DELL inspiron 4100 User Manual

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 
Ensure that Windows® recognizes the drive — Click the Start button 
and click My Computer. If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with 
your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can 
sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Insert a bootable \
disk and restart the computer. Verify that the 
 light is blinking, 
indicating normal operation.
Try another disc — Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 
sound 
l     Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. 
l     Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly.
If the CD-RW drive stops writing 
Disable standby or hibernate mode in Windows before writing to a 
CD-RW — For more information on disabling power management modes, 
search for the keyword standby or hibernate in the Windows XP Help and 
Support Center (see 
Accessing Help).
Change the write speed to a slower rate — See the help...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 
PC Card Problems
Check the PC Card — Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the 
connector. See the Tell Me How help file for more information (see 

Accessing Help).
Ensure that the card is recognized by Windows® — Double-click the 
Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the 
card is listed.
If you have problems with a Dell-provided PC Card — Contact Dell. 
See your Owners Manual for contact information.
If you have problems...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 
Contact your network administrator — Verify that your network settings 
are correct and that the network is functioning.
General Program Problems
A program crashes 
HINT: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation\
 or 
on a floppy disk or CD. 
See the software documentation — Many software manufacturers 
maintain websites with information that may help you solve the problem. \
Ensure that you properly installed and configured the...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 
Review Error Messages — Look up the message and take the 
appropriate action. See the software documentation.
E-Mail Problems
Ensure that you are connected to the Internet — With the Outlook 
Express e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline has a check mark 
next to it, click the check mark to remove it and connect to the Interne\
t.
If Your Computer Gets Wet
  CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is 
safe to do so. If the...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 
7.  Remove the hard drive. 
8.  
Remove the memory module(s). 
9.  Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two boo\
ks or  similar props to let air circulate all around it. Let the computer dry f\
or at least 
24 hours in a dry area at room temperature. 
NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to speed the\
 
drying process. 
 CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that the computer is 
thoroughly dry before...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 
2.  Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical \
outlet. 
3.  Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from the\
ir power sources and then from the computer. 
4.  Remove and reinstall the battery. 
5.  Turn on the computer. 
HINT: See Limited Warranties and Return Policy in your Owners Manual for 
information on your warranty coverage. 
If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged co\
mponents,...

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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 4150 
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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 
Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 
  Overview
  Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore
Overview
Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers and utilities alre\
ady 
installed—no further installation or configuration is needed.
NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for operating systems 
that are not on your computer....

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 4150 
the CD, it might prompt you to install setup files. Click OK, and follow the 
instructions on the screen to continue.
3.  From the Language drop-down menu in the toolbar, select your preferred  language for the driver or utility (if available). 
A welcome screen appears.
4.  Click Next. The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and  utilities used by your computer. 
After the CD completes the hardware scan, you can also detect other...