Dell Inspiron XPS
Owner’s Manual
Model PP09L
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Model PP09L
P/N M3551 Rev. A02
2 Using Your Computer
Contents
1 A Tour of Your Computer
Using a Battery
5 Using the Module Bay
Optimizing Performance
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
8 Solving Problems
Radios Including Wireless Networking and PC Cards With
Scanner Problems
9 Adding and Replacing Parts
10 Appendix
Limited Warranties
U.S. Only
Canada Only
Index
Contents
CAUTION Safety Instructions
SAFETY General
SAFETY Battery
SAFETY Power
SAFETY Air Travel
When Using Your Computer
SAFETY EMC Instructions
SAFETY When Working Inside Your Computer
SAFETY Ergonomic Computing Habits
SAFETY Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
SAFETY Battery Disposal
16 Safety Instructions
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Finding Information
Dell Solution Center
How to set up a printer
Drivers and Utilities CD also known as the ResourceCD
Setup Diagram
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
Dell Inspiron Help File
Click User and system guides and click User’s guides
Windows Help and Support Center
Dell Support Website - support.dell.com
Operating System CD
20 Finding Information
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A Tour of Your Computer
Front View
DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS
Solid green The battery is charging
Flashing green The battery is almost fully charged
Off The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off
Flashing orange The battery charge is low
9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled
A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following
device latch
Left Side View
hard drive
Right Side View
AUDIO CONNECTORS
Back View
digital-video interface connector
modem connector RJ-11
S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR
USB CONNECTORS
VIDEO CONNECTOR
DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE DVI CONNECTOR
NETWORK CONNECTOR RJ-45
MODEM CONNECTOR RJ-11
D/BAY POWERED USB CONNECTOR
A Tour of Your Computer
Bottom View
battery-bay latch release
32 A Tour of Your Computer
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Using Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Configuring Graphics Cards
Settings and Functions
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
S-Video and Standard Audio
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Using Your Computer
S-video cable
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TV/digital audio adapter cable
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Using Your Computer
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Using Your Computer
Using Your Computer
Setting Up the Dolby Headphone
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Connecting Monitors
If you are connecting two monitors that both have VGA connectors
c Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described on page
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using CDs and DVDs
Copying CDs and DVDs
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs
Helpful Tips
DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus
Optimizing Performance
Hyper-Threading
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Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Charging the Battery
Low-Battery Warning
Removing a Battery
Installing a Battery
Storing 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
54 Using a Battery
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Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
Using the Module Bay
About the Module Bay
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running
5 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer
Using the Module Bay
2 Press the device latch release
3 Pull the device out of the module bay
58 Using the Module Bay
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Battery
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Display Functions
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box if
Touch Pad
Changing the Track Stick Cap
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
64 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Network Setup Wizard
Determining Your Network Type
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
6 Click Add The Wireless network properties window appears
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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
74 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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Using the Dell Diagnostics
Solving Problems
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Error Messages
Console
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Hard Drive Problems
Scanner Problems
If you have problems with a hard drive
PC Card Problems
External Keyboard Problems
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED PC CARD
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BY
TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD , CHECK THE
Power Problems
INTEGRATED KEYBOARD
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Unexpected Characters
TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE , CHECK THE TOUCH PAD
Printer Problems
VERIFY THAT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER
E-Mail Problems
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Network Problems
General Program Problems
Error messages appear
A program crashes
A program stops responding
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
CD or DVD Problems
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
If you have a problem with external speakers
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options
What Is a Driver?
Resolving Other Technical Problems
Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Identifying Drivers
2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Creating a Restore Point
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Undoing the Last System Restore
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Begin
Reinstalling Windows XP
Dell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD
13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next
17 Click Next
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
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
c Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector
Adding and Replacing Parts
a Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card
antenna cables
7 Replace the Mini PCI card cover and tighten the captive screw
Hard Drive
1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin see page
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
subwoofer cable connector
Keyboard
4 Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery
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
Modem
Removing the Modem
Installing the Modem
Keyboard Bracket
Fans
4 Remove the screw on the fan and lift up the fan release lever
5 Use the fan release lever to lift the fan out of the computer
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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
6 Disconnect the display cable, using the pull-tab
antenna cables display cable system board connector
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
rubber display bumpers
Display Latch
display bezel
Video Card
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Installing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Palm Rest
8 Disconnect the touch-pad connector from the system board
touch-pad connector
9 Slide the palm rest forward and remove it from the computer
M2.5 x 8-mm screws labeled circle P
Processor Module
Removing the Processor Module
Installing the Processor Module
Flashing the BIOS
Reserve Battery
System Board
Removing the System Board
3 Remove the palm rest see page 4 Remove the video card see page
Installing the System Board
Speakers
Display Latch Release
USB Connector
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Video Connector
S-Video TV-Out Connector
IEEE 1394 Connector
DVI-I Connector
Specifications
Appendix
Memory
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board
5-W mono into 8 ohms for the subwoofer
Display
Battery operating time varies depending on
See Using a Battery on page 49 for more
protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding
operating conditions and can be significantly
Battery continued Temperature range
Using the System Setup Program
Overview
System Setup Screens
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Contacting Dell
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below
Country City
Cayman Islands
Canada North York, Ontario
Chile Santiago
Colombia
China Xiamen
Costa Rica
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Website support.jp.dell.com
Japan Kawasaki
Korea Seoul
Country City
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Country City
800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or
Country City
Country City
toll-free
U.S.A. Austin, Texas
Business
U.S. Virgin Islands
Venezuela
Regulatory Notices
Limited Warranties
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. Only
NOM Information Mexico Only
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
Individual Home Consumers
U.S. Only
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Canada Only
What if I purchased a service contract?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
What is covered by this limited warranty?
How long does this limited warranty last?
Government or Education Customers, or Individual Home
Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase
Individual Home Consumers Home Office and Small Business
Government, Education, and Healthcare Customers and Value
Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
What if I purchased a service contract?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
How will you fix my product?
Guarantee
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Return Policy
Exclusions
Dell World Trade LP
Limitation and Statutory Rights
Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation
Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty
Extent of Limited Warranty
How to Obtain Warranty Service
What are Errata?
Intel’s Commitment to Quality
1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved
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