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Dell PP09L owner manual A Tour of Your Computer, Front View

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A Tour of Your Computer

A Tour of Your Computer

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display latch

keyboard status lights

mute button

volume control button

track stick

track stick/touch pad buttons

speakers

D I S P L A Y L A T C H — Keeps the display closed.

display

power button

device status lights

keyboard

media control buttons

touch pad

display latch release

D I S P L A Y — For more information about your display, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 18.

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Dell PP09L owner manual A Tour of Your Computer, Front View

Contents

Owner’s Manual Dell Inspiron XPSModel PP09L Abbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and CautionsModel PP09L P/N M3551 Rev. A02Contents 2 Using Your Computer1 A Tour of 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 Power SAFETY BatterySAFETY Air Travel SAFETY EMC Instructions When Using Your ComputerSAFETY Ergonomic Computing Habits SAFETY When Working Inside Your ComputerSAFETY Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 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 guidesDell Support Website - support.dell.com Windows Help and Support CenterOperating System CD 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 followingLeft Side View device latchhard drive AUDIO CONNECTORS Right Side Viewdigital-video interface connector Back Viewmodem connector RJ-11 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 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 connectorsUsing CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWsOptimizing Performance DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side BusHyper-Threading 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 BatteryUsing 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 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 CombinationsPower Management Display FunctionsSpeaker 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 NetworkNetwork 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 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 NetworkSolving Problems Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use 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 readScanner Problems Hard Drive ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive 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 BYPower Problems TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD , CHECK THEINTEGRATED KEYBOARD Unexpected Characters Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsPrinter Problems TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE , CHECK THE TOUCH PADVERIFY THAT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER Modem and Internet Connection Problems E-Mail ProblemsNetwork Problems Error messages appear General Program ProblemsA program crashes 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 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 ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities2 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 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 Latch rubber display bumpersdisplay bezel 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 Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors USB ConnectorVideo 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 ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options 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 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 Business U.S.A. Austin, TexasU.S. Virgin Islands VenezuelaRegulatory Notices Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. Only Limited WarrantiesNOM Information Mexico Only 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 ExclusionsLimitation and Statutory Rights Dell World Trade LPDell Computer de Colombia Corporation Limited Warranty Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyExtent of Limited Warranty How to Obtain Warranty ServiceIntel’s Commitment to Quality What are Errata?1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved 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