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A U D I O C O N N E C T O R S

Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.

Attach a microphone to the connector.

IEEE 1394 C O N N E C T O R — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.

H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data.

PC C A R D S L O T — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see "Finding Information" on page 9.

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modem connector (RJ-11)	DVI-D connector
network connector (RJ-45)	video connector

air vent	USB connectors (4)	air vent
air vent		air vent
S-video TV-out connector		AC adapter connector

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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 P/N G7903 Notes, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms September1 A Tour of Your Computer Contents2 Setting Up Your Computer 3 Using a Battery5 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 10 Appendix 9 Adding and Replacing PartsClass B ContentsFCC Notices U.S. Only Class AHelp File Finding InformationHow to set up my computer Dell Product Information GuideThese labels are located on the bottom of your computer Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LicenseDell Support Website - support.dell.com Windows Help and Support Center Front View A Tour of Your ComputerFlashing orange The battery charge is low Solid green The battery is chargingFlashing green The battery is almost fully charged Off The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned offT O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of a mouse The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following optical-drive-tray Left Side ViewRight Side View Back View V I D E O C O N N E C T O R 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 RConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Bottom View Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Charging the BatteryRemoving a Battery Low-Battery Warning2 Press the other side down until the latch release clicks Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery 1 Slide the battery lengthwise into the bay at a 45-degree angleCopying CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsmedia control buttons Using MediaDirectComposite video and S/PDIF digital audio page Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceS-video and standard audio page S-video and S/PDIF digital audio page Composite video and standard audio pageTV/digital audio adapter cable S-Video and Standard Audiostandard audio cable S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio S/PDIF digital audio cable Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaS-video cable TV/digital audio adapter cableUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and Standard AudioUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audiostandard audio cable Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediaw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m TV/digital audio adapter cable composite video cableEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Changing Your Audio Settings4 Click the Settings tab and click Advanced 5 Click the Displays tab Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadSystem Functions BatteryPower Management Key CombinationsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadPC Card Blanks Using PC CardsInstalling a PC Card PC Card TypesTo install a PC Card Removing a PC Card or Blank2 Remove the card or blank 1 Press the latch and remove the card or blankw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 50 Using PC CardsConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting 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 Problems writing to a DVD+RW drive DVD drive problemsIf you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive tray Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 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 E E-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsC 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 N C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C KError Messages Keyboard Problems IEEE 1394 Device ProblemsExternal keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsA program crashes repeatedly The computer does not start upThe computer stops responding A program stops respondingA solid blue screen appears Other software problemsNetwork Problems Memory Problemscommunication exists. Replace the network cable Power Problems PC Card ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers DriversRestoring Your Operating System 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point 2 Click the task for System RestoreUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec 1 Turn on the computer Using the Operating System CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 10 Remove the hard drive. See the following subsection, Hard Drive Hard Drive7 Press the power button to ground the system board 8 Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slotReturning 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 a Disconnect the battery cable connector from the system board Coin-Cell Battery1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 4 Remove the existing batteryDisplay 4 Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover on page Optical Drive Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyPage Appendix SpecificationsMemory 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 Diskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequenceDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting DellAustralia Sydney International Access CodeArgentina Buenos Aires ArubaCountry City Chile Santiago BruneiCanada North York, Ontario Cayman IslandsColombia 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 Venezuela U.S.A. Austin, TexasBusiness U.S. Virgin IslandsClass A FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass B FCC Identification Information Macrovision Product Noticew w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 128 AppendixIndex See display See hard drive