Dell 2200 Owner's Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Inspiron™ 1200 and 2200Owner’s ManualModel PP10S

10 Finding Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License LabelService Tag and Microsoft

98 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comGreeceInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 30Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.c

Appendix 99Ireland (Cherrywood)International Access Code: 16Country Code: 353City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: dell_direct_support@del

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

Appendix 101Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-3619Fax (Techn

102 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMexicoInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 52Customer Technical Support001-877-384-8979or 001-877-269

Appendix 103Norway (Lysaker)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 47Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.com/no/no/emaildell/T

104 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSingapore (Singapore)International Access Code: 005Country Code: 65Website: support.ap.dell.comTechnical Su

Appendix 105Spain (Madrid)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 34City Code: 91Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/

106 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTai wa nInternational Access Code: 002Country Code: 886Website: support.ap.dell.comE-mail: ap_support@dell.

Appendix 107U.K. (Bracknell)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 44City Code: 1344Website: support.euro.dell.comCustomer Care website: support.e

Finding Information 11• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions • Community

108 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comU.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Servicetoll-free:

Index 109IndexAair ventsdescription, 20system view, 20audio connectorsdescription, 16system view, 16audio. See soundBbatterycharging, 29checking the c

110 Index110 IndexFfandescription, 20system view, 20Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 22fixed optical drivedescription, 17system view, 17Hhard drive

Index 111PC Restore, 72playing CDs, 37playing DVDs, 37powerhibernate mode, 34line conditioners, 26management, 31power options properties, 34problems,

112 Index112 IndexTtechnical supportpolicy, 89touch padcustomizing, 44description, 14system view, 14using, 44transferring information to a new compute

12 Finding Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• How to use Windows XP• Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a mod

About Your Computer 13About Your ComputerFront ViewDISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — Press this button to release the display latch and open the display.DISPLAY

14 About Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDEVICE STATUS LIGHTSIf the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as

About Your Computer 15HARD DRIVE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTSThe green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:Turns on when the compu

16 About Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comLeft Side ViewAUDIO CONNECTORSPC CARD SLOT — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem, wireless card

About Your Computer 17Right Side ViewBATTERY/BATTERY BAY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an

18 About Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.

About Your Computer 19MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11)VIDEO CONNECTORAC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Connects the AC adapter so that you can run the computer on AC powe

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

20 About Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBottom ViewMEMORY MODULE COVER — Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s).HARD D

Setting Up Your Computer 21Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet

22 Setting Up Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a set

Setting Up Your Computer 23Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CDTo run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

24 Setting Up Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com3Click Finished and restart the new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedu

Setting Up Your Computer 25Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.See the docu

26 Setting Up Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com3Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window ap

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: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, inc

Using a Battery 29Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 2 hours (for nickel-metal hydrid

Contents 3ContentsFinding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 About Your ComputerFront View . . . . . . .

30 Using a Batterywww.dell.com | support.dell.com4To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press <F1>. The battery recalibration begins and

Using a Battery 316Disconnect the AC adapter.The battery discharges until the battery gauge states 0% charged. When the battery is completely discharg

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

Power Management 31Power ManagementPower Management Tips NOTE: See "Using a Battery" on page 27 for more information on conserving battery

32 Power Managementwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button:– Choose no action.– Enter st

Power Management 33Setting Battery Alarms and ActionsThe screen allows you to enable the low-battery and critical-battery alarms and to change setting

34 Power Managementwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the option

Power Management 35Alarms Tab NOTE: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm.The Low battery alarm and Critica

36 Power Managementwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 37Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when

4 Contents3 Using a BatteryBattery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Checking the Battery Charge . . . . .

38 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 39Adjusting the PictureIf an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using to

40 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric KeypadThe numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external k

42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Padwww.dell.com | support.dell.comKey CombinationsSystem FunctionsBatteryCD or DVD TrayDisplay FunctionsRadios (Includ

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft® Windows® Logo Key FunctionsTo adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat r

44 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 45Using PC CardsPC Card TypesThe PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. The PC Card slot support

46 Using PC Cardswww.dell.com | support.dell.com2Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. If you encounter t

Setting Up a Network 47Setting Up a NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter NOTE: Plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the com

Contents 56 Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Key Combinations . .

48 Setting Up a Networkwww.dell.com | support.dell.com1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Netw

Setting Up a Network 49When you turn on your computer, a pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area (located in the lower-right cor

50 Setting Up a Networkwww.dell.com | support.dell.com2Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the n

Solving Problems 51Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions l

52 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comDell Diagnostics Main Menu1After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click

Solving Problems 534When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the

54 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comCD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise,

Solving Problems 55E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructi

56 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 57Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product I

6 ContentsDrive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53CD and DVD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comExternal Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard rema

Solving Problems 59Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in t

60 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comA program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its docum

Solving Problems 61Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Inf

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

Solving Problems 63Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product In

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

Solving Problems 65Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

66 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comNo sound from headphonesTouch Pad or Mouse ProblemsENABLE DIGITAL MODE — Your speakers do not work i

Solving Problems 67Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Contents 7Video and Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67If the display is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

68 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIf the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readableDriversWhat Is a Driver?A

Solving Problems 69A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of speci

70 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com6Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties.7Click the Drive

Solving Problems 71Restoring Your Operating SystemYou can restore your operating system in the following ways:• Microsoft Windows XP System Restore re

72 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com4Select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that res

Solving Problems 73To use PC Restore:1Turn on the computer.During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen.2Imm

74 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com5Click Yes when a confirmation message appears.The partition is deleted and the c:\ partition expand

Adding and Replacing Parts 75Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You BeginThis chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in

76 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect you

Adding and Replacing Parts 77 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 7Slide an

8 ContentsMacrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90FCC Notices (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com 3If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module:aUse your fingertips to

Adding and Replacing Parts 794Ground yourself and install the new memory module:aAlign the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the conn

80 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE

Appendix 81AppendixSpecificationsProcessor (Inspiron 1200)Processor type Intel® Celeron® ML1 Trace Cache 32 KB (internal)L1 Data Cache 32 KB (internal

82 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPC CardCardBus controller Texas Instruments PCI 1510 CardBus controllerPC Card connector one (supports one T

Appendix 83VideoVideo type Intel 910 GML integrated graphicsVideo controller Intel GMA900 (Graphics Media Accelerator)Video memory 32 MB with 256 MB o

84 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comViewing angles:XGA Horizontal±40° XGA Vertical+10°/–30° Pixel pitch:XGA0.297 mmPower Consumption (panel with

Appendix 85KeyboardNumber of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 87 (Japan)Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/KanjiTouch PadX/Y position resolution (graphics ta

86 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comAC AdapterInput voltage 100–240 VACInput current (maximum) 1.5 AInput frequency 47–63 HzOutput current 3.16

Appendix 87Using the System Setup ProgramOverview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in system set

Finding Information 9Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Some additional inf

88 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSystem Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the it

Appendix 89Performing a One-Time BootYou can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering system setup. (You can also use this procedure to boot

90 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDefinition of "Third-Party" Software and PeripheralsThird-party software and peripherals include a

Appendix 91Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules

92 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCountry (City)International Access Code Country CodeCity CodeDepartment Name or Service Area,Website and E-M

Appendix 93Austria (Vienna)International Access Code: 900Country Code: 43City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: tech_support_central_europe

94 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCanada (North York, Ontario)International Access Code: 011Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatusAutoTech (

Appendix 95China (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cnTechnical Support E-mail: [email protected]

96 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCzech Republic (Prague)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 420Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: c

Appendix 97France (Paris) (Montpellier)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 33City Codes: (1) (4)Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.e