User manual DELL INSPIRON 1501

[. . . ] DellTM InspironTM 1501 Owner's Manual Model PP23LA w w w. c o m 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, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see "Glossary" on page 147. If you purchased a DellTM n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. [. . . ] 2 Click the Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding. Follow the instructions on the screen. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N -- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D -- The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F -- If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your computer. 72 Solving Problems Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION -- · · · · · Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY U S E A V I R U S -S C A N N I N G P R O G R A M T O C H E C K T H E H A R D D R I V E , F L O P P Y D I S K S , O R C D S S A V E A N D C L O S E A N Y O P E N F I L E S O R P R O G R A M S A N D S H U T D O W N Y O U R C O M P U T E R T H R O U G H T H E Start M E N U S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E -- If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support. dell. com and search for the keyword spyware. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S -- If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE -- · · · · · · · Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory" on page 92). Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 92). Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 92). Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 92). 73 IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS -- Solving Problems Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R -- Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R -- No light indicates that no network communication exists. Replace the network cable. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S -- Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T -- When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode--press the power button to exit standby mode. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. NOTE: For information on standby mode, see "Power Management Modes" on page 41. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y -- The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T -- 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. [. . . ] If the computer is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that are read or written in that computer until the virus is eradicated. V -- volt -- The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of 1 ampere flows through that resistance. W W -- watt -- The measurement of electrical power. WHr -- watt-hour -- A unit of measure commonly used to indicate the approximate capacity of a battery. [. . . ]