User manual DELL INSPIRON B 120

[. . . ] 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" on page 129. 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. [. . . ] Ensure that the card is listed. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L -P R O V I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D -- Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 112. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N EXPRESS C A R D N O T P R O V I D E D B Y D E L L -- Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. 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 33. Solving Problems 69 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. 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, the battery may be defective. See "Contacting Dell" on page 112. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E -- If the battery temperature is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will not start up. 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. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R -- Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T -- Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. 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, halogen lamps, or other appliances. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S -- See "Power Management Modes" on page 33. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S -- If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. See "Memory" on page 88. Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Your computer is designed to use the 90-W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, you should always use this adapter. The 65-W AC adapters used in other DellTM portable computers can be used with your computer, but they will decrease system performance. Using less-powerful AC adapters, including the 65-W AC adapter, will cause you to receive a WARNING message. 70 Solving Problems Printer 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 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. 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]