User manual DELL INSPIRON 1300

[. . . ] DellTM InspironTM 1300/B120/B130 Owner's Manual Model PP21L 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 the Glossary. 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. [. . . ] NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. EN S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S T U R N E D O N . CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS -- · · See the printer documentation for cable connection information. Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer. TEST T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T -- Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. 68 Solving Problems VE R I F Y T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I N D O W S -- 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R -- See the printer documentation for instructions. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N -- See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N -- See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R -- Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS -- · · See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. VE R I F Y T H A T T H E S C A N N E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y M I C R O S O F T WINDOWS -- 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R -- See the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L -- Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. Solving Problems 69 A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S -- Press <Fn><End> to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I V E R -- See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities. " No sound from external speakers EN S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N -- See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L -- Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. D I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R -- Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. TEST T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T -- Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. ELIMINATE P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E -- Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O D R I V E R -- See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities. " R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S -- See "Dell Diagnostics. " NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N -- Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector. See "audio connectors. " A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L -- Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS -- 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Try adjusting the settings. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E -- Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer. 70 Solving Problems TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E M O U S E , C H E C K T H E T O U C H P A D -- 1 Shut down the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R -- See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities. " Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y -- If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. [. . . ] Graphics-based software, such as Windows operating systems, displays in video modes that can be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by z colors. Character-based software, such as text editors, displays in video modes that can be defined as x columns by y rows of characters. virus -- A program that is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on your computer. A virus program moves from one computer to another through an infected disk, software downloaded from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. [. . . ]