Dell Inspiron 1545 Service manual Dokumentacja

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8Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button

9Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on, press the wireless key on the keyboard.

10Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista® SetupYour computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista operating system. To set up Windows Vista for

11Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection2134Internet service 1. cable or DSL modem2. wireless router3. portable computer wit

12Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP,

13Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

INSPIRON14Your Inspiron 1545 laptop has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The connectors on your

15Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 ExpressCard slot – Supports one 34 mm wide ExpressCard for enabling additional hardware capabilities. NOTE: Your comput

16Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features435612

17Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Security cable slot – Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.NOTE: Before you buy an a

18Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features12345

19Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/battery status light – Indicates the power state and battery status. On AC adapter:Solid white – the computer on

20Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 Audio in/Microphone connector – Connects to a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs.5SD/MMC - MS/Pro -

21Using Your Inspiron Laptop

22Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features123

23Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Touch pad buttons – Provide left- and right-click functions those on like a mouse.2Touch pad – Provides the functionalit

24Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media ControlsTo use the media controls, press the required key.Mute the soundTurn down the volumeTurn up the volumePlay

25Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display FeaturesThe display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual digital microphones.435121Left digital a

INSPIRON26Solving ProblemsRemoving and Replacing the BatteryCAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This co

27Solving Problems Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your har

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28Solving Problems Customizing Your Energy SettingsYou can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your comp

29Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee

30Solving Problems Orange — A good connection exists between •a 100-Mbps network and the computer. Off — The computer is not detecting a •physical c

31Solving Problems If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding — The display may not be responding. Press the power button un

32Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message—Save and close any open files and exit any •open programs you are no

33Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer a

34Solving Problems In the welcome screen, click 2. Next.Follow the instructions on the screen.3. If you have other software problems — Back up your f

35INSPIRONDell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information a

36Using Support Tools System MessagesIf your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and

37Using Support Tools If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure •that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and parti

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

38Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi

39Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveThe Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your h

40Using Support Tools Select the 4. Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.Type 1 to start the CD menu and press

41INSPIRONRestoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways:System • Restore returns your computer to an ea

42Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreWindows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to

43Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System RestoreNOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exi

44Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreNOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive a

45Restoring Your Operating System Click 6. Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.NOTE: Depending upon yo

46Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer.

47INSPIRONGetting HelpIf you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:Se

3 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . .

48Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

49Getting Help Dell Support e-mail [email protected]•[email protected]• [email protected]• (Latin America and Caribbean

50Getting Help Product InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit

51Getting Help Include any accessories that belong with the 5. item(s) being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the return is for

52Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc

53Getting Help a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell.Error message, beep code, or diagnostic •c

INSPIRON54Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system. the Operating System media.run a diagnostic prog

55Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer. review Warranty information, T

INSPIRON56SpecificationsSystem modelDell™ Inspiron™ 1545This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers fo

57Specications ExpressCardExpressCard controllerIntel ICH9MExpressCard connectorone ExpressCard slot (34 mm)Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) 1.

4ContentsGetting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58Specications Computer informationSystem Chipset Mobile Intel Express Cantiga GM45 (UMA), PM45 (Discrete)Data bus width 64 bitsDRAM bus width dual

59Specications Camera (optional)Pixel 1.3 megapixelVideo resolution 640 x 480 at 30 fps (maximum)Diagonal viewing angle66°AudioAudio type 2 channel H

60Specications DisplayType (active-matrix TFT)15.6-inch HD CCFL with TrueLife15.6-inch HD WLED with TrueLife15.6-inch HD+ WLED with TrueLifeDimension

61Specications DisplayControls brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see the Dell Technology Guide for more information)KeyboardNu

62Specications BatteryWeight 0.24 kg (0.53 lb) (4-cell) 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) (6-cell) 0.51 kg (1.12 lb) (9-cell)Voltage 11.1 VDC (9-cell) 11.1 VDC/10.8

63Specications AC adapterInput frequency 50–60 HzOutput power 65 W or 90 WOutput current:65 W 3.34 A (continuous)90 W 4.62 A (continuous)Rated output

64Specications PhysicalHeight 25.9 mm to 37.5 mm (1.02 inches to 1.47 inches)Width 373 mm (14.7 inches)Depth 244 mm (9.6 inches)Weight (with 6-cell b

65INSPIRONAAC adaptersize and weight 63airflow, allowing 5Bbackupscreating 28Ccalling Dell 52CDs, playing and creating 27chipset 58computer capa

66Index Dell Technology Guidefor further information 54drivers and downloads 55DVDs, playing and creating 27Eemail addressesfor technical support

67Index Oorder status 49Ppower problems, solving 30power strips, using 6problems, solving 26processor 56productsinformation and purchasing 50Rre

5INSPIRONSetting Up Your Inspiron LaptopThis section provides information about setting up your Inspiron 1545 laptop and connecting peripherals. Befor

68Index Wwarranty returns 50Windows, reinstalling 41Windows Vista®Program Compatibility Wizard 33reinstalling 46setup 10wired networknetwork cabl

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6Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.

7Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional)If you plan to use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.