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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 Air Travel Safety PowerSafety Battery When Using Your Computer Safety EMC Instructions Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Ergonomic Computing HabitsSafety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Battery Disposal Safety Instructions Dell Solution Center Finding Information Setup Diagram Dell Support Website support.dell.com Finding Information Tour of Your Computer Front View 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 Using Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Configuring Graphics Cards Settings and FunctionsClick Finished and restart the new computer Click User and system guides 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 Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Connecting Monitors Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described on Copying CDs and DVDs Using CDs and DVDsHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs Helpful Tips DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Hyper-Threading Optimizing Performance Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Charging the Battery Low-Battery Warning Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using the Module Bay About the Module Bay Pull the device out of the module bay Push the new device into the bay until it clicks Press the device latch release Using the Module Bay Battery Numeric KeypadKey Combinations System Functions Speaker Functions Power ManagementDisplay Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Determining Your Network Type Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 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 Using the Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Express Test Error Messages Device Message 1 files copied appears Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable If you have problems with a hard drive Scanner ProblemsHard Drive Problems PC Card Problems External Keyboard Problems Power Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Unexpected Characters Printer Problems Mail Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Network Problems Restart the Computer Try to log on to the network again General Program Problems Error messages appearProgram crashes Program stops responding If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray CD or DVD ProblemsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a problem with external speakers Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Drivers Resolving Other Technical ProblemsWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers Click the Drivers tab Click Roll Back Driver Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointSelect a restore point and click Next Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Before You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next 101 Solving Problems Before You Begin Recommended ToolsShutting Down Your Computer 103 Adding and Replacing Parts Memory 105 Memory module Securing clips 2 per connector 107 Mini PCI Card 108 109 Adding and Replacing Parts Hard Drive 111 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 112 Subwoofer 113 Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery Keyboard 115 PC Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 116 117 ModemRemoving the Modem Installing the Modem Keyboard BracketConnect the modem cable to the modem Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw Fans 119 Fan cover Captive screws Audio connectors Hinge Covers 121 Left hinge cover 123 Display 125 126 Display Latch 127 Video Card Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws and remove the display latch 129 Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Installing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Palm Rest 131 132 Processor ModuleRemoving the Processor Module Installing the Processor Module 133 134 Flashing the BiosReserve Battery 135 System BoardRemoving the System Board Remove the keyboard see Remove the display see 136 Installing the System Board 137 Speakers 138 Display Latch Release 139 Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors USB ConnectorVideo Connector 140 141 Video TV-Out ConnectorIeee 1394 Connector DVI-I Connector 142 Specifications 143 144 USB 145 Lvds 146 Wuxga WSXGA+ Wxga 147 148 149 Using the System Setup ProgramOverview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options 150 Enabling the Infrared Sensor 151 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 Regulatory Notices 170 What is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties NOM Information Mexico Only How long does this limited warranty last? 172 173 What do I do if I need warranty service?What will Dell do? What if I purchased a service contract? May I transfer the limited warranty?How will you fix my product? 174 175 176 177 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Guarantee Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsReturn Policy Exclusions Limitation and Statutory Rights 179 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 180 181 What are Errata? Appendix Index Microsoft Windows Specifications, system Spyware Track stick, 62 description, 23 system view