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Dell 9300 owner manual Press the latch and remove the card or blank, Remove the card or blank

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1Press the latch and remove the card or blank.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

1Press the latch and remove the card or blank.

For some latches, you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to pop the card out.

2Remove the card or blank.

Save a blank to use when no PC Card is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles.

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Dell 9300 owner manual Press the latch and remove the card or blank, Remove the card or blank

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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 Abbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and CautionsSeptember P/N G79032 Setting Up Your Computer Contents3 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 10 Appendix 9 Adding and Replacing PartsFCC Notices U.S. Only ContentsClass A Class BHow to set up my computer Finding InformationDell Product Information Guide Help FileThese 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 green The battery is almost fully charged Solid green The battery is chargingOff 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 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 Removing a Battery Charging the BatteryLow-Battery Warning Charge GaugeStoring a Battery Installing 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 and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsmedia control buttons Using MediaDirectS-video and standard audio page S-video and S/PDIF digital audio page Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceComposite 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 S-video cable Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaTV/digital audio adapter cable S/PDIF digital audio cableUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and Standard AudioUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audiow w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaTV/digital audio adapter cable composite video cable standard audio 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 PadPower Management BatteryKey Combinations System FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadInstalling a PC Card Using PC CardsPC Card Types PC Card BlanksTo 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 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 N E-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsC 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 Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsThe computer stops responding The computer does not start upA program stops responding A program crashes repeatedlyA solid blue screen appears Other software problemsNetwork Problems Memory Problemscommunication exists. Replace the network cable Power Problems PC Card ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo 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 mNo 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 readReinstalling Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversRestoring Your Operating System Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore2 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 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 7 Press the power button to ground the system board Hard Drive8 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 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page Coin-Cell Battery4 Remove the existing battery a Disconnect the battery cable connector from the system boardDisplay 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 Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Diskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW driveDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting DellArgentina Buenos Aires International Access CodeAruba Australia SydneyCountry City Canada North York, Ontario BruneiCayman 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 Business U.S.A. Austin, TexasU.S. Virgin Islands VenezuelaClass 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