Dell Inspiron 1420 Laptop Core Duo Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Inspiron 1420 Laptop Core Duo. We have 5 Dell Inspiron 1420 Laptop Core Duo manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Setup Manual, Setting Up

Dell Inspiron 1420 Owner's Manual (210 pages)

Dell Inspiron 1420: Owners Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.46 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
15
1 About Your Computer

21
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  21
- Front View
  22
- Left Side View
  27
- Right Side View
  28
- Back View
  30
- Bottom View
  31
2 Setting up Your Computer

33
- Connecting to the Internet
  33
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    34
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  35
  - Windows Easy Transfer
    35
- Setting up a Printer
  35
  - Printer Cable
    36
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    36
- Power Protection Devices
  37
  - Surge Protectors
    37
  - Line Conditioners
    38
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    38
3 Using the Display

39
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

41
- Numeric Keypad
  41
- Key Combinations
  42
  - System Functions
    42
  - Display Functions
    42
  - Battery
    42
  - Power Management
    42
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    42
  - Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
    43
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    43
- Touch Pad
  43
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    44
5 Using a Battery

45
- Battery Performance
  45
- Checking the Battery Charge
  46
  - Dell Quickset Battery Meter
    46
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
    47
  - Charge Gauge
    47
  - Low-Battery Warning
    48
- Conserving Battery Power
  48
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
    48
  - Using the Sleep Power State
    49
- Charging the Battery
  49
- Replacing the Battery
  50
- Storing a Battery
  50
6 Using the Optional Camera

51
7 Using Multimedia

53
8 Using Cards

75
- Expresscards
  75
- Memory Card Reader
  78
  - Memory Card Blanks
    79
  - Installing a Memory Card
    79
  - Removing a Memory Card or Blank
    80
9 Setting up and Using Networks

81
10 Securing Your Computer

91
- Security Cable Lock
  91
- Passwords
  91
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  92
11 Troubleshooting

93
- Dell Technical Update Service
  93
- Dell Diagnostics
  93
- Dell Support Utility
  97
- Drive Problems
  98
  - Optical Drive Problems
    99
  - Hard Drive Problems
    100
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  100
- Error Messages
  102
- Expresscard Problems
  107
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  107
- Keyboard Problems
  108
  - External Keyboard Problems
    108
  - Unexpected Characters
    109
- Lockups and Software Problems
  109
- Memory Problems
  112
- Network Problems
  113
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    113
- Power Problems
  114
- Printer Problems
  115
- Scanner Problems
  116
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  117
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    117
  - No Sound from External Speakers
    117
  - No Sound from Headphones
    118
- Remote Control Problems
  118
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  118
- Video and Display Problems
  119
- Drivers
  121
  - What Is a Driver
    121
  - Identifying Drivers
    121
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    122
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
  124
- Restoring Your Operating System
  124
  - Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
    124
  - Using the Operating System Media
    125
12 Adding and Replacing Parts

129
- Before You Begin
  129
  - Recommended Tools
    129
  - Turning off Your Computer
    129
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    130
- Hard Drive
  131
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    132
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    133
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    134
- Optical Drive
  134
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    134
  - Replacing the Optical Drive
    135
- Hinge Cover
  135
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    136
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    136
- Keyboard
  137
  - Removing the Keyboard
    137
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    138
- Memory
  139
  - Removing the Memory Module
    139
  - Replacing the Memory Module
    141
- Modem
  142
- Subscriber Identity Module
  144
- Wireless Mini Cards
  145
  - Removing a WLAN Card
    145
  - Replacing a WLAN Card
    147
  - Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
    148
  - Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
    149
  - Replacing a WWAN Card
    151
- Flash Cache Module
  152
  - Removing the FCM
    152
  - Replacing the FCM
    153
- Coin-Cell Battery
  154
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    154
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    155
13 Dell™ Quickset Features

157
14 Traveling with Your Computer

159
- Identifying Your Computer
  159
- Packing the Computer
  159
- Travel Tips
  160
  - Traveling by Air
    160
15 Getting Help

161
- Obtaining Assistance
  161
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    162
  - Dellconnect
    162
  - Online Services
    162
  - Autotech Service
    163
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    163
- Problems with Your Order
  163
- Product Information
  163
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  164
- Before You Call
  164
- Contacting Dell
  166
16 Specifications

167
17 Appendix

177
- Using the System Setup Program
  177
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    178
  - System Setup Screen
    178
  - Commonly Used Options
    178
- Cleaning Your Computer
  180
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    180
  - Touch Pad
    181
  - Mouse
    181
  - Media
    182
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  182
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    183
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    183
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  183
  - FCC Class B
    183
- Macrovision Product Notice
  184
- Microsoft Windows Operating System
  185

Dell Inspiron 1420 Service Manual (46 pages)

Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.37 MB

Before You Begin
2
Recommended Tools
2
Turning off Your Computer
2
Before Working Inside Your Computer
2
Flashing the BIOS
4
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
5
Removing and Replacing the Camera Module
6
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
7
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
7
Removing the Microprocessor Module
9
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
10
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
12
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
12
Removing the Display Assembly
14
Replacing the Display Assembly
15
Removing the Display Bezel
16
Replacing the Display Bezel
17
Removing the Display Panel
17
Replacing the Display Panel
18
Removing the Fan
20
Replacing the Fan
20
Removing the FCM
22
Replacing the FCM
22
Removing the Hard Drive
24
Replacing the Hard Drive
25
Removing the Keyboard Cover
26
Replacing the Keyboard Cover
26
Removing the Keyboard
27
Replacing the Keyboard
27
Removing the Memory Module
29
Replacing the Memory Module
30
Communication Cards
31
Removing a WLAN Card
31
Replacing a WLAN Card
32
Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
32
Replacing a WWAN Card
33
Removing the Optical Drive
35
Replacing the Optical Drive
35
Removing the Palm Rest
36
Replacing the Palm Rest
37
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
39
USB Connector
39
S-Video TV-Out Connector
39
Video Connector
39
IEEE 1394 Connector
40
Removing the Speakers
41
Replacing the Speakers
41
Removing the System Board
43
Replacing the System Board
44

Dell Inspiron 1420 Service Manual (46 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.39 MB

Before You Begin
2
Recommended Tools
2
Turning off Your Computer
2
Before Working Inside Your Computer
2
Flashing the BIOS
4
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
5
Removing and Replacing the Camera Module
6
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
7
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
7
Removing the Microprocessor Module
9
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
10
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
12
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
12
Removing the Display Assembly
14
Replacing the Display Assembly
15
Removing the Display Bezel
16
Replacing the Display Bezel
17
Removing the Display Panel
17
Replacing the Display Panel
18
Removing the Fan
20
Replacing the Fan
20
Removing the FCM
22
Replacing the FCM
22
Removing the Hard Drive
24
Replacing the Hard Drive
25
Removing the Keyboard Cover
26
Replacing the Keyboard Cover
26
Removing the Keyboard
27
Replacing the Keyboard
27
Removing the Memory Module
29
Replacing the Memory Module
30
Communication Cards
31
Removing a WLAN Card
31
Replacing a WLAN Card
32
Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
32
Replacing a WWAN Card
33
Removing the Optical Drive
35
Replacing the Optical Drive
35
Removing the Palm Rest
36
Replacing the Palm Rest
37
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
39
USB Connector
39
S-Video TV-Out Connector
39
IEEE 1394 Connector
40
Removing the Speakers
41
Replacing the Speakers
41
Removing the System Board
43
Replacing the System Board
44

Dell Inspiron 1420 Setup Manual (2 pages)

Setting Up Your Computer

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.29 MB

Dell Inspiron 1420 Setting Up (2 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.45 MB

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3 Using the Display

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5 Using a Battery

6 Using the Optional Camera

7 Using Multimedia

8 Using Cards

9 Setting up and Using Networks

10 Securing Your Computer

11 Troubleshooting

12 Adding and Replacing Parts

13 Dell™ Quickset Features

14 Traveling with Your Computer

15 Getting Help

16 Specifications

17 Appendix

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