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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Owner’ s Manual Model PP08L.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important i nformation that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential da mage to hardware or loss of da ta and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for propert y damage, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1 A T our of Y our Computer Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Left Side View . . . . . . . . .
4 Contents Installing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 4 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs . . . .
Contents 5 Removing a PC Card or Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Installing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter .
6 Contents A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating sy stem . . . . . 64 A solid blue screen appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Other software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Memory Problems .
Contents 7 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Finding Information 9 Finding Information What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • How to set up a printer • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve .
10 Finding Information www .dell.com | support.dell.com • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use standby m.
Finding Information 11 • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical se rvice and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer Dell Support Website — support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support site.
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A T our of Y our Computer 13 A T our of Y our Computer Front V iew D ISPLAY L ATCH — Keeps the display closed. D ISPLAY — F or more information about your displa y , see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. T o access the help file, see page 10.
14 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com K EYBOARD S TATUS L IGHTS The green lights loc ated above the k eyboard indicate the following: K EYBOARD — The keyboar d includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® logo key .
A T our of Y our Computer 15 D EVICE S TATUS L IGHTS If the computer is connected to an electr ical outlet, the light operates as follows: – Solid gr een: The battery is charging. If the computer is running on a ba ttery , the light operates as follows: – Off: The battery is adequately char ged (or the computer is turned off).
16 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, pr ess and hold the pow er button until the comput er turns off completely (which may take several seconds). D ELL ™ A CCESS D IRECT ™ B UTTON — P ress this button to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educational tools.
A T our of Y our Computer 17 Right Side V iew B ATTERY /B ATTERY B AY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an elec trical outlet. See page 27. A IR V ENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents , which prevents the computer from overheating.
18 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com S ECURITY C ABLE S LOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer . F or more information, see the instru ctions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work wi th the security cable slot.
A T our of Y our Computer 19 NOTE: The fan runs constantly , and fan speed may vary depending on us age. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer . AC A DAPTER C ONNECTOR — Attach an AC adapter to the computer .
20 A T our of Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com USB C ONNECTORS V IDEO C ONNECTOR IEEE 1394 C ONNECTOR — Use to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. M ODEM C ONNECTOR N ETWORK C ONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector .
A T our of Y our Computer 21 Bottom V iew M ODEM /M INI PCI C ARD C OVER — Covers the compartment that cont ains the modem and Mini PCI card. See page 87. B ATTERY /B ATTERY B AY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an elec trical outlet.
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Setting Up Y our Computer 23 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection a nd an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN.
24 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window , click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP a nd want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISP s) .
Setting Up Y our Computer 25 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB conne ctors on the computer and the printer . The USB connectors fit only one way .
26 Setting Up Y our Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. See the sur ge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection.
Using a Battery 27 Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial 1-year period of the limited warranty for your computer .
28 Using a Battery www .dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your batter y no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery .
Using a Battery 29 The battery is too hot to start charging if th e light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outl et and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue char ging the battery .
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Using CDs, DVDs, an d other Multimedia 31 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs F or information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer , see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. T o access the help file, see page 10 . Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow a ll copyright laws when y ou create CDs or DVDs.
32 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 T o copy the CD or DVD: • Ensure that the settings ar e correct and click Copy . The computer reads your source CD or D VD and copies it to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive.
Using CDs, DVDs, an d other Multimedia 33 Connecting Y our Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for conne cting your computer to a TV or other audio device are not included with your computer . Cabl es may be purchased at most co nsumer electronics stores.
34 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your computer . 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device.
Using CDs, DVDs, an d other Multimedia 35 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV -out adapter cable to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the composite TV -out adapter cable.
36 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the computer . 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device.
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 37 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons P ress this button to launch a frequently used pro gram, such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser . Button Functions 1 P rovides access to support and educational t ools that Dell installed on your computer .
38 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an external k eyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The k eypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad k eys.
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 39 Power Management Speaker Functions Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the char acter repeat rate, open the Control P anel, click P rinters and Other Hardware , and then click Ke y b o a r d .
40 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com T ouch Pad The touch pad detects the pressur e and movement of your finger to allow yo u to move the cursor on the display . Use the touch pad and to uch pad buttons as you would use a mouse.
Using PC Cards 41 Using PC Cards PC Card T ypes See "PC Card" on page 93 for info rmation on supported PC Car ds. NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device. The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single T ype I or T ype II car d. The PC Card slot supports Car dBus technology a nd extended PC Car ds.
42 Using PC Cards www .dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, fo llow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . 1 P ress in on the latch. F or some latches, you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to pop the card out.
Using PC Cards 43 Installing a PC Card Y ou can install a PC Car d in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. PC Cards ar e generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to insert into the slot.
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a networ k, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.
46 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft ® W indows ® XP operating system provides a Network Setup W izard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 47 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Y our wir eless network card requir es specific software and drivers in or der to connect to a network.
48 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click the Wirele ss Networks tab. NOTE: The names of wireless networks that your computer can detect are listed under A vailable Networks.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49 6 Click Add . The Wirele ss network properties window appears. NOTE: If you are using a WP A-pr otected network, and the Association tab does not give you the option to select WP A, download the WP A wireless security update from the Microsoft support site.
50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Click OK . Y our new network name appears in the P referred networks field, and your network setup is complete.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 51 3 F rom the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open . Earlier versions of Dell wireless network soft war e may not contain the drop-down menu. If you are using an earlier version, click to check the Data encryption (WEP enabled) check box and go to step 5.
52 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to a Network With Wi-Fi Protec ted Access (WP A) Security Requirements The following instructions are basic steps for connecting to a WP A network.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 53 4 F rom the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type. 5 If your wireless network r equires a k ey , enter it in the Network key field. NOTE: Y our computer can take up to 1 minute to conn ect to the network.
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Solving Problems 55 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
56 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com • If failures ar e detected during the Pr e-boo t System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see page 101) befo re continuing on to the Dell Diagnostics.
Solving Problems 57 4 When the tests are complete, close the test scr een to return to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and resta rt the computer , close the Main Menu screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
58 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibr ation is normal and may cause no ise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. NOTE: Because of different regions worldw ide and different disc formats, n ot all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.
Solving Problems 59 Hard drive problems E-mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog tel ephone jack only .
60 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide . If the message is not listed, see the documentatio n for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared.
Solving Problems 61 IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . D ATA ERROR — The hard drive cannot r ead the da ta. See "Drive Problems" on page 57.
62 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working in MS-DOS ® mode or when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program .
Solving Problems 63 Unexpected Characters Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
64 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installati on instructions in its documentati on or on a floppy disk or CD.
Solving Problems 65 Other software problems C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION — • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer . • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardwar e requirements needed to run the softwar e.
66 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide .
Solving Problems 67 PC Card Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
68 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Ensuring Sufficient Power for Y our Computer Y our computer is designed to use the 130- W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, you should always use a 130- W AC adapter .
Solving Problems 69 Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you need technical assistan ce for your scan ner , contact the scanner’ s manufacturer .
70 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide .
Solving Problems 71 No sound from headphones T ouch Pad or Mouse Problems T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. E LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — T urn off nearby fans, fluorescen t lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
72 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com V ideo and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, foll ow the safety inst ructions in the Product Information Guide .
Solving Problems 73 If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or keyboard. All devices r equire a driver program. A driver acts like a translator betw een the device and any other programs that use the device.
74 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell ships your computer to you with requir ed dr ivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed. Many drivers, such as the keyboar d driver , come with your Microsoft W indows operating system.
Solving Problems 75 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver . If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the pr oblem, then use System Restor e to return your computer to the operating state that existed befor e you installed the new driver .
76 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com • Dell PC Restore by Symantec r estores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer . Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the har d drive and removes any applications installe d after you r eceived the computer .
Solving Problems 77 5 Click Next . The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restor e finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK . T o change the restor e point, you can either repeat the steps using a different r estore point, or you can undo the restoration.
78 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 When prompted, click Ye s . The computer restarts. Because the computer is r estored to its original operating state, the screens that appear , such as the End User Li cense Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on.
Adding and Replacing Parts 79 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for r emoving and installing the components in your computer .
80 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: Handle components and cards w ith care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card.
Adding and Replacing Parts 81 Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from th e computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer , follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
82 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com T o replace the har d drive in the hard drive bay : 1 F ollow the procedures in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 79. 2 T urn the computer over , and re move the hard drive scr ews. NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer , store it in protecti ve antistatic packaging.
Adding and Replacing Parts 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its origin al or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. Memory Y ou can incr ease your computer memory by insta lling memory modules on the system board.
84 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: T o prevent damage to the memo ry module connector , do not use tools to spread the memory- module securing clips.
Adding and Replacing Parts 85 a Align the notch in the module edge connect or 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, remo ve the module and r einstall it.
86 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Place your finger under the cover at th e indentation and lift the cover open. 4 If a modem is not already installed, go to step 5 . If you ar e replacing a modem, remove the existing modem: a Remove the screws securing the modem to the system boar d, and set them aside.
Adding and Replacing Parts 87 NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to en sure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and re align the card. 6 Align the modem with the screw holes and pr e ss the modem into the connector on the system board.
88 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 If a Mini PCI card is not alr eady installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini PCI car d, remove the e xisting card: a Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables. b Release the Mini PCI card by spr eading the me tal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly .
Adding and Replacing Parts 89 7 Replace the cover and tighten the screw . Optical Drive 1 Complete the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 79. 2 T urn the computer over , loosen the captive sc rew on the memory module cover , and lift the cover away from the computer .
90 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Remove the screw labeled "O" ne xt to the memory module cover . 4 P ress the lever next to the memory module co nnectors in the dir ection of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to r elease the drive.
Adding and Replacing Parts 91 3 Lift the hinge cover up and away from the hinges and bottom case. 4 Remove the four keyboar d screws. hinge cover screws (4) keyboard.
92 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and ti me-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing an d handling the keyboard. 5 Lift the keyboar d out of the bottom case, a nd rest it on the display hinges so that the keyboar d connector is exposed.
Appendix 93 Appendix Specifications Processor Microprocessor Mobile Intel ® P entium ® 4 processor L1 cache 8 KB (internal) L2 cache 512 KB or 1 MB External bus frequency 533 MHz Sy stem Information.
94 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Standard memory 256 MB Maximum memory 2 GB Memory access time: clock speed 333 MHz Ports and Connectors Video 15-hole connector Audio microphone connector , stereo headphone/speakers connector USB two 4-pin USB 2.
Appendix 95 Interfaces: Internal PCI bus /AC 97 External microphone-in connector , stereo headphones/speakers connector Speaker two 4-ohm speakers Internal speaker amplifier 1.0- W channel into 4 ohms V olume controls key combinations, program menus Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) XGA (14.
96 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Controls brightness can be controlled through key combinations Keyboard Number of keys 85 (U.S. and Canada); 86 (Europe); 90 (Japan) Key travel 2.7 mm ± 0.3 (0.11 inch ± 0.016 inch) Key spacing 19.05 mm ± 0.
Appendix 97 T emperature range: Operating 0 ° to 60 ° C( 3 2 ° to 140 ° F) (8 cell) 0 ° to 35 ° C( 3 2 ° to 95 ° F) (12 cell) Storage –20 ° to 60 ° C (–4 ° to 140 ° F) (8 cell) –40 ° to 65 ° C (–40 ° to 149 ° F) (12 cell) AC Adapter Input voltage 100 to 240 V AC Input current (maximum) 2.
98 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Using the Sy stem Setup Program Overview NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may autom atically configure most of the opti ons available in sy stem setup, thus overriding options that you set thro ugh sy stem setup.
Appendix 99 The system setup screens display the curr ent setup information and settings for your computer , such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and do c.
100 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootab le devices that may be installed in your computer , including but not limited to the following: .
Appendix 101 Dell T echnical Support Policy (U.S. Only) T echnician-assisted technical support requir es th e cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides .
102 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com F or specific web addresses for your country , find th e appropriate country section in the table below .
Appendix 103 Australi a (Sydney) International Access Code: 0011 Country Code: 61 City Code: 2 E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.
104 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Belgium (Brussels) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 32 City Code: 2 W e bsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail for F rench Speaking Customers: support.euro .dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/ T echnical Support 02 481 92 88 T echnical Support F ax 02 481 92 95 Customer Care 02 713 15 .
Appendix 105 Canada (North Y ork, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Online Order Status: www .dell.ca/ostatus AutoT ech (automated technical support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 Customer Care (med.
106 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T echnical Support website: support.dell.com.cn T echnical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.
Appendix 107 Czech Republic (P rague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 City Code: 2 We b s i t e : support.euro .dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.
108 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com F inland (Helsinki) International Access Code: 990 Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 W e bsite: support.euro .
Appendix 109 Germany (Langen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 49 City Code: 6103 We b s i t e : support.euro .dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.
110 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Hong Kong International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 W e bsite: support.ap.dell.com E-mail: apsupport@dell.
Appendix 111 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 We b s i t e : support.euro .dell.com E-mail: support.euro .dell.
112 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 W e bsite: support.jp.dell.
Appendix 113 Korea (Seoul) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 82 City Code: 2 T echnical Support toll-free: 080-200-3800 Sales toll-free: 080-200-3600 Customer Service (Seoul, K orea) toll-f.
114 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Malaysia (P enang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 W e bsite: support.ap.dell.
Appendix 115 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.
116 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com P oland (W arsaw) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 48 City Code: 22 W e bsite: support.euro .
Appendix 117 South Africa (Johannesburg) International Access Code: 09/091 Country Code: 27 City Code: 11 We b s i t e : support.euro .dell.com E-mail: dell_za_support@dell.
118 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Sweden (Upplands V a sby) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 46 City Code: 8 W e bsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: swe_support@dell.com E-mail Support for La titude and Inspiron: Swe-nbk_kats@dell.
Appendix 119 Ta i w a n International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com T echnical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, Optiplex, and Electronics & Accessories) t.
120 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 W e bsite: support.euro .dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro .dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.
Appendix 121 U.S.A. (Austin, T exas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Or der-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoT ech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-80.
122 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual prop erty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Appendix 123 accordance with the manufactur er ’s instruction ma nual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential ar ea is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be r equired to correct the interfer ence at your own expense.
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Index 125 Index A AccessDirect button about, 3 7 description, 1 6 system view , 1 6 air vents d e s c r i p t i o n , 17-18, 21 s y s t e m v i e w , 17-18, 21 audio connectors description, 1 6 system view , 1 6 audio device connecting, 3 3 audio .
126 Index 126 Index drives problems, 5 7 See hard drive D VD drive problems, 5 8 See optical drive DV D s , 3 1 E error messages, 59-60 F F inding Information, 9 H hard drive description, 2 1 problems.
Index 127 network connector description, 2 0 system view , 2 0 O optical drive description, 1 6 problems, 5 8 replacing, 8 9 system view , 1 6 P PC Card slot description, 1 6 system view , 1 6 PC Card.
128 Index 128 Index specifications, 93 spyware, 60, 65 support policy , 1 0 1 S-video TV -out connector description, 1 9 system view , 1 9 System Restore, 76 system setup program commonly used options.
An important point after buying a device Dell 5160 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Dell 5160 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Dell 5160 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Dell 5160 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Dell 5160 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Dell 5160, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Dell 5160.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Dell 5160. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Dell 5160 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
