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... better use of your computer. Model PP07S April 2005 P/N G7472 Rev. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dell TravelLite, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, TrueMobile, DellNet, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, and Axim ... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Reproduction in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft...
... better use of your computer. Model PP07S April 2005 P/N G7472 Rev. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dell TravelLite, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, TrueMobile, DellNet, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, and Axim ... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Reproduction in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft...
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Contents Finding Information 9 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 13 Left Side View 16 Right Side View 18 Bottom View 20 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 21 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 21 Setting Up a Printer 22 Printer Cable 22 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Power Protection Devices 23 Surge Protectors 23 Line Conditioners 24 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 24 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 25 Checking the Battery Charge 26 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 26 Low-Battery Warning 26 Charging the Battery 26 Removing a Battery 27 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 9 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 13 Left Side View 16 Right Side View 18 Bottom View 20 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 21 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 21 Setting Up a Printer 22 Printer Cable 22 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Power Protection Devices 23 Surge Protectors 23 Line Conditioners 24 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 24 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 25 Checking the Battery Charge 26 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 26 Low-Battery Warning 26 Charging the Battery 26 Removing a Battery 27 Contents 3
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... Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 4 Contents
... Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 4 Contents
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... 44 Determining Your Network Type 44 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 47 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 47 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 49 Reinstalling Drivers and... Utilities 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 51 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 52 Drive Problems 54 CD and DVD drive problems 55 If you cannot eject the...
... 44 Determining Your Network Type 44 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 47 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 47 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 49 Reinstalling Drivers and... Utilities 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 51 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 52 Drive Problems 54 CD and DVD drive problems 55 If you cannot eject the...
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... computer does not start up 61 The computer stops responding 61 A program stops responding 61 A program crashes repeatedly 61 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 61 A solid blue screen appears 62 Other software problems 62 Memory Problems 63 Network Problems 63 PC Card Problems 64 Power Problems 64...
... computer does not start up 61 The computer stops responding 61 A program stops responding 61 A program crashes repeatedly 61 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 61 A solid blue screen appears 62 Other software problems 62 Memory Problems 63 Network Problems 63 PC Card Problems 64 Power Problems 64...
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...instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use standby mode and ... clean my computer Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S.
...instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use standby mode and ... clean my computer Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 10 Finding Information
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 10 Finding Information
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 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. 12 Finding Information
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 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. 12 Finding Information
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com A U D I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - I O C O N N E C T O R S - Touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of Your Computer T O U C H P A D - See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 35. 14 A Tour ... Pad" on page 35 for more information. Connect headphones and microphone. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com A U D I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - I O C O N N E C T O R S - Touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of Your Computer T O U C H P A D - See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 35. 14 A Tour ... Pad" on page 35 for more information. Connect headphones and microphone. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key.
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... a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to set up your local cable TV line. If you do not have an MSN Explorer or...
... a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to set up your local cable TV line. If you do not have an MSN Explorer or...
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... selected Set up my connection manually. • If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system...
... selected Set up my connection manually. • If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system...
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... Power Meter tab, see "Finding Information" on page 64. 26 Using a Battery To access help , see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery ...charge and temperature. icon and the low-battery warning Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charging the Battery When you connect the ...
... Power Meter tab, see "Finding Information" on page 64. 26 Using a Battery To access help , see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery ...charge and temperature. icon and the low-battery warning Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charging the Battery When you connect the ...
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... available: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 31 To access the help file, see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that came with your computer, see "Finding Information" on your computer and creating MP3 CDs. In... DVD/CD-RW combo drive. How to computers that have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and you want to make an exact copy of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs For information about using Sonic RecordNow. 1 Click...
... available: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 31 To access the help file, see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that came with your computer, see "Finding Information" on your computer and creating MP3 CDs. In... DVD/CD-RW combo drive. How to computers that have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and you want to make an exact copy of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs For information about using Sonic RecordNow. 1 Click...
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...-writable drive can erase the data on computers that have inserted your source CD or DVD and click Copy. Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic RecordNow and open a RecordNow project. • You must... additional information. 32 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Use blank CD-RWs to write to CDs or to a temporary folder on CDs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you cannot write to that CD-R again without changing your method of...
...-writable drive can erase the data on computers that have inserted your source CD or DVD and click Copy. Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic RecordNow and open a RecordNow project. • You must... additional information. 32 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Use blank CD-RWs to write to CDs or to a temporary folder on CDs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Exact Copy. 4 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you cannot write to that CD-R again without changing your method of...
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... the Intel (R) Extreme Graphics tab. 6 Click Graphic Properties. 7 If you want to use a TV and the computer display at the same time: a In the new window, click Intel (R) Dual Display Clone and ensure that one of the TV icon. b Click Device Settings. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 34... | support.dell.com 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other display options: a In the new window, click TV so that a red check mark appears directly on top of the devices listed is a TV. b Ensure that...
... the Intel (R) Extreme Graphics tab. 6 Click Graphic Properties. 7 If you want to use a TV and the computer display at the same time: a In the new window, click Intel (R) Dual Display Clone and ensure that one of the TV icon. b Click Device Settings. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 34... | support.dell.com 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other display options: a In the new window, click TV so that a red check mark appears directly on top of the devices listed is a TV. b Ensure that...
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The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. See "Power Management" in the Power Options Properties window. To access help, see "Finding Information" on an external monitor). and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only... keypad. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www...
The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. See "Power Management" in the Power Options Properties window. To access help, see "Finding Information" on an external monitor). and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only... keypad. Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www...
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...Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate, open windows. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your finger ...to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as you would use a mouse. ...
...Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate, open windows. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your finger ...to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as you would use a mouse. ...
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... disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 2 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to press... touch-pad button twice. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use your thumb to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-up...
... disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 2 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to press... touch-pad button twice. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use your thumb to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-up...
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...Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for the keyword wireless setup. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of the infrastructure type... Office Network ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. ...
...Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for the keyword wireless setup. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of the infrastructure type... Office Network ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. ...
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Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for your wireless network card. The user's guide is already ... icon in the notification area whenever a network is not configured. 1 Click either the pop-up or the network icon to a network. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in the area for one of the available wireless networks. The software is available on your area. When you turn...
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for your wireless network card. The user's guide is already ... icon in the notification area whenever a network is not configured. 1 Click either the pop-up or the network icon to a network. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in the area for one of the available wireless networks. The software is available on your area. When you turn...