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A Tour of Your Computer

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The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.

Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.

Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.

Summary of Contents for Inspiron 8600

Page 1: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Dell Inspiron 8600 Owner s Manual Model PP02X ...

Page 2: ...permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo TrueMobile DellNet Dell TravelLite Inspiron Dell Precision Dimension OptiPlex and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation Intel Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth...

Page 3: ...Using Your Computer 15 Ergonomic Computing Habits 16 When Working Inside Your Computer 16 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 17 Battery Disposal 17 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 20 Left View 24 Right View 26 Back View 27 Bottom View 30 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 34 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 34 ...

Page 4: ...rk 41 Power Protection Devices 41 Surge Protectors 41 Line Conditioners 42 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 42 Turning Off Your Computer 42 3 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Battery 44 Battery Performance 44 Checking the Battery Charge 45 Charging the Battery 47 Removing a Battery 47 Installing a Battery 48 Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 Power Proble...

Page 5: ...talled 56 If the Device Screw Is Installed 57 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad 60 Keyboard Shortcuts 60 System Functions 60 Battery 61 CD or DVD Tray 61 Display Functions 61 Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth 61 Power Management 61 Speaker Functions 62 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions 62 Touch Pad 63 Customizing the Touch Pad 64 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 64 Ex...

Page 6: ...h external speakers 69 Copying CDs 70 Using Easy CD Creator Basic 71 Using Blank CD R Discs or Blank CD RW Discs 71 Helpful Tips 71 How to Copy a CD 72 Connecting a Television to the Computer 73 S Video and Standard Audio 74 S Video and Digital Audio 77 Composite Video and Standard Audio 79 Composite Video and Digital Audio 81 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 82 Enabling Dolby Digita...

Page 7: ...t save a file to a floppy drive 98 If you have problems with a hard drive 99 PC Card Problems 99 General Program Problems 100 A program crashes 100 A program stops responding 100 Error messages appear 100 E Mail Problems 101 If Your Computer Gets Wet 101 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 102 Resolving Other Technical Problems 102 Drivers 103 What Is a Driver 103 Identifying Drivers 103 Reinstall...

Page 8: ... XP 109 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 111 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 114 Adding a Mini PCI Card 119 Adding a Modem 122 Replacing the Hard Drive 125 9 Appendix Specifications 128 Standard Settings 135 Overview 135 Viewing the System Setup Screens 135 System Setup Screens 135 Commonly Used Options 136 Dell Technical Support Policy U S Only 138 Definition of Dell Installed Softwar...

Page 9: ...otal Satisfaction Return Policy U S Only 162 Limited Warranty Terms for Dell Branded Hardware Products Canada Only 162 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only 165 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only 166 1 Year End User Manufacturer Guarantee Latin America and the Caribbean Only 167 Intel Warranty Statement for Pentium and Celeron Processors Only U S and Canada Only 169 Index 171 ...

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Page 11: ...g loose papers underneath your computer do not place your computer in a closed in wall unit or on a bed sofa or rug Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area such as a desk top or on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling also do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying case The AC adapt...

Page 12: ...clean your computer disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners which may contain flammable substances Power Use only the Dell provided AC adapter approved for use with this computer Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion Before you connect the computer to an electrical outlet ch...

Page 13: ...gh temperatures and may result in damage to the battery pack or cause fire or burns The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly Do not disassemble it Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with extreme care If the battery is damaged electrolyte may leak from the cells and may cause personal injury Keep the battery away from children Do not store or leave your computer or battery ...

Page 14: ...landing Some airlines may further define the critical flight phase as any time the aircraft is below 3050 m 10 000 ft Please follow the airline s specific instructions as to when the use of a PED is allowed EMC Instructions Use shielded signal cables to ensure that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment For parallel printers a cable is available from Dell If y...

Page 15: ...dust food liquids temperature extremes and overexposure to sunlight When you move your computer between environments with very different temperature and or humidity ranges condensation may form on or within the computer To avoid damaging the computer allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the computer NOTICE When taking the computer from low temperature conditions into a ...

Page 16: ...w help file when setting up and using your computer To access the help file see page 94 This portable computer is not designed for continuous operation as office equipment For extended use in an office it is recommended that you connect an external keyboard When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or installing memory modules Mini PCI cards or modems perform the following steps in the seq...

Page 17: ... its shipping carton do not remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging be sure to discharge static electricity from your body When transporting a sensitive component first place it in an antistatic container or packaging Handle all sensitive components in a static safe area If possible use a...

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Page 19: ...1 S E C T IO N 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View ...

Page 20: ...a power management mode NOTICE To avoid losing data turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button If the computer stops responding press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely which may take several seconds display latch keyboard display track stick touch pad volume control buttons device status lights track st...

Page 21: ...links to indicate battery charge status If if is off you may not have a battery in your computer Turns on when Bluetooth is enabled NOTE Bluetooth is an optional feature so the light turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth with your computer For more information see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth Technology To turn off only the Bluetooth functionality right click on the icon in the...

Page 22: ... logo key For information on supported keyboard shortcuts see page 60 MEDIA CONTROL BUTTONS Control CD and DVD playback TOUCH PAD Touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse See page 63 for more information DISPLAY LATCH BUTTON Press this button to release the display latch and open the display SPEAKERS To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers press the volume contr...

Page 23: ...D STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled 9 A ...

Page 24: ...to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 high speed transfer rates such as some digital video cameras PC CARD SLOT Supports one PC Card such as a modem or network adapter The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot For more information see the Tell Me How help file To access the help file see page 94 INFRARED SENSOR Lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared com...

Page 25: ...attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer For more information see the instructions included with the device NOTICE Before you buy an antitheft device ensure that it will work with the security cable slot Attach headphones or speakers to the connector Attach a microphone to the connector ...

Page 26: ...ABLE SLOT Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer For more information see the instructions included with the device NOTICE Before you buy an antitheft device ensure that it will work with the security cable slot module bay device latch release security cable slot ...

Page 27: ...ice For more information see the Tell Me How help file To access the help file see page 94 Back View S VIDEO TV OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV Also connects digital audio capable devices using the TV digital audio adapter cable For more information see page 73 S video TV out connector network connector RJ 45 modem connector RJ 11 parallel connector serial connector video connector AC...

Page 28: ...onnect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy drive cable as shown below Connects the computer to a network The green and yellow lights next to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications For information on using the network adapter see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer To use the int...

Page 29: ... CONNECTOR Attach an AC adapter to the computer The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off Connects a parallel device such as a printer Connects an external monitor For more information see the Tell Me How help file To access the help file see page 94 Connects serial devices such as a mouse or ...

Page 30: ...amaging the cable AIR VENTS The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents which prevents the computer from overheating NOTE The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer CAUTION Do not block push objects into or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents Do not store your computer in ...

Page 31: ...ains the memory modules See page 114 DOCKING DEVICE SLOT Lets you attach your computer to a docking device See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional information FAN The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents which prevents the computer from overheating NOTE The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot Fan noise is normal and does...

Page 32: ...32 A Tour of Your Computer w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...

Page 33: ...ecting to the Internet Modem and Internet Connection Problems Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Printer Problems Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection Devices Turning Off Your Computer ...

Page 34: ...e using a dial up connection connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection contact your ISP for setup instructions Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an AOL or MSN connection 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Double clic...

Page 35: ...tor CHECK THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it to a telephone Listen for a dial tone Ensure that you have touchtone telephone service Try connecting the modem to a different telephone wall jack Slow connection speeds can be caused by telephone noise as well as by telephone line or network conditions Contact your telephone company or network administra...

Page 36: ...verify that the modem is communicating with Windows If all commands receive responses the modem is operating properly 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 contact your ISP Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft Windows XP operating syst...

Page 37: ...reen click Next 5 On the Which computer is this screen click Old Computer and click Next 6 On the Select a transfer method screen click the transfer method you prefer 7 On the What do you want to transfer screen select the items you want to transfer and click Next After the information has been copied the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears 8 Click Finish To transfer data to the new com...

Page 38: ...puter with either a USB cable or a parallel cable Your printer may not come with a printer cable so if you purchase a cable separately ensure that it is compatible with your printer If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer the cable may arrive in the computer box Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so...

Page 39: ...ter 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 USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer The USB connectors fit only one way parallel printer cable parallel connector on com...

Page 40: ... THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON See the documentation supplied with the printer VERIFY THAT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers If the printer model is listed right click the printer icon 5 Click Properties and then click the Ports tab 6 Ensure that the Print to the following por...

Page 41: ...luctuations and failures Surge protectors Line conditioners Uninterruptible power supplies UPS Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or following power interruptions The level of protection is usually commensurate with the cost of the surge protector Some ...

Page 42: ... as a printer to a separate power strip that provides surge protection A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted The battery charges while AC power is available See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device ...

Page 43: ...Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Power Problems About the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running ...

Page 44: ... Bay does not support a second battery Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including but not limited to the following NOTE It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD Using optical drives especially DVD and CD RW drives Using wireless communications devices PC Cards or USB devices Using high brightness display settin...

Page 45: ...ore information about checking the charge on the second battery see page 51 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter The Battery Meter screen displays status charge level and charge completion time for the primary and second batteries in your computer NOTE It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD In addition when y...

Page 46: ...press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds If no lights appear the battery is in good condition and more than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains Each light represents incremental degradation If five lights appear less than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains and you should consider replacing the battery See page 132 for more informatio...

Page 47: ...the light flashes alternately green and orange Shut down the computer disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery For more information on resolving problems with a battery see page 50 Removing a Battery For more information about removing the ...

Page 48: ...o m 3 Slide and hold the battery bay or module bay latch release on the bottom of the computer and then remove the battery from the bay Installing a Battery Rotate the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks For more information about installing the second battery see page 51 ...

Page 49: ... and Installing a Reserve Battery 1 Remove the battery see page 47 2 Remove the reserve battery cover 3 Pull the reserve battery out of its compartment and disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector reserve battery cable connector reserve ...

Page 50: ... long storage period recharge the battery fully before you use it Power Problems CHECK THE POWER LIGHT When the power light is lit or blinking the computer has power If the power light is blinking the computer is in standby mode press the power button to exit standby mode If the light is off press the power button to turn on the computer CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE If the battery temperature is ...

Page 51: ...r turns on ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTER FERENCE Turn off nearby fans fluorescent lights halogen lamps or other appliances ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES See the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center To access the help file see page 94 RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank reseat the memory modules see ...

Page 52: ...f its charge remaining four of the lights are on If no lights appear the battery has no charge Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay However the device screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately When you install your device in the module bay you can install the device screw NOT...

Page 53: ...place them in a safe dry place when they are not installed in the computer Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them 1 Press the device latch release 2 Pull the device out of the module bay 3 Insert the new device into the bay and push the device until you feel a click device latch release ...

Page 54: ...vice docked undock it See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions NOTICE To prevent damage to devices place them in a safe dry place when they are not installed in the computer Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them 3 Close the display and turn the computer over 4 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the device screw from the bottom of t...

Page 55: ...he Computer Is Running NOTE If the device screw is not installed you can remove and install devices while the computer is running and connected to a docking device docked Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay However the device screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately When you install your device in the module bay you can install the devic...

Page 56: ...fely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click the device you want to eject NOTICE To prevent damage to devices place them in a safe dry place when they are not installed in the computer Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them 3 Press the device latch release 4 Pull the device out of the module bay device latch release ...

Page 57: ...n the taskbar 2 Click the device you want to eject 3 If the computer is connected to a docking device docked undock it See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions NOTICE To prevent damage to devices place them in a safe dry place when they are not installed in the computer Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them 4 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriv...

Page 58: ...p o r t d e l l c o m 6 Pull the device out of the module bay 7 Insert the new device into the bay push the device until you feel a click and replace the screw Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device 8 If necessary enter your password to unlock your computer ...

Page 59: ...4 S E C T IO N 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters ...

Page 60: ...re marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys To type a number or symbol ensure that the keypad is enabled and press and the desired key The light indicates that the keypad is active Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock 9 ...

Page 61: ... CRT monitor simultaneously an external CRT monitor only the integrated display and an external DVI monitor simultaneously external DVI monitor only and external CRT monitor and external DVI monitor simultaneously Increases brightness on the integrated display only not on an external monitor Decreases brightness on the integrated display only not on an external monitor Enables and disables radios ...

Page 62: ...ther Hardware Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers if attached Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers if attached Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers if attached Minimizes all open windows Maximizes all windows Runs Windows Explorer Opens the Run dialog box Opens the Search Results dialog box Opens the S...

Page 63: ...e surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button To select and move or drag an object position the cursor on the object and tap down up down on the touch pad On the second down motion leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the surface To double click an object position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the ...

Page 64: ...are 2 Click Mouse 3 Try adjusting the settings TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE CHECK THE TOUCH PAD 1 Shut down the computer see page 42 2 Disconnect the mouse 3 Turn on the computer 4 At the Windows desktop use the touch pad to move the cursor around select an icon and open it If the touch pad operates correctly the mouse may be defective REINSTALL THE TOUCH PAD DRIVER See page 103 Ex...

Page 65: ...xternal keyboard 3 Turn on the computer 4 From the Windows desktop click the Start button point to All Programs point to Accessories and click Notepad 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard you may have a defective external keyboard Contact Dell see page 139 NOTE When you attach ...

Page 66: ...66 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...

Page 67: ...5 S E C T IO N 5 Using CDs DVDs and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs CD or DVD problems Sound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs Connecting a Television to the Computer ...

Page 68: ...mputer Verify that the light is blinking indicating normal operation TRY ANOTHER DISC Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the original disc is defective ENSURE THAT THE CD IS SNAPPED TO THE SPINDLE ON THE CD DRIVE TRAY ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL Double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is ...

Page 69: ...tandby in Windows Help To access the help file see page 94 CHANGE THE WRITE SPEED TO A SLOWER RATE See the help files for your CD creation software EXIT ALL OTHER OPEN PROGRAMS Exiting all other open programs before writing to the CD RW may alleviate the problem Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakers ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL Double click the speaker icon...

Page 70: ... AUDIO DRIVER See page 103 Copying CDs NOTE Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs This section applies only to computers that have a CD or DVD recording device The information in this section is based on the Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic documentation that came with your computer See the following section Using Easy CD Creator Basic for instructions on how to locate that docu...

Page 71: ... CD media limitations The Easy CD Creator Basic documentation is located in the Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center see page 94 The documentation is also provided on the Roxio reinstallation CD which is included with your computer Each Easy CD Creator Basic project program also has thorough online help files Using Blank CD R Discs or Blank CD RW Discs Your CD RW drive writes to two different...

Page 72: ...lso use blank CD RW discs to test music file projects before you record the project permanently to a blank CD R disc See the Roxio support website at support roxio com for additional helpful tips How to Copy a CD NOTE If you have a DVD CD RW combo drive and you experience recording problems first check for available software patches at the Dell Support website at support dell com and if necessary ...

Page 73: ...cording starts automatically 7 After the recording completes click OK Connecting a Television to the Computer NOTE Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a television are not included with your computer Cables may be purchased at most consumer electronics stores Your computer has an S video TV out connector that together with the included TV digital audio adapter cable enables you ...

Page 74: ...les to your computer in one of the following combinations NOTE Diagrams for each connection combination appear at the beginning of each subsection to help you determine which method you should use S video and standard audio S video and digital audio Composite video and standard audio Composite video and digital audio When you complete the cable connection see page 82 to ensure that the computer re...

Page 75: ...le directly to the S video connector on the computer without the video adapter cable if your television or audio device supports S video but not S PDIF digital audio 2 Connect the TV digital audio adapter cable to the S video TV out connector on your computer 3 Plug one end of the S video cable in to the S video connector on the TV digital audio adapter cable TV digital audio adapter cable S video...

Page 76: ...he audio cable in toin to the headphone connector on your computer 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your television or other audio device 7 Turn on the television and any audio device you connected and then turn on the computer 8 See page 82 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the television ...

Page 77: ...Using CDs DVDs and Other Multimedia 77 S Video and Digital Audio Before you begin ensure that you have the following cables TV digital audio adapter cable S video cable S PDIF digital audio cable ...

Page 78: ...your computer 3 Plug one end of the S video cable in to the S video connector on the TV digital audio adapter cable 4 Plug the other end of the S video cable in to the S video connector on the television 5 Plug one end of the S PDIF digital audio cable in to the digital audio connector on the TV digital audio adapter cable 6 Plug the other end of the S PDIF digital audio cable in to the audio inpu...

Page 79: ...ou begin ensure that you have the following cables 1 Turn off the computer and the television and or audio device you want to connect 2 Connect the TV digital audio adapter cable to the S video TV out connector on the computer TV digital audio adapter cable S video cable audio cable ...

Page 80: ...e TV digital audio adapter cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable in to the composite video connector on the television 5 Plug the single connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the computer 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your television or other audio device ...

Page 81: ... CDs DVDs and Other Multimedia 81 Composite Video and Digital Audio Before you begin ensure that you have the following cables TV digital audio adapter cable composite video cable S PDIF digital audio cable ...

Page 82: ...osite video cable in to the composite video connector on the television 5 Plug one end of the S PDIF digital audio cable in to the S PDIF audio connector on the TV digital audio adapter cable 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable in to the S PDIF connector on your television or other audio device Enabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video Controller 1 Click the Start button...

Page 83: ...hile the DVD is playing the DVD player window on your computer display is blank or if the DVD player window is set to full screen mode the entire computer display screen is blank NVIDIA Video Controller NOTE Ensure that you properly connect the television before you enable the display settings 1 Open the Control Panel window 2 Click the Start button and then click the Control Panel icon 3 Double c...

Page 84: ...our computer has a DVD drive you can enable Dolby Digital 5 1 audio for DVD playback 1 Double click the InterVideo WinDVD icon on the Windows desktop 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive If the DVD begins playing click the stop button 3 Click the Properties wrench icon 4 Click the Audio tab 5 Click Enable S PDIF output 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK ...

Page 85: ...o Driver NOTE Enabling S PDIF in Windows disables the sound from the headphone connector 1 Double click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls 3 Click Advanced 4 Click Enable S PDIF 5 Click Close 6 Click OK ...

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Page 87: ...6 S E C T IO N 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Network Problems ...

Page 88: ...cted to it To connect a network cable 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer NOTE Insert the cable until it clicks into place and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device such as a network wall jack NOTE Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack network ...

Page 89: ...ed with Windows XP 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen Network Problems CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the optional connector on the computer and the network wall jack CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR Green indicates that t...

Page 90: ...90 Setting Up a Home and Office Network w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...

Page 91: ...blems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems E Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP ...

Page 92: ...hart 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 page 50 See page 94 Get technical assistance from Dell See page 139 Press the power button to resume from standby mode See the Tell Me How help file see page 94 for more information on standby mode ...

Page 93: ...Solving Problems 93 See 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 101 See page 102 See page 98 See page 64 See page 65 ...

Page 94: ...ibes your problem and click the arrow icon 3 Click the topic that describes your problem 4 Follow the instructions shown on the screen THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION DRIVE The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk or the disk is too full Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOL...

Page 95: ...ial file Remove and then reinstall the program 1 Click the Start button 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Add or Remove Programs 4 Select the program you want to remove 5 Click Remove or Change Remove and follow the prompts on the screen 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions X IS NOT ACCESSIBLE THE DEVICE IS NOT READY Insert a disk into the drive and try again CHECK THE LIGHT W...

Page 96: ...he computer turns on To access the help file see page 94 ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES Search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center For instructions on accessing help files see page 94 SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE If your computer is attached to an external monitor press to switch the video image to the display ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on adjust...

Page 97: ...onitor to the computer 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls If the external monitor works the computer display may be defective Contact Dell see page 139 CHECK THE POWER CABLE CONNECTION Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the scanner is turned on CHECK THE SCANNER CABLE CONN...

Page 98: ...s not listed perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer Verify that the light is blinking indicating normal operation ENSURE THAT THE DISK IS NOT WRITE PROTECTED You cannot save data to a write protected disk See the following figure TRY ANOTHER FLO...

Page 99: ...L BEFORE TURNING IT ON A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on CHECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer 2 Right click the drive letter local disk that you want to scan for errors and then click Properties 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Under Error checking click Check Now ...

Page 100: ...E PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL Contact the PC Card manufacturer SEE THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that may help you solve the problem Ensure that you properly installed and configured the program Reinstall the program if necessary END THE PROGRAM 1 Simultaneously press 2 Click the Applications tab and then select the progr...

Page 101: ...and put them in a safe place to dry 5 Remove the battery 6 Wipe off the battery and put it in a safe place to dry 7 Remove the hard drive see page 125 8 Remove the memory module s see page 114 9 Open the display and place the computer right side up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all around it Let the computer dry for at least 24 hours in a dry area at room temperature NOTIC...

Page 102: ...s and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer 4 Remove and reinstall the battery 5 Turn on the computer NOTE See page 159 for information on your warranty coverage If the computer does not start or if you cannot identify the damaged components contact Dell see page 139 Resolving Other Technical Problems GO TO THE DELL SUPPORT WEBSITE Go to support dell com for help with...

Page 103: ... operating system Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with your Microsoft Windows operating system You may need to install drivers if you Upgrade your operating system Reinstall your operating system Connect or install a new device 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...

Page 104: ... and click Control Panel 2 Under Pick a Category click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 In the System Properties window click the Hardware tab 5 Click Device Manager 6 Right click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties 7 Click the Drivers tab 8 Click Roll Back Driver If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem then use System Restore see Using...

Page 105: ...ome screen follow the screen prompts to complete the installation If no Install button is present automatic installation is not an option For installation instructions either see the appropriate instructions in the following subsections or click Extract follow the extracting instructions and read the readme file If instructed to navigate to the driver files click the CD directory on the driver inf...

Page 106: ...ore NOTICE Make regular backups of your data files System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Click System Restore 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state save and close all open...

Page 107: ...ast system restore save and close all open files and close all open programs Do not alter open or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete 1 Click the Start button point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click System Restore 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next 3 Click Next The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts 4 After t...

Page 108: ...dicated by a yellow exclamation point beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled 5 Double click any conflict to display the Properties window If an IRQ conflict exists the Device status area in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that share the device s IRQ 6 Resolve conflicts by reconfiguring the devices or removing the devices from the Device Manager ...

Page 109: ...options for reinstalling Windows XP The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive Therefore do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative NOTICE To prevent conflicts with Windows XP disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP See the documentation tha...

Page 110: ...ns to copy files and install the devices The computer automatically restarts multiple times NOTICE Do not press any key when the following message appears Press any key to boot from the CD 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears select the settings for your location and then click Next 7 Enter your name and organization optional in the Personalize Your Software screen and click Nex...

Page 111: ...rosoft screen appears click Next 14 When the How will this computer connect to the Internet message appears click Skip 15 When the Ready to register with Microsoft screen appears select No not at this time and click Next 16 When the Who will use this computer screen appears you can enter up to five users Click Next 17 Click Finish to complete the setup and remove the CD from the drive Reinstalling...

Page 112: ...112 Solving Problems w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...

Page 113: ...8 S E C T IO N 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding a Modem Replacing the Hard Drive ...

Page 114: ... the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover 2 Save and close any open files exit any open programs and then shut down the computer see page 42 3 If the computer is connected to a docking device docked undock it See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions 4 Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet 5 Wait 10 to 20 seconds and t...

Page 115: ...computer over loosen the captive screw from the memory module cover and then remove the cover NOTICE To prevent damage to the memory module connector do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips captive screw memory module cover ...

Page 116: ...ips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up b Remove the module from the connector NOTICE If you need to install memory modules in two connectors install a memory module in the connector labeled DIMM A before you install a module in the connector labeled DIMM B Insert memory modules at a 45 degree angle to avoid damaging the connector securing clips 2 per connector memo...

Page 117: ... the computer may not boot properly No error message indicates this failure a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 degree angle and rotate the module down until it clicks into place If you do not feel the click remove the module and reinstall it ...

Page 118: ...r 11 Insert the battery into the battery bay or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet 12 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer click the Start button click Help and Support and then click Computer Information capti...

Page 119: ...ad the safety instructions at the front of this document see page 11 If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer the card is already installed 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover 2 Save and close any open files exit any open programs and then shut down the computer see page 42 3 If the computer is connected to a docking device docked undo...

Page 120: ...120 Adding and Replacing Parts w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 8 Loosen the captive screw from the Mini PCI card modem cover and remove the cover captive screw Mini PCI card modem cover ...

Page 121: ...l the card pops up slightly c Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector NOTICE To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card never place cables on top of or under the card NOTICE The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors and realign the card 10 Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45 degree angle and press the Mini PCI card into the connect...

Page 122: ...computer read the safety instructions at the front of this guide see page 11 NOTICE Handle components and cards by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover 2 Save and close any open files exit any open programs and shut down the computer see page 42 3 If the computer is docked undock it 4 Disconnect t...

Page 123: ... and devices 7 Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer and continue to do so periodically during this procedure 8 Turn the computer over and loosen the captive screw from the Mini PCI card modem cover captive screw Mini PCI card modem cover ...

Page 124: ...ttached pull tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board and disconnect the modem cable 10 Connect the modem cable to the modem NOTICE The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion do not force the connections 11 Align the modem with the screw hole and press the modem into the connector on the system board 12 Install the screw to secure the modem to the system board 13 Re...

Page 125: ...even a slight bump can damage the drive NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover 2 Save and close any open files exit any open programs and then shut down the computer see page 42 3 If the compute...

Page 126: ... 9 Remove the new drive from its packaging Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive NOTICE Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector 10 Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated 11 Replace and tighten the screw 12 Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your com...

Page 127: ...9 S E C T IO N 9 Appendix Specifications Standard Settings Dell Technical Support Policy U S Only Contacting Dell Regulatory Noticesthe help file see Limited Warranties and Return Policy ...

Page 128: ...ts DRAM bus width 64 bits Microprocessor address bus width 32 bits PC Card CardBus controller TI 4510 CardBus controller PC Card connector supports one Type I or Type II card Cards supported 3 3 V and 5 V PC Card connector size 68 pins Data width maximum PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Memory Memory module connector two user accessible SODIMM sockets Memory module capacities 256 MB 512 MB and 1024 ...

Page 129: ... with IrDA Standard 1 1 Fast IR and IrDA Standard 1 0 Slow IR S video TV out 7 pin mini DIN connector for S video composite video and S PDIF TV digital audio adapter cable supports composite video and S PDIF Mini PCI Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot Modem RJ 11 port Network adapter RJ 45 port IEEE 1394 4 pin serial connector Communications Modem Type v 92 56K MDC Controller softmodem Interface interna...

Page 130: ...ideo memory 32 MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 64 MB NVIDIA GeForce4 4200 Go or 128 MB NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5650 LCD interface LVDS TV support NTSC or PAL in S video and composite modes Audio Audio type Intel AC 97 Stereo conversion 20 bit stereo digital to analog 18 bit stereo analog to digital Interfaces Internal AC 97 External microphone miniconnector stereo headphones speakers miniconnector Speaker...

Page 131: ... ms fall maximum Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 closed to 180 Viewing angles Horizontal 65 Vertical 50 Pixel pitch 0 1725 WUXGA 0 1971 WSXGA 0 2588 WXGA Power Consumption Panel with backlight typical 5 5 W Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Number of keys 87 U S and Canada 88 Europe 91 Japan Key travel 2 7 mm 0 3 mm 0 11 inch 0 016 inch Key spacing 19 0...

Page 132: ...gher than surrounding keycaps Battery Type 9 cell smart lithium ion 72 WHr Dimensions Depth 222 8 mm 8 77 inches Height 22 5 mm 0 89 inch Width 67 mm 2 64 inches Weight 0 48 kg 1 06 lb Voltage 11 1 VDC Charge time with computer off approximately 1 hour to reach 80 percent charge Operating time approximately 3 to 4 hours can be significantly reduced under certain power intensive conditions Life spa...

Page 133: ...W 27 94 mm 1 1 inches 90 W Width 57 9 mm 2 28 inches 65 W 58 42 mm 2 3 inches 90 W Depth 137 2 mm 5 40 inches 65 W 133 85 mm 5 25 inches 90 W Weight with cables 0 34 kg 0 7 lb 65 W 0 4 kg 0 9 lb 90 W Temperature range Operating 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Storage 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F Physical Height 38 mm 1 5 inches Width 359 mm 14 1 inches Depth 274 mm 10 8 inches Weight With travel module and 72 WHr ...

Page 134: ...10 to 90 noncondensing Storage 5 to 95 noncondensing Maximum vibration using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment Operating 0 66 GRMS Storage 1 30 GRMS Maximum shock measured with hard drive in head parked position and a 2 ms half sine pulse Operating 122 G Storage 163 G Altitude maximum Operating 15 2 to 3048 m 50 to 10 000 ft Storage 15 2 to 10 668 m 50 to 35 000 ft ...

Page 135: ...ngs Basic device configuration settings System security and hard drive password 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 the system setup program Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 When the DELL logo appears pre...

Page 136: ...s that may be installed in your computer including but not limited to the following Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD DVD CD RW drive During the boot routine the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start up files When the computer finds the files it stops searching and starts the operating system To control the boot devices sel...

Page 137: ... highlight the device from which you want to boot and press The computer boots to the selected device The next time you reboot the computer the previous boot order is restored Changing Printer Modes Set the Parallel Mode option according to the type of printer or device connected to the parallel connector To determine the correct mode to use see the documentation that came with the device Setting ...

Page 138: ...r the infrared sensor has been enabled click Yes to restart the computer 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 Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center Dell Technical Support Policy U S Only Technician assisted technical support requires the cooperation and pa...

Page 139: ...includes the operating system and some of the application software that is preinstalled on the computer during the manufacturing process Microsoft Office Norton Antivirus and so on Dell installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards or Dell branded module bay or PC Card accessories In addition any Dell branded monitors keyboards mice speakers microphones for telephonic modems docking s...

Page 140: ...guilla General Support toll free 800 335 0031 Antigua and Barbuda General Support 1 800 805 5924 Argentina Buenos Aires International Access Code 00 Country Code 54 City Code 11 Website www dell com ar Tech Support and Customer Care toll free 0 800 444 0733 Sales 0 810 444 3355 Tech Support Fax 11 4515 7139 Customer Care Fax 11 4515 7138 Aruba General Support toll free 800 1578 Australia Sydney In...

Page 141: ...e 00 Country Code 32 City Code 2 Website support euro dell com E mail tech_be dell com E mail for French Speaking Customers support euro dell com be fr emaildell Technical Support 02 481 92 88 Customer Care 02 481 91 19 Corporate Sales 02 481 91 00 Fax 02 481 92 99 Switchboard 02 481 91 00 Bermuda General Support 1 800 342 0671 Bolivia General Support toll free 800 10 0238 Brazil International Acc...

Page 142: ...omer Care med large business government toll free 1 800 326 9463 Technical Support Home Sales Small Business toll free 1 800 847 4096 Technical Support med large bus government toll free 1 800 387 5757 Sales Home Sales Small Business toll free 1 800 387 5752 Sales med large bus government toll free 1 800 387 5755 Spare Parts Sales Extended Service Sales 1 866 440 3355 Cayman Islands General Suppor...

Page 143: ...58 2955 Large Corporate Accounts East toll free 800 858 2020 Large Corporate Accounts East Government and Education toll free 800 858 2669 Large Corporate Accounts Queue Team toll free 800 858 2572 Large Corporate Accounts South toll free 800 858 2355 Large Corporate Accounts West toll free 800 858 2811 Large Corporate Accounts Spare Parts toll free 800 858 2621 Colombia General Support 980 9 15 3...

Page 144: ...me Small Business 3287 5001 Dominica General Support toll free 1 866 278 6821 Dominican Republic General Support 1 800 148 0530 Ecuador General Support toll free 999 119 El Salvador General Support 01 899 753 0777 Finland Helsinki International Access Code 990 Country Code 358 City Code 9 Website support euro dell com E mail fin_support dell com E mail Support servers Nordic_support dell com Techn...

Page 145: ... 338 339 Switchboard 01 55 94 71 00 Sales 01 55 94 71 00 Fax 01 55 94 71 01 Germany Langen International Access Code 00 Country Code 49 City Code 6103 Website support euro dell com E mail tech_support_central_europe dell com Technical Support 06103 766 7200 Home Small Business Customer Care 0180 5 224400 Global Segment Customer Care 06103 766 9570 Preferred Accounts Customer Care 06103 766 9420 La...

Page 146: ... Kong International Access Code 001 Country Code 852 Website support ap dell com E mail ap_support dell com Technical Support Dimension and Inspiron 296 93188 Technical Support OptiPlex Latitude and Dell Precision 296 93191 Customer Service non technical post sales issues 800 93 8291 Transaction Sales toll free 800 96 4109 Large Corporate Accounts HK toll free 800 96 4108 Large Corporate Accounts ...

Page 147: ...Sales dial within U K only 0870 907 4000 Fax SalesFax 01 204 0103 Switchboard 01 204 4444 Italy Milan International Access Code 00 Country Code 39 City Code 02 Website support euro dell com E mail support euro dell com it it emaildell Home and Small Business Technical Support 02 577 826 90 Customer Care 02 696 821 14 Fax 02 696 821 13 Switchboard 02 696 821 12 Corporate Technical Support 02 577 82...

Page 148: ...801 Customer Care 044 556 4240 Business Sales Division up to 400 employees 044 556 1465 Preferred Accounts Division Sales over 400 employees 044 556 3433 Large Corporate Accounts Sales over 3500 employees 044 556 3430 Public Sales government agencies educational institutions and medical institutions 044 556 1469 Global Segment Japan 044 556 3469 Individual User 044 556 1760 Switchboard 044 556 430...

Page 149: ...e 080016884 Corporate Sales Brussels Belgium 02 481 91 00 Customer Care Brussels Belgium 02 481 91 19 Fax Brussels Belgium 02 481 92 99 Switchboard Brussels Belgium 02 481 91 00 Macao Country Code 853 Technical Support toll free 0800 582 Customer Service Penang Malaysia 604 633 4949 Transaction Sales toll free 0800 581 Malaysia Penang International Access Code 00 Country Code 60 City Code 4 Techni...

Page 150: ...nl_server_support dell com Latitude nl_latitude_support dell com Inspiron nl_inspiron_support dell com Dimension nl_dimension_support dell com OptiPlex nl_optiplex_support dell com Dell Precision nl_workstation_support dell com Technical Support 020 674 45 00 Technical Support Fax 020 674 47 66 Home Small Business Customer Care 020 674 42 00 Relational Customer Care 020 674 4325 Home Small Busines...

Page 151: ...port servers nordic_server_support dell com Technical Support 671 16882 Relational Customer Care 671 17514 Home Small Business Customer Care 23162298 Switchboard 671 16800 Fax Switchboard 671 16865 Panama General Support 001 800 507 0962 Peru General Support 0800 50 669 Poland Warsaw International Access Code 011 Country Code 48 City Code 22 Website support euro dell com E mail pl_support dell com...

Page 152: ...rnational Access Code 005 Country Code 65 Technical Support toll free 800 6011 051 Customer Service Penang Malaysia 604 633 4949 Transaction Sales toll free 800 6011 054 Corporate Sales toll free 800 6011 053 South Africa Johannesburg International Access Code 09 091 Country Code 27 City Code 11 Website support euro dell com E mail dell_za_support dell com Technical Support 011 709 7710 Customer C...

Page 153: ...de 00 Country Code 46 City Code 8 Website support euro dell com E mail swe_support dell com E mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron Swe nbk_kats dell com E mail Support for OptiPlex Swe_kats dell com E mail Support for Servers Nordic_server_support dell com Technical Support 08 590 05 199 Relational Customer Care 08 590 05 642 Home Small Business Customer Care 08 587 70 527 Employee Purchase Prog...

Page 154: ...ternational Access Code 002 Country Code 886 Technical Support portable and desktop computers toll free 00801 86 1011 Technical Support servers toll free 0080 60 1256 Transaction Sales toll free 0080 651 228 or 0800 33 556 Corporate Sales toll free 0080 651 227 or 0800 33 555 Thailand International Access Code 001 Country Code 66 Technical Support toll free 0880 060 07 Customer Service Penang Mala...

Page 155: ...6 Home and Small Business Customer Care 0870 906 0010 Corporate Customer Care 01344 373 185 Preferred Accounts 500 5000 employees Customer Care 0870 906 0010 Central Government Customer Care 01344 373 193 Local Government Education Customer Care 01344 373 199 Health Customer Care 01344 373 194 Home and Small Business Sales 0870 907 4000 Corporate Public Sector Sales 01344 860 456 Uruguay General S...

Page 156: ... Purchase Program EPP Customers toll free 1 800 695 8133 Projectors Technical Support toll free 1 877 459 7298 Public government education and healthcare Customer Service and Technical Support toll free 1 800 456 3355 Employee Purchase Program EPP Customers toll free 1 800 234 1490 Dell Sales toll free 1 800 289 3355 or toll free 1 800 879 3355 Dell Outlet Store Dell refurbished computers toll fre...

Page 157: ...ly together in the electronic environment While this computer has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to c...

Page 158: ...Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock TX 78682 Importer Dell Computer de México S A de C V Paseo de la Reforma 2620 11 Piso Col Lomas Altas 11950 México D F Ship to Dell Computer de México S A de C V al Cuidado de Kuehne Nagel de México S de R I Avenida Soles No 55 Col Peñon de los Baños 15520 México D F Model number PP02X Supply voltage 100 240 VAC Frequency 50 60 Hz Current Consumpti...

Page 159: ... and Solution Provider Direct products and accessories Problems that result from External causes such as accident abuse misuse or problems with electrical power Servicing not authorized by Dell Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance Problems caused by using accessories parts or components not...

Page 160: ...ability of limited warranties at its discretion but any changes will not be retroactive What do I do if I need warranty service Before the warranty expires please call us at the relevant number listed in the following table Please also have your Dell Service Tag or order number available What will Dell do During the 90 days of the 90 day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited war...

Page 161: ...at part We will pay to ship the part to you if you use an address in the United States excluding Puerto Rico and U S possessions and territories Otherwise we will ship the part freight collect We will also include a prepaid shipping container with each replacement part for your use in returning the replaced part to us NOTE Before you replace parts make sure to back up the data on the hard drive s ...

Page 162: ...s EMC branded products or enterprise software Reconditioned or Refurbished Dell Branded Hardware Products and Parts All reconditioned or refurbished Dell branded server and storage products may be returned within 30 days from the date on the packing slip or invoice All other reconditioned or refurbished Dell branded hardware products and parts may be returned within 14 days of the date on the pack...

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Page 164: ...o you on a fee basis NOTE Before you ship the product s to us make sure to back up the data on the hard drive s and any other storage device s in the product s Remove any confidential proprietary or personal information removable media such as floppy disks CDs or PC Cards We are not responsible for any of your confidential proprietary or personal information lost or corrupted data or damaged or lo...

Page 165: ...emoved from repaired products May I transfer the limited warranty Limited warranties on systems may be transferred if the current owner transfers ownership of the system and records the transfer with us The limited warranty on Dell branded memory may not be transferred You may record your transfer by going to Dell s website For Canada purchased computers in country transfers and to transfer from o...

Page 166: ...oduct to product Consult your product documentation for specific warranty information More information may also be available from the manufacturer or publisher While Dell offers a wide selection of software and peripheral products we do not specifically test or guarantee that all of the products we offer work with any or all of the various models of Dell computers nor do we test or guarantee all o...

Page 167: ...nd address of the seller date of purchase model and serial number name and address of the customer and details of symptoms and configuration at the time of malfunction including peripherals and software used Otherwise Dell may refuse the guarantee claim Upon diagnosis of a warranted defect Dell will make arrangements and pay for ground freight and insurance to and from Dell s repair replacement ce...

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Page 169: ...request warranty service from Intel you should call Intel at 1 800 628 8686 during the warranty period during normal business hours Pacific Time excluding holidays Please be prepared to provide 1 your name address and telephone numbers 2 proof of purchase 3 this Intel warranty card 4 a description of the computer system including the brand and model and 5 an explanation of the problem Note The Cus...

Page 170: ... are monitored for failures as part of our ongoing quality assurance process As a result today s microprocessors from Intel are among the most reliable components in computers What are Errata Exhaustive product testing can highlight differences between the actual behavior of the microprocessor and its specifications Sometimes the discrepancies are caused by a design defect or error which we call e...

Page 171: ...tibilities 108 copying CDs general information 70 helpful tips 71 how to copy a CD 72 crashes 100 D damaged computer testing 102 Dell support policy 138 Device Driver Rollback 104 device latch release description 27 system view 27 device status lights 21 description 21 display description 20 system view 20 display latch description 20 system view 20 display latch button description 22 system view ...

Page 172: ...view 22 unexpected characters 65 keyboard status lights description 23 system view 23 keypad numeric 60 L line conditioners 42 M memory adding 114 removing 116 Mini PCI card installing 119 Mini PCI card modem and memory module cover description 31 system view 31 modem adding 122 modem connector description 28 system view 28 module bay about 51 description 27 swapping devices while the computer is ...

Page 173: ...view 27 System Restore 106 system setup program commonly used options 136 purpose 135 screens 135 viewing 135 system specifications 128 system views back 27 bottom 27 30 front 20 left side 24 right side 26 T Tell Me How help file accessing 94 touch pad 63 customizing 64 description 22 system view 22 troubleshooting about 92 cannot save to floppy disk 98 conflicts 108 Device Driver Rollback 104 dri...

Page 174: ...Index 174 Index V video connector description 29 system view 29 W warranty 159 wet computer 101 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 104 Hardware Troubleshooter 108 help 94 reinstalling 109 System Restore 106 ...

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