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..., and Outlook are registered trademarks of your computer. Model PP07S July 2005 P/N PF603 Rev. A00 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 are trademarks of EMC...
..., and Outlook are registered trademarks of your computer. Model PP07S July 2005 P/N PF603 Rev. A00 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 are trademarks of EMC...
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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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Installing a Battery 27 Storing a Battery 27 4 Installing Module Bay Devices About the Module Bay 29 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off . . . . . 29 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 30 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 31 Copying CDs and DVDs 31 How to Copy a CD or DVD 31 Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs 32 Helpful Tips 32 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 33 S-Video Connection 33 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key ...
Installing a Battery 27 Storing a Battery 27 4 Installing Module Bay Devices About the Module Bay 29 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off . . . . . 29 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 30 5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 31 Copying CDs and DVDs 31 How to Copy a CD or DVD 31 Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs 32 Helpful Tips 32 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 33 S-Video Connection 33 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key ...
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... 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 CD, CD-RW...
... 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 CD, CD-RW...
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E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 56 Error Messages 58 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 59 Keyboard Problems 59 External Keyboard Problems 60 Unexpected Characters 60 Lockups and Software Problems 60 The 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 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 65 ...
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 56 Error Messages 58 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 59 Keyboard Problems 59 External Keyboard Problems 60 Unexpected Characters 60 Lockups and Software Problems 60 The 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 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 65 ...
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... 86 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 87 Commonly Used Options 87 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 88 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 89 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 89 Contacting Dell 89 Macrovision Product Notice 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 107 Class A 107 Class B 107 FCC...
... 86 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 87 Commonly Used Options 87 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 88 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 89 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 89 Contacting Dell 89 Macrovision Product Notice 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 107 Class A 107 Class B 107 FCC...
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...information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety 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... 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. Finding Information 9 NOTE: Additional information may not be available for your computer.
...information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety 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... 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. Finding Information 9 NOTE: Additional information may not be available for your computer.
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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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...the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - If you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your Dell computer. NSS is necessary for your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4... NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your configuration. What Are You Looking For? Computer ...
...the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - If you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your Dell computer. NSS is necessary for your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4... NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your configuration. What Are You Looking For? Computer ...
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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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... D I S P L A Y - To access help, see "Finding Information" on page 35. A Tour of Your Computer NOTE: The colors of your display, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about your computer may be different than those pictured. Slide this display latch to enter or exit a power management mode...
... D I S P L A Y - To access help, see "Finding Information" on page 35. A Tour of Your Computer NOTE: The colors of your display, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about your computer may be different than those pictured. Slide this display latch to enter or exit a power management mode...
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... The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as some digital video cameras. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. I O C O N N E C T O R S - A U D I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Attach a microphone to the connector. K E Y B O A R D - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your computer instead of a mouse.
... The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as some digital video cameras. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. I O C O N N E C T O R S - A U D I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Attach a microphone to the connector. K E Y B O A R D - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your computer instead of a mouse.
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Flashing green: The battery charge is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is low. If the computer is enabled. DEVICE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is connected to an electrical outlet, the as follows: - Turns on when you turn off ). - Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: - A Tour of ...
Flashing green: The battery charge is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is low. If the computer is enabled. DEVICE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is connected to an electrical outlet, the as follows: - Turns on when you turn off ). - Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: - A Tour of ...
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... security cable slot. NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available antitheft device to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View security cable slot exhaust vent video connector USB connectors (2) PC Card slot Secure Digital memory card slot S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - E X H A U S T V E N T - Fan noise is...
... security cable slot. NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available antitheft device to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View security cable slot exhaust vent video connector USB connectors (2) PC Card slot Secure Digital memory card slot S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - E X H A U S T V E N T - Fan noise is...
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.... Supports one Secure Digital memory card. Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a modem or network adapter. P C C A R D S L O T - The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the Dell Inspiron Help file. A Tour of Your Computer 17
.... Supports one Secure Digital memory card. Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a modem or network adapter. P C C A R D S L O T - The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the Dell Inspiron Help file. A Tour of Your Computer 17
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... of battery power. 18 A Tour of Your Computer NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Right Side View S-video tv-out connector module bay modem connector network connector AC adapter connector M O D U L E B A Y - You can... Bay Devices" on page 29. Connects the AC adapter so that you can install devices such as an optical drive or Dell TravelLite™ module in to the modem connector. Connects the computer to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications....
... of battery power. 18 A Tour of Your Computer NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Right Side View S-video tv-out connector module bay modem connector network connector AC adapter connector M O D U L E B A Y - You can... Bay Devices" on page 29. Connects the AC adapter so that you can install devices such as an optical drive or Dell TravelLite™ module in to the modem connector. Connects the computer to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications....
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CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer to a TV. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer turned either on page 33. NOTICE: Ensure that the AC adapter cable is not in the path of Your Computer 19 For more information, see "Connecting Your Computer to the DC power required by the computer. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. A Tour of chairs or other objects that could crush it....
CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer to a TV. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer turned either on page 33. NOTICE: Ensure that the AC adapter cable is not in the path of Your Computer 19 For more information, see "Connecting Your Computer to the DC power required by the computer. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. A Tour of chairs or other objects that could crush it....
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... 29. B A T T E R Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as an optical drive in the air vents. A I C A R D A N D M O D E M C O V E R - When a battery is shown M O D U L E B A Y - M I N I P C I R V E N T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View Mini PCI card and modem cover memory module cover air vent module bay module bay latch release battery* battery latch release...
... 29. B A T T E R Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as an optical drive in the air vents. A I C A R D A N D M O D E M C O V E R - When a battery is shown M O D U L E B A Y - M I N I P C I R V E N T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View Mini PCI card and modem cover memory module cover air vent module bay module bay latch release battery* battery latch release...
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Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with 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 the telephone wall jack before you are considerably slower than DSL and...
Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with 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 the telephone wall jack before you are considerably slower than DSL and...
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If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from your ISP but have successfully connected in the computer box. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to complete the setup. ...
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from your ISP but have successfully connected in the computer box. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to complete the setup. ...