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Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions

Windows logo key and	Minimizes all open windows
<m>
Windows logo key and	Maximizes all windows
<Shift><m>
Windows logo key and <e>	Runs Windows Explorer
Windows logo key and <r>	Opens the Run dialog box
Windows logo key and <f>	Opens the Search Results dialog box
Windows logo key and	Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if
<Ctrl><f>	the computer is connected to a network)
Windows logo key and	Opens the System Properties dialog box
<Pause>

To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard.

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

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Contents

Dell Inspiron XPS Owner’s ManualModel PP09L Abbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and CautionsModel PP09L P/N M3551 Rev. A022 Using Your Computer Contents1 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 Battery SAFETY PowerSAFETY Air Travel SAFETY EMC Instructions When Using Your ComputerSAFETY When Working Inside Your Computer SAFETY Ergonomic Computing HabitsSAFETY 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 guidesWindows Help and Support Center Dell Support Website - support.dell.comOperating 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 followingdevice latch Left Side Viewhard drive AUDIO CONNECTORS Right Side Viewdigital-video interface connector Back Viewmodem connector RJ-11 S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTORUSB CONNECTORS VIDEO CONNECTORDIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE DVI CONNECTOR NETWORK CONNECTOR RJ-45 MODEM CONNECTOR RJ-11D/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 connectorsHow 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+RWsDDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing PerformanceHyper-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 BatteryRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Using the Module BayAbout 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 CombinationsDisplay Functions Power ManagementSpeaker 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 NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network Setup WizardDetermining 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 appearsw 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 NetworkUsing the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen 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 readHard Drive Problems Scanner 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 BYTO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD , CHECK THE Power ProblemsINTEGRATED KEYBOARD Unexpected Characters Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsTO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE , CHECK THE TOUCH PAD Printer ProblemsVERIFY 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 respondingIf 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 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 ProblemsWhat Is a Driver? Resolving Other Technical ProblemsDrivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore 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 rubber display bumpers Display Latchdisplay 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 USB Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsVideo 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 ProgramSystem Setup Screens Viewing the 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 Cayman Islands Canada North York, OntarioChile Santiago Colombia China XiamenCosta Rica Country City Country City Country City Country City Website support.jp.dell.com Japan KawasakiKorea 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 Warranties Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. OnlyNOM 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 ExclusionsDell World Trade LP Limitation and Statutory RightsDell Computer de Colombia Corporation Limited Warranty Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyExtent of Limited Warranty How to Obtain Warranty ServiceWhat are Errata? Intel’s Commitment to Quality1997, 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