Dell Inspiron 1150 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Inspiron 1150. We have 6 Dell Inspiron 1150 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Setup Manual

Dell Inspiron 1150 Owner's Manual (136 pages)

Dell Owner's Manual Laptop PC Inspiron 1150

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.47 MB

Table of Contents
3
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
9
- SAFETY: General
  9
- SAFETY: Power
  10
- SAFETY: Battery
  10
- SAFETY: Air Travel
  10
- SAFETY: EMC Instructions
  11
When Using Your Computer
11
Finding Information
15
1 Tour of Your Computer

19
- Front View
  19
- Left Side View
  22
- Right Side View
  23
- Back View
  25
- Bottom View
  28
2 Setting up Your Computer

29
- Connecting to the Internet
  29
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    29
- Modem and Internet Connection Problems
  30
- E-Mail Problems
  31
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  31
- Setting up a Printer
  33
  - Printer Cable
    33
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    33
- Printer Problems
  34
- Power Protection Devices
  34
  - Surge Protectors
    34
  - Line Conditioners
    35
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    35
- Turning off Your Computer
  35
3 Using a Battery

37
- Battery Performance
  37
- Checking the Battery Charge
  38
  - Power Meter
    38
  - Low-Battery Warning
    38
- Charging the Battery
  38
- Removing a Battery
  39
- Installing a Battery
  39
- Storing a Battery
  39
- Battery and Power Problems
  39
  - If the Battery Is Not Charging
    40
  - If Battery Life Is Short
    40
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

41
- Dell™ Accessdirect™ Button
  41
  - Reprogramming the Button
    41
- Numeric Keypad
  41
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  42
  - System Functions
    42
  - CD or DVD Tray
    42
  - Display Functions
    42
  - Power Management
    42
  - Speaker Functions
    43
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    43
- Touch Pad
  44
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    44
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  45
- External Keyboard Problems
  45
- Unexpected Characters
  46
5 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

47
6 Setting up a Home and Office Network

51
7 Solving Problems

59
- Dell Diagnostics
  59
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    59
- Error Messages
  61
- Video and Display Problems
  62
- Scanner Problems
  64
- Drive Problems
  64
  - If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Drive
    64
  - If You Have Problems with a Hard Drive
    65
- PC Card Problems
  66
- General Program Problems
  66
  - A Program Crashes
    66
  - A Program Stops Responding
    66
  - Error Messages Appear
    66
- Resolving Other Technical Problems
  67
- If Your Computer Gets Wet
  67
- If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
  68
- Drivers
  68
  - What Is a Driver
    68
  - Identifying Drivers
    69
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    69
  - Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
    70
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  71
- Using System Restore
  71
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  73
  - Before You Reinstall
    73
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    73
8 Adding and Replacing Parts

77
- Before You Begin
  77
  - Recommended Tools
    77
  - Shutting down Your Computer
    77
- Hard Drive
  78
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    80
- Memory
  80
- Modem and Mini PCI Card
  82
  - Replacing the Modem
    83
  - Adding a Mini PCI Card
    84
- CD or DVD Drive
  86
- Keyboard
  88
9 Appendix

91
- Specifications
  91
- Using the System Setup Program
  98
  - Overview
    98
  - Viewing the System Setup Screens
    98
  - System Setup Screens
    99
  - Commonly Used Options
    99
- System and Battery Performance Optimization
  100
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  101
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    101
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    102
- Contacting Dell
  102
- Regulatory Notices
  118
  - NOM Information (Mexico Only)
    119
- Dell Software License Agreement
  119
10 Limited Warranties and Return Policy

121
Index

133

Dell Inspiron 1150 Owner's Manual (112 pages)

Dell Owner's Manual Dell Inspiron 1150

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.4 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 A Tour of Your Computer

13
- Front View
  13
- Left Side View
  16
- Right Side View
  17
- Back View
  19
- Bottom View
  21
2 Setting up Your Computer

23
- Connecting to the Internet
  23
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    23
- Modem and Internet Connection Problems
  24
- E-Mail Problems
  25
- Setting up a Printer
  26
  - Printer Cable
    26
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    26
- Printer Problems
  27
- Power Protection Devices
  27
  - Surge Protectors
    27
  - Line Conditioners
    28
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    28
- Turning off Your Computer
  28
3 Using a Battery

29
- Battery Performance
  29
- Checking the Battery Charge
  30
  - Power Meter
    30
  - Low-Battery Warning
    30
- Charging the Battery
  30
- Removing a Battery
  31
- Installing a Battery
  31
- Storing a Battery
  31
- Battery and Power Problems
  31
  - If the Battery Is Not Charging
    32
  - If Battery Life Is Short
    32
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

33
- Dell™ Accessdirect™ Button
  33
  - Reprogramming the Button
    33
- Numeric Keypad
  33
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  34
  - System Functions
    34
  - CD or DVD Tray
    34
  - Display Functions
    34
  - Power Management
    34
  - Speaker Functions
    35
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    35
- Touch Pad
  36
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    37
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  37
- External Keyboard Problems
  37
- Unexpected Characters
  38
5 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

39
6 Setting up a Home and Office Network

43
7 Solving Problems

49
- Dell Diagnostics
  49
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    49
- Error Messages
  51
- Video and Display Problems
  52
- Scanner Problems
  54
- Drive Problems
  55
  - If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Drive
    55
  - If You Have Problems with a Hard Drive
    56
- PC Card Problems
  56
- General Program Problems
  56
  - A Program Crashes
    56
  - A Program Stops Responding
    57
  - Error Messages Appear
    57
- Resolving Other Technical Problems
  57
- If Your Computer Gets Wet
  57
- If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
  58
- Drivers
  59
  - What Is a Driver
    59
  - Identifying Drivers
    59
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    59
  - Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
    60
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  60
- Restoring Your Operating System
  61
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    61
  - Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
    62
8 Adding and Replacing Parts

65
- Before You Begin
  65
  - Recommended Tools
    65
  - Shutting down Your Computer
    65
- Hard Drive
  66
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    68
- Memory
  68
- Modem and Mini PCI Card
  71
  - Replacing the Modem
    72
  - Adding a Mini PCI Card
    72
- CD or DVD Drive
  75
- Keyboard
  76
9 Appendix

79
Index

109

Dell Inspiron 1150 Service Manual

Dell Inspiron 1150 Service Manual (63 pages)

Dell PC

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.49 MB

Before You Begin
4
Recommended Tools
4
Turning off Your Computer
4
Before Working Inside Your Computer
5
Computer Orientation
6
Screw Identification
7
Optical Drive
8
- System Components
  11
- Removing the Memory Modules
  13
- Memory Module
  14
- Installing the Memory Modules
  15
- CD or DVD Drive
  16
- Removing the Modem
  18
- Installing the Modem
  19
Mini Pci Card
20
- Removing the Mini Pci Card
  20
- Installing the Mini Pci Card
  21
- Hard Drive
  23
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    23
  - Installing the Hard Drive
    24
  - Removing the Keyboard
    26
  - Installing the Keyboard
    28
  - Emi Shield
    30
  - Display Assembly
    32
  - Display Bezel
    35
  - Display Panel
    35
  - Removing the Display Panel
    35
  - Installing the Display Panel
    37
  - Palm Rest
    40
  - Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
    43
  - Microprocessor Module
    46
  - Removing the Microprocessor Module
    46
  - Installing the Microprocessor Module
    47
  - Removing the Speakers
    49
  - Installing the Speakers
    51
- System Board
  52
- Removing the System Board
  52
- Installing the System Board
  56
- Flashing the Bios
  58
- Flashing the Bios from the Hard Drive
  58
- Base Plastics
  60
- Usb Connector
  61
- Video Connector
  61

Dell Inspiron 1150 Service Manual (39 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.42 MB

Base Plastics
2
Before You Begin
3
Recommended Tools
3
Turning off Your Computer
3
Before Working Inside Your Computer
3
Computer Orientation
4
Screw Identification
5
Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive
7
Removing the Microprocessor Module
9
Display Assembly
11
Display Bezel
12
Removing the Display Panel
13
Installing the Display Panel
13
EMI Shield
16
Removing the Hard Drive
17
Installing the Hard Drive
17
Removing the Keyboard
19
Installing the Keyboard
20
Palm Rest
21
USB Connector
23
Video Connector
23
Removing the Speakers
24
Installing the Speakers
25
Removing the System Board
26
Installing the System Board
28
System Components
29
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
30
Removing the Memory Modules
33
Installing the Memory Modules
34
CD or DVD Drive
34
Removing the Modem
35
Installing the Modem
36
Removing the Mini PCI Card
37
Installing the Mini PCI Card
38

Dell Inspiron 1150 Service Manual (39 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.44 MB

Base Plastics
2
Before You Begin
3
Recommended Tools
3
Turning off Your Computer
3
Before Working Inside Your Computer
3
Computer Orientation
4
Screw Identification
5
Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive
7
Removing the Microprocessor Module
9
Display Assembly
11
Display Bezel
12
Removing the Display Panel
13
Installing the Display Panel
13
EMI Shield
16
Removing the Hard Drive
17
Installing the Hard Drive
17
Removing the Keyboard
19
Installing the Keyboard
20
USB Connector
23
Video Connector
23
Removing the Speakers
24
Installing the Speakers
25
Removing the System Board
26
Installing the System Board
28
System Components
29
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
30
Removing the Memory Modules
33
Installing the Memory Modules
34
CD or DVD Drive
34
Removing the Modem
35
Installing the Modem
36
Removing the Mini PCI Card
37
Installing the Mini PCI Card
38

Dell Inspiron 1150 Setup Manual (2 pages)

Dell Inspiron 1150: Quick Start

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.15 MB

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Table of Contents

1 Tour of Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using a Battery

4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

5 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

6 Setting up a Home and Office Network

7 Solving Problems

8 Adding and Replacing Parts

9 Appendix

10 Limited Warranties and Return Policy

Index

Dell Inspiron 1150 Owner's Manual (112 pages)

Table of Contents

1 A Tour of Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using a Battery

4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

5 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

6 Setting up a Home and Office Network

7 Solving Problems

8 Adding and Replacing Parts

9 Appendix

Index

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