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Dell 8600 manual U.S.A. Austin, Texas, Business, U.S. Virgin Islands, Venezuela

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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

U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)	Automated Order-Status Service	toll-free: 1-800-433-9014
International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers)		toll-free: 1-800-247-9362
Country Code: 1	Consumer (Home and Home Office)
	Technical Support	toll-free: 1-800-624-9896
	Customer Service	toll-free: 1-800-624-9897
	DellNet™ Service and Support	toll-free: 1-877-Dellnet
		(1-877-335-5638)
	Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers	toll-free: 1-800-695-8133
	Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com
	Financial Services (lease/loans)	toll-free: 1-877-577-3355
	Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA])	toll-free: 1-800-283-2210
	Business
	Customer Service and Technical Support	toll-free: 1-800-822-8965
	Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers	toll-free: 1-800-695-8133
	Projectors Technical Support	toll-free: 1-877-459-7298
	Public (government, education, and healthcare)
	Customer Service and Technical Support	toll-free: 1-800-456-3355
	Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers	toll-free: 1-800-234-1490
	Dell Sales	toll-free: 1-800-289-3355
		or toll-free: 1-800-879-3355
	Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers)	toll-free: 1-888-798-7561
	Software and Peripherals Sales	toll-free: 1-800-671-3355
	Spare Parts Sales	toll-free: 1-800-357-3355
	Extended Service and Warranty Sales	toll-free: 1-800-247-4618
	Fax	toll-free: 1-800-727-8320
	Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or	toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY
	Speech-Impaired	(1-877-335-5889)
		(1-877-335-5889)

U.S. Virgin Islands	General Support	1-877-673-3355

Venezuela	General Support	8001-3605

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Contents

Owner’s Manual Dell InspironModel PP02X Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsModel PP02X JulyContents 2 Setting Up Your Computer1 A Tour of Your Computer 3 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 6 Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs7 Solving Problems 8 Adding and Replacing Parts 9 AppendixU.S. Only Products Canada OnlyIndex Contents CAUTION Safety Instructions GeneralCAUTION Safety Instructions continued PowerBattery CAUTION Safety Instructions continuedAir Travel EMC InstructionsCalifornia Residents CAUTION Safety Instructions continuedWhen Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer continued When Working Inside Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeWhen 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 ViewFront View display power buttondisplay latch mute buttonTurns on when the computer reads or writes data Solid green The battery is charging 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabledTurns on when the scroll lock function is enabled The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the followingLeft View IEEE 1394 connectoraudio connectors air vents security cable slotAttach headphones or speakers to the connector Right View module baysecurity 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 mBack View S-video TV-out connectorparallel connector modem connector RJ-11USB C O N N E C T O R S N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ-45M O D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ-11 Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Bottom View battery-bay latch releasebattery 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 mSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Printer ProblemsConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection3 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 Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Printer Problems USB connector on computerUSB printer on printerSetting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerLine Conditioners 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn offUsing Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Power Problems About the Module BayChecking the Charge on the Second Battery Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned OffUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Help Charging the Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Rotate the battery into the bay until the latch release clicksFor 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 mRemoving and Installing a Reserve Battery 1 Remove the battery see page 2 Remove the reserve battery coverreserve battery cable connector reserve Power Problems Storing a BatteryAbout the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Offstatus button on the charge gauge second battery top If the Device Screw Is Not Installed 1 Press the device latch release2 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 If the Device Screw Is Not Installed 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar2 Click the device you want to eject 3 Press the device latch releaseIf the Device Screw Is Installed 8 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices6 Pull the device out of the module bay Windows XP automatically recognizes the new deviceUsing the Keyboard and Touchpad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsNumeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Unexpected CharactersNumeric Keypad Keyboard ShortcutsSystem Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Power ManagementCD or DVD Tray Display FunctionsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsIf no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad 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, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs CD or DVD problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsCopying CDs Connecting a Television to the Computer Using CDs and DVDs CD or DVD problemsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf you have a problem with external speakers If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayCopying CDs Using Easy CD Creator Basic Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsHelpful 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-Video and Digital Audio TV/digital audio adapter cableS/PDIF digital audio 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 mComposite Video and Digital Audio TV/digital audio adapter cableS/PDIF digital audio 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 Playback3 Click Advanced 4 Click Enable S/PDIF Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area 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 Setup Wizard Network Problems3 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 mSolving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error MessagesVideo and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems E-Mail ProblemsFinding Solutions w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSee page Get technical assistance from Dell. See pageSolving Problems See page See page See page See page See page See page See pageSee page See page See page See page See page See page See page See pageAccessing Help Error MessagesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blank2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read Scanner Problems If only part of the display is readable2 Click Appearance and Themes Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveback 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 mPC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard drive4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5 Click Start General Program Problems Error messages appearA program crashes A program stops respondingE-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets WetResolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerWhat Is a Driver? 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and MaintenanceDrivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 8 Click Roll Back DriverManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 3 Click PropertiesUsing System Restore Creating a Restore Point2 Click System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUndoing the Last System Restore 2 Click Performance and Maintenance4 Click the System Restore tab 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You ReinstallReinstalling 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 and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding a ModemReplacing 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 Specifications Standard Settings A p p e n d iDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Regulatory Noticesthe help file, seeSpecifications MicroprocessorSystem Information PC CardPorts and Connectors CommunicationsAppendix Video AudioAppendix Type active-matrix TFT Battery Touch PadTrack Stick AppendixAC Adapter PhysicalAppendix w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Standard Settings Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens OverviewCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW driveConfiguration Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports Enabling the Infrared SensorDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Anguilla Antigua and BarbudaArgentina Buenos Aires ArubaAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.comBahamas BarbadosBrunei Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands Chile SantiagoChina Xiamen Tech Support website support.ap.dell.com/chinaColombia Costa RicaDenmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.comDominica Dominican RepublicFrance Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comE-mail support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell Home and Small BusinessGreece Website support.euro.dell.comGrenada GuatemalaIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.comItaly Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJapan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul Latin America LuxembourgWebsite support.euro.dell.com MacaoMexico MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands AmsterdamNew Zealand NicaraguaNorway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.comPortugal Website support.euro.dell.comE-mail support.euro.dell.com/pt/en/emaildell Puerto RicoSpain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business CorporateSwitzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comCustomers support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell TaiwanU.K. Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comUruguay U.S.A. Austin, Texas BusinessU.S. Virgin Islands VenezuelaRegulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. Only What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return PolicyHow long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service?What will Dell do? What if I purchased a service contract? May I transfer the limited warranty?How will you fix my product? Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Canada Only Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. OnlyWhat is covered by this limited warranty? 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?Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? How will you fix my product?Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Third-Party Software and Peripherals ProductsDell-Branded Peripheral Products Return PolicyGuarantee ExclusionsMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory Rightsw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Bogota, Colombia11950 México, D.F Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation Carrera 7 #115-33 OficinaIntel’s Three Year Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyExtent of Limited Warranty How to Obtain Warranty Servicew w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Intel’s Commitment to QualityWhat are Errata? 1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. All rights reservedI n d ex Page Page video connector description, 29 system view warranty wet computer Windows XPreinstalling, 109 System Restore Device Driver Rollback, 104 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 help