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... 103 103 105 105 105 105 106 106 107 107 107 107 108 108 109 109 109 109 110 Travelling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer . . . . Packing the Computer . . . . . . Travel Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . Travelling by Air . . . . . . . . . . If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Cleaning Your Computer . ........................... .................... .................... .................... Computer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDs and DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . FCC Notices (U.S. Only) FCC Class B ............................ ................................ ......................... .................. ......... ......... Macrovision Product Notice. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) . Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals. . Contacting Dell. ................................ Glossary Index . ..................................... 127 137 ....................................... 8 Contents Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? · · · · · · · · · How to set up my computer Basic troubleshooting information How to run the Dell Diagnostics How to set up a printer Additional information about setting up my computer How to troubleshoot and solve problems How to remove and install parts Specifications How to contact Dell Find It Here Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. · · · · · · Warranty information Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) Safety instructions Regulatory information Ergonomics information End User License Agreement DellTM Product Information Guide · 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. Finding Information 9 What Are You Looking For? · Solutions -- Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and 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, online discussions with technical support · Reference -- Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers · Downloads -- Certified drivers, patches, and software updates Find It Here Dell Support Website -- support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support site. NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com. · Notebook System Software (NSS)-- If you reinstall the To download Notebook System Software: operating system for your computer, you should also 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates 2 Enter your Service Tag or ...