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Model PP14L Dell Inspiron Owner’s Manualw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September Notes, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms P/N G79033 Using a Battery Contents2 Setting Up Your Computer 1 A Tour of Your ComputerRadios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth 4 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Solving Problems Using PC Cards7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 9 Adding and Replacing Parts 10 AppendixClass A ContentsFCC Notices U.S. Only Class BDell Product Information Guide Finding InformationHow to set up my computer 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 ViewOff The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off Solid green The battery is chargingFlashing green The battery is almost fully charged 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 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up a Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Connecting a USB PrinterLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Using a Battery Battery PerformanceMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the BatteryRemoving a Battery Charge Gauge1 Slide the battery lengthwise into the bay at a 45-degree angle Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery 2 Press the other side down until the latch release clicksHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsUsing MediaDirect media control buttonsComposite video and standard 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 S/PDIF digital audio pagestandard audio cable S-Video and Standard AudioTV/digital audio adapter cable S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio TV/digital audio adapter cable Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaS-video 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 MultimediaTV/digital audio adapter cable composite video 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 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 KeypadKey Combinations BatteryPower Management System FunctionsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadPC Card Types Using PC CardsInstalling a PC Card 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 AdapterDetermining Your Network Type Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Your network is configured automatically When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Drive Problems DVD drive problems Problems writing to a DVD+RW driveIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problemsIf you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive tray C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C K 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 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 External keyboard problems IEEE 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersA program stops responding The computer does not start upThe computer stops responding A program crashes repeatedlyOther software problems A solid blue screen appearscommunication exists. Replace the network cable Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems PC Card Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated 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 readableDrivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Identifying DriversRestoring Your Operating System 2 Click the task for System Restore Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point 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 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 8 Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot Hard Drive7 Press the power button to ground the system board 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 4 Remove the existing battery Coin-Cell Battery1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 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 operating conditions and can be significantly Battery operating time varies depending onSee Using a Battery on page 27 for more AC Adapter continued Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Changing the Boot Sequence System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options 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 PeripheralsAruba International Access CodeArgentina Buenos Aires Australia SydneyCountry City Cayman Islands BruneiCanada North York, Ontario Chile SantiagoCosta Rica China XiamenColombia Country City Country City Country City Country City Korea Seoul Japan KawasakiWebsite support.jp.dell.com Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City toll-free U.S. Virgin Islands U.S.A. Austin, TexasBusiness VenezuelaClass B FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass A 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