Dell Inspiron 5160 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Inspiron 5160. We have 3 Dell Inspiron 5160 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Setup Manual

Dell Inspiron 5160 Owner's Manual (128 pages)

Dell Inspiron 5160 Owner's Manual Model PP08L

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.03 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 A Tour of Your Computer

13
- Front View
  13
- Left Side View
  16
- Right Side View
  17
- Back View
  18
- Bottom View
  21
2 Setting up Your Computer

23
- Connecting to the Internet
  23
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    23
- Setting up a Printer
  24
  - Printer Cable
    24
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    24
- Power Protection Devices
  25
  - Surge Protectors
    25
  - Line Conditioners
    26
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    26
3 Using a Battery

27
- Battery Performance
  27
- Checking the Battery Charge
  28
  - Microsoft Windows Power Meter
    28
  - Low-Battery Warning
    28
- Charging the Battery
  28
- Removing a Battery
  29
- Installing a Battery
  29
- Storing a Battery
  29
4 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

31
- Using Cds and Dvds
  31
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  31
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    31
  - Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
    32
  - Helpful Tips
    32
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
  33
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

37
- Dell™ Accessdirect™ Buttons
  37
  - Button Functions
    37
  - Reprogramming the Buttons
    37
- Numeric Keypad
  38
- Key Combinations
  38
  - System Functions
    38
  - Display Functions
    38
  - Power Management
    39
  - Speaker Functions
    39
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    39
- Touch Pad
  40
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    40
6 Using PC Cards

41
- PC Card Types
  41
- PC Card Blanks
  41
- Extended PC Cards
  41
- Removing a PC Card or Blank
  41
- Installing a PC Card
  43
7 Setting up a Home and Office Network

45
8 Solving Problems

55
- Dell Diagnostics
  55
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    55
  - Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    55
- Drive Problems
  57
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  59
- Error Messages
  60
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  61
- Keyboard Problems
  62
  - External Keyboard Problems
    62
  - Unexpected Characters
    63
- Lockups and Software Problems
  63
- Memory Problems
  66
- Network Problems
  66
- PC Card Problems
  67
- Power Problems
  67
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
    68
- Printer Problems
  68
- Scanner Problems
  69
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  70
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  71
- Video and Display Problems
  72
- Drivers
  73
  - What Is a Driver
    73
  - Identifying Drivers
    74
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    74
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  75
- Restoring Your Operating System
  75
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    76
  - Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
    77
9 Adding and Replacing Parts

79
- Before You Begin
  79
- Hard Drive
  81
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    83
- Memory
  83
- Modem
  85
- Mini PCI Card
  87
- Optical Drive
  89
- Keyboard
  90
10 Appendix

93
- Specifications
  93
- Using the System Setup Program
  98
  - Overview
    98
  - Viewing the System Setup Screens
    99
  - System Setup Screens
    99
  - Commonly Used Options
    99
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  101
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    101
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    101
- Contacting Dell
  101
- Macrovision Product Notice
  122
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  122
Index

125

Dell Inspiron 5160 Service Manual (43 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.59 MB

Base Plastics
2
Before You Begin
3
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
3
Recommended Tools
4
Computer Orientation
4
Screw Identification
4
Flashing the BIOS
6
Removing the Microprocessor Module
7
Display Assembly
9
Display Bezel
11
Display Panel
11
Removing the Display Panel
12
Installing the Display Panel
13
Removing the Hard Drive Assembly
15
Removing the Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Carrier
15
Installing the Hard Drive Assembly
16
Removing the Keyboard
17
Installing the Keyboard
18
Removing the EMI Shield
20
Palm Rest
21
Removing the Palm Rest
21
Installing the Palm Rest
23
S-Video TV-Out Connector
25
USB Connector
25
Video Connector
26
IEEE 1394 Connector
26
Removing the Speakers
27
Installing the Speakers
28
Removing the System Board
29
Installing the System Board
31
System Components
33
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
34
Removing the Memory Modules
37
Installing the Memory Modules
37
Removing the Optical Drive
38
Installing the Optical Drive
39
Removing the Modem
39
Installing the Modem
40
Mini PCI Card
40
Removing the Mini PCI Card
41
Installing the Mini PCI Card
41

Dell Inspiron 5160 Setup Manual (2 pages)

Dell Inspiron 5160: Quick Start

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.12 MB

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Dell Inspiron 5160 Owner's Manual (128 pages)

Table of Contents

1 A Tour of Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using a Battery

4 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

6 Using PC Cards

7 Setting up a Home and Office Network

8 Solving Problems

9 Adding and Replacing Parts

10 Appendix

Index

Dell Inspiron 5160 Service Manual (43 pages)

Table of Contents

Dell Inspiron 5160 Setup Manual (2 pages)

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