Model PP23LA
Owner’s Manual
Dell Inspiron
P/N HN926
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
August
Contents
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray
Sound and Speaker Problems
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Glossary Index
Contents
Contents
Dell Product Information Guide
Finding Information
Drivers and Utilities CD also known as ResourceCD
These labels are located on the bottom of your computer
Setup Diagram
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
Windows Help and Support Center
Dell Support Website - support.dell.com
Operating System CD
About Your Computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
Front View
Solid green The battery is charging
T O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of a mouse. Silk screening on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following
Left Side View
Right Side View
USB C O N N E C T O R S
Back View
A U D I O C O N N E C T O R S
Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor
About Your Computer
Bottom View
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP 5 Click Next
Transferring Information to a New Computer
E-mail messages Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarks
Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer
Create a Wizard Disk
Printer Cable
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Display Resolution
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Switching the Video Image
If the video resolution setting is higher than that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at one time. For example, the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the desktop may no longer be visible. To view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to pan up, down, left, and right
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
System Functions
Battery
Power Management
Key Combinations
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Speaker Functions
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Charge Gauge
Checking the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Power Management Modes
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Configuring Power Management Settings
Replacing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Storing a Battery
Playing a CD or DVD
Using Multimedia
Copying CDs and DVDs
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Helpful Tips
ExpressCard Blanks
Using Cards
Installing an ExpressCard
ExpressCards
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Media Memory Cards
Installing a Media Memory Card
Removing a Media Memory Card
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Setting Up a Network
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Network Setup Wizard
Wireless Local Area Network WLAN
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New WLAN
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
2 Double-click Network Connections
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support
Setting Up a Network
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
Securing Your Computer
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Computer Tracking Software
Dell Diagnostics
Solving Problems
During the assessment, answer any questions that appear
Extended Test
CD and DVD drive problems
Drive Problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray
Error Messages
characters in filenames
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M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - A memory module may be
manufacturer
ExpressCard Problems
Keyboard Problems
the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed
Unexpected characters
External Keyboard problems
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Power Problems
Network Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Printer Problems
No sound from external speakers
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
If the display is difficult to read
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
Identifying Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
If only part of the display is readable
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
To start the Hardware Troubleshooter
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Using the Operating System CD
Reinstalling Windows XP
Turning Off Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
3 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
2 Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer on page
6 Press the power button to ground the system board
4 Slide the drive out of the bay
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
1 Turn the computer over 2 Remove the optical-drive security screw
1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Memory
3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module
4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module
Modem
3 Remove the existing modem
scribe
Hinge Cover
hinge cover
4 Remove the keyboard
Keyboard
1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page
2 Open the display 3 Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover on page
Wireless Mini-Card
a Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card
metal securing tabs
5 Install the replacement Mini-Card
1 system board connector
Mini-Card
Adding and Replacing Parts
Coin-Cell Battery
Display
8 Lift the display up and away from the computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Packing the Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
support.dell.com support
Contacting Dell
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toll-free 1-800-326-6061 or
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800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or
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or toll-free
Printers, and Projectors for Relationship
Country City
Contacting Dell
System Information
Specifications
Specifications
Processor
Memory
Ports and Connectors
Specifications
3-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader
Audio
Specifications
Communications
Video
Display
Specifications
Touch Pad
Battery
Specifications
Keyboard
AC Adapter
Battery continued
Specifications
Environmental
Specifications
Physical
Specifications
Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
Entering System Setup
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
Diskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive
Floppy Drive
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
CDs and DVDs
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
FCC Class B
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
PP23LA
Product name
Dell Inspiron
Model number
Appendix
Glossary
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Glossary
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Index
See also hard drive See also optical drive
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