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Country (City)	Department Name or Service Area,	Area Codes,
International Access Code	Website and E-Mail Address	Local Numbers, and
Country Code		Toll-Free Numbers
City Code

France (Paris) (Montpellier)	Website: support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 00	E-mail:support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/
Country Code: 33	Home and Small Business
City Codes: (1) (4)	Technical Support	0825 387 270
	Customer Care	0825 823 833
	Switchboard	0825 004 700
	Switchboard (calls from outside of France)	04 99 75 40 00
	Sales	0825 004 700
	Fax	0825 004 701
	Fax (calls from outside of France)	04 99 75 40 01
	Corporate
	Technical Support	0825 004 719
	Customer Care	0825 338 339
	Switchboard	01 55 94 71 00
	Sales	01 55 94 71 00
	Fax	01 55 94 71 01

Germany (Langen)	Website: support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 00	E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com
Country Code: 49	Technical Support	06103 766-7200
City Code: 6103	Home/Small Business Customer Care	0180-5-224400
	Global Segment Customer Care	06103 766-9570
	Preferred Accounts Customer Care	06103 766-9420
	Large Accounts Customer Care	06103 766-9560
	Public Accounts Customer Care	06103 766-9555
	Switchboard	06103 766-7000

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Dell Inspiron Owner’s ManualModel PP02X Abbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and CautionsModel PP02X July2 Setting Up Your Computer Contents1 A Tour of Your Computer 3 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs7 Solving Problems 9 Appendix 8 Adding and Replacing PartsProducts Canada Only U.S. OnlyIndex Contents General CAUTION Safety InstructionsPower CAUTION Safety Instructions continuedCAUTION Safety Instructions continued BatteryEMC Instructions Air TravelCalifornia Residents CAUTION Safety Instructions continuedWhen Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer When Using Your Computer continuedErgonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery DisposalWhen Using Your Computer continued w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View A Tour of Your Computerdisplay power button Front Viewdisplay latch mute buttonTurns on when the computer reads or writes data Solid green The battery is charging A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabledTurns on when the scroll lock function is enabled The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the followingIEEE 1394 connector Left Viewaudio connectors air vents security cable slotAttach headphones or speakers to the connector module bay Right Viewsecurity cable slot w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mS-video TV-out connector Back Viewparallel connector modem connector RJ-11N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ-45 USB C O N N E C T O R SM O D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ-11 Connects a parallel device, such as a printer battery-bay latch release Bottom Viewbattery hard drivePage w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 32 A Tour of Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Modem and Internet Connection Problems Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Printer ProblemsSetting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet3 Click Connect to the Internet If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsTransferring Information to a New Computer 3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer USB connector on computer Printer ProblemsUSB printer on printerPower Protection Devices Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkSurge Protectors Turning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn offUsing a Battery Power Problems About the Module Bay Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesChecking the Charge on the Second Battery Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned OffBattery Performance Using a BatteryChecking the Battery Charge Help Removing a Battery Charging the BatteryRotate the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks Installing a BatteryFor more information about installing the second battery, see page w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m1 Remove the battery see page 2 Remove the reserve battery cover Removing and Installing a Reserve Batteryreserve battery cable connector reserve Storing a Battery Power ProblemsAbout the Module Bay Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Checking the Charge on the Second Batterystatus button on the charge gauge second battery top 1 Press the device latch release If the Device Screw Is Not Installed2 Pull the device out of the module bay device latch releaseIf the Device Screw Is Installed Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar If the Device Screw Is Not Installed2 Click the device you want to eject 3 Press the device latch releaseIf the Device Screw Is Installed Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 8 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer6 Pull the device out of the module bay Windows XP automatically recognizes the new deviceTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Using the Keyboard and TouchpadNumeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Unexpected CharactersKeyboard Shortcuts Numeric KeypadSystem Functions Power Management Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothCD or DVD Tray Display FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsIf no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume Touch Pad External Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad 2 On the Mouse Properties windowUnexpected Characters w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 66 Using the Keyboard and TouchpadUsing CDs and DVDs CD or DVD problems Sound and Speaker Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaCopying CDs Connecting a Television to the Computer CD or DVD problems Using CDs and DVDsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayCopying CDs Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Connecting a Television to the Computer S-Video and Standard Audio Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to your television TV/digital audio adapter cable S-Video and Digital AudioS/PDIF digital audio cable S-video cablew w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaComposite Video and Standard Audio w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaTV/digital audio adapter cable Composite Video and Digital AudioS/PDIF digital audio cable composite video cableATI Video Controller Enabling the Display Settings for a Television6 Click Apply 7 Click Yes to keep the new settings 8 Click OK Enabling Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio for DVD Playback 5 Click Enable S/PDIF outputEnabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 3 Click Advanced 4 Click Enable S/PDIF1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controlsw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 86 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaConnecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Network Problems Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network Problems Network Setup Wizard3 Click Checklist for creating a network w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 90 Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkFinding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Solving ProblemsVideo and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems E-Mail Problemsw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Finding SolutionsSee page Get technical assistance from Dell. See pageSee page See page See page See page See page See page See page Solving ProblemsSee page See page See page See page See page See page See page See pageError Messages Accessing HelpIf the display is blank Video and Display Problems2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Scanner Problems2 Click Appearance and Themes If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive Problemsback of floppy disk write-protected not write-protected w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mIf you have problems with a hard drive PC Card Problems4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5 Click Start Error messages appear General Program ProblemsA program crashes A program stops respondingIf Your Computer Gets Wet E-Mail ProblemsIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 8 Click Roll Back Driver3 Click Properties Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPCreating a Restore Point Using System Restore2 Click System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State2 Click Performance and Maintenance Undoing the Last System Restore4 Click the System Restore tab 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click NextResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list Before You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Windows now Reinstalling Drivers and Software w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 112 Solving ProblemsAdding Memory Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding a Modem Adding and Replacing PartsReplacing the Hard Drive Adding Memory memory module cover captive screw8 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 9 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Help and Support, and then click Computer Information Adding a Mini PCI Card w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Mini PCI card/modem cover captive screwa Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables Adding a Modem 6 Remove any installed PC Cards, batteries, and devices 10 Connect the modem cable to the modem Replacing the Hard Drive 7 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw A p p e n d i Specifications Standard SettingsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Regulatory Noticesthe help file, seeMicroprocessor SpecificationsSystem Information PC CardCommunications Ports and ConnectorsAppendix Audio VideoAppendix Type active-matrix TFT Touch Pad BatteryTrack Stick AppendixPhysical AC AdapterAppendix w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Viewing the System Setup Screens Standard SettingsSystem Setup Screens OverviewDiskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Commonly Used OptionsChanging Printer Modes ConfigurationChanging COM Ports Enabling the Infrared SensorDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Antigua and Barbuda AnguillaArgentina Buenos Aires ArubaWebsite support.euro.dell.com Austria ViennaBahamas BarbadosCanada North York, Ontario BruneiCayman Islands Chile SantiagoTech Support website support.ap.dell.com/china China XiamenColombia Costa RicaWebsite support.euro.dell.com Denmark CopenhagenDominica Dominican RepublicWebsite support.euro.dell.com France Paris MontpellierE-mail support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell Home and Small BusinessWebsite support.euro.dell.com GreeceGrenada GuatemalaWebsite support.euro.dell.com Ireland CherrywoodItaly Milan Website support.euro.dell.comWebsite support.jp.dell.com Japan KawasakiKorea Seoul Luxembourg Latin AmericaWebsite support.euro.dell.com MacaoMontserrat MexicoNetherlands Antilles Netherlands AmsterdamNicaragua New ZealandNorway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.comWebsite support.euro.dell.com PortugalE-mail support.euro.dell.com/pt/en/emaildell Puerto RicoWebsite support.euro.dell.com Spain MadridHome and Small Business CorporateWebsite support.euro.dell.com Switzerland GenevaCustomers support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell TaiwanWebsite support.euro.dell.com U.K. BracknellUruguay Business U.S.A. Austin, TexasU.S. Virgin Islands VenezuelaRegulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only What is covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. OnlyWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return PolicyWhat do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?What will Dell do? May I transfer the limited warranty? What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Canada OnlyWhat is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. DELLS RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, FOR THE TERM OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD REFLECTED ON YOUR PACKING SLIP OR INVOICE. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. SOME PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION LASTS. THEREFORE, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU How long does this limited warranty last?What will Dell do? What do I do if I need warranty service?What if I purchased a service contract? Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyMay I transfer the limited warranty? How will you fix my product?Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyDell-Branded Peripheral Products Return PolicyExclusions GuaranteeMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory RightsBogota, Colombia w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m11950 México, D.F Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation Carrera 7 #115-33 OficinaLimited Warranty Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyExtent of Limited Warranty How to Obtain Warranty ServiceIntel’s Commitment to Quality w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mWhat are Errata? 1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. All rights reservedI n d ex Page Page warranty wet computer Windows XP video connector description, 29 system viewreinstalling, 109 System Restore Device Driver Rollback, 104 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 help