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Model PP02X Owner’s ManualDell Inspiron Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsModel PP02X July1 A Tour of Your Computer Contents2 Setting Up 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 AppendixIndex U.S. OnlyProducts Canada Only Contents CAUTION Safety Instructions GeneralCAUTION Safety Instructions continued PowerBattery CAUTION Safety Instructions continuedAir Travel EMC InstructionsCalifornia Residents CAUTION Safety Instructions continuedWhen Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Using Your Computer continuedWhen Working Inside Your Computer When Using Your Computer continued Battery DisposalProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 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-11M O D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ-11 USB C O N N E C T O R SN E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ-45 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 Problems3 Click Connect to the Internet Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection 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 Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a USB Printer Printer Problems USB connector on computerUSB printer on printerSurge Protectors Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices 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 mreserve battery cable connector reserve Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery1 Remove the battery see page 2 Remove the reserve battery cover Power Problems Storing a BatteryAbout the Module Bay status button on the charge gauge second battery top Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off 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 CharactersSystem Functions Numeric KeypadKeyboard Shortcuts Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Power ManagementCD or DVD Tray Display FunctionsIf no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions 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 mCopying CDs Connecting a Television to the Computer Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs CD or DVD problems Sound and Speaker Problems If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD problems 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 Helpful Tips Using Easy CD Creator BasicUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs 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 3 Click Checklist for creating a network Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems 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 Messages2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Add or Remove Programs Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read 2 Click Appearance and Themes Scanner ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable 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 m4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5 Click Start PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive 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 Next3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall 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 mReplacing the Hard Drive Adding and Replacing PartsAdding Memory Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding a Modem 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 CardAppendix Ports and ConnectorsCommunications Appendix VideoAudio Type active-matrix TFT Battery Touch PadTrack Stick AppendixAppendix AC AdapterPhysical 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 Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell 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.comKorea Seoul Japan KawasakiWebsite support.jp.dell.com 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 TaiwanUruguay U.K. BracknellWebsite support.euro.dell.com 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 PolicyWhat will Dell do? How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? 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