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Dell PP09L owner manual

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thermal cooling assembly removing, 129

touch pad, 62 customizing, 63 description, 23 system view, 23

track stick, 62 description, 23 system view, 23

troubleshooting blue screen, 88

cannot save to floppy disk, 81 CD drive problems, 90

CD problems, 89 Dell Diagnostics, 75 Device Driver Rollback, 94 DVD problems, 89 e-mail problems, 86 external keyboard

problems, 82 hard drive problems, 81 hardware and software

conflicts, 96 Hardware Troubleshooter, 96 Help and Support Center, 19 Internet connection

problems, 86 modem problems, 86 mouse problems, 84 network problems, 87 PC Card problems, 82 power problems, 83

troubleshooting (continued) printer problems, 85 program crash, 88 program stopped

responding, 88 scanner problems, 81 speaker problems, 90 touch pad problems, 84 unexpected characters, 84 video and display problems, 79

TV connecting, 35

enabling display settings in Windows XP, 43

U

USB connectors description, 28 system view, 28

V

video connector description, 28 system view, 28

volume control buttons description, 23 system view, 23

W

warranty, 171

Windows XP

Device Driver Rollback, 94 enabling display settings for a

TV, 43

Hardware Troubleshooter, 96 Help and Support Center, 19 Hyper-Threading

technology, 47 reinstalling, 98 System Restore, 97

wireless network

changing security settings, 70 connecting to, 67

type, 66

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Dell PP09L owner manual

Contents

Owner’s Manual Dell Inspiron XPSModel PP09L Model PP09L Notes, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms P/N M3551 Rev. A02Contents 2 Using Your Computer1 A Tour of Your Computer Optimizing Performance Using a Battery5 Using the Module Bay Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off8 Solving Problems 6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Radios Including Wireless Networking and PC Cards WithScanner Problems 9 Adding and Replacing Parts 10 Appendix Canada Only Limited WarrantiesU.S. Only IndexContents CAUTION Safety Instructions SAFETY GeneralSAFETY Power SAFETY BatterySAFETY Air Travel When Using Your Computer SAFETY EMC InstructionsSAFETY Ergonomic Computing Habits SAFETY When Working Inside Your ComputerSAFETY Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge SAFETY Battery Disposal 16 Safety Instructions w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mHow to set up a printer Finding InformationDell Solution Center Drivers and Utilities CD also known as the ResourceCDDell Inspiron Help File Setup DiagramService Tag and Microsoft Windows License Click User and system guides and click User’s guidesDell Support Website - support.dell.com Windows Help and Support CenterOperating System CD 20 Finding Information w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mA Tour of Your Computer Front ViewDEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Off 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 lowTurns on when the scroll lock function is enabled 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabledA Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the followingLeft Side View device latchhard drive Right Side View AUDIO CONNECTORSmodem connector RJ-11 Back Viewdigital-video interface connector S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTORVIDEO CONNECTOR USB CONNECTORSDIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE DVI CONNECTOR MODEM CONNECTOR RJ-11 NETWORK CONNECTOR RJ-45D/BAY POWERED USB CONNECTOR A Tour of Your Computer Bottom View battery-bay latch release32 A Tour of Your Computer w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mUsing Your Computer Transferring Information to a New ComputerConfiguring Graphics Cards Settings and FunctionsConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device S-Video and Standard Audio S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Using Your ComputerS-video cable TV/digital audio adapter cableComposite Video and Standard Audio Using Your ComputerComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using Your ComputerUsing Your Computer Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Connecting MonitorsIf you are connecting two monitors that both have VGA connectors c Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described on pageUsing CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs Helpful TipsOptimizing Performance DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side BusHyper-Threading 48 Optimizing Performance w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge GaugeCharging the Battery Low-Battery WarningRemoving a Battery 1 Slide the battery into the bay at a 45-degree angle Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery 2 Press the other side down until the latch release clicks54 Using a Battery w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mUsing the Module Bay Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned OffAbout the Module Bay Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 2 Press the device latch release 5 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computerUsing the Module Bay 3 Pull the device out of the module bay58 Using the Module Bay w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mNumeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadBattery Key CombinationsPower Management Display FunctionsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box ifTouch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick64 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 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 AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining 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 Networkw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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 w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSolving Problems Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Error Messages Console Video and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableScanner Problems Hard Drive ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED PC CARD PC Card ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BYPower Problems TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD , CHECK THEINTEGRATED KEYBOARD Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Unexpected CharactersPrinter Problems TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE , CHECK THE TOUCH PADVERIFY THAT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER E-Mail Problems Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsNetwork Problems A program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear A program stops respondingCD or DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVDIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If the CD-RW drive stops writingIf you have a problem with external speakers E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem OptionsResolving Other Technical Problems What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreBefore You Begin Reinstalling Windows XP Dell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next 17 Click Next 102 Solving Problems w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mRecommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin 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 a Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card c Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connectorAdding and Replacing Parts antenna cables7 Replace the Mini PCI card cover and tighten the captive screw To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Hard Drive1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin see page 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screwReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Subwoofer subwoofer cable connector5 Connect the cable to the subwoofer connector Keyboard4 Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery 6 Replace the battery in the battery bay see page3 Remove the keyboard PC Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Modem Removing the ModemInstalling the Modem Keyboard BracketFans w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 4 Remove the screw on the fan and lift up the fan release lever5 Use the fan release lever to lift the fan out of the computer 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 Adding and Replacing Parts 6 Disconnect the display cable, using the pull-tabantenna cables display cable system board connector 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 Latch rubber display bumpersdisplay bezel Video Card Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyInstalling the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Palm Rest9 Slide the palm rest forward and remove it from the computer 8 Disconnect the touch-pad connector from the system boardtouch-pad connector M2.5 x 8-mm screws labeled circle PProcessor Module Removing the Processor ModuleInstalling the Processor Module Flashing the BIOS Reserve BatterySystem Board Removing the System Board3 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 ConnectorVideo Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector IEEE 1394 ConnectorDVI-I Connector Specifications AppendixMemory 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board 5-W mono into 8 ohms for the subwooferDisplay protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding Battery operating time varies depending onSee Using a Battery on page 49 for more operating conditions and can be significantlyBattery continued Temperature range Using the System Setup Program OverviewViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options Enabling the Infrared Sensor Contacting Dell Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsFor specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below Country City Canada North York, Ontario Cayman IslandsChile Santiago China Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Country City Country City Country City Country City Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul 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 VenezuelaRegulatory Notices Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. Only Limited WarrantiesNOM Information Mexico Only How long does this limited warranty last? Individual Home Consumers What do I do if I need warranty service?What will Dell do? U.S. OnlyMay I transfer the limited warranty? Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Canada OnlyWhat if I purchased a service contract? What is covered by this limited warranty?How long does this limited warranty last? Individual Home Consumers Home Office and Small Business Government or Education Customers, or Individual HomeConsumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase Government, Education, and Healthcare Customers and ValueMay I transfer the limited warranty? Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyWhat if I purchased a service contract? How will you fix my product?Return Policy GuaranteeDell-Branded Peripheral Products ExclusionsLimitation and Statutory Rights Dell World Trade LPDell Computer de Colombia Corporation Extent of Limited Warranty Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty How to Obtain Warranty ServiceIntel’s Commitment to Quality What are Errata?1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved 182 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 Page