Owner’s Manual
Dell Inspiron XPS
Model PP09L
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Model PP09L
P/N M3551 Rev. A02
Contents
2 Using Your Computer
1 A Tour of Your Computer
5 Using the Module Bay
Using a Battery
Optimizing Performance
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
8 Solving Problems
Radios Including Wireless Networking and PC Cards With
Scanner Problems
9 Adding and Replacing Parts
10 Appendix
U.S. Only
Limited Warranties
Canada Only
Index
Contents
SAFETY General
CAUTION Safety Instructions
SAFETY Power
SAFETY Battery
SAFETY Air Travel
SAFETY EMC Instructions
When Using Your Computer
SAFETY Ergonomic Computing Habits
SAFETY When Working Inside Your Computer
SAFETY Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
SAFETY Battery Disposal
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16 Safety Instructions
Dell Solution Center
Finding Information
How to set up a printer
Drivers and Utilities CD also known as the ResourceCD
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
Setup Diagram
Dell Inspiron Help File
Click User and system guides and click User’s guides
Dell Support Website - support.dell.com
Windows Help and Support Center
Operating System CD
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20 Finding Information
Front View
A Tour of Your Computer
DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS
Flashing green The battery is almost fully charged
Solid green The battery is charging
Off The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off
Flashing orange The battery charge is low
A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled
9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following
Left Side View
device latch
hard drive
AUDIO CONNECTORS
Right Side View
digital-video interface connector
Back View
modem connector RJ-11
S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR
VIDEO CONNECTOR
USB CONNECTORS
DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE DVI CONNECTOR
MODEM CONNECTOR RJ-11
NETWORK CONNECTOR RJ-45
D/BAY POWERED USB CONNECTOR
A Tour of Your Computer
battery-bay latch release
Bottom View
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32 A Tour of Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Using Your Computer
Settings and Functions
Configuring Graphics Cards
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
S-Video and Standard Audio
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
S-video cable
Using Your Computer
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TV/digital audio adapter cable
Using Your Computer
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Using Your Computer
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Using Your Computer
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
Setting Up the Dolby Headphone
Connecting Monitors
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
c Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described on page
If you are connecting two monitors that both have VGA connectors
Using CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Copying CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs
Optimizing Performance
DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus
Hyper-Threading
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48 Optimizing Performance
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Charging the Battery
Removing a Battery
Storing a Battery
Installing a Battery
1 Slide the battery into the bay at a 45-degree angle
2 Press the other side down until the latch release clicks
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54 Using a Battery
Using the Module Bay
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
About the Module Bay
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running
Using the Module Bay
5 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer
2 Press the device latch release
3 Pull the device out of the module bay
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58 Using the Module Bay
Battery
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Power Management
Display Functions
Speaker Functions
Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box if
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track Stick Cap
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64 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining Your Network Type
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
6 Click Add The Wireless network properties window appears
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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7 Enter the name of your network in the Network name SSID field
Configuring Security Settings Optional
3 From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open
2 Click Properties
6 Click OK Your network setup is complete
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74 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Solving Problems
Using the Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Error Messages
Console
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
If only part of the display is readable
If the display is difficult to read
Scanner Problems
Hard Drive Problems
If you have problems with a hard drive
External Keyboard Problems
PC Card Problems
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED PC CARD
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BY
Power Problems
TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD , CHECK THE
INTEGRATED KEYBOARD
Unexpected Characters
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Printer Problems
TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE , CHECK THE TOUCH PAD
VERIFY THAT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
E-Mail Problems
Network Problems
Error messages appear
General Program Problems
A program crashes
A program stops responding
CD or DVD Problems
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
If you have a problem with external speakers
2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Resolving Other Technical Problems
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Undoing the Last System Restore
Before You Begin
Dell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD
Reinstalling Windows XP
13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next
17 Click Next
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102 Solving Problems
Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Shutting Down Your Computer
2 Shut down the computer see page
Memory
b Remove the module from the connector at a 45-degree angle
5 Replace the memory module cover
Mini PCI Card
Adding and Replacing Parts
c Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector
a Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card
antenna cables
7 Replace the Mini PCI card cover and tighten the captive screw
1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin see page
Hard Drive
To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay
2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
subwoofer cable connector
Subwoofer
4 Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery
Keyboard
5 Connect the cable to the subwoofer connector
6 Replace the battery in the battery bay see page
3 Remove the keyboard
PC Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Modem
Modem
Keyboard Bracket
Installing the Modem
Fans
5 Use the fan release lever to lift the fan out of the computer
4 Remove the screw on the fan and lift up the fan release lever
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screw
Hinge Covers
2 Remove the left and right hinge covers a Open the display
c Open the display all the way 180 degrees so that it lies flat against your work surface
Display
antenna cables display cable system board connector
6 Disconnect the display cable, using the pull-tab
Adding and Replacing Parts
7 Lift the display out of the computer at a 90-degree angle
When you replace the display, ensure that the ribbon tape around the display cable is securely tucked underneath the two tabs
Display Latch
rubber display bumpers
display bezel
Video Card
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Palm Rest
Installing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
touch-pad connector
8 Disconnect the touch-pad connector from the system board
9 Slide the palm rest forward and remove it from the computer
M2.5 x 8-mm screws labeled circle P
Removing the Processor Module
Processor Module
Installing the Processor Module
Reserve Battery
Flashing the BIOS
Removing the System Board
System Board
3 Remove the palm rest see page 4 Remove the video card see page
Installing the System Board
Speakers
Display Latch Release
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
USB Connector
Video Connector
IEEE 1394 Connector
S-Video TV-Out Connector
DVI-I Connector
Appendix
Specifications
Memory
5-W mono into 8 ohms for the subwoofer
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board
Display
See Using a Battery on page 49 for more
Battery operating time varies depending on
protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding
operating conditions and can be significantly
Battery continued Temperature range
Overview
Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Contacting Dell
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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Regulatory Notices
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. Only
Limited Warranties
NOM Information Mexico Only
How long does this limited warranty last?
What will Dell do?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
Individual Home Consumers
U.S. Only
What if I purchased a service contract?
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Canada Only
May I transfer the limited warranty?
What is covered by this limited warranty?
How long does this limited warranty last?
Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase
Government or Education Customers, or Individual Home
Individual Home Consumers Home Office and Small Business
Government, Education, and Healthcare Customers and Value
What if I purchased a service contract?
Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
May I transfer the limited warranty?
How will you fix my product?
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Guarantee
Return Policy
Exclusions
Limitation and Statutory Rights
Dell World Trade LP
Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation
Limited Warranty
Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
Extent of Limited Warranty
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Intel’s Commitment to Quality
What are Errata?
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Index
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