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    Dell™ XPS Portable Computers Owner's Manual Model PP14L www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, PowerConnect, DellNet, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell
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    27 Power Protection Devices 28 Surge Protectors 28 Line Conditioners 28 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 28 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 32 Contents 3
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    CD-Rs and CD-RWs 36 Helpful Tips 36 Using Dell MediaDirect 37 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 38 S-Video and Standard Audio 39 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 40 Composite Video and Standard Audio 42 Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 43 Changing Your Audio Settings
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    a PC Card or Blank 52 7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 55 Network Setup Wizard 56 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 56 Determining Your Network Type 56 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 57 8 Solving Problems Dell
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    69 Memory Problems 70 Network Problems 70 PC Card Problems 71 Power Problems 71 Printer Problems 72 Scanner Problems 73 Sound and Speaker Problems 74 No sound from integrated speakers 74 No sound from external speakers 74 No sound from headphones 75 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 75 Video
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    84 Hard Drive 85 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 87 Memory 87 Modem 90 Mini PCI Card 91 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 Coin-Cell Battery 96 Display 97 Optical Drive 99 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 100 10 Appendix Specifications 103 Using the System Setup Program 109
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    Macrovision Product Notice 113 Contacting Dell 113 Index 131 8 Contents
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    only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End user license agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Help. Finding Information 9
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    .com What Are You Looking For? • How to remove and replace parts in my computer • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Manual at support.dell.com Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer
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    status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Reference - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software
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    | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem
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    L A Y L A T C H E S - Keeps the display closed. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Slide this to release the display latches and open the display. D I S P L A Y - For more information about your display, see the Dell™ Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. A Tour of Your Computer 13
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com P O W E R B U T T O N - Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid losing data when you
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    Mutes the sound. Turns the volume down. Turns the volume up. Play or pause. This button also launches Dell Media Experience or Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition. See "Using Dell MediaDirect" on page 37. Plays the previous track. Plays the next track. Stop. A Tour of Your Computer 15
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com S P E A K E R S ( 2 ) A N D C U S T O M I Z A B L E L I G H T S - To adjust computer as often as you like. You can change the color and color intensity through the system setup program and Dell QuickSet. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Touch pad buttons provide the
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    wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . Turns on when an internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. NOTE: The internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on only if you ordered the
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com O P T I C A L - D R I V E - T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N - Press this button to eject a CD or DVD Dell QuickSet. 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
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    E C U R E D I G I T A L I / O S L O T - The Secure Digital I/O slot supports one Secure Digital memory card or other SDI/O device. Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data. A I R V E N T A N D C U S T O M I Z the system setup program and Dell QuickSet. A Tour of Your Computer 19
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    transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. H A R D D R I V E - Stores software and data. P C C A R D S L O T - 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 Dell Help file. To access the
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    an adapter cable, you can also connect an external VGA-compatible monitor to the DVI connector. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. For more information, see the Dell Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. A I R V E N T S ( 2 ) - The computer uses fans to create
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR
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    card with Bluetooth® wireless technology hard drive air vent (CPU fan) memory module cover air vent (VGA fan) Mini PCI card T E C H N O L O G Y - For more information, see the documentation that came with your card. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . H A R D D R I V
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com M I N I P C I C A R D / M O D E M C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the Mini PCI card and the modem. For more information, see "Modem" on page 90. M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. For more
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    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 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:
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    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 selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete
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    printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • See your printer Owner's Manual for technical assistance, or call the printer manufacturer. Printer Cable Your printer
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    dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver . See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter
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    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
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 30 Setting Up Your Computer
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    instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: For information about the Dell™ warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide • Using DVD+RW/DVD+R drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers,
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of -click the icon on the taskbar. For more information about the Power Meter, see "Power Management" in the Dell Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet,
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    information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. Charging battery. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 71. Removing a Battery device for instructions. Using a Battery 33
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. battery charge
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    NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by country. The following instructions show how to make an exact copy of a CD /CD-RW combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for available software patches at the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. Currently, five DVD
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To copy a CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive , you can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www.sonic
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    . • If you hold the media control play button for longer than two seconds while you are logged in, Dell MediaDirect launches Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or Dell Media Experience, depending on your system setup. If both applications are present, Windows Media Center Edition will launch
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device are not included with your computer. Cables may be purchased at most
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    audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 2 Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on your TV. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone
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    the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 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 input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 45 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Composite Video and Standard
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    connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com TV/digital audio adapter cable composite video cable standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug one end of
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    7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 45 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Changing Your Audio Settings You can set the speaker
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 On the left side of the menu, click nView Display Mode. 7 Click Clone to enable the television. 8 Click Apply. 9 Click OK to confirm the settings change. 10 Click Yes to keep the new settings. 11 Click OK. 46 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
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    Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol,
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). For more
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    as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. For information about the Control Panel, see the Dell Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 49
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. For information about the Control Panel, see the Dell Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch
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    Using PC Cards PC Card Types See "Specifications" on page 103 for information on supported PCMCIA cards and PC Card slots. The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. "Type" of card refers to
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install a PC Card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you insert the card. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much
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    in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Press the latch and remove the card or blank. For some latches, you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to pop the card out. 2 Remove the card or blank. Save a blank to use
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 54 Using PC Cards
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    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 to the network adapter connector on the
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    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 office. 1 Click the Start button, point to
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    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 included in the user's guide for your wireless network card. The user's guide is available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click to select the network you want to configure, enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. NOTE: Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information. Your network is configured automatically. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1
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    instructions in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell series of initial tests of your system
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    error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 113. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask
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    are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide
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    S - See "When to Use the Dell Diagnostics" on page 59. DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive O A D V D + R W D I S C - See the Dell Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center for information on power management modes. To access help, see
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    for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only. The modem does not
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    or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search
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    any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the message is not listed, see the documentation for N O T F O U N D - Reinstall the hard drive. See page 85. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 113. Solving
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I R E D . D L L F DELL - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 113. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide
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    external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 113. Unexpected characters D I S A B Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Solving Problems
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com The computer does not start XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 68 Solving Problems
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    computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem. For information on Dell Diagnostics, see page 59. Solving
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not
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    O V I D E D B Y D E L L - Contact the PC Card manufacturer. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: See the Dell Help file for information on standby mode. To access the help file, see page
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    light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. See page 87. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact
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    U T L E T - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS for instructions Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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    dell.com | support.dell Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. No U D I O ) D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 78. No sound from external speakers NOTE: The volume control in
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    D I O D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 78. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "When to Use the Dell Diagnostics" on page 59. No sound from headphones and that the sound is not muted. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click
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    Drivers" on page 78. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports
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    V I D E O I M A G E - If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to the display. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M F O R P O W E R - Ensure display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 113. Solving Problems 77
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    at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. You can reinstall drivers in the following ways: • Use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. • Reinstall drivers manually. 78 Solving Problems
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    Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 80. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying
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    set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 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 If problems occur after you install a device driver
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    XP with Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. Solving Problems
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 82 Solving Problems
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    84). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately- Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update program (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data
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    Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such
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    power button to ground the system board. 8 Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot. 9 Close the display and turn the computer upside down any of the procedures in the section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your
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    Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out
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    . See "Specifications" on page 103 for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on 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 memorymodule securing clips. 4 If you are replacing a memory module,
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    , and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it. 6 Replace the memory module cover. NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer
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    . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information. Modem CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid
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    Replace the modem cover. Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card if a wireless card is installed in
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    ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. 5 Install the replacement Mini PCI card: a Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Replace the modem cover. Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
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    cover snaps into place. Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com c Pull up on the keyboard connector pull-tab to disconnect the Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding
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    you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist page 83. 2 Loosen the two captive screws and remove the Mini PCI card cover. Adding and Replacing Parts 97
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card. Mini PCI card antenna cables 4 Remove the hinge cover. See page 94. 5 Remove the four screws securing the display. 6 Use the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable
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    are not twisted and that they are securely attached to the Mini PCI card. Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 83. 2 Turn the computer
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Remove the optical-drive security screw. 4 Insert a scribe into the screw. Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To
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    3 Loosen the captive screw and remove the card cover from the computer. 4 Pull the card out of the compartment so that you can disconnect the card from its cable and remove it from the computer. cover card cable 5 To replace the card, connect the card to the cable and then carefully insert it into
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com 102 Adding and Replacing Parts
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    Specifications Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency System Information System chip set Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM PCI bus (PCI-Express used for video controllers) PC Card CardBus controller PC Card connector Cards supported
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Memory configuration support Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Mini PCI Modem Network adapter S-video TV-out USB Video SDI/O DVI-D (Digital Video Interface)
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    continued) Wireless Video NVIDIA: Data bus Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV-out support Color output Audio Audio type Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Audio controller internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi support; internal card with
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angle (typical): Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: Power consumption (
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    80% in 2 hours) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See "Power Problems" on page 71. See "Using a Battery" on page 31 for more information on battery life and operating time. 500 discharge/charge
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com AC Adapter (continued) Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage 37.5 mm (1.5 inches) 65.0 mm (2.6 inches) 169.5 mm (6.7 inches) 950 g (0.9
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    are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Certain changes might make If you select (highlight) a category (such as System, Onboard Devices, or Video) and press , you can show or hide the related subcategories. The
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com The window at the bottom tells you how to control -time-only boot sequence without entering system setup. (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 through the Start
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    order is restored. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original
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    Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Support computer, on cardmounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause
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    access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for your country
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    telephone number listed that is specifically for XPS portable computers, you may contact Dell through the technical support number listed and your dell.com Customer Care Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales Aruba General Support Australia (Sydney) E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell
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    /be/fr/emaildell/ Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Customer Care Corporate Sales Fax Switchboard Bermuda General Support Bolivia General Support Brazil Website: www.dell.com/br International Access Code
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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Brunei Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 673 Customer Care (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang,
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    Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Customer Care E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell
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    Fax Switchboard Denmark (Copenhagen) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/dk/da/emaildell/ Country Code: 45 Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Customer Care (Relational) Home
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    Code: 6103 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Customer Care Switchboard
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    Gold Service Switchboard Sales Fax Grenada General Support Guatemala General Support Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron
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    Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) Home User
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    Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Japan (Kawasaki) Website: support.jp.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (servers) Country Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support outside
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    .dell.com Technical Support Home/Small Business Sales Corporate Sales Customer Care Fax Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron
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    Address Customer Technical Support Sales Customer Service Main Montserrat Netherlands Antilles Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for XPS portable computers only
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    Fax Switchboard Panama General Support Peru General Support Poland (Warsaw) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 011 E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 48 Customer Service Phone City Code: 22 Customer Care Sales Customer Service Fax Reception Desk Fax
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    : 351 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/pt/en/emaildell/ Technical Support Customer Care Sales Fax Puerto Rico General Support St. Kitts and Nevis General Support St. Lucia General Support St. Vincent and
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    and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Gold Queue Technical Support Customer Care Sales Fax Switchboard Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell
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    Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Sweden (Upplands Vasby) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/se/sv/emaildell/ Country Code: 46 Technical Support for XPS portable computers only City Code
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    Sales Transaction Sales General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees]) Technical Support for XPS
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    healthcare) Customer Service and Technical Support Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Dell Sales U.S. Virgin Islands Venezuela Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) Software and Peripherals Sales Spare Parts Sales Extended Service and Warranty Sales Fax Dell Services for the Deaf
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    Support website, 9, 11 device status lights description, 14 diagnostics Dell, 59 digital-video interface. See DVI display description, 13-14 removing, 97 display latch description, 13 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 45 documentation help file, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide
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    Information, 9 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 18 H hard drive description, 23 problems, 63 replacing, 85 returning to Dell, 87 hardware conflicts, 81 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 help file, 9 hinge cover description, 94 removing, 94 I IEEE 1394 connector
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    , 64, 69 technical support policy, 111 video and display, 76 Program Compatibility Wizard, 68 Q QuickSet, 16, 18-19, 26, 32, 37, 48 R RAM. See memory reinstalling Windows XP, 79-80 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 73 screen. See display Secure Digital card slot description, 19 security
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    , 81 Dell Diagnostics, 59 external keyboard problems, 66 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 79 See problems turning off your computer, 83 TV connecting, 38 enabling display settings in Windows XP, 45 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver
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