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Page 1 - Owner’s Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Inspiron™ 8600 Owner’s ManualModel PP02X

Page 3 - Contents

100 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comGeneral Program ProblemsA program crashes NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions

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Solving Problems 101E-Mail ProblemsIf Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is safe to do so. If t

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102 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com13 Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed.14 Replace the battery.15 Turn on the

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Solving Problems 103DriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a

Page 7 - 7 Solving Problems

104 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com6 Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) o

Page 8 - 9 Appendix

Solving Problems 105double-click the autocd.exe file. The first time that you run the CD, it might prompt you to install setup files. Click OK, and fo

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106 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com7 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver.8 Click Install from a list or specific location (Ad

Page 10 - 10 Contents

Solving Problems 1074 Select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically s

Page 11 - CAUTION: Safety Instructions

108 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comResolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either

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Solving Problems 109Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XPBefore You ReinstallIf you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to corr

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11CAUTION: Safety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer and workin

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110 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comWindows XP Setup1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now

Page 15 - When Using Your Computer

Solving Problems 11112 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network conf

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112 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com

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8SECTION 8Adding and Replacing Parts Adding MemoryAdding a Mini PCI CardAdding a ModemReplacing the Hard Drive

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114 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comAdding MemoryYou can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the sy

Page 19 - Computer

Adding and Replacing Parts 1157 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw from the memory module cover, and then remove the cover. NOTICE: To

Page 20 - Front View

116 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com8 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module:a Use your fingertips

Page 21 - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS

Adding and Replacing Parts 1179 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer

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118 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com10 Replace the cover. NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and r

Page 23 - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS

Adding and Replacing Parts 119Adding a Mini PCI Card CAUTION: FCC rules strictly prohibit users from installing 5 GHz (802.11a,802.11a/b, 802.11a/b/g)

Page 24 - Left View

12www.dell.com | support.dell.com• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenanc

Page 25 - AUDIO CONNECTORS

120 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com8 Loosen the captive screw from the Mini PCI card/modem cover, and remove the cover.capti

Page 26 - Right View

Adding and Replacing Parts 1219 If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 10. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing

Page 27 - Back View

122 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com11 Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI.12 Replace the cover and tighten the screw.

Page 28 - MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11)

Adding and Replacing Parts 1236 Remove any installed PC Cards, batteries, and devices.7 Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of t

Page 29 - SERIAL CONNECTOR

124 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com9 If a modem is not already installed, go to step 10. If you are replacing a modem, remov

Page 30 - Bottom View

Adding and Replacing Parts 125Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: You need the Operating System CD to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You

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126 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com7 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw. NOTICE: When the hard drive is

Page 32 - 32 A Tour of Your Computer

9SECTION 9Appendix SpecificationsStandard SettingsDell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)Contacting DellRegulatory Noticesthe help file, seeLimited

Page 33 - Setting Up Your

128 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSpecificationsMicroprocessorMicroprocessor type Intel® Mobile Pentium® ML1 cache 32 KB (internal)L2 cache 1

Page 34 - Connecting to the Internet

Appendix 129Ports and ConnectorsSerial 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible,16-byte buffer connectorParallel 25-hole connector; unidirectional, bidirect

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13• If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter’s power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may

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130 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comVideoVideo type 64-bit hardware accelerated (ATI Mobility Radeon 9000)128-bit hardware accelerated (NVIDIA

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Appendix 131DisplayType (active-matrix TFT) WUXGA, WSXGA+, and WXGADimensions:Height 222.5 mm (8.76 inches)Width 344.5 mm (13.56 inches)Diagonal 391.2

Page 38 - Setting Up a Printer

132 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTouch PadX/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpiSize:Width 64.88-mm (2.55-inch) sensor-active

Page 39 - Connecting a USB Printer

Appendix 133AC AdapterInput voltage 90–264 VACInput current (maximum) 1.7 AInput frequency 47–63 HzOutput current 3.34 A (continuous) (65 W)4.62 A (co

Page 40 - Printer Problems

134 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comEnvironmentalTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relati

Page 41 - Power Protection Devices

Appendix 135Standard SettingsOverviewYou can use the system setup program as follows:• To set or change user-selectable features—for example, your com

Page 42 - Turning Off Your Computer

136 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comThe upper-right corner of the screen displays help information for the currently highlighted option; the lo

Page 43 - Module Bay Devices

Appendix 137Performing a One-Time BootYou can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this proc

Page 44 - Using a Battery

138 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.com3 Press the down-arrow key to select the Infrared Data Port setting, and press the right-arrow key to chang

Page 45 - Checking the Battery Charge

Appendix 139Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Support for third-p

Page 46 - Low-Battery Warning

14www.dell.com | support.dell.comAir Travel• Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may apply to the

Page 47 - Removing a Battery

140 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFor specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below. NOTE:

Page 48 - Installing a Battery

Appendix 141Austria (Vienna)International Access Code: 900Country Code: 43City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: tech_support_central_europ

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142 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBruneiCountry Code: 673Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4966Customer Service (Penang,

Page 50 - Power Problems

Appendix 143China (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Tech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/chinaTech Support E-mail: [email protected] Su

Page 51 - About the Module Bay

144 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDenmark (Copenhagen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 45 Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail Supp

Page 52 - Computer Is Turned Off

Appendix 145France (Paris) (Montpellier)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 33City Codes: (1) (4)Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.

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146 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comGreeceInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 30Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.

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Appendix 147Ireland (Cherrywood)International Access Code: 16Country Code: 353City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: dell_direct_support@de

Page 55 - Computer Is Running

148 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comJapan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTech

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Appendix 149Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619Fax (Tech

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15When Using Your ComputerObserve the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your computer:• When setting up the computer for work, p

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150 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMexicoInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 52Customer Technical Support 001-877-384-8979or 001-877-26

Page 59 - Using the Keyboard

Appendix 151New ZealandInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 64E-mail (New Zealand): [email protected] (Australia): au_tech_support@

Page 60 - Keyboard Shortcuts

152 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPortugalInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 351Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.de

Page 61 - Power Management

Appendix 153Spain (Madrid)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 34City Code: 91Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/

Page 62 - Logo Key Functions

154 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSwitzerland (Geneva)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 41City Code: 22Website: support.euro.dell.co

Page 63 - Touch Pad

Appendix 155U.K. (Bracknell)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 44City Code: 1344Website: support.euro.dell.comCustomer Care website: support.e

Page 64 - Customizing the Touch Pad

156 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comU.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Service toll-free

Page 65 - Unexpected Characters

Appendix 157Regulatory NoticesElectromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal

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158 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNOM Information (Mexico Only)The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this docum

Page 67 - Other Multimedia

Appendix 159Limited Warranties and Return PolicyDell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day, 1-year, 2-ye

Page 68 - CD or DVD problems

16www.dell.com | support.dell.com• Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to the cloth; then stroke the cloth across th

Page 69 - Sound and Speaker Problems

160 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comWE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL O

Page 70 - Copying CDs

Appendix 161When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for you to include with your return. You must return the product

Page 71 - Helpful Tips

162 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• If you are a Government, Education, or Healthcare Customer, or an Individual Home Consumer who purchased

Page 72 - How to Copy a CD

Appendix 163• Problems that result from:– External causes such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power– Servicing not authorized

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164 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comWhat do I do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number

Page 74 - S-Video and Standard Audio

Appendix 165We will pay to ship the part to you if you use an address in Canada. Otherwise, we will ship the part freight collect. We will also includ

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166 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo return products, you must call Dell Customer Service at 1-800-847-4096 to receive a Credit Return Author

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Appendix 167To qualify for refund or replacement, returned products must be in as-new condition, software products must be unopened, and all of the ma

Page 77 - S-Video and Digital Audio

168 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDell Computer de Chile LtdaCoyancura 2283, Piso 3- Of.302,Providencia, Santiago - ChileDell Computer de Col

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Appendix 169Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only) Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyLimited

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174 Ground yourself by touching any unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.While you work, periodically touch the I/O panel to dissipate

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170 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are backed by a three-year limited warranty. Ple

Page 81 - S/PDIF digital audio cable

Index 171IndexAair ventsdescription, 24, 29-30system view, 24, 29-30audio connectorsdescription, 25system view, 25Bbatterycharge gauge, 46charging, 47

Page 82 - ATI Video Controller

172 Index172 Indexfloppy driveconnecting to the parallel port, 28fixing problems, 98Hhard drivedescription, 25, 31replacing, 125system view, 25, 31har

Page 83 - NVIDIA Video Controller

Index 173powerfixing problems, 50protection devices, 41turning off your computer, 42power buttondescription, 20system view, 20printercable, 38connecti

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174 Index174 IndexVvideo connectordescription, 29system view, 29Wwarranty, 159wet computer, 101Windows XPDevice Driver Rollback, 104Hardware Troublesh

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1SECTION 1A Tour of Your Computer Front ViewLeft ViewRight ViewBack ViewBottom View

Page 87 - Office Network

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

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20 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFront ViewDISPLAY LATCH — Keeps the display closed.DISPLAY — For more information about your

Page 89 - Network Problems

A Tour of Your Computer 21DEVICE STATUS LIGHTSTurns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.Turns

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22 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comIf the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:– Solid

Page 91 - Solving Problems

A Tour of Your Computer 23KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTSThe green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:Turns on when the numeric keypad is

Page 92 - Finding Solutions

24 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comLeft ViewAIR VENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, w

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A Tour of Your Computer 25AUDIO CONNECTORSHARD DRIVE — Stores software and data.SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antithe

Page 94 - Error Messages

26 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comRight ViewSECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to

Page 95 - Video and Display Problems

A Tour of Your Computer 27MODULE BAY — You can install devices such as an optical drive or Dell TravelLite™ module in the module bay. For more informa

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28 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comUSB CONNECTORS (2)NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger

Page 97 - Scanner Problems

A Tour of Your Computer 29AIR VENT — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheati

Page 98 - Drive Problems

Contents 3ContentsCAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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30 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors a

Page 100 - General Program Problems

A Tour of Your Computer 31HARD DRIVE — Stores software and data.MINI PCI CARD AND MODEM — Covers the compartment that contains the optional modem and

Page 101 - If Your Computer Gets Wet

32 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

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2SECTION 2Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetModem and Internet Connection ProblemsTransferring Information to a New ComputerSetting U

Page 103 - Drivers and Utilities

34 Setting Up Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comConnecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the In

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Setting Up Your Computer 35• If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connecti

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36 Setting Up Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel.2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, click

Page 106 - Using System Restore

Setting Up Your Computer 373 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, c

Page 107 - Enabling System Restore

38 Setting Up Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSetting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printe

Page 108 - Incompatibilities

Setting Up Your Computer 394 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel.5 Install

Page 109 - Windows

4 ContentsModem and Internet Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . . . . . . 36Settin

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40 Setting Up Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPrinter ProblemsCHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS — Ensure that the printer cable is prope

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Setting Up Your Computer 41Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network NOTE: A network adapter is also referred to as a network interface co

Page 112 - 112 Solving Problems

42 Setting Up Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMany surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. See the surge protector do

Page 113 - Adding and Replacing

3SECTION 3Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a BatteryPower ProblemsAbout the Module BayChecking the Charge on the Second BatteryRemoving an

Page 114 - Adding Memory

44 Using Batteries and Module Bay Deviceswww.dell.com | support.dell.comUsing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below,

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Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 45 CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call

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46 Using Batteries and Module Bay Deviceswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFor more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and

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Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 47Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour wit

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48 Using Batteries and Module Bay Deviceswww.dell.com | support.dell.com3 Slide and hold the battery-bay (or module-bay) latch release on the bottom o

Page 119 - Adding a Mini PCI Card

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 49Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery1 Remove the battery (see page 47).2 Remove the reserve battery cove

Page 120 - Mini PCI card/modem cover

Contents 5Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52If the Device Sc

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50 Using Batteries and Module Bay Deviceswww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Connect the reserve battery cable to the connector in the reserve battery co

Page 122 - Adding a Modem

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 51CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT — If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery

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52 Using Batteries and Module Bay Deviceswww.dell.com | support.dell.comChecking the Charge on the Second BatteryBefore you install a second battery,

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Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 53If the Device Screw Is Not Installed NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place wh

Page 125 - Replacing the Hard Drive

54 Using Batteries and Module Bay Deviceswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIf the Device Screw Is Installed 1 Save and close any open files, exit any ope

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Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 556 Pull the device out of the module bay. NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn

Page 127 - Appendix

56 Using Batteries and Module Bay Deviceswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIf the Device Screw Is Not Installed1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware

Page 128 - Specifications

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 575 Insert the new device into the bay, and push the device until you feel a click.Windows XP automatically rec

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58 Using Batteries and Module Bay Deviceswww.dell.com | support.dell.com6 Pull the device out of the module bay.7 Insert the new device into the bay,

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4SECTION 4Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric KeypadKeyboard ShortcutsTouch PadCustomizing the Touch PadTouch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboa

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6 Contents5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68CD or DVD problems . . . . . .

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60 Using the Keyboard and Touchpadwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNumeric KeypadThe keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the k

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Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 61BatteryCD or DVD TrayDisplay FunctionsRadios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth™)Power ManagementDisplays

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62 Using the Keyboard and Touchpadwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSpeaker FunctionsIf no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume.Mi

Page 135 - Standard Settings

Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 63Touch PadThe touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the displ

Page 136 - Commonly Used Options

64 Using the Keyboard and Touchpadwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCustomizing the Touch PadYou can disable the touch pad or adjust their settings by us

Page 137 - Performing a One-Time Boot

Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 653 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad.

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66 Using the Keyboard and Touchpadwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Page 139 - Contacting Dell

5SECTION 5Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD problemsSound and Speaker ProblemsCopying CDsConnecting a Television to th

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68 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.comUsing CDs and DVDsFor information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, se

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 69CHECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS — If the drive is a fixed drive:1 Remove the hard drive and floppy drive.2 Insert t

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Contents 77 Solving ProblemsFinding Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Accessing Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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70 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.comENSURE THAT THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON — See the setup diagram supplied with th

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 71• DataCD allows you to copy a variety of your documents, such as spreadsheet or accounting files, to a CD for

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72 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com• If you want to copy files from the Internet or files from a floppy or Zip dri

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 734 Click Copy.Depending on the size of the files that are being copied, the copy process may take a few minutes

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74 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.comFor televisions and audio devices without support for S/PDIF digital audio, you

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 75Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables:1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or

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76 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to your television.5 Plug the sing

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 77S-Video and Digital AudioBefore you begin, ensure that you have the following cables:TV/digital audio adapter

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78 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to conn

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 79Composite Video and Standard AudioBefore you begin, ensure that you have the following cables:1 Turn off the c

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8 ContentsUsing System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Creating a Restore Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Res

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80 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com3 Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video connector

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 81Composite Video and Digital AudioBefore you begin, ensure that you have the following cables:TV/digital audio

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82 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to conn

Page 157 - Regulatory Notices

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 835 To play a DVD on the television, click the small "primary" button (resembles a bull’s-eye) at the

Page 158 - NOM Information (Mexico Only)

84 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.comEnabling Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio for DVD PlaybackIf your computer has a DVD dri

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 85Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver NOTE: Enabling S/PDIF in Windows disables the sound from the headp

Page 160 - What will Dell do?

86 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Page 161 - How will you fix my product?

6SECTION 6Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup WizardNetwork Problems

Page 162 - 162 Appendix

88 Setting Up a Home and Office Networkwww.dell.com | support.dell.comConnecting to a Network AdapterBefore you connect your computer to a network, th

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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 89Network Setup WizardThe Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you th

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Contents 9Regulatory Noticesthe help file, see . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157NOM Information (Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Limi

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90 Setting Up a Home and Office Networkwww.dell.com | support.dell.com

Page 166 - Return Policy

7SECTION 7Solving Problems Finding SolutionsAccessing HelpError MessagesVideo and Display ProblemsScanner ProblemsDrive ProblemsPC Card ProblemsGenera

Page 167 - Caribbean Only)

92 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFinding SolutionsSometimes it’s difficult to figure out where to go for answers. Use this chart to q

Page 168 - 168 Appendix

Solving Problems 93See page 95.See page 69.See page 40.See page 35.See page 97.See page 89.See page 64.See page 100.See page 35.See page 94.See page 1

Page 169 - (U.S. and Canada Only)

94 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comAccessing HelpError MessagesIf the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating sy

Page 170 - 170 Appendix

Solving Problems 95Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your comp

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96 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIf the display is difficult to readCHECK THE BATTERY — If you are using a battery to power your comp

Page 172 - 172 Index

Solving Problems 97If only part of the display is readableScanner ProblemsADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS —1 Click the Start button and click Cont

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98 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comDrive Problems NOTE: For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Tell Me How help file

Page 174 - 174 Index

Solving Problems 99If you have problems with a hard drivePC Card ProblemsREINSTALL THE DRIVE —1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs,

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