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www.dell.com | support.dell.com For televisions and audio devices without support for S/PDIF digital audio, you can use the audio connector on the side of the computer to connect the computer to your television or audio device. It is recommended that you connect video and audio cables 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 recognizes and works properly with the television. Additionally, if you are using S/PDIF digital audio, see page 85. S-Video and Standard Audio 74 U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M u l t i m e d i a

Section	Page
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8600	1
Contents	3
CAUTION: Safety Instructions	11
When Using Your Computer	15
A Tour of Your Computer	19
Front View	20
Left View	24
Right View	26
Back View	27
Bottom View	30
Setting Up Your Computer	33
Connecting to the Internet	34
Modem and Internet Connection Problems	35
Transferring Information to a New Computer	36
Setting Up a Printer	38
Printer Problems	40
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network	41
Power Protection Devices	41
Turning Off Your Computer	42
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices	43
Using a Battery	44
Power Problems	50
About the Module Bay	51
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery	52
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off	52
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running	55
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad	59
Numeric Keypad	60
Keyboard Shortcuts	60
Touch Pad	63
Customizing the Touch Pad	64
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	64
External Keyboard Problems	64
Unexpected Characters	65
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia	67
Using CDs and DVDs	68
CD or DVD problems	68
Sound and Speaker Problems	69
Copying CDs	70
Connecting a Television to the Computer	73
Setting Up a Home and Office Network	87
Connecting to a Network Adapter	88
Network Setup Wizard	89
Network Problems	89
Solving Problems	91
Finding Solutions	92
Accessing Help	94
Error Messages	94
Video and Display Problems	95
Scanner Problems	97
Drive Problems	98
PC Card Problems	99
General Program Problems	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
Using System Restore	106
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	108
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP	109
Adding and Replacing Parts	113
Adding Memory	114
Adding a Mini PCI Card	119
Adding a Modem	122
Replacing the Hard Drive	125
Appendix	127
Specifications	128
Standard Settings	135
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)	138
Contacting Dell	139
Regulatory Noticesthe help file, see	157
Limited Warranties and Return Policy	159