Owner’s Manual
Dell Inspiron
Model PP02X
Model PP02X
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
July
Contents
2 Setting Up Your Computer
1 A Tour of Your Computer
3 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
7 Solving Problems
8 Adding and Replacing Parts
9 Appendix
U.S. Only
Products Canada Only
Index
Contents
CAUTION Safety Instructions
General
CAUTION Safety Instructions continued
Power
Battery
CAUTION Safety Instructions continued
California Residents
Air Travel
EMC Instructions
CAUTION Safety Instructions continued
When Using Your Computer
When Using Your Computer continued
When Working Inside Your Computer
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Battery Disposal
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
When Using Your Computer continued
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A Tour of Your Computer
Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View
display latch
Front View
display power button
mute button
Turns 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 enabled
A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following
audio connectors
Left View
IEEE 1394 connector
air vents security cable slot
Attach headphones or speakers to the connector
security cable slot
Right View
module bay
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parallel connector
Back View
S-video TV-out connector
modem connector RJ-11
USB 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-45
M 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 View
battery-bay latch release
hard drive
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Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Printer Problems
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
3 Click Connect to the Internet
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
Transferring 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 Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
USB printer
Printer Problems
USB connector on computer
on printer
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Turning Off Your Computer
2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
Using a Battery Power Problems About the Module Bay
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Help
Charging the Battery
Removing a Battery
For more information about installing the second battery, see page
Installing a Battery
Rotate the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks
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Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery
1 Remove the battery see page 2 Remove the reserve battery cover
reserve battery cable connector reserve
Power Problems
Storing a Battery
About the Module Bay
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
status button on the charge gauge second battery top
2 Pull the device out of the module bay
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed
1 Press the device latch release
device latch release
If 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 Installed
1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar
3 Press the device latch release
If the Device Screw Is Installed
6 Pull the device out of the module bay
8 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device
Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems
Unexpected Characters
Numeric Keypad
Keyboard Shortcuts
System Functions
CD or DVD Tray
Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth
Power Management
Display Functions
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
If no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
External Keyboard Problems
2 On the Mouse Properties window
Unexpected Characters
66 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs CD or DVD problems Sound and Speaker Problems
Copying CDs Connecting a Television to the Computer
Using CDs and DVDs
CD or DVD problems
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
If you have a problem with external speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
Copying CDs
Using Easy CD Creator Basic
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
Helpful 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 Audio
TV/digital audio adapter cable
S-video cable
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
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Composite Video and Standard Audio
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
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S/PDIF digital audio cable
Composite Video and Digital Audio
TV/digital audio adapter cable
composite video cable
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
ATI Video Controller
6 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 Playback
1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area
3 Click Advanced 4 Click Enable S/PDIF
Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver
2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls
86 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Network Problems
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Network Problems
3 Click Checklist for creating a network
90 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems
Solving Problems
Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages
PC Card Problems General Program Problems E-Mail Problems
See page
Finding Solutions
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Get technical assistance from Dell. See page
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Solving Problems
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Accessing Help
Error Messages
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
2 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 readable
2 Click Appearance and Themes
back of floppy disk write-protected not write-protected
Drive Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
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PC Card Problems
If you have problems with a hard drive
4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5 Click Start
A program crashes
General Program Problems
Error messages appear
A program stops responding
E-Mail Problems
If Your Computer Gets Wet
Resolving Other Technical Problems
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance
Identifying Drivers
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
8 Click Roll Back Driver
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
3 Click Properties
2 Click System Restore
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
4 Click the System Restore tab
Undoing the Last System Restore
2 Click Performance and Maintenance
2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next
2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Reinstall
Reinstalling Windows XP
Windows now
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
112 Solving Problems
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding Memory Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding a Modem
Replacing the Hard Drive
Adding Memory
captive screw
memory module cover
8 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
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a 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
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Specifications Standard Settings
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Regulatory Noticesthe help file, see
System Information
Specifications
Microprocessor
PC Card
Ports and Connectors
Communications
Appendix
Video
Audio
Appendix
Type active-matrix TFT
Track Stick
Battery
Touch Pad
Appendix
AC Adapter
Physical
Appendix
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System Setup Screens
Standard Settings
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Overview
Commonly Used Options
Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW drive
Changing COM Ports
Configuration
Changing Printer Modes
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
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Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
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Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. Only
What is covered by this limited warranty?
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
How 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?
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How long does this limited warranty last?
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What will Dell do?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
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How will you fix my product?
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reinstalling, 109 System Restore
video connector description, 29 system view
warranty wet computer Windows XP
Device Driver Rollback, 104 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 help