DELL inspiron 4100 User Manual

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 
NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Do no\
t 
plug a telephone line into the network connector. 
S-Video TV-Out Connector 
  Connects your computer to a TV.
Air Vent — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, \
which 
prevents the computer from overheating.
HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may \
make noise, which is normal and does not indicate a...

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 
 
Fan — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, \
which prevents 
the computer from overheating.
Serial Connector 
  Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device.
Parallel Connector 
  Connects a parallel device, such as a printer. You can also 
connect the optional floppy drive directly to the parallel connector 
using the optional floppy drive cable.
Docking Connector 
HINT: Docking devices may not be available...

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 
PS/2 Connector 
HINT: You can use the integrated keyboard and an external keyboard at the same\
 
time. When you attach a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 numeric keypad, the integr\
ated 
keypad is disabled. 
 Connects PS/2-compatible devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, 
or external numeric keypad.
Shut down the computer before attaching or removing a PS/2-
compatible device. If the device does not work, install the device 
drivers from the floppy disk or CD that came...

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 
 
The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the compute\
r. You can 
connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.
  CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, 
power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an 
incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip\
 or 
electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
NOTICE: When you disconnect the...

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 
 
Fan — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, \
which prevents 
the computer from overheating.
Device Latch Releases — Press a latch release to remove a device in the module or battery 
bay.
Memory Module Cover — Protects the memory module(s), the optional Mini PCI card, and 
the optional modem (see 
Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem).
Docking Device Latch — Latches onto the docking device.
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Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 
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Solving Problems 
Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 
  Accessing Help
  Power Problems
  Error Messages
  Video and Display Problems
  Sound and Speaker 
Problems
  Printer Problems
  Modem and Internet 
Connection Problems
  Scanner Problems
  Touch Pad or Mouse 
Problems
  External Keyboard Problems
  Unexpected Characters
  Drive Problems
  PC Card Problems
  Network Problems
  General Program Problems
  E-Mail Problems
  If Your Computer Gets Wet
  If...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 
To access help in Microsoft® Windows® XP — 1.  Click the Start button and then click Help and Support. 
2.  Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then click the\
  arrow icon. 
3.  Click the topic that describes your problem. 
4.  Follow the instructions shown on the screen. 
Power Problems
HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on power management 
modes (see 
Accessing Help). 
Check the power light — When the power light is lit or...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 
Check the battery status light — If the battery status light flashes 
orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is low or depleted. 
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too\
 hot 
to charge. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the 
electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to room 
temperature.
If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange,...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 
If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating sy\
stem or the 
program that was running at the time the message appeared.The file being copied is too large for the destination drive — The file 
that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk\
 is too 
full. Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity \
disk.
A filename cannot contain any of the following characters:  / : * ? 
 < > | — Do not use...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank 
HINT: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your 
computer supports, Dell recommends that you attach an external monitor t\
o 
your computer. 
Check the 
 light — When the  light is blinking, the computer has 
power. 
l     If the  light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press 
the power button to exit standby mode. 
l     If the  light is off, press the power button.
l     If...