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• Latest drivers for my computer	Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
• Answers to technical service and support questions	The Dell Support website provides several online tools,
• Online discussions with other users and technical	including:
support	• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles
• Documentation for my computer	from technicians, and online courses
	• Community — Online discussion with other Dell
	customers
	• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such
	as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
	• Customer Care — Contact information, order status,
	warranty, and repair information
	• Downloads — Drivers, patches, and software updates
	• Reference — Computer documentation, product
	specifications, and white papers

• How to use Windows XP	Windows Help and Support Center
• Documentation for my computer	1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
• Documentation for devices (such as a modem)	2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and
	click the arrow icon.
	3 Click the topic that describes your problem.
	4 Follow the instructions on the screen.

• How to reinstall my operating system	Operating System CD
	The operating system is already installed on your
	computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the
	Operating System CD. For instructions, see "Reinstalling
	Microsoft Windows XP" on page 98.
	After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers
	and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that
	came with your computer. For instructions, see
	"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 94.
	Your operating system
	product key label is
	located on your
	computer.

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Contents

Dell Inspiron XPS Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Optimizing Performance Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix 183 Contents Safety General Safety Battery Safety PowerSafety Air Travel Safety EMC Instructions When Using Your Computer Safety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Ergonomic Computing HabitsSafety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Battery Disposal Safety Instructions Finding Information Dell Solution Center Setup Diagram Dell Support Website support.dell.com Finding Information Front View Tour of Your Computer Device Status Lights Tour of Your Computer Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Right Side View Back View Video Connector Modem Connector RJ-11 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Using Your Computer Click User and system guides Configuring Graphics CardsSettings and Functions Click Finished and restart the new computer Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using Your Computer Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Connecting Monitors Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described on How to Copy a CD or DVD Using CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs Hyper-Threading DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing Performance Battery Performance Using a Battery Charge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Storing a Battery Installing a Battery Using a Battery About the Module Bay Using the Module Bay Push the new device into the bay until it clicks Pull the device out of the module bay Press the device latch release Using the Module Bay System Functions BatteryNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Display Functions Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network Setup WizardDetermining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Click Add Wireless network properties window appears Setting Up a Home and Office Network Configuring Security Settings Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Express Test Device Error Messages Message 1 files copied appears If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to read Hard Drive Problems Scanner ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive External Keyboard Problems PC Card Problems Power Problems Unexpected Characters Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Mail Problems Restart the Computer Try to log on to the network again Network Problems Program stops responding General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program crashes If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD CD or DVD ProblemsIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If the CD-RW drive stops writing Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you have a problem with external speakers Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems What Is a Driver? Resolving Other Technical ProblemsDrivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Click the Drivers tab Click Roll Back Driver Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Select a restore point and click Next Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Begin To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Reinstalling Windows XP When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next 101 Solving Problems 103 Before You BeginRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts 105 Memory Memory module Securing clips 2 per connector 107 108 Mini PCI Card 109 Adding and Replacing Parts 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 113 Subwoofer Keyboard Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery 115 116 PC Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Modem Modem117 Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw Installing the ModemKeyboard Bracket Connect the modem cable to the modem 119 Fans Fan cover Captive screws Audio connectors 121 Hinge Covers Left hinge cover 123 Display 125 126 127 Display Latch Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws and remove the display latch Video Card Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly129 Palm Rest Installing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 131 Removing the Processor Module Processor Module132 133 Installing the Processor Module Reserve Battery Flashing the Bios134 Removing the System Board System Board135 136 Remove the keyboard see Remove the display see 137 Installing the System Board 138 Speakers 139 Display Latch Release 140 Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector Video Connector Ieee 1394 Connector Video TV-Out Connector141 142 DVI-I Connector 143 Specifications USB 144 Lvds 145 Wuxga WSXGA+ Wxga 146 147 148 Overview Using the System Setup Program149 150 Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used Options 151 Enabling the Infrared Sensor Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 Regulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties 172 How long does this limited warranty last? What will Dell do? What do I do if I need warranty service?173 174 What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? How will you fix my product? 175 176 Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only177 Exclusions GuaranteeDell-Branded Peripheral Products Return Policy 179 Limitation and Statutory Rights 180 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty What are Errata? 181 Appendix Index Microsoft Windows Specifications, system Spyware Track stick, 62 description, 23 system view