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Country (City)	Department Name or Service Area,
International Access Code	Website and E-Mail Address
Country Code
City Code
Ireland (Cherrywood)	Website: support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 16 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com
Country Code: 353	Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only
City Code: 1	Technical Support for all other Dell computers
	U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only)
	Home User Customer Care
	Small Business Customer Care
	U.K. Customer Care (dial within U.K. only)
	Corporate Customer Care
	Corporate Customer Care (dial within U.K. only)
	Ireland Sales
	U.K. Sales (dial within U.K. only)
	Fax/Sales Fax
	Switchboard
Italy (Milan)	Website: support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/
Country Code: 39	Home and Small Business
City Code: 02	Technical Support
	Customer Care
	Fax
	Switchboard
	Corporate
	Technical Support
	Customer Care
	Fax
	Switchboard
Jamaica	General Support (dial from within Jamaica only)

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

1850 200 722

1850 543 543

0870 908 0800

01 204 4014

01 204 4014

0870 906 0010

1850 200 982

0870 907 4499

01 204 4444

0870 907 4000

01 204 0103

01 204 4444

02 577 826 90

02 696 821 14

02 696 821 13

02 696 821 12

02 577 826 90

02 577 825 55

02 575 035 30

02 577 821

1-800-682-3639

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Contents

Owner’s Manual Dell Inspiron 510mModel PP10L Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsApril P/N D7898Contents 2 Setting Up Your Computer1 A Tour of Your Computer 3 Using a Battery 4 Using the Module Bay5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off6 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia 7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network8 Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts AppendixContents Finding Information How to set up my computerDell Product Information Guide Help FileService Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computerWindows Help and Support Center Dell Support Website - support.dell.com w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m A Tour of Your Computer Front ViewTurns on when the computer reads or writes data Solid green The battery is charging Flashing green The battery is almost fully chargedOff The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off Flashing orange The battery charge is lowLeft View The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the followingAttach a microphone to the connector Attach headphones or speakers to the connectorA Tour of Your Computer Right View Back View USB connectorsmodem connector RJ-11 parallel connector serial connectorConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Connects a parallel device, such as a printer AC A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Attach an AC adapter to the computer Bottom View 24 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 mSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Modem and Internet Connection Problems 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option5 Click Next If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly E-Mail Problems Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Printer CableConnecting a USB Printer Printer Problems USB connector on printerw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterCharging the Battery Microsoft Windows Power MeterLow-Battery Warning Charge GaugeRemoving a Battery Installing a BatterySlide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks For information about installing the second battery, see pageRemoving and Installing a Reserve Battery 1 Remove the battery 2 Remove the reserve battery cover4 Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector Storing a Battery Power ProblemsCHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet 40 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 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadBattery Power ManagementKeyboard Shortcuts System FunctionsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Customizing the Touch PadClick the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settingsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersTO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD , CHECK THE C H E C K T H E E X T E R N A L K E Y B O A R DUsing CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk driveIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD a write-protected disk. See the following figureIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you have problems with a hard drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundIf the CD-RW drive stops writing Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf you have a problem with external speakers How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsConnecting a Television to the Computer S-Video Connection3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to your television Composite Video Connection S-video TV-out connector composite TV-out adapter cableEnabling the Display Settings for a Television b Ensure that the settings are correct 62 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia 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 Network ProblemsConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 3 Click Checklist for creating a networkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Determining Your Network Typead-hoc network Your network is configured automatically After your computer is configured for the wireless network you selected, another pop-up notifies you that your computer is connected to the network you selected 68 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 Error MessagesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Modem and Internet Connection Problems Solving Problems5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mScanner Problems Floppy Disk and Hard Drive Problems 3 Reinstall the drive 4 Turn on the computerIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive 2 Remove the drive from the module bay. See page 41 for instructionsPC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard driveGeneral Program Problems Resolving Other Technical ProblemsError messages appear A program crashesIf Your Dell Computer Gets Wet What Is a Driver? If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerDrivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To resolve incompatibilities using Device ManagerUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemTo change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Symptom Tree Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your Computer2 Shut down the computer Adding Memory 3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module Adding a Mini PCI Card 5 Replace the cover7 Turn on the computer 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page antenna cables antenna connectors on card Adding and Replacing Parts7 Tuck in the antenna cables 8 Replace the cover and screwsReplacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bayReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Keyboard 1 Turn the computer top-side up and open it2 Remove the center control cover Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 8 Pull the Bluetooth card connector out of the system board connector 9 Pull the cable to remove the Bluetooth card from the computer7 Remove the hard drive 100 Adding and Replacing Parts w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSpecifications AppendixPorts and Connectors MemoryCommunications TypeCommunications continued Maximum resolutions Battery DepthHeight WidthAC Adapter continued Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens System configuration Boot orderChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsEnabling the Infrared Sensor Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports FCC Notices U.S. Only Class B Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaIncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver FCC Identification InformationContacting Dell NOM Information Mexico OnlyPage Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City Country City toll-free or toll-free 130 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 Page troubleshooting program crash, 76 program stopped USB connector description, 20 system viewvideo connector description, 21 system view warranty wet computer Windows XP