Dell Inspiron 4150 User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Inspiron™ 4150Owner’s Manual

10 CAUTION: Safety Instructionswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any

100 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSpecificationsMicroprocessorMicroprocessor type Intel® Mobile Pentium® 4ML1 cache 8 KB (internal)L2 cache 5

Appendix 101Ports and ConnectorsSerial 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible,16-byte buffer connectorParallel 25-hole connector; unidirectional, bidirect

102 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comVideo controller ATI Mobility RADEON 7500CVideo memory 16 MB or 32 MBLCD interface LVDSTV support NTSC or P

Appendix 103Refresh rate 60 HzOperating angle 0° (closed) to 180°Viewing angles:Horizontal ±40°Vertical +10°/–30°Pixel pitch 0.28 x 0.28 mm (XGA)0.20

104 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTrack StickX/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 250 count/sec @ 100 gfSize protrudes 0.5 mm higher

Appendix 105AC Adapter Input voltage 90–264 VACInput current (maximum) 1.5 AInput frequency 47–63 HzOutput current 3.5 AOutput power 70 WRated output

106 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comEnvironmentalTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relati

Appendix 107Dell Technical Support Policy(U.S. Only)Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer i

108 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDefinition of “Third-Party” Software and PeripheralsThird-party software and peripherals include any periph

Appendix 109• premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premi

CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11• If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter’s power cable into the power

110 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comAustria (Vienna)International Access Code: 900Country Code: 43City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-m

Appendix 111BruneiCountry Code: 673Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4966Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949Transacti

112 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comChina (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Tech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/chinaTech Support E-m

Appendix 113Denmark (Copenhagen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 45 Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail Support (portable computers): den_n

114 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFrance (Paris) (Montpellier)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 33City Codes: (1) (4)Website: suppor

Appendix 115Hong KongInternational Access Code: 001Country Code: 852Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) 296 93188Technical Support (OptiPlex™

116 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comItaly (Milan)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 39City Code: 02Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail

Appendix 117Japan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTechnical Support (servers) toll-fr

118 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comLatin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas

Appendix 119MexicoInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 52Customer Technical Support 001-877-384-8979or 001-877-269-3383Sales 50-81-8800or 01-800

12 CAUTION: Safety Instructionswww.dell.com | support.dell.comAir Travel• Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific

120 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNew ZealandInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 64E-mail (New Zealand): [email protected]

Appendix 121PortugalInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 35E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/Technical Support 800 834 077Customer C

122 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSpain (Madrid)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 34City Code: 91Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mai

Appendix 123Switzerland (Geneva)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 41City Code: 22Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]

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

Appendix 125U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014AutoTech (porta

126 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comRegulatory NoticesElectromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or c

Appendix 127NOM Information (Mexico Only)The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requ

128 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Appendix 129Limited Warranties and Return PolicyDell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day (U.S. only),

When Using Your Computer 13When Using Your ComputerObserve the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your computer:• When setting up

130 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE L

Appendix 131If we determine that the product is not covered under this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service alternatives that are av

132 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comWhat do I do if I am not satisfied?We pride ourselves on our great customer service. If you are not satisfi

Appendix 133• Reconditioned or Refurbished Dell-Branded Hardware Products and Parts — All reconditioned or refurbished Dell-branded server and storage

134 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comWE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT OR FOR SPECIAL, INDI

Appendix 135When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for you to include with your return. You must return the product

136 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comWhat do I do if I am not satisfied?We pride ourselves on our great customer service. If you are not satisfi

Appendix 137To return products, you must call Dell Customer Service at 1-800-387-5759 to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. To expedite the

138 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comOne-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)GuaranteeDell Computer Corpo

Appendix 139Dell Computer de Colombia CorporationCarrera 7 #115-33 Oficina 603Bogota, ColombiaDell Computer de Mexico SA de CVPaseo de la Reforma 2620

14 When Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to the cloth; then s

140 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comIntel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are backed by a three-year limited warranty. Please refer

Index 141IndexAAccessDirect button, 21APR. See docking deviceBbatterybattery bay, 21charge time, 104life span, 104operating life, 104CCD-RW driveblank

142 Index142 IndexIinfrared sensorenabling, 41location on computer, 23Internet connectionabout, 33fixing problems, 62options, 33setting up, 34IRQ conf

Index 143speakersabout, 22-23fixing problems, 60specifications, 100surge protectors, 50S-video TV-out connector, 42System Restore, 78TTell Me How help

144 Index144 Index

When Using Your Computer 154 Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel on the back of the computer.While you work, peri

16 When Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

1SECTION 1Setting Up and Using Your Computer A Tour of Your ComputerSetting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer With Windows® XPSet

18 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comA Tour of Your ComputerFront Viewdisplay latch button module baykeyboardpower butt

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19DISPLAY LATCH — Keeps the display closed.KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS — The green lights located above the keyboard ind

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

20 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDEVICE STATUS LIGHTSIf the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the li

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21TOUCH PAD — Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. For more information, see the Tell

22 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPC CARD SLOT — Has two connectors that support various types of PC Cards, includin

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23Right Side ViewSPEAKERS — Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to adjust the volume of the integrated spea

24 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comAUDIO CONNECTORSAttach a microphone to the connector.Attach headphones or speake

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Do not plug a teleph

26 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27DOCKING CONNECTOR HINT: Docking devices may not be available in all countries.PS/2 CONNECTOR HINT: You can use th

28 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comAC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attach the AC adapter to the computer.The AC adapter conver

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 29Bottom ViewFAN — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the comput

Contents 3ContentsCAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSetting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connec

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 314 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel.

32 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTransferring Information to a New Computer With Windows® XPWindows XP provides a F

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 333 On the Which computer is this? screen, select New Computer, and then click Next. 4 Follow the instructions on t

34 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comIf you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone cable to the modem conn

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 HINT: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.9 Click the appropriate option und

36 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comUsing Easy CD Creator BasicSee the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for instruc

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 37• Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a 650

38 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You must use CD-R discs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 39 NOTICE: Insert devices before you dock and turn on the computer.5Insert the new device into the bay, and push it

4 ContentsConnecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Setting Up Your Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34C

40 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Slide and hold the latch release, and pull the device out of the bay.5 Insert th

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 41Enabling the Infrared Sensor1 Enter the system setup program:a Turn on your computer.b Press when the Dell™ log

42 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comConnecting a Television to the ComputerYour computer has an S-video TV-out connect

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 43Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables:1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or aud

44 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the connector on your co

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 45To connect the computer to a television that has a composite video input only, Dell provides a composite TV-out a

46 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 476 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your televis

48 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Click the Displays tab.5 Click the upper-left corner of the TV button to enable

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 49DVD video is visible only on the display that is set to primary. While the DVD is playing, the DVD player window

Contents 5Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPower Protection DevicesSeveral devices are available that protect against power f

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 51Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in da

52 Setting Up and Using Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

2SECTION 2Solving Problems Finding SolutionsAccessing HelpPower ProblemsError MessagesVideo and Display ProblemsSound and Speaker ProblemsPrinter Prob

54 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFinding Solutions HINT: If you have a problem with an external device, see the device documentation

Solving Problems 55See page 58.See page 60.See page 61See page 62.See page 64.See page 70.See page 65.See page 70.See page 62.See page 57.See page 71.

56 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comAccessing HelpPower Problems HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode. To

Solving Problems 57Error MessagesIf the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running at the t

58 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comVideo and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank HINT: If you are using a program that requires a h

Solving Problems 59If the display is difficult to readCHECK THE BATTERY — If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be

6 ContentsA solid blue screen appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Error messages appear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71E-Ma

60 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIf only part of the display is readableSound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrat

Solving Problems 61If you have a problem with external speakers HINT: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If

62 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comModem and Internet Connection Problems NOTICE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone wall jack on

Solving Problems 63CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK —If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as an answering m

64 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comScanner ProblemsTouch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCHECK THE POWER CABLE CONNECTION — Ensure that the scanne

Solving Problems 65External Keyboard Problems HINT: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional.TO VERIFY T

66 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comUnexpected CharactersDrive Problems HINT: For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the

Solving Problems 67If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD HINT: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.H

68 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding s

Solving Problems 69If the CD-RW drive stops writingIf you have problems with a hard drivePC Card ProblemsDISABLE STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITIN

Contents 7Memory, Mini PCI Card, and Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Adding Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Adding

70 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comNetwork ProblemsGeneral Program ProblemsA program crashes HINT: Software usually includes installati

Solving Problems 71A program stops respondingA solid blue screen appearsError messages appearE-Mail ProblemsEND THE PROGRAM —1 Simultaneously press .

72 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIf Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is safe

Solving Problems 7314 Replace the battery.15 Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. HINT: See "Limited Warranties and Retur

74 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comDriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or ke

Solving Problems 75Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computer

76 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comtime that you run the CD, it might prompt you to install setup files. Click OK, and follow the instr

Solving Problems 776 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver.7 Click the Driver tab and then click Update Driver.8

78 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com8 Double-click the icon for the specific device in the expanded list.The Properties window appears.

Solving Problems 79 NOTICE: It is important to make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor changes to or recover your dat

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80 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com5 Click Create.6 Click OK.Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateIf problems occur afte

Solving Problems 81Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any

82 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on yo

Solving Problems 83Completing the GUI Setup NOTICE: When the computer restarts, you will see the following message: Press any key to boot from the CD.

84 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comCompleting the Operating System Setup NOTICE: When the computer restarts, you will see the following

3SECTION 3Adding and Replacing Parts Palm RestsDisplay CoverHard DriveMemory, Mini PCI Card, and Modem

86 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comPalm Rests HINT: Complete instructions for replacing the palm rests are included with the

Adding and Replacing Parts 878 To replace the palm rests, insert the tabs on the inside edge of the palm rest into the slots on the computer. Then pre

88 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 To replace the display cover, bend it slightly to insert the four tabs on the rounded ed

Adding and Replacing Parts 89 HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.To replace t

CAUTION: Safety Instructions 9CAUTION: Safety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help prot

90 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic pac

Adding and Replacing Parts 91Memory, Mini PCI Card, and Modem CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions on page 9.1Sa

92 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: While you work, periodically touch unpainted metal on the computer to dissipate s

Adding and Replacing Parts 938 Continue to the appropriate section:• To add memory, see the following section.• To add a Mini PCI card, see page 95.•

94 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 953 Replace the cover and screw(s). NOTICE: If the memory module cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinsta

96 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, never place cables on top of or under the ca

Adding and Replacing Parts 972 Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the co

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4SECTION 4Appendix SpecificationsDell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditContacting DellRegulatory Notic