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Dell PP09L owner manual Finding Information, Dell Solution Center, How to set up a printer

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Finding Information

Finding Information

What Are You Looking For?	Find It Here

• How to access tutorials and other how-to information	Dell Solution Center
• How to get a copy of my invoice
• How to extend my warranty	On your Windows desktop
• How to extend my warranty
• How to access Dell Support on my Microsoft®
Windows® desktop (U.S. only)
• Additional documentation, tools, troubleshooting
information, and links to online support resources

•A diagnostic program for my computer

•Drivers for my computer

•My computer documentation

•My device documentation

Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD)

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 94 for instructions), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 75 for instructions), or access your documentation.

Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users.

• How to set up a printer

Owner’s Manual

•Additional information about setting up my computer

•How to troubleshoot and solve problems

•How to remove and install parts

•Technical specifications

•How to contact Dell

NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at

support.dell.com.

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Dell PP09L owner manual Finding Information, Dell Solution Center, Drivers and Utilities CD also known as the ResourceCD

Contents

Model PP09L Owner’s ManualDell Inspiron XPS Abbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and CautionsModel PP09L P/N M3551 Rev. A021 A Tour of Your Computer Contents2 Using Your Computer 5 Using the Module Bay Using a BatteryOptimizing Performance Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad8 Solving Problems Radios Including Wireless Networking and PC Cards WithScanner Problems 9 Adding and Replacing Parts 10 Appendix U.S. Only Limited WarrantiesCanada Only IndexContents SAFETY General CAUTION Safety InstructionsSAFETY Air Travel SAFETY PowerSAFETY Battery SAFETY EMC Instructions When Using Your ComputerSAFETY Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge SAFETY Ergonomic Computing HabitsSAFETY When Working Inside Your Computer SAFETY Battery Disposal w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 16 Safety InstructionsDell Solution Center Finding InformationHow to set up a printer Drivers and Utilities CD also known as the ResourceCDService Tag and Microsoft Windows License Setup DiagramDell Inspiron Help File Click User and system guides and click User’s guidesOperating System CD Dell Support Website - support.dell.comWindows Help and Support Center w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 20 Finding InformationFront View A Tour of Your ComputerDEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Flashing 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 lowA Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabledTurns on when the scroll lock function is enabled The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the followinghard drive Left Side Viewdevice latch AUDIO CONNECTORS Right Side Viewdigital-video interface connector Back Viewmodem connector RJ-11 S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTORDIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE DVI CONNECTOR VIDEO CONNECTORUSB CONNECTORS D/BAY POWERED USB CONNECTOR MODEM CONNECTOR RJ-11NETWORK CONNECTOR RJ-45 A Tour of Your Computer battery-bay latch release Bottom Vieww w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 32 A Tour of Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Using Your ComputerSettings and Functions Configuring Graphics CardsConnecting 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 Computerw 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 cableUsing Your Computer Composite Video and Standard AudioUsing Your Computer Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioUsing Your Computer Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Setting Up the Dolby HeadphoneConnecting Monitors Enabling the Display Settings for a TVc Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described on page If you are connecting two monitors that both have VGA connectorsCopying CDs and DVDs Using CDs and DVDsHow to Copy a CD or DVD Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWsHyper-Threading Optimizing PerformanceDDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 48 Optimizing PerformanceBattery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Charging the BatteryRemoving a Battery Storing a Battery Installing a Battery1 Slide the battery into the bay at a 45-degree angle 2 Press the other side down until the latch release clicksw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 54 Using a BatteryAbout the Module Bay Using the Module BayRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running Using the Module Bay 5 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer2 Press the device latch release 3 Pull the device out of the module bayw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 58 Using the Module BayBattery Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key CombinationsSpeaker Functions Power ManagementDisplay Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box if Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Capw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 64 Using the Keyboard and Touch PadConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 6 Click Add The Wireless network properties window appearsSetting Up a Home and Office Network 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 w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 74 Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsUsing the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Error Messages Console If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readIf you have problems with a hard drive Scanner ProblemsHard Drive Problems External Keyboard Problems PC Card ProblemsIF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED PC CARD IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BYINTEGRATED KEYBOARD Power ProblemsTO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD , CHECK THE Unexpected Characters Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVERIFY THAT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER Printer ProblemsTO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE , CHECK THE TOUCH PAD Modem and Internet Connection Problems E-Mail ProblemsNetwork Problems Error messages appear General Program ProblemsA program crashes A program stops respondingIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray CD or DVD ProblemsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If the CD-RW drive stops writingIf you have a problem with external speakers 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options E-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsDrivers Resolving Other Technical ProblemsWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Before You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Windows XP13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next 17 Click Next w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 102 Solving ProblemsBefore You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your Computer2 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 connectora Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card antenna cables7 Replace the Mini PCI card cover and tighten the captive screw 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin see page Hard DriveTo replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screwReturning a Hard Drive to Dell subwoofer cable connector Subwoofer4 Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery Keyboard5 Connect the cable to the subwoofer connector 6 Replace the battery in the battery bay see page3 Remove the keyboard PC Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Modem ModemKeyboard Bracket Installing the ModemFans 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 leverw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m screwHinge 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-tabAdding and Replacing Parts 7 Lift the display out of the computer at a 90-degree angleWhen you replace the display, ensure that the ribbon tape around the display cable is securely tucked underneath the two tabs display bezel Display Latchrubber display bumpers Video Card Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyPalm Rest Installing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assemblytouch-pad connector 8 Disconnect the touch-pad connector from the system board9 Slide the palm rest forward and remove it from the computer M2.5 x 8-mm screws labeled circle PRemoving the Processor Module Processor ModuleInstalling the Processor Module Reserve Battery Flashing the BIOSRemoving the System Board System Board3 Remove the palm rest see page 4 Remove the video card see page Installing the System Board Speakers Display Latch Release Video Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector IEEE 1394 Connector S-Video TV-Out ConnectorDVI-I Connector Appendix SpecificationsMemory 5-W mono into 8 ohms for the subwoofer 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system boardDisplay See Using a Battery on page 49 for more Battery operating time varies depending onprotrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding operating conditions and can be significantlyBattery continued Temperature range Overview Using the System Setup ProgramCommonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Enabling the Infrared Sensor Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsFor specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below Country City Chile Santiago Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands Costa 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 Business U.S.A. Austin, TexasU.S. Virgin Islands VenezuelaRegulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. OnlyLimited Warranties 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. OnlyWhat if I purchased a service contract? Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Canada OnlyMay 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 HomeIndividual Home Consumers Home Office and Small Business Government, Education, and Healthcare Customers and ValueWhat if I purchased a service contract? Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyMay I transfer the limited warranty? How will you fix my product?Dell-Branded Peripheral Products GuaranteeReturn Policy ExclusionsDell Computer de Colombia Corporation Limitation and Statutory RightsDell World Trade LP Limited Warranty Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyExtent of Limited Warranty How to Obtain Warranty Service1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved Intel’s Commitment to QualityWhat are Errata? w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 182 AppendixIndex Page