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User Guide
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150

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A Tour of Your Computer

Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150

  Front View

  Left Side View

  Right Side View

  Back View

  Bottom View



Front View

Display Latch — Keeps the display closed.

Keyboard Status Lights — The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled

Turns on when the caps lock function is enabled

Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled

Air Vent — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may make noise, which is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
Microphone — Allows you to record audio.

Device Status Lights

Turns on when you turn on the computer.

Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing.

Turns on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. It also blinks to indicate battery charge status.

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:

    • Solid green: The battery is charging.
    • Flashing green: The battery is fully charged.

If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows:

    • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).
    • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low.
    • Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.

Touch Pad — Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help").

Module Bay — You can install devices such as an optical drive or the Dell TravelLite™ module in the module bay.

Display Latch Button — Press this button to release the display latch and open the display.

Battery Bay — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting it to an electrical outlet. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help").

Touch Pad/Track Stick Buttons — Correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse.

Keyboard — The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key, . For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help").

Power Button — Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode.

If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take about 4 seconds).

NOTICE: Turn off your computer by performing a Windows shutdown. Otherwise, you may lose data.
Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button — Press this button to launch various resources, such as support and educational tools. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help").


Left Side View

PC Card Slot — Has two connectors that support various types of PC Cards, including modems and network adapters. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help").

Hard Drive — Stores software and data.

Security Cable Slot — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device.

NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.

Speakers — Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help").


Right Side View

Speakers — Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help").

Infrared Sensor — The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections.

Audio Connectors

Attach a microphone to the connector.

Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.

Modem Connector

Connect the telephone line to the optional modem connector.

For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. To access device user's guides, see "Need Additional Help?" in the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help").

Network Connector

Connects the computer to a network. The lights next to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications.

For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. To access device user's guides, see "Need Additional Help?" in the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help").

NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.
S-Video TV-Out Connector

Connects your computer to a TV.

Air Vent — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may make noise, which is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

Back View

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect an external device.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

Fan — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

Serial Connector

Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device.

Parallel Connector

Connects a parallel device, such as a printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to the parallel connector using the optional floppy drive cable.

Docking Connector
HINT: Docking devices may not be available in some countries.

Connects the optional docking device. A docking device allows you to easily use external devices with your computer, such as an external keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional information.

PS/2 Connector
HINT: You can use the integrated keyboard and an external keyboard at the same time. When you attach a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 numeric keypad, the integrated keypad is disabled.

Connects PS/2-compatible devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad.

Shut down the computer before attaching or removing a PS/2-compatible device. If the device does not work, install the device drivers from the floppy disk or CD that came with the device, and restart the computer.

USB Connector

Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.

Video Connector

Connects an external monitor. For more information, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help").

AC Adapter Connector — Attach the AC adapter to the computer.

The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.

CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, grasp the adapter cable connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.

Bottom View

Fan — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

Device Latch Releases — Press a latch release to remove a device in the module or battery bay.

Memory Module Cover — Protects the memory module(s), the optional Mini PCI card, and the optional modem (see "Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem").

Docking Device Latch — Latches onto the docking device.


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