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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 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, pe rsonal 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 If Y our Computer Is Lost or Stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 10 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 7 Sound and Speak er Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 No sound from in tegrated speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 No sound from external speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 No sound from headphones .
8 Contents Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 12 Dell™ QuickSet Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 9 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 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 Media NOTE: The Operating Sy stem media 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 , y our computer has one of several different video controller configurations.
16 About Y our Computer Front V iew DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — P ress to release the display latches and open the display . DISPLAY LATCHES — Keep the display closed. DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see "Using the Display" on page 33.
About Y our Computer 17 POWER BUTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. See "P ower Management Modes" on page 41. 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 speak ers, press 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: T urns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. T urns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. T urns on when the scroll lock 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 D VD drive or another optical drive in the optical drive bay . F or more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 91. OPTICAL - DRIVE - TRAY EJECT BUTTON — P ress this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive.
22 About Y our Computer AUDIO CONNECTORS USB CONNECTORS Back V iew 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 A C adapter converts AC power to the DC power requir ed by the computer . Y ou can connect the AC 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 r ovides 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 offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you ne ed a modem or network connection an d 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. 2 Click F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard . 3 When the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next . 4 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer and 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 power , you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pr essing <F n> and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboar d.
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 ouch Pad 35 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e t he numeric keypad on an e xternal ke yboard. Each k ey on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols ar e marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.
36 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Display Functions Power Management Speaker Functions <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the T ask Manager window . <Fn><F2> Enable/Disable wireless networking.
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 37 Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard Settings T o adjust k eyboard operation, such as the charac ter repeat rate, open the Control P anel, click P r inters and Other Hardware , and click K eyboard .
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 computer , 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 Check the Battery Health T o check the battery health using the char ge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear , the battery is in good condition, and mor e than 80 percent of its original charge capacity r emains.
42 Using a Battery T o enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click T urn off computer , and then click Stand by . or • Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced.
Using a Battery 43 Configuring Power Management Settings Y ou can use W indows P o wer Options P roperties to configure the power management settings on your computer . T o access the P ower Options Properties window , click the Start button → Control P anel → P erformance and Maintenance → P ower Options .
44 Using a Battery T o r emove 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 tr ay closed when you are not using the drive. NOTE: Do not move the computer w hen you are playing CDs or DVDs.
46 Using Multimedia 3 Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with another comp uter , you need to instal l the drivers and software necessary to play CDs or DVDs or write data.
Using Multimedia 47 Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current r esolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing D VD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control P anel .
48 Using Multimedia • If you have two CD or DVD drives , select the drive into which you ha ve inserted your source CD or D VD and click the Disc Copy button.
Using Multimedia 49 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 stereos.
50 Using Multimedia.
Using Cards 51 Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCar ds leverage PC Card technology to prov ide a fast and convenient way to add memory , wired and wireless network communications (including wir eless wide area network [WW AN] communications), multimedia, and se curity features to your computer .
52 Using Cards The computer recognizes the Expr essCard and automati cally loads the appropriate device driver . If the configuration program tells you to load the manufactu rer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCar d.
Using Cards 53 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.
54 Using Cards T o install a media memory car d: 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 . If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the car d.
Setting Up a Network 55 Setting Up a Network Phy sically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Before you connect your computer to a network that is not wir eless, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.
56 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 57 Start Button and Connect T o Option 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Connect T o → Show all connections . If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet , you may not have a wireless network car d.
58 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 , are connected to the broadband modem.
Setting Up a Network 59 T o determine which wir eless configuration utilit y is managing your wireless network car d: 1 Click the Start → Settings → Control P anel . 2 Double-click Network Connections . 3 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click V iew A vailable Wireless Networks .
60 Setting Up a Network.
Securing Y our Computer 61 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 antitheft device. T o use t he lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your computer .
62 Securing Y our Computer • Do not share your passwor d with other people. • Ensure that people ar e not watching you when you type your password. NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your computer or hard dr ive. However , they are not foolproof.
Solving Problems 63 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
64 Solving Problems The computer runs the P re-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 65 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.
66 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 67 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.
68 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 gr een 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 69 A UXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE — The touch pad, track stick, or external mouse may be faulty . F or an external 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 141).
70 Solving Problems H ARD - DISK DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE 0— The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer . Shut down the computer , remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 92), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer , r eins tall the hard drive, and r estart the computer .
Solving Problems 71 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 94).
72 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 73 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 keyboar d cable and check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
74 Solving Problems The computer does not start up E NSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: Y ou might lose data if you are unable to perform an oper ating sy stem shutdown.
Solving Problems 75 • Ensure that the program is installed and configur ed properly . • V erify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
76 Solving Problems C HECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR — No light indicates that no network communication exists. Replace the network cable.
Solving Problems 77 A DJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES — See "P ower Management Modes" on page 41. R ESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES — If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 94).
78 Solving Problems U NLOCK THE SCANNER — Ensure that your scanner is unlock ed if it has a locking tab or button. R ESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN C HECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS — • See the scanner documentation for cable connection information.
Solving Problems 79 R UN THE D ELL D IAGNOSTICS — See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 63. NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 pl ayers overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you did not tu rn the player volume down or off.
80 Solving Problems T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. 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.
Solving Problems 81 Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or keyboar d. All devices requir e a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device.
82 Solving Problems Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver , use W indows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the pr eviously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control P anel .
Solving Problems 83 7 Click the Install button (if present) to begin installing th e driver or utility . At the welcome screen, follow the screen prompts to complete the installation. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option.
84 Solving Problems Restoring Y our Operating Sy stem Y ou can r estore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft ® W indows ® XP System Restore r eturns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files.
Solving Problems 85 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restor e your computer . The Select a Restore P oint screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available re stor e points appear in boldface type.
86 Solving Problems Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last me thod to r estore your operating system. PC Restore restor es your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer . Any programs or files added since you received your computer—including data files—ar e permanently deleted from the hard drive.
Solving Problems 87 T o r emove PC Restore: 1 Log on to the computer as a local administrator . 2 In W indows Explorer , go to c:dellutilitiesDSR . 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe . NOTE: If you do not log on as a local administrator , a message appears stating th at you must log on as administrator .
88 Solving Problems Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can tak e 1 to 2 hours to co mplete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, vi rus protection program, and other softwar e. NOTICE: The Operating Sy stem CD provides options for reinstalling Wi ndows XP .
Adding and Replacing Parts 89 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for r emoving and installing the components in your computer .
90 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 91 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the optical drive bay . See "Optical Drive" on page 91. 6 P ress the power button to ground the system board. 7 Remove any installed cards from the Expr essCard slot (see page 52) and the 3-in-1 media memory card reader (see page 54).
92 Adding and Replacing Parts Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Adding and Replacing Parts 93 T o r eplace the hard drive in the hard drive bay : 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor e Y ou Begin" on page 89. 2 T urn the computer over , and r e move the hard drive scr ews. NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer , store it in protective antistatic packaging.
94 Adding and Replacing Parts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. Memory 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 95 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.
96 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 97 If you order ed the optional modem at the same time that you order ed your computer , the modem is already installed. 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor e Y ou Begin" on page 89. 2 T urn the computer over , loosen the captive scre ws on the modem cover , and then remove the modem cover .
98 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Install the replacement modem: a Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: The connector is keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you fee l resistance, chec k the connector and realign the card. b Align the modem with the screw holes and pr e ss the modem down into the connector on the system board.
Adding and Replacing Parts 99 NOTICE: T o help prevent damage to the sy stem board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer . 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor e Y ou Begin" on page 89. 2 Remove the hinge cover .
100 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: T o help prevent damage to the sy stem board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer . 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor e Y ou Begin" on page 89.
Adding and Replacing Parts 101 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.
102 Adding and Replacing Parts 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 . c Lift the Mini-Card out of its system boar d connector . NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion.
Adding and Replacing Parts 103 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").
104 Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery 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 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 .
106 Adding and Replacing Parts 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 .
Dell™ QuickSet Features 107 Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be av ailable on your computer . Dell™ QuickSet provides you with ea sy access to configure or view the following t.
108 Dell™ QuickSet Features.
T raveling With Y our Computer 109 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.
110 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.
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Specifications 133 Specifications Processor P r ocessor type AMD T urion™ 64 or AMD Sempron™ L1 cache 64 KB L2 cache 256 KB, 512 KB, 1024 KB External bus frequency (front side bus) 533 MHz Sy stem.
134 Specifications 3-in-1 media memory card connector size 30.55 mm x 28.9 mm x 4.55 mm Memory Memory module connector two SODIMM connectors Memory module capacities 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB Memory type 1.
Specifications 135 Vide o NOTE: Optional video controller upgrades are available for your computer subject to availability at the time of pur chase. T o determine the configuration of your computer , see "Determining Y our Computer ’ s Configuration" on page 15.
136 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 137 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.
138 Specifications T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 60°C (–40° to 140°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 V AC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz Output current 4.
Specifications 139 Environmental T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.
140 Specifications.
Appendix 141 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.
142 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 wher e to look to f ind the software needed to start the operating system.
Appendix 143 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 V D/CD-R W drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are bootable.
144 Appendix Computer , Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer , dis connect the computer from the elec trical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with w ater . Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may co ntain flammable substances.
Appendix 145 2 W ith a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wi pe the bottom of the disc (the unl abeled side) in a straight line from the center to the outer edge of the disc. F or stubborn dirt, try using water or a diluted solution of water a nd mild soap.
146 Appendix FCC Notice (U.S. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener gy an d, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufactur er ’s instruction manua l, may cause interference with radio and television reception.
Appendix 147 Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is pr otected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
148 Appendix.
Glossary 149 Glossary T erms in this Glossary ar e 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.
150 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 151 D DDR SDRAM — 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 SDRAM — 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.
152 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 153 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.
154 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 155 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 .
156 Glossary PXE — pre-boot e xecution environment — A WfM (W ired for Management) standard that allows network ed computers that do not have an operating system to be configured and started r emotely . R RAI D — redundant array of independent disks — A method of providing data redundancy .
Glossary 157 shortcut, the origin al 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.
158 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 159 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.
160 Glossary.
Index 161 Index Numbers 3-in-1 media memory car d rea d e r , 5 3 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.
162 Index 162 Index display adjusting brightness, 3 3 description, 1 6 - 1 7 r e m o v i n g , 105 res o l ut i o n , 3 3 switching the video image, 3 3 display latch, 16, 19 display .
Index 163 L labels Microsoft W indows, 1 2 Service T ag, 1 2 lost computer , 62 M media memory car ds blanks, 5 4 CardBus technology , 5 3 installing, 5 3 removing, 5 4 slots, 5 3 types, 5 3 memory in.
164 Index 164 Index problems (continued) program crashes repeatedly , 7 4 program stops re sponding, 7 4 programs and W indows compatibility , 7 4 restor e computer to previous operating state, 8 4 re.
Index 165 U uninterruptible power supply . See UPS UPS, 30 USB connectors d e s c r i p t i o n , 22-23 V video problems, 7 9 video connector description, 2 3 video controller determining configuratio.
166 Index 166 Index.
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