Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Inspiron 1501 Dell
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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Owner’ s Manual Model PP23LA.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1 About Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Determining Y our Co mputer’ s Configuration . . . . . . . . . .
4 Contents 3 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Switching the Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 5 6 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Playing a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Adjusting the V olume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Contents Computer T racking Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 If Y our Computer Is Lost or Stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 10 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 7 Sound and Speak er Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 No sound from in tegrated speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 No sound from external speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 No sound from headphones .
8 Contents Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 12 T raveling With Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 9 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Finding Information 11 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not sh ip with your computer . So me features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer .
12 Finding Information • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Service T ag and Express Service Code • Microsoft W indows License Label Service T ag and Microsoft ® Windows ® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer .
Finding Information 13 • Solutions — T roubleshooting hints and tips; articles from technicians; online courses; and frequently ask ed questions • Community — Online disc ussion with other Del.
14 Finding Information • How to reinstall my operating system Operating Sy stem CD NOTE: The Operating Sy stem CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer .
About Y our Computer 15 About Y our Computer Determining Y our Computer’ s Configuration Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer , your computer has one of several different video controller configuration s.
16 About Y our Computer Front V iew DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — P ress to r elease the display latches and open the display . DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see "Using the Display" on page 33. POWER BUTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or e xit a power management mode.
About Y our Computer 17 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS If the computer is connected to an electric al outlet, the ligh t operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is char ging.
18 About Y our Computer TOUCH PAD — P rovides the functionality of a mouse. Silk screening on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities. SPEAKERS — T o adjust the volume of the inte grated speakers, pr ess the media control buttons or speaker -volume keyboar d shortcuts.
About Y our Computer 19 KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the k eyboard indicate the following: DISPLAY LATCHES — Keep the display closed. T urns on when the numeric k e ypad is enabled. T urns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
20 About Y our Computer Left Side V iew CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Rest ricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
About Y our Computer 21 OPTICAL DRIVE BAY — Y ou can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay . F or more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 90. OPTICAL - DRIVE - TRAY EJECT BUTTON — P ress this button to eject a CD or D VD from the optical drive.
22 About Y our Computer AUDIO CONNECTORS USB CONNECTORS Back V i ew Attach headphones or speakers to the connector . Attach a microphone to the connector . Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, ke yboar d, or printer . Y ou can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy- drive cable.
About Y our Computer 23 AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power requir ed by the computer . Y ou can connect the A C adapter with your compute r turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with elec trical outlets worldwide.
24 About Y our Computer Bottom V iew BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE — P rovides information on the battery charge status. See "Checking the Battery Char ge" on page 40. OPTICAL - DRIVE LOCKING SCREW — Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay .
Setting Up Y our Computer 25 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offering s vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).
26 Setting Up Y our Computer • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not r eceive 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.
Setting Up Y our Computer 27 Prepare the New Computer for the File T ransfer 1 Start the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard. 2 When the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next . 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer and click Next .
28 Setting Up Y our Computer Create a Wizard Disk 1 Click the Start button and point to All P rograms → Accessories → System T ools → F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard . 2 When the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next .
Setting Up Y our Computer 29 Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating sy stem setup before you connect a printer to the computer . See the documentation that came with the p rinter for setup informat ion, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers.
30 Setting Up Y our Computer 3 T urn 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 .
Setting Up Y our Computer 31 NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not prot ect against power fluc tuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in your ar ea, disconnect the te lephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet.
32 Setting Up Y our Computer.
Using the Display 33 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery po wer , you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comforta ble setting by pressing <Fn> an d the up- or down-arrow k ey on the ke yboard.
34 Using the Display If the video resolution setting is higher than th at supported by the display , the computer enters pan mode. In pan mode, the entire scr een cannot be disp layed at one time. F or example, the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the desktop may no longer be visible.
Using the Keyboard and T o uch Pad 35 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an e xt ernal keyboar d. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The k eypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the ke ypad keys.
36 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Battery CD or DVD T ray Display Functions Power Management <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the T ask Manager window .
Using the Keyboard and T o uch Pad 37 Speaker Functions Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard Settings T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the charact er repeat rate, open the Control P anel and click Ke y b o a r d . F or information about the Co ntrol P anel, see the W indows Help and Support Center .
38 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad T ouch Pad The touch pad detects the pressur e and movement of your finger to al low you to move the cursor on the display . Use the touch pad and touch pa d buttons as you would use a mouse. • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.
Using a Battery 39 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warr anty for your com puter , see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer .
40 Using a Battery CAUTION: Do not dispose of batterie s with household waste. When your ba ttery no longer ho lds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environm ental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery . See "Battery Disposal" in the Product Information Guide .
Using a Battery 41 Low-Battery W arning NOTICE: T o avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-ba ttery warning, and then connect the computer to an ele ctrical outlet. If the battery runs compl etely out of power , hibernate mode begins automatically .
42 Using a Battery T o exit standby mode, pr ess the power button or op en the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab. Y ou cannot mak e the computer e xit sta ndby mode by pressing a k ey or touching the touch pad.
Using a Battery 43 Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or insta ll a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperatur e. If necessary , the AC adapter then char ges the battery and maintains the battery charge.
44 Using a Battery T o remove the battery : 1 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
Using Multimedia 45 Using 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. NOTE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs.
46 Using Multimedia T o 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 copyri ght laws when you create CDs. Adjusting the V olume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing.
Using Multimedia 47 The following instructions explain how to mak e an ex act copy of a CD or D VD. Y ou can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stor ed on your computer or backing up important data.
48 Using Multimedia CD-Writable Drives DVD-Writable Drives Helpful T ips • Use Microsoft ® W indows ® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-R W only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to pl ay in r egular ster eos.
Using Cards 49 Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCar ds leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory , wired and wir eless network communic ations (including wireless wide ar ea network [WW A N] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer .
50 Using Cards T o install an ExpressCar d: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the car d facing u p. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you insert the car d. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the car d is completely seated in its connector .
Using Cards 51 Save a blank to use when no ExpressCar d is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Media Memory Cards The 3-in-1 media memory card r eader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stor ed on a media memory car d.
52 Using Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . T o install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the car d facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the car d is completely seated in its connector .
Setting Up a Network 53 Setting Up a Network Phy sically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Before you connect your computer to a network th at is not wir eless, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.
54 Setting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft ® W indows ® XP operating system provides a Networ k Setup W izard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Inte rnet connection between comput ers in a home or small office.
Setting Up a Network 55 Start Button and Connect T o Option 1 Click the Start button. 2 Po i n t t o Connect T o , and then click Show all connections . If W ireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet , you may not have a wireless network car d.
56 Setting Up a Network 9 Connect the other end of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wir eless router . 10 Ensure that no network or USB cables, other th an the network cable connecting the modem and the wireless router , ar e connected to the broadband modem.
Setting Up a Network 57 T o determine which wireless configuration utilit y is managing your wireless network car d: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control P anel . 2 Double-click Network Connections . 3 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click V iew A vailable W ireless Networks .
58 Setting Up a Network.
Securing Y our Computer 59 Securing Y our Computer Security Cable Lock NOTE: Y our computer does not ship with a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available anti theft device. T o use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your computer .
60 Securing Y our Computer • It is recommended that you do not write down your password. If you do write it down, however , ensur e that the password is stor ed in a secure place. • Do not share your passwor d with other people. • Ensure that people ar e not watching you when you type your password.
Solving Problems 61 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
62 Solving Problems The computer runs the P r e-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboar d, hard drive, and display . • During the assessment, answer any questions that appear . • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps.
Solving Problems 63 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message a ppears with an error code and a description of the problem. W rite down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, co ntact Dell.
64 Solving Problems 4 When the tests are completed, if you ar e running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD , remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the test scr een to return to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer , close the Main Menu screen.
Solving Problems 65 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW , DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 1 Ensure that the computer is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the ejec t hole at the front of the drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected.
66 Solving Problems U SE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE — • V erify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector -shaped icon next to it.) • Ensure that you hear a click when you insert the telephone line connector into the modem.
Solving Problems 67 A UXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE — The touch pad, track stick, or external mouse may be faulty . F o r an ex ternal mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the P ointing Device option in the system setup program (see "Using the System Setup P rogram" on page 139).
68 Solving Problems H ARD - DISK DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE 0— The hard drive does not r espond to commands from the computer . Shut down the computer , remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 90), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer , reins tall the hard drive, and r estart the computer .
Solving Problems 69 M EMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS , READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the me mory modules and, if necessary , replace them (see "Memory" on page 92).
70 Solving Problems T IME - OF - DAY CLOCK LOST POWER — System configuration settings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery . If the prob lem persists, try to restor e the data by entering the system setup program.
Solving Problems 71 External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external ke yboard, the integrated keyboard remain s fully functional. C HECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE — Shut down the computer . Disconnect t he keyboard cable and check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
72 Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Solving Problems 73 Other software problems C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION — • Ensure that the program is compatible with th e operating system installed on your computer . • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum har dwa re requir ements needed to run the software.
74 Solving Problems Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . C HECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack.
Solving Problems 75 C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the A C adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on. C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
76 Solving Problems Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you need technical assistan ce for your scan ner , contact the scanner’ s manufacturer .
Solving Problems 77 A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Click or double-click the speak er icon in the lower -right corner of your screen. Ensur e that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
78 Solving Problems V ideo and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Solving Problems 79 If only part of the display is readable C ONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR — 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer . 2 T urn on the computer and the monitor , and adju st the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
80 Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install dr ivers obtained from othe r sources, your computer might not work correctly .
Solving Problems 81 5 After the CD completes the hardwar e scan, you can also detect other drivers and utilities. Under Search Criteria , select the appropriate categories from the System Model , Operating System , and To p i c drop-down menus. A link or links appear(s) for the specific dr ivers and utilities used by your computer .
82 Solving Problems 3 Click Hardware T roubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware T roubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer , and click Next .
Solving Problems 83 NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter , open, or delete any files or programs until the sy stem re storation is complete.
84 Solving Problems Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and remo ves any application programs or drivers installed after you received your computer . If possib le, back up the data before using PC Restore.
Solving Problems 85 Dell PC Restore enables you to r estore your hard drive to the operating st ate it was in when you purchased your computer . It is recommended that you do not re move PC Restore from your computer , even to gain additional hard-drive space.
86 Solving Problems NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed du ring assembly of the computer . Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any required driver s.
Adding and Replacing Parts 87 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for r emoving and installing the components in your computer .
88 Adding and Replacing Parts Before W orking Inside Y our Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protec t your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety . CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Adding and Replacing Parts 89 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the optical drive bay . See "Optical Drive" on page 90. 6 P ress the power button to ground the system board. 7 Remove any installed cards from the Expr essCar d slot (see page 50) and the 3-in-1 media memory card reader (see page 52).
90 Adding and Replacing Parts Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 T urn the computer over . 2 Remove the optical-drive security screw . 3 Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the side to release the drive from the bay .
Adding and Replacing Parts 91 NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibili ty or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source o ther than Dell, you need to in stall an operating sy stem, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.
92 Adding and Replacing Parts 7 Install the operating system for your computer . S ee "Restoring Y our Operating System" on page 82. 8 Install the drivers and utilities fo r your computer . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 80.
Adding and Replacing Parts 93 NOTICE: T o prevent damage to the memory module connector , do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, gr oun.
94 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly , the computer may not boot pr operly. No error message indicates this failure. 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connect or with the tab in the connector slot.
Adding and Replacing Parts 95 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay , or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Reinstall the hard drive. See page 90. 8 T urn on the computer . As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatica lly updates the system configuration information.
96 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 Remove the existing modem: a Remove the screw securing the modem to the system boar d, and set it aside. b P ull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board, and disconnect the modem cable.
Adding and Replacing Parts 97 Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
98 Adding and Replacing Parts Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Adding and Replacing Parts 99 NOTICE: T o avoid scratching the palm rest wh en replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then press on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboard into place before replacing the two screws.
100 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 If a Mini-Card is not alr eady installed, go to ste p 5. If you are replacing a Mini-Car d, remove the existing car d: a Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card. b Release the Mini-Card by pushing the metal securi ng tabs towar d the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly .
Adding and Replacing Parts 101 NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If y ou feel resistance, chec k the connectors on the card and on the sy stem board, and re align the card.
102 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. b Connect the two antenna cables to the Mini-Card (b lack cable to the connector labeled "aux" and the white cable to the connector labeled "main").
Adding and Replacing Parts 103 Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in th is section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
104 Adding and Replacing Parts When you replace the battery , insert it at a 30-degree angle under the clip with the positive (identified by a plus [+] symbol) side up, and then push it into place. Display CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in th is section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Adding and Replacing Parts 105 8 Lift the display up and away from the computer . NOTICE: The standby switch is fragile and easily broken. A voi d knocking the switch when removing and replacing the display .
106 Adding and Replacing Parts.
T raveling With Y our Computer 107 T raveling With Y our Computer Identifying Y our Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer . • W rite down your Service T ag and stor e it in.
108 T raveling With Y our Computer T ravel T ips NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical driv e to prevent loss of data. NOTICE: Do not check the co mputer as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on your comput er to maximize battery op erating time.
Contacting Dell 109 Contacting Dell T o contact Dell electronically , you can access the following websites: • www .dell.com • support.dell.com (support) F or specific web addresses for your country , find t he appropriate country section in the table below .
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130 Contacting Dell.
Specifications 131 Specifications Processor P rocessor type AMD ™ Tu r i o n ™ or Sempron ™ L1 cache 128 KB L2 cache 256 KB, 512 KB, 1,024 KB External bus frequency (front side bus) 533 MHz Sy s.
132 Specifications 3-in-1 Media Memo ry Card Reader 3-in-1 media memory card controller Ricoh R5C832 3-in-1 media memory card connector 3-in-1 combo card connector Cards supported SD/SDIO/MMC 3-in-1 media memory card connector size 30.55 mm x 28.9 mm x 4.
Specifications 133 Communications Modem: Ty p e v .92 MDC HD Controller softmodem Interface Azalia Interface MDC Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system boar d W ireless internal PCI-e Mini-Card WLAN Vid eo NOTE: Optional video controller upgrades are available for your computer subject to availability at the time of pur chase.
134 Specifications Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) 14.1-inch WXGA and 15.4-inch WXGA Display area (15.4-inch): Height 207 mm (8.2 inches) Wi d t h 331.2 mm (13.0 inches) Diagonal 391.2 mm (15.4 inches) Display area (14.1-inch): Height 189.6 mm (7.5 inches) Wi d t h 303.
Specifications 135 Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Layout QWER TY/AZER TY/Kanji T ouch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Wi d t h 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor -active area Height 42.9-mm (1.
136 Specifications Charge time (approximate) : Computer off 3.5 hours (9-cell) 2.5 hours (6-cell) 2.5 hours (4-cell, when available) Operating time Battery operati ng time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power -intensive conditions.
Specifications 137 Phy sical Height 36 mm (1.42 inches) W idth 356 mm (14.02 inches) Depth 265.5 mm (10.45 inches) W eight (with 6-cell battery): Configurable to less than 2.
138 Specifications.
Appendix 139 Appendix Using the Sy stem Setup Program NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automatically configure most of the options available in the sy stem setup program, thus overriding options that you set throug h the sy stem setup progra m.
140 Appendix Commonly Used Options Certain options requir e that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order , tells the computer where to look to f ind the softwar e needed to start the operating system.
Appendix 141 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: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/D VD/CD-R W drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are bootable.
142 Appendix Cleaning Y our Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section , follow the safety inst ructions located in the Product Information Guide . Computer , Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer , dis connect the computer from the elec trical outlet and remove any installed batteries.
Appendix 143 CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Alway s use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow th e instructions that come with the compressed-air product. Ne ver touch the lens in the drive. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs.
144 Appendix Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party softwar e and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory , or software program sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, sc anners, cameras, games, and so on).
Appendix 145 The following information is provided on the devi ce or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: P roduct name: Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Model number: PP23LA Company name: Dell Inc.
146 Appendix.
Glossary 147 Glossary T erms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer . A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet.
148 Glossary bootable CD — A CD that you can use to start your computer . In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. Y our Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is a bootable CD.
Glossary 149 D DDR SDR AM — double-data-rate SDR AM — A type of SDR AM that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. DDR2 SDR AM — double-data-rate 2 SDR AM — A type of DDR SDR AM that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to b oost memory speed to over 400 MHz.
150 Glossary EIDE — enhanced integrated device electronics — An improved version of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. EMI — electromagnetic interference — Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation.
Glossary 151 H hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a har d disk. The terms hard drive and har d disk are often used interchangeably . heat sink — A metal plate on some processors that helps dissipate heat. help file — A file that contains descriptive or instructional information about a product.
152 Glossary kHz — kilohertz — A measurement of fr equency that equals 1000 Hz. L LAN — local area network — A computer network covering a small area.
Glossary 153 NIC — See network adapter . notification area — The section of the W indows taskbar that contains icons for providing quick access to programs and computer functions, such as the clock, volume control, and print status. Also referr ed to as system tray .
154 Glossary PXE — pre-boot e xecution environment — A WfM (W ired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have an operating system to be configured and started r emotely . R RA I D — redundant array of independent disks — A method of providing data redundancy .
Glossary 155 shortcut, the orig inal file is not affected. Also , you can rename a shortcut icon. shutdown — The process of closing windows and exiting programs, exiting the operat ing system, and turning off your computer . Y ou can lose data if you turn off your computer before completing a shutdown.
156 Glossary suppression and may also provide voltage r egulation. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer .
Glossary 157 X XGA — extended graphics array — A video standar d for video cards and controllers that supports r esolutions up to 1024 x 768. Z ZIF — zero insertion force — A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed or removed with no str ess applie d to either the chip or its socket.
158 Glossary.
Index 159 Index Numbers 3-in-1 media memory car d rea d e r , 5 1 A audio connectors, 22 audio . See sound B battery c h a r g e g a u g e , 24, 40 charging, 4 3 checking the charge, 4 0 conserving po.
160 Index 160 Index display adjusting brightness, 3 3 description, 1 6 r e m o v i n g , 104 res o l u t i o n , 3 3 switching the video image, 3 3 display latch, 19 display .
Index 161 L labels Microsoft W indows, 1 2 Service T ag, 1 2 lost computer , 60 M media memory car ds blanks, 5 2 CardBus technology , 5 1 installing, 5 1 removing, 5 2 slots, 5 1 types, 5 1 memory in.
162 Index 162 Index problems (continued) programs and W indows compatibility , 7 2 restor e computer to previous operating state, 8 2 restor e operating system to previous state, 8 2 scanner , 7 6 slo.
Index 163 video controller determining configuration, 1 5 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 1 5 volume adjusting, 7 7 W warranty information, 11 W indows XP Devi.
164 Index 164 Index.
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