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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

Thailand	Website: support.ap.dell.com
International Access Code: 001	Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell	toll-free: 1800 0060 07
Country Code: 66	Precision)
Country Code: 66
	Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge,	toll-free: 1800 0600 09
	PowerConnect, and PowerVault)
	Customer Care	toll-free: 1800 006 007
		(option 7)
	Corporate Sales	toll-free: 1800 006 009
	Transaction Sales	toll-free: 1800 006 006

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

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

U.K. (Bracknell)	Website: support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 00	Customer Care website:
Country Code: 44	support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp
Country Code: 44
City Code: 1344	E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com
City Code: 1344
	Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred	0870 908 0500
	Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees])
	Technical Support for XPS portable computers only	0870 366 4180
	Technical Support (direct and general) for all other	0870 908 0800
	products
	Global Accounts Customer Care	01344 373 186
	Home and Small Business Customer Care	0870 906 0010
	Corporate Customer Care	01344 373 185
	Preferred Accounts (500–5000 employees)	0870 906 0010
	Customer Care
	Central Government Customer Care	01344 373 193
	Local Government & Education Customer Care	01344 373 199
	Health Customer Care	01344 373 194
	Home and Small Business Sales	0870 907 4000
	Corporate/Public Sector Sales	01344 860 456
	Home and Small Business Fax	0870 907 4006

Uruguay	General Support	toll-free: 000-413-598-2521

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Contents

w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron Owner’s ManualModel PP14L Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsSeptember P/N G7903Contents 2 Setting Up Your Computer3 Using a Battery 1 A Tour of Your Computer5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 4 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaRadios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth 7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Using PC CardsSolving Problems A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 9 Adding and Replacing Parts 10 AppendixContents FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass A Class BFinding Information How to set up my computerDell Product Information Guide Help FileService Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computerDell Support Website - support.dell.com Windows Help and Support Center A Tour of Your Computer Front ViewSolid green The battery is charging Flashing green The battery is almost fully chargedOff The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off Flashing orange The battery charge is lowT O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of a mouse The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left Side View optical-drive-trayRight Side View Back View D I G I T A L - V I D E O I N T E R F A C E DVI C O N N E C T O R V I D E O C O N N E C T O RConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Bottom View Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Connecting a USB PrinterSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Using a Battery Battery PerformanceDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charging the Battery Removing a BatteryLow-Battery Warning Charge GaugeInstalling a Battery Storing a Battery1 Slide the battery lengthwise into the bay at a 45-degree angle 2 Press the other side down until the latch release clicksUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsUsing MediaDirect media control buttonsConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device S-video and standard audio page S-video and S/PDIF digital audio pageComposite video and standard audio page Composite video and S/PDIF digital audio pageTV/digital audio adapter cable S-Video and Standard Audiostandard audio cable S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia S-video cableTV/digital audio adapter cable S/PDIF digital audio cableComposite Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing 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 mTV/digital audio adapter cable composite video cable standard audio cableChanging Your Audio Settings Enabling the Display Settings for a TV4 Click the Settings tab and click Advanced 5 Click the Displays tab Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadBattery Power ManagementKey Combinations System FunctionsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing PC Cards Installing a PC CardPC Card Types PC Card BlanksRemoving a PC Card or Blank To install a PC Card1 Press the latch and remove the card or blank 2 Remove the card or blank50 Using PC Cards 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 AdapterConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network Setup WizardDetermining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Your network is configured automatically Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Drive Problems DVD drive problems Problems writing to a DVD+RW driveIf you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive tray Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N E C O N N E C T I O NC H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C K U S E A D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N EError Messages Keyboard Problems IEEE 1394 Device ProblemsExternal keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersThe computer does not start up The computer stops respondingA program stops responding A program crashes repeatedlyOther software problems A solid blue screen appearsNetwork Problems Memory Problemscommunication exists. Replace the network cable PC Card Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling DriversDrivers Identifying DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore Point2 Click the task for System Restore 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computerUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec 1 Turn on the computer Using the Operating System CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 7 Press the power button to ground the system board8 Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot 10 Remove the hard drive. See the following subsection, Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory 4 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 5 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Modem Mini PCI Card c Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector 5 Install the replacement Mini PCI card Hinge Cover Keyboard Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page4 Remove the existing battery a Disconnect the battery cable connector from the system boardDisplay 4 Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover on page Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Optical DrivePage Specifications AppendixMemory keyboard shortcuts, program menus, media Display continued Dimensions See Using a Battery on page 27 for more Battery operating time varies depending onoperating conditions and can be significantly AC Adapter continued Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramOverview System Setup Screen Commonly Used OptionsChanging the Boot Sequence Diskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW driveDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsInternational Access Code Argentina Buenos AiresAruba Australia SydneyCountry City Brunei Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands Chile SantiagoColombia China XiamenCosta Rica Country City Country City Country City Country City Website support.jp.dell.com Japan KawasakiKorea Seoul Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City toll-free U.S.A. Austin, Texas BusinessU.S. Virgin Islands VenezuelaClass A FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass B Macrovision Product Notice FCC Identification Information128 Appendix w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mIndex See hard drive See display