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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

	Switzerland (Geneva)	Website: support.euro.dell.com
	International Access Code: 00	E-mail: swisstech@dell.com
	Country Code: 41	E-mail for French-speaking HSB and Corporate
	City Code: 22	Customers: support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/
	City Code: 22	Technical Support (Home and Small Business)	0844 811 411
		Technical Support (Home and Small Business)	0844 811 411
		Technical Support (Corporate)	0844 822 844
		Customer Care (Home and Small Business)	0848 802 202
		Customer Care (Corporate)	0848 821 721
		Fax	022 799 01 90
		Switchboard	022 799 01 01

	Taiwan	Technical Support (portable and desktop	toll-free: 00801 86 1011
	International Access Code: 002	computers)
	Country Code: 886	Technical Support (servers)	toll-free: 0080 60 1256
	Country Code: 886	Transaction Sales	toll-free: 0080 651 228
		Transaction Sales	toll-free: 0080 651 228
			or 0800 33 556
		Corporate Sales	toll-free: 0080 651 227
			or 0800 33 555

	Thailand	Technical Support	toll-free: 0880 060 07
	International Access Code: 001	Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)	604 633 4949
	Country Code: 66	Sales	toll-free: 0880 060 09

	Trinidad/Tobago	General Support	1-800-805-8035

	Turks and Caicos Islands	General Support	toll-free: 1-866-540-3355

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Contents

Dell Inspiron Owner’s ManualModel PP02X Model PP02X Notes, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms July2 Setting Up Your Computer Contents1 A Tour of Your Computer 3 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Removing and Installing Devices While the ComputerIf you have a problem with integrated speakers 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs7 Solving Problems 8 Adding and Replacing Parts 9 AppendixProducts Canada Only U.S. OnlyIndex Contents CAUTION Safety Instructions GeneralCAUTION Safety Instructions continued PowerBattery CAUTION Safety Instructions continuedCalifornia Residents Air TravelEMC Instructions 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 A Tour of Your Computer Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom Viewdisplay latch Front Viewdisplay power button mute buttonTurns on when the computer reads or writes data Solid green The battery is charging Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabledA Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the followingaudio connectors Left ViewIEEE 1394 connector air vents security cable slotAttach headphones or speakers to the connector security cable slot Right Viewmodule bay w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mparallel connector Back ViewS-video TV-out 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 Bottom Viewbattery-bay latch release hard drivePage 32 A Tour of Your Computer w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Modem and Internet Connection Problems Printer ProblemsSetting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet3 Click Connect to the Internet Modem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISPTransferring 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 printer Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer on printerPower Protection Devices Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn offChecking the Charge on the Second Battery Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesUsing a Battery Power Problems About the Module Bay Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned OffUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Help Charging the Battery Removing a BatteryFor more information about installing the second battery, see page Installing a BatteryRotate the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks 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 Power Problems Storing a BatteryAbout 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 2 Pull the device out of the module bay If the Device Screw Is Not Installed1 Press the device latch release device latch releaseIf the Device Screw Is Installed Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 2 Click the device you want to eject If the Device Screw Is Not Installed1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 3 Press the device latch releaseIf the Device Screw Is Installed 6 Pull the device out of the module bay 8 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computerUsing Batteries and Module Bay Devices Windows XP automatically recognizes the new deviceNumeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and TouchpadTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersKeyboard Shortcuts Numeric KeypadSystem Functions CD or DVD Tray Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothPower Management Display FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsIf no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems 2 On the Mouse Properties windowUnexpected Characters 66 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mUsing 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 external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated 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 S/PDIF digital audio cable S-Video and Digital AudioTV/digital audio adapter cable S-video cableUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mComposite Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mS/PDIF digital audio cable Composite Video and Digital AudioTV/digital audio adapter cable composite video cableEnabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video Controller6 Click Apply 7 Click Yes to keep the new settings 8 Click OK 5 Click Enable S/PDIF output Enabling Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio for DVD Playback1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area 3 Click Advanced 4 Click Enable S/PDIFEnabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls86 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSetting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Network ProblemsConnecting to a Network Adapter Network Problems Network Setup Wizard3 Click Checklist for creating a network 90 Setting Up a Home and Office Network w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mVideo and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems Solving ProblemsFinding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages PC Card Problems General Program Problems E-Mail ProblemsSee page Finding Solutionsw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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 pageAccessing Help Error MessagesIf 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 back of floppy disk write-protected not write-protected Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive 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 A program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear A program stops respondingE-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets WetResolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerDrivers What Is a Driver?2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 8 Click Roll Back DriverManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 3 Click Properties2 Click System Restore Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State4 Click the System Restore tab Undoing the Last System Restore2 Click Performance and Maintenance 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 112 Solving Problems w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAdding Memory Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding a Modem Adding and Replacing PartsReplacing the Hard Drive Adding Memory captive screw memory module cover8 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 Mini PCI card/modem cover captive screw w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o ma 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 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Specifications Standard SettingsA p p e n d i Regulatory Noticesthe help file, seeSystem Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor PC CardCommunications Ports and ConnectorsAppendix Audio VideoAppendix Type active-matrix TFT Track Stick BatteryTouch Pad 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 System Setup Screens Standard SettingsViewing the System Setup Screens OverviewCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW driveChanging COM Ports ConfigurationChanging Printer Modes 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 Argentina Buenos Aires AnguillaAntigua and Barbuda ArubaBahamas Austria ViennaWebsite support.euro.dell.com BarbadosCayman Islands BruneiCanada North York, Ontario Chile SantiagoColombia China XiamenTech Support website support.ap.dell.com/china Costa RicaDominica Denmark CopenhagenWebsite support.euro.dell.com Dominican RepublicE-mail support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell France Paris MontpellierWebsite support.euro.dell.com Home and Small BusinessGrenada GreeceWebsite support.euro.dell.com GuatemalaItaly Milan Ireland CherrywoodWebsite support.euro.dell.com Website support.euro.dell.comWebsite support.jp.dell.com Japan KawasakiKorea Seoul Website support.euro.dell.com Latin AmericaLuxembourg MacaoNetherlands Antilles MexicoMontserrat Netherlands AmsterdamNorway Lysaker New ZealandNicaragua Website support.euro.dell.comE-mail support.euro.dell.com/pt/en/emaildell PortugalWebsite support.euro.dell.com Puerto RicoHome and Small Business Spain MadridWebsite support.euro.dell.com CorporateCustomers support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell Switzerland GenevaWebsite support.euro.dell.com TaiwanWebsite support.euro.dell.com U.K. BracknellUruguay U.S. Virgin Islands U.S.A. Austin, TexasBusiness VenezuelaRegulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. OnlyWhat is 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? What is covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Canada OnlyTotal Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only What is not covered by this limited warranty?How long does this limited warranty last? 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 YOUWhat do I do if I need warranty service? What will Dell do?May I transfer the limited warranty? Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyWhat if I purchased a service contract? How will you fix my product?Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Return PolicyMaking a Claim GuaranteeExclusions Limitation and Statutory Rights11950 México, D.F w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mBogota, Colombia Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation Carrera 7 #115-33 OficinaExtent of Limited Warranty Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty How to Obtain Warranty ServiceWhat are Errata? w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mIntel’s Commitment to Quality 1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. All rights reservedI n d ex Page Page reinstalling, 109 System Restore video connector description, 29 system viewwarranty wet computer Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 104 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 help