Dell Inspiron 5160 User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Inspiron™ 5160Owner’s ManualModel PP08L

10 Finding Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• How to set up my computer Setup Diagram• Tips on using Microsoft® Windows®• How to play CDs and

100 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comThe Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer,

Appendix 101Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer

102 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFor specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below. NOT

Appendix 103Australia (Sydney)International Access Code: 0011Country Code: 61City Code: 2E-mail (Australia): [email protected] (New Zeala

104 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBelgium (Brussels)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 32City Code: 2Website: support.euro.dell.comE-

Appendix 105Canada (North York, Ontario)International Access Code: 011Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatusAutoTech (automated technical support)to

106 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comChina (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cnTechnical Support

Appendix 107Czech Republic (Prague)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 420City Code: 2Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]

108 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFinland (Helsinki)International Access Code: 990Country Code: 358City Code: 9Website: support.euro.dell.com

Appendix 109Germany (Langen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 49City Code: 6103Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: tech_support_central_eur

Finding Information 11• Latest drivers for my computer• Answers to technical service and support questions• Online discussions with other users and te

110 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comHong KongInternational Access Code: 001Country Code: 852Website: support.ap.dell.comE-mail: apsupport@dell.

Appendix 111Italy (Milan)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 39City Code: 02Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/e

112 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comJapan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTech

Appendix 113Korea (Seoul)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 82City Code: 2Technical Supporttoll-free: 080-200-3800Salestoll-free: 080-200-360

114 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMalaysia (Penang)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 60City Code: 4Website: support.ap.dell.comTechn

Appendix 115New ZealandInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 64E-mail (New Zealand): [email protected] (Australia): au_tech_support@

116 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPoland (Warsaw)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 48City Code: 22Website: support.euro.dell.comE-m

Appendix 117South Africa (Johannesburg)International Access Code:09/091Country Code: 27City Code: 11Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: dell_za_supp

118 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSweden (Upplands Vasby)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 46City Code: 8Website: support.euro.dell.

Appendix 119Tai wa nInternational Access Code: 002Country Code: 886Website: support.ap.dell.comTechnical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, Optip

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120 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comU.K. (Bracknell)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 44City Code: 1344Website: support.euro.dell.comC

Appendix 121U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Servicetoll-free: 1-800-433-9014AutoTech (portab

122 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by me

Appendix 123accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipme

124 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Index 125IndexAAccessDirect buttonabout, 37description, 16system view, 16air ventsdescription, 17-18, 21system view, 17-18, 21audio connectorsdescript

126 Index126 Indexdrivesproblems, 57See hard driveDVD driveproblems, 58See optical driveDVDs, 31Eerror messages, 59-60FFinding Information, 9Hhard dri

Index 127network connectordescription, 20system view, 20Ooptical drivedescription, 16problems, 58replacing, 89system view, 16PPC Card slotdescription,

128 Index128 Indexspecifications, 93spyware, 60, 65supportpolicy, 101S-video TV-out connectordescription, 19system view, 19System Restore, 76system se

A Tour of Your Computer 13A Tour of Your ComputerFront ViewDISPLAY LATCH — Keeps the display closed.DISPLAY — For more information about your display,

14 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comKEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTSThe green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:KEYB

A Tour of Your Computer 15DEVICE STATUS LIGHTSIf the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:– Solid green: The

16 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comIf the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns of

A Tour of Your Computer 17Right Side ViewBATTERY/BATTERY BAY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer t

18 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the comput

A Tour of Your Computer 19 NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on usage. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a prob

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comUSB CONNECTORSVIDEO CONNECTORIEEE 1394 CONNECTOR — Use to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394

A Tour of Your Computer 21Bottom ViewMODEM/MINI PCI CARD COVER — Covers the compartment that contains the modem and Mini PCI card. See page 87.BATTERY

22 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Setting Up Your Computer 23Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet

24 Setting Up Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com4In the next window, click the appropriate option:• If you do not have an ISP and want to se

Setting Up Your Computer 253Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.Po

26 Setting Up Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMany surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. See the surge protector do

Using a Battery 27Using a BatteryBattery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions

28 Using a Batterywww.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a char

Using a Battery 29The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the computer from the elect

Contents 3ContentsFinding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 A Tour of Your ComputerFront View . . . . .

30 Using a Batterywww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia 31Using CDs, DVDs, and other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDsFor information about using CDs and DVDs in your comput

32 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com4To copy the CD or DVD:• Ensure that the settings are correct and click Copy. T

Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia 33Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to

34 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com4Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector

Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia 351Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the composite TV-out a

36 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com5Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37Using the Keyboard and Touch PadDell™ AccessDirect™ ButtonsPress this button to launch a frequently used program, s

38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Padwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNumeric KeypadThe numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external ke

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39Power ManagementSpeaker FunctionsMicrosoft® Windows® Logo Key FunctionsTo adjust keyboard operation, such as the ch

4 ContentsInstalling a Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Storing a Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Using the Keyboard and Touch Padwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTouch PadThe touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you

Using PC Cards 41Using PC CardsPC Card TypesSee "PC Card" on page 93 for information on supported PC Cards. NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootab

42 Using PC Cardswww.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions loca

Using PC Cards 43Installing a PC CardYou can install a PC Card in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the c

44 Using PC Cardswww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network AdapterBefore you connect your computer to a networ

46 Setting Up a Home and Office Networkwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNetwork Setup WizardThe Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Netwo

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 47Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPYour wireless network card requires specific software a

48 Setting Up a Home and Office Networkwww.dell.com | support.dell.com5Click the Wireless Networks tab. NOTE: The names of wireless networks that yo

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 496Click Add.The Wireless network properties window appears. NOTE: If you are using a WPA-protected network, an

Contents 5Removing a PC Card or Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Installing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Setting Up a Home and Office Networkwww.dell.com | support.dell.com9Click OK.Your new network name appears in the Preferred networks field, and you

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 513From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open.Earlier versions of Dell wireless network software

52 Setting Up a Home and Office Networkwww.dell.com | support.dell.comConnecting to a Network With Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Security RequirementsT

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 534From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type. 5If your wireless network requires

54 Setting Up a Home and Office Networkwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Solving Problems 55Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions l

56 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and c

Solving Problems 574When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the

58 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comOptical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, whic

Solving Problems 59Hard drive problemsE-mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow th

6 ContentsA program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 64A solid blue screen appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comError Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety i

Solving Problems 61IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the P

62 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comKeyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safet

Solving Problems 63Unexpected CharactersLockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the saf

64 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comA program stops respondingA program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation

Solving Problems 65Other software problemsCHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION —• En

66 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comMemory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety

Solving Problems 67PC Card Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product In

68 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerYour computer is designed to use the 130-W AC adapter; fo

Solving Problems 69Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product In

Contents 7Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Returning a Hard Drive to Dell . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow

Solving Problems 71No sound from headphonesTouch Pad or Mouse ProblemsTEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by te

72 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comVideo and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow

Solving Problems 73If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readableDriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that contro

74 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comDell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed—no further installation or c

Solving Problems 757Click the Drivers tab.8Click Roll Back Driver.If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to r

76 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you pur

Solving Problems 775Click Next.The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts.6A

78 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com6When prompted, click Yes.The computer restarts. Because the computer is restored to its original op

Adding and Replacing Parts 79Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You BeginThis chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in

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80 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instru

Adding and Replacing Parts 81Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing

82 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:1Follow the procedures in "Before You

Adding and Replacing Parts 83Returning a Hard Drive to DellReturn your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise,

84 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the

Adding and Replacing Parts 85aAlign the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.bSlide the module firmly into the slot a

86 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com3Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift the cover open.4If a modem

Adding and Replacing Parts 87 NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign

88 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com4If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini PC

Adding and Replacing Parts 897Replace the cover and tighten the screw.Optical Drive1Complete the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page

Finding Information 9Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here• How to set up a printer • Additional information about setting up my c

90 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com3Remove the screw labeled "O" next to the memory module cover.4Press the lever n

Adding and Replacing Parts 913Lift the hinge cover up and away from the hinges and bottom case.4Remove the four keyboard screws.hinge coverscrews (4)k

92 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to

Appendix 93Appendix SpecificationsProcessorMicroprocessor Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor L1 cache 8 KB (internal)L2 cache 512 KB or 1 MBExternal b

94 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comStandard memory 256 MBMaximum memory 2 GBMemory access time: clock speed 333 MHz Ports and ConnectorsVideo 1

Appendix 95Interfaces:InternalPCI bus /AC 97Externalmicrophone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connectorSpeaker two 4-ohm speakersInternal sp

96 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comControls brightness can be controlled through key combinationsKeyboardNumber of keys 85 (U.S. and Canada); 8

Appendix 97Temperature range:Operating0° to 60°C(32° to 140°F) (8 cell)0° to 35°C(32° to 95°F) (12 cell)Storage–20° to 60°C (–4° to 140°F) (8 cell)–40

98 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comUsing the System Setup ProgramOverview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the

Appendix 99The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer, such as:• System configuration• Boot order•