Dell PP05L - Manuals

A Tour of Your Computer 9 A Tour of Your Computer Front View D I S P L A Y — For more information about your display, see the Dell Inspiron help file. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65. P O W E R B U T T O N — Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a po...

12 A Tour of Your Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Left Side View A I R V E N T S — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. NOTE: The computer tur...

14 A Tour of Your Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data. S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before...

A Tour of Your Computer 15 M O D U L E B A Y — You can install devices such as an optical drive or a Dell TravelLite™ module in the module bay. For more information, see "About the Module Bay" on page 36. D E V I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E — Releases the module bay device. See "About th...

A Tour of Your Computer 19 Bottom View M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R — Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). See "Adding Memory" on page 81. B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E — Releases the battery. See "Using a Battery" on page 29 for instruction...

Setting Up Your Computer 21 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Your ISP will offer one or more of the followin...

22 Setting Up Your Computer 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 select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs) . • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you d...

Setting Up Your Computer 23 T U R N O F F C A L L W A I T I N G ( C A T C H - P H O N E ) — See your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating this feature. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel . 2 Click Printers and Ot...

24 Setting Up Your Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 27). NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter par...

Setting Up Your Computer 25 Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the US...

26 Setting Up Your Computer www .dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network NOTE: A network adapter is also referred to as a network interface controller (NIC). NOTICE: Do not install a network adapter or a network adapter/modem combination PC Card until you co...

Setting Up Your Computer 27 Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a UPS. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a sep...

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 29 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Use a battery to power the computer when the compute...

30 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children. Handle da...

32 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned off. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in the compu...

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 33 Installing a Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide . CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only...

34 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide . NOTE: If your computer does not use a reserve battery...

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 35 4 Connect the reserve battery cable to the connector in the reserve battery compartment. 5 Place the reserve battery in the compartment, and replace the reserve battery cover. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended ...

36 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. See "Contacting Dell" on page 100 . T E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by tes...

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 37 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry...

38 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay. 3 Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the ...

Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 39 5 Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay. 6 Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the computer. Windows XP automaticall...

FILE LOCATION: C:\data\Temp\Benz\T8109c42.fm D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A R Y 4 / 2 7 / 0 5 – F O R P R O O F O N LY Last Updated - 3/23/2005 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad NOTE: When you connect an external keyboard or keyp...

42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: C:\data\Temp\B enz\T8109c42.fm D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A R Y 4 / 2 7 / 0 5 – F O R P R O O F O N LY Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Battery CD or DVD Tray Display Functions Radios (Inclu...

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43 FILE LOCATION: C:\data\Temp\Benz\T8109c42.fm D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A R Y 4 / 2 7 / 0 5 – F O R P R O O F O N LY Power Management Speaker Functions If no sound comes from the speakers, press <Fn><End> and adjust the volume. M...

44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: C:\data\Temp\B enz\T8109c42.fm D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A R Y 4 / 2 7 / 0 5 – F O R P R O O F O N LY To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, a...

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 45 FILE LOCATION: C:\data\Temp\Benz\T8109c42.fm D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A R Y 4 / 2 7 / 0 5 – F O R P R O O F O N LY Customizing the Touch Pad You can disable the touch pad or adjust their settings by using the Mouse Properties window. 1 Cli...

46 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www .dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: C:\data\Temp\B enz\T8109c42.fm D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A R Y 4 / 2 7 / 0 5 – F O R P R O O F O N LY T O V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E E X T E R N A L K E Y B O A ...

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 47 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, see the Dell Inspiron help file. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65. CD and DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD ...

48 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray 1 Ensure that the computer is shut down and turned off (see page 27). 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly...

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 49 T E S T T H E S P E A K E R S — Plug the speaker audio cable into the line-out connector on the computer. Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up. Play a music CD. R U N T H E S P E A K E R S E L F - T E S T — Some speaker systems have a self-te...

50 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Your CD-RW drive can write to two different types of recording media—CD-Rs and CD-RWs. Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After creating a CD-R, you cannot write to th...

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 51 The audio connector on the side of the computer enables you to connect the computer to your television or audio device, using a commercially available audio cable.When you complete the cable connection, see "Enabling the Display Settings for a Television&...

52 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into your television. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cabl...

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 53 Composite Video Connection To connect the computer to a television that has a composite video input only, Dell provides a composite TV-out adapter cable. Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: composite TV-out adapter cable composite vid...

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 55 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video Controller NOTE: Ensure that you properly connect the television before you enable the display settings. 1 To open the Control Panel window, click the Start button and then click the Control Panel icon....

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 57 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.To connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable t...

58 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 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 sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small offi...

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 59 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. The software is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions...

60 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the network name in the list. If you select a secure network (identified by a icon), you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. NOT...

Solving Problems 63 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out where to go for answers. Use this chart to quickly find the answers to your questions. NOTE: If you have a problem with an external device, see the device documentation or contact the manufacturer. ® See pa...

Solving Problems 65 Accessing Help Error Messages If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running at the time the message appeared. T O A C C E S S T H E D E L L I N S P I R O N H E L P F I L E — 1 Click the Start button and click Help and...

66 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Display Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer. A R E Q U I R E D . D L L F ...

Solving Problems 67 If the display is difficult to read C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. To access the help file, see "Accessi...

68 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable Scanner Problems NOTE: If you can connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your modem is functioning properly. If you are sure that your modem is working properly and you still experience problems, c...

70 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N — A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to room te...

Solving Problems 71 General Program Problems A program crashes NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. A program stops responding Error messages appear If Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certa...

72 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Wipe off the battery and put it in a safe place to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 86). 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Adding Memory" on page 81). 9 Open the display and place the compute...

Solving Problems 73 Resolving Other Technical Problems Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program.A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. Each devi...

74 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel . 2 Under Pick a Category , click Per...

Solving Problems 75 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the system setup program (see "System Setup Screens" on page 95) before continuing with the driver installation. 1 After copy...

Solving Problems 77 Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel . 2 Click Performance and Maintenance . 3 C...

78 Solving Problems www .dell.com | support.dell.com 6 When prompted, click Yes . The computer restarts. Because the computer is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was ...

Solving Problems 79 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager . 4 In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices. Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point ( ! ) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any c...

Adding and Replacing Parts 81 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" on page 89 for information on the memory supported by your computer. Be sure to add only memory modules that are...

82 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memory module. 6 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. NOTICE: Handle memory modules by...

Adding and Replacing Parts 83 9 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 10 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Adding a Mini...

Adding and Replacing Parts 85 8 If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 9. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables. b Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up ...

86 Adding and Replacing Parts www .dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in the P...

Adding and Replacing Parts 87 7 Turn the computer over so that it is upright. NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See your Product Information Guide for safety instructions. 8 Pull the hard drive cover out of the computer. 9 Remove the new...

Appendix 95 Standard Settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly. Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on (or restart) your comput...

96 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com The screens display such information as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device configuration settings • Battery charge status • System security and hard-drive password ...

Appendix 97 Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to an e...

98 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com After you enable the infrared sensor, you can use it to establish a link to an infrared device. To set up and use an infrared device, see the infrared device documentation and the Windows Help and Support Center. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) ...

Appendix 99 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Dell computers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification applies to your computer, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom, side, or back panel of your compute...

100 Appendix www .dell.com | support.dell.com • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. FCC Identification Information The following information is provided ...

120 Index 120 Index H hard drive description, 14, 19preventing damage, 87replacing, 86system view, 14, 19 hardware drivers, 73 Hardware Troubleshooter, 78 help file accessing, 65 I infrared sensor description, 13system view, 13 Internet connection about, 21options, 21setting up, 21 IR sensor See inf...