Dell Inspiron PD598 manuale d’uso

www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 9400/E1705 Owner’ s Manual Model PP05XB PD598a01.book Page 1 Monday, February 6, 2006 2:24 PM[...]

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important i nformation that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a pote ntial for property damage, pe rsonal injury , or death. Abbreviations [...]

Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1 A T our of Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Determining Y our Co mputer’ s Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4 Contents 3 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Switching the Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Setting Display Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 4[...]

Contents 5 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 6 Dell™ QuickSet Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 7 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Playing CDs or DVDs[...]

6 Contents Media Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Installing a Media Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Removing a Media Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 9 Setting Up a Home and Office Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Phy sically Connecting to a Netwo[...]

Contents 7 11 T roubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Dell T echnical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Starting[...]

8 Contents Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Mobile Broadband Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 ExpressCard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Power Problems . .[...]

Contents 9 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Mini-C[...]

10 Contents 16 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Using the Sy stem Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Viewing the Sy stem Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Sy stem Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Commonly Used Opt[...]

Finding Information 11 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not sh ip with your computer . So me features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer . What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for [...]

12 Finding Information • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Service T ag and Express Service Code • Microsoft W indows License Label Service T ag and Microsoft ® Windows ® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer . • Use the Service T ag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact techn[...]

Finding Information 13 • Solutions — T roubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently ask ed questions • Community F orum — Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades — Upgrade informa tion for components, such as memory , the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care ?[...]

14 Finding Information • Information on network activit y , the P ower Management W izard, hotk eys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Dell QuickSet Help To v i e w Dell QuickSet Help , right-click the icon in the Microsoft ® Windows ® taskbar. F or more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet F eatures" on page[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 15 A T our of Y our Computer Determining Y our Computer’ s Configuration Based on selections that you made when purc hasing your computer , your computer has one of several different video controller configuration s. T o determine your computer ’s video controller configuration: 1 Access the W indows Help and Support C[...]

16 A T our of Y our Computer Front V iew DISPLAY LATCHES — Keeps the display closed. DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — Slide to release the display latches and open the display . DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see "Using the Display" on page 37. POWER BUTTON — P ress to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power [...]

A T our of Y our Computer 17 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS If the computer is connected to an electric al outlet, the ligh t operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is char ging. • Flashing gr een: The battery is almost fully charged. If the computer is running on a battery , the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately char[...]

18 A T our of Y our Computer TOUCH PAD — P rovides the functionality of a mouse. TOUCH PAD SCROLL ZONE — P rovides the functionality of the scroll b utton on a mouse. A vertical scroll zone is located on the right side of the touch pad. A horizontal scroll zone is located on the bottom of the touch pad. MEDIA CONTROL BUTTONS — Control CD, D V[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 19 KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The lights located above the keyb oar d indicate the following: T urns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. T urns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. T urns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. T urns on when wireless networking is enabled. T o quickly enable [...]

20 A T our of Y our Computer Left Side V iew SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer . F or more information, see "Security Cable Lo ck" on page 85. Also, se e the instructions incl uded with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the [...]

A T our of Y our Computer 21 Right Side V iew HARD DRIVE — Stores software and data. E XPRESS C ARD SLOT — Supports one ExpressCar d, such as a modem or network adapter . The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. F or more information, see "ExpressCar ds" on page 71 . NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does not support PC[...]

22 A T our of Y our Computer AUDIO CONNECTORS AIR VENT — The computer uses fan(s) to crea te airflow through the vent(s), wh ich prevents the computer from overheating. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while [...]

A T our of Y our Computer 23 Back V i ew AIR VENT — The computer uses fan(s) to crea te airflow through the vents, whic h prevents the computer from overheating. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is r[...]

24 A T our of Y our Computer NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slig htly larger than the mode m connector . T o avoid damaging the computer , do not plug a telephone line into the network connector . MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) USB CONNECTORS DIGITAL - VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects the computer to a netw ork. The two[...]

A T our of Y our Computer 25 VIDEO CONNECTOR AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power requir ed by the computer . Y ou can connect the A C adapter with your compute r turned either on or off. Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor . PD598a01.book Page 25 Mond ay, Februa[...]

26 A T our of Y our Computer The AC adapter is available in both 2-wir e and 3- wire configurations. Use the A C adapter that is compatible with the power c onnectors in your country . CAUTION: The AC adapter works with elec trical outlets worldwide. Howeve r , power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Usin g an incompatible cable or [...]

A T our of Y our Computer 27 Bottom V iew SUBWOOFER — P roduces a broader bass output tha n is provided by the speakers. BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE — P rovides information on the battery charge status. F or more information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 44. BATTERY - BAY LATCH RELEASE — Releases the battery from the battery b[...]

28 A T our of Y our Computer AIR VENT — The computer uses fan(s) to crea te airflow through the vent(s), wh ich prevents the computer from overheating. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Re[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 29 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offering s vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Y our ISP will offer one or mo re of the following In ternet connection options: • Dial-up connections that pr[...]

30 Setting Up Y our Computer 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 serv ice providers (ISP s) . • If you have already obtained setup information fr om your ISP but you did not r eceive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually . • If [...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 31 Prepare the New Computer for the File T ransfer 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → Sy stem T ools → Files and Settings T ransfer Wizard. 2 Start the F iles and Settings T ransfer W izard. 3 When the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next . 4 On the Which computer is thi[...]

32 Setting Up Y our Computer Create a Wizard Disk T o create a wizar d disk, use your new computer with W indows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → Sy stem T ools → Files and Settings T ransfer Wizard. 2 When the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next . 3 On the [...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 33 NOTE: For more information about this proc edure, access the Windows Help and Support center (See "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13) and search for Files and Settings T ransfer Wizard . For additional information, search support.dell.com for document #P A1089586 ( How Do I T ransfer Files From My Ol[...]

34 Setting Up Y our Computer 3 T urn on the printer and then turn on the computer . If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel . 4 Install the printer driver if necessary . See th e documentation that came with your printer . Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failur es:[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 35 NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not prot ect against power fluc tuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in your ar ea, disconnect the te lephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet. Many surge protectors have a telep[...]

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Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery po wer , you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comforta ble setting by pressing <Fn> an d the up- or down-arrow k ey on the keyboar d.The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the[...]

38 Using the Display Setting Display Resolution T o display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics car d and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear bl urry or text may be hard to read. Before yo[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 39 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an e xt ernal keyboar d. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The k eypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad k eys. T o type a number or symbol, pr ess <Fn> and[...]

40 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Battery CD or DVD T ray Display Functions Wireless Networking and Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology Function Power Management <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the T ask Manager window . <Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter . F or more infor[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 41 Speaker Functions Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the charac ter repeat rate, open the Control P anel, click P rinters and Other Hardware , and click K eyboard . F or information about the Control P anel, see the W indows Help and Support Center . T o access the[...]

42 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad T ouch Pad The touch pad detects the pressur e and movement of your finger to al low you to move the cursor on the display . Use the touch pad and touch pa d buttons as you would use a mouse. • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • T o select an object, position the cursor on [...]

Using a Battery 43 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warr anty for your com puter , see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer . F or optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS setting s, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the batt[...]

44 Using a Battery CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or eq[...]

Using a Battery 45 Check the Battery Health NOTE: Y ou can check battery health in on e of two way s: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Mete r in Dell QuickSet. For informati on about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help . T o check the battery health, press and hold the st[...]

46 Using a Battery T o enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click T u rn off computer , and then click Stand by . or • Depending on how you set the power management options in the P ower Options P roperties window or the QuickSet P ower Management W izard, use one of the following methods: – Pr ess the power button. – Close the dis[...]

Using a Battery 47 Configuring Power Management Settings Y ou can use the QuickSet P o wer Management W iza rd or W indows P ower Options P roperties to configure the power management settings on your computer . • T o access the QuickSet P ower Management W izard, double-click the icon in the taskbar . F or more information about QuickSet, click [...]

48 Using a Battery T o replace the battery , place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch re lease clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store yo ur computer for an e xtended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, rechar ge the battery fully before you u[...]

Dell™ QuickSet Features 49 Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be av ailable on your computer . Dell™ QuickSet provides you with ea sy access to configure or view the following types of settings: • Network connectivity • P ower management •D i s p l a y • System information Depending on what you want to do in Dell™ Qu[...]

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 51 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 P r ess the eject button on the front of the drive. [...]

52 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia T o format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that came with your computer . NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyri ght laws when you create CDs. Adjusting the V olume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. T o adjust the speaker[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 53 Y ou can also adjust the volume with the V olume Control option through the Start menu. 1 Click the Start button, point to All P rograms ( or P rograms) → Accessories → Entertainment (or Multimedia ), and then click V olume Control . 2 In the V olume Control window , click and drag the bar in the V olume[...]

54 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 5 Click the drop-down menu under Color quality , and then click Medium (16 bit) . 6 Click OK to save the settings and close the window . Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you observe al l copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. This section applies only to computers that have a CD-RW , D VD+/-RW , or [...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 55 Use blank CD-Rs to recor d music or permanently store data files. After creating a CD-R, you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic document ation for more information). Use blank CD-R Ws to write to CDs or to erase, rew rite, or update data on CDs. Blank D VD+/-Rs can be used to permanently store la[...]

56 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-R W to its maxi mum capacity; for e xample, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. The CD-R W drive need s 1–2 MB of the blank space to finalize the recor ding. • Use a blank CD-R W to practice CD recording until you ar e familiar with CD recording techniques. [...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 57 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help The Dell media application on your computer prov ides help information. When you launch the media application, click the deskto p icon for additional help. Connecting Y our Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecti ng your compu[...]

58 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations. NOTE: See the diagrams at the b eginning of each subsection to help you determine which method of connection you should use. • S-vid[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: Y ou can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out con nector on the com puter (without the TV/digital audio adapter c able) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/ [...]

60 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or th e audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S- video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-vide o output connector on the composite video adap[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 61 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable int o the S-video input co nnector on the TV . 5 Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the digital audio connector on the composite video adapter cable. 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or [...]

62 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S- video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-output connector on the composit[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 63 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 into 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 [...]

64 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite vide o cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter . 4 Plug the other en[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 65 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 T urn on the TV , turn on any audio device that yo u connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer . 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft ® W indows ® XP[...]

66 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video ad apter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video- output connectors on the component video adapter . Make sur[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 67 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video ad apter to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 1 S-video TV -out connector 2 component video adapter 1 component video adapter 2 component vide[...]

68 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 3 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video- output connectors on the component video adapter . Make sure that the r ed, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of th e component video cable into[...]

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 69 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio If your computer has a D VD drive, you ca n enable digital audio for D VD playback. 1 Click Start , and point to All P rograms , and click P owerD VD to launch the Cyberlink P owerD VD application. 2 Insert a D VD into the D VD drive. If the D VD begins playing, click the stop b[...]

70 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 7 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening mode setting to scroll through the options, and select the CL Headphone option. 8 Click the arrows beside the Dynamic range compression option to select the most suitable option. 9 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the [...]

Using Cards 71 Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCar ds leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory , wired and wir eless network communic ations (including wireless wide ar ea network [WW AN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer . See "Specifications" on page 137 for informa[...]

72 Using Cards Supported and Unsupported Card Comparison The ExpressCar d slot of your computer is designed to support only ExpressCards. NOTICE: Y our computer does not support PC Cards. T o avoid da maging the pins or card, you should not attempt to insert an unsupported card into the ExpressCard slot. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedu[...]

Using Cards 73 If you encounter too much resistance, do not force th e car d. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes the Expr essCard and automati cally loads the appropriate device driver . If the configuration program tells you to load the manufac turer's drivers, use the CD that came with the Expres sCard. Removin[...]

74 Using Cards Media Memory Cards The 5-in-1 media memory card r eader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stor ed on a media memory car d. NOTE: A media memory card is not a bootable device. The 5-in-1 media memory card r eader reads the following media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) car d/[...]

Using Cards 75 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . T o install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the car d facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the car d is completely seated in its connector . If you encounter too much[...]

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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 77 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Phy sically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Before you connect your computer to a network , the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. T o connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapt er c[...]

78 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft ® W indows ® XP operating system provides a Networ k Setup W izard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Inte rnet connection between comput ers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All P rograms → Accessories → Com[...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 79 Start Button and Connect T o Option 1 Click the Start button. 2 Po i n t t o Connect T o , and then click Show all connections . If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet , you may not have a wireless network car d. If Wi reless Network Connection appears, you have a wire[...]

80 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 9 Connect the other end of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wir eless router . 10 Ensure that no network or USB cables, other th an the network cable connecting the modem and the wireless router , ar e connected to the broadband modem. NOTE: Restart your wireless [...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 81 Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on your compute r , differ ent wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices: • Y our wir eless network card’s client utility • The W indows XP operating system T o determine which wireless configurati[...]

82 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you are unable to conn ect to a wireless network, ensure th at you have all th e components for establishing a WLAN (see "What Y ou Need to Establish a WLAN Connection" on page 78), and then verify that your wireless network card is enable d by p[...]

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 83 • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (alr eady in stalled on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer , or on the CD th at accompanied your card if purchased separately from your computer) If the utility is corrupted or deleted from your computer , see the Dell Mob ile Br[...]

84 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish a nd manage a Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet: 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon, , on the W indows desktop, to run the utility . 2 Click Connect . NOTE: The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 F ollow[...]

Securing Y our Computer 85 Securing Y our Computer Security Cable Lock NOTE: Y our computer does not ship with a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available anti theft device. T o use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell™ computer . F or more information, see the instructions included with the dev[...]

86 Securing Y our C omputer • It is recommended that you do not write down your password. If you do write it down, however , ensure that the password is stor ed in a secure place. • Do not share your passwor d with other people. • Ensure that people ar e not watching you when you type your password. NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of s[...]

T roubleshooting 87 T roubleshooting Dell T echnical Update Service The Dell T echnical Update service provides proact ive e-mail notification of software and hardwar e updates for your computer . The service is free an d can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you r eceive notifications. T o enroll for the Dell T echnic al Update[...]

88 T roubleshooti ng 4 Diagnostics can be invoked one of two ways: a T urn on the computer . When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately . Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press <Enter>. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating sy stem logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft ® Windows ® deskt[...]

T roubleshooting 89 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message a ppears with an error code and a description of the problem. W rite down the error code and problem description and follow the instructi[...]

90 T roubleshooti ng 4 When the tests are completed, if you ar e running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD , remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the test scr een to return to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer , close the Main Menu screen. Dell Support Utility The Dell S[...]

T roubleshooting 91 Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Check your computing environment. • View the Dell Support Utility settings. • Access the help file for the Dell Support Utility . • View fr equently asked questions. • Learn more about the Dell Support Utility . • T urn the[...]

92 T roubleshooti ng Problems Writing to a CD/DVD-RW Drive C LOSE OTHER PROGRAMS — The CD/D VD-R W drive must receive a ste ady str eam of data when writing. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. T ry closing all programs before you write to the CD/D VD-R W . T URN OFF S TANDBY MODE IN W INDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD/DVD-RW DISC — See [...]

T roubleshooting 93 C HECK THE M ICROSOFT O UTLOOK ® E XPRESS S ECURITY S ETTINGS — If you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click T ools , click Options , and then click Security . 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark. C HECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION C HECK THE TELEPHONE JACK C ONNECT THE MODEM [...]

94 T roubleshooti ng Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . If the message is not listed, see the documentatio n for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. A UXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE — The touch pad, [...]

T roubleshooting 95 H ARD - DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION ERROR — The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the computer , remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer , reinstall the har d drive, and restart the computer . Run the Har d -Disk Drive tests in t[...]

96 T roubleshooti ng M EMORY ALLOCATION ERROR — The software you ar e attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility . Shut down the computer , wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. T ry to run the program again. If the error message sti ll appears, see the so ftware documentation. M EMORY DATA LINE FAIL[...]

T roubleshooting 97 S EEK ERROR — The operating system cannot find a sp ecific track on the hard drive. S HUTDOWN FAILURE — A chip on the system board may be malf unctioning. R un the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. T IME - OF - DAY CLOCK LOST POWER — System configuration settings ar e co[...]

98 T roubleshooti ng Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when ru nning the Dell Di agnostics or the system setup program . When you attach an external keyboa rd, the integrated keyboard remains fully fu[...]

T roubleshooting 99 Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . The Computer Does Not Start Up E NSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: Y ou m[...]

100 T roubleshooti ng Dell MediaDirect Problems C HECK THE D ELL M EDIA D IRECT HELP FILE FOR INFORMATION — Click the ? icon at the bottom of the Dell MediaDirect scr een to access Help. T O PLAY MOVIES WITH D ELL M EDIA D IRECT , YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE D ELL DVD P LAYER — If you purchased a D VD drive with your computer , this softw[...]

T roubleshooting 101 R UN THE D ELL D IAGNOSTICS — See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. If all tests run successfully , the error condition is related to a softwa re problem. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . I F YOU RECEIVE A[...]

102 T roubleshooti ng NOTE: The icon appears on the Window s desktop if the computer has a De ll Mobile Br oadband card installed. Double-click the icon to launch the utility . Once the utility has launc hed, the icon appe ars in the taskbar . C ANNOT CONNECT — The Dell Mobile Broadband card must be activated on the network in or der to connect. [...]

T roubleshooting 103 I F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A D ELL - PROVIDED CARD — Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. I F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A C ARD NOT PROVIDED BY D ELL — Contact the Expr essCard manufacturer . Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in[...]

104 T roubleshooti ng Ensuring Sufficient Power for Y our Computer Y our computer is designed to use the 90- W AC adapter ; for optimum system performance, you should always use this adapter . The 65- W AC adapters used in other Dell portable computers can be us ed with your computer , but they may cause your computer to experience a degradation in[...]

T roubleshooting 105 R ESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN C HECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS — • See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the scanner cables ar e securely connected to the scanner and the computer . V ERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY M ICROSOFT W INDOWS — 1 Click the Start but[...]

106 T roubleshooti ng R UN THE D ELL D IAGNOSTICS — See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 pl ayers overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you did not tu rn the player volume down or off. No Sound From Headphones C HECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION ?[...]

T roubleshooting 107 T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the A C adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on. C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power pr[...]

108 T roubleshooti ng Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or keyboard. All devices r equire a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes[...]

T roubleshooting 109 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver , use W indows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the pr eviously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control P anel . 2 Under Pick a Ca tegory , click P erformance and Maintenanc[...]

110 T roubleshooti ng 7 Click the Install button (if present) to begin installing th e driver or utility . At the welcome screen, follow the screen prompts to complete the installation. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. F or installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the following s[...]

T roubleshooting 111 Restoring Y our Operating Sy stem Y ou can r estore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft ® W indows ® XP System Restore r eturns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the fi rst solution for r estoring your operating system and preserving data fil[...]

112 T roubleshooti ng 1 Click the Start button, point to P rograms → Accessories → System T ool s , and then click System Res t o r e . 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next . 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to r estore your computer . The Select a Restore P oint screen provides a calendar tha[...]

T roubleshooting 113 NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec ma y not be available in certain cou ntries nor on certain computers. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last me thod to r estore your op erating system. PC Restore restor es your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer . Any programs or files added [...]

114 T roubleshooti ng T o remove PC Restor e: 1 Log on to the computer as a local administrator . 2 In W indows Explorer , go to c:dellutilitiesDSR . 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe . NOTE: If you do not log on as a local administrator , a message appears stating th at you must log on as administrator . Click Quit , and then log on as[...]

T roubleshooting 115 NOTICE: The Operating Sy stem CD provides options for reinstalling Wi ndows XP . The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on y our hard drive. Therefor e, do not reinstall Wi ndows XP unless a Dell technical support re presentative instructs you to do so. NOTICE: T o prevent conflicts with Windows [...]

116 T roubleshooti ng PD598a01.book Page 116 Mond ay, February 6, 2006 2:24 PM[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 117 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for r emoving and installing the components in your computer . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions e xist: • Y ou have performed the steps in "T urning Of f Y our Computer" (see this page)[...]

118 Adding and Replacing Parts Before W orking Inside Y our Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protec t your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety . CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pr ocedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: Handl[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 119 6 P ress the power button to ground the system board. 7 Remove any installed ExpressCar d from the ExpressCar d slot. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in th e secti[...]

120 Adding and Replacing Parts T o replace the har d drive: 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor e Y ou Begin" on page 117. 2 T urn the computer over , and remove the har d drive screws. NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer , store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge"[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 121 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the har d drive may be damaged in transit. Memory Y ou can incr ease your computer memory by installi ng memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" on page 137 for informat[...]

122 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 T urn the computer over , loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover , and then remove the cover . NOTICE: T o prevent damage to the memory module connector , do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. 4 If you are r eplacing a memory module, remove the e xisting module: a Use your finger[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 123 5 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connect or with the tab in the connector slot. b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degr ee angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the c lick, remove the module and r einstall [...]

124 Adding and Replacing Parts Modem CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, gr ound yourself by using a wrist gr ounding strap or by periodically touching an unpain ted metal surface (such as a connec tor on the ba[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 125 5 Install the replacement modem: a Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you fe el resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. b Align the modem with the screw holes and pr ess the modem into the connector on the system board. c Replace the sc[...]

126 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the sy stem board, you must re move the battery before yo u begin working inside the computer . 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor e Y ou Begin" on page 117. 2 T urn the computer over and loosen the capti ve screws from the Mini-Car d/modem cover . 3 Place your finger under the cov[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 127 b Release the Mini-Card by pushing the metal securi ng clips towar d the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly . c Lift the Mini-Card out of its connector . 1 antenna cables (2) 2 Mini-Car d 3 Mini-Card connector 1 securing clips 2 Mini-Card 1 3 2 2 1 PD598a01.book Page 127 Mond ay, February 6, 2006 2:2[...]

128 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you fe el resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. 5 Install the replacement Mini-Car d: a Align the Mini-Card with the connector at a 45-d egr ee angle, and press the Mini-Car d down into the securing clips until the card clicks into place[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 129 6 Replace the Mini-Card/modem cover . Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, gr ound yourself by using a wrist gr ounding strap or by periodically touching an unpain ted m[...]

130 Adding and Replacing Parts When replacing the hinge cover , first insert the left ed ge and then press from left to right until the cover snaps into place. 1 hinge cover 1 PD598a01.book Page 130 Mond ay, February 6, 2006 2:24 PM[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 131 Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, gr ound yourself by using a wrist gr ounding strap or by periodically touching an unpain ted metal surface (such as a connec tor on the[...]

132 Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, gr ound yourself by using a wrist gr ounding strap or by periodically touching an unpain ted metal surface (such as a connec t[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor e Y ou Begin" on page 117. 2 T urn the computer over . 3 Remove the optical-drive security screw . 4 Insert a scribe into the no[...]

134 Adding and Replacing Parts If you order ed a card with Bluetooth wir eless technolo gy with your computer , it is already installed. 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor e Y ou Begin" on page 117. 2 Remove the battery . See "Replacing the Battery" on page 47. 3 Loosen the captive screw and remove the car d cover from the compu[...]

T raveling With Y our Computer 135 T raveling With Y our Computer Identifying Y our Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer . • W rite down your Service T ag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case • Use the Service T a g if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and [...]

136 T raveling With Y our Computer T ravel T ips NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical driv e to prevent loss of data. NOTICE: Do not check the co mputer as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on your comput er to maximize battery operating time. T o disable wireless activity , press<Fn><F2>. • Conside[...]

Specifications 137 Specifications NOTE: Y our computer comes in different con figurations. T o determine the confi guration of your computer , see "Determining Y our Computer’ s Configuration" on page 15. Processor P rocessor type Intel ® Core™ Solo processor Intel ® Core™ Duo processor L1 cache 64 KB L2 cache 2 MB External bus fr[...]

138 Specifications Memory Memory module connector two user -accessible SODIMM connectors Memory module capacities 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB Memory type 1.8 V SODIMM DDR-II supports DDR-II up to 667 MHz Minimum memory 256 MB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE: In order to take advantage of the dual ch annel bandwidth capability , both memory slots must b[...]

Specifications 139 Communications Modem: Ty p e V .92 56K MDC Controller softmodem Interface internal HDA (High Definition A udio) bus Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board W ireless internal PCI-e Mini-Card WLAN support; optional internal card with Bluetooth ® wireless technology Vid eo NOTE: Y our computer comes in different confi [...]

140 Specifications Video controller (integrated) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Vid e o t y p e integrated on system board, 256-bit hardwar e accelerated Databus integrated video Video memory Up to 128 MB of shared memory (when less than 512 MB of system memory is installed) Up to 224 MB of shared memory (when more than 512 MB of system memor[...]

Specifications 141 Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) WXGA+; WUXGA Dimensions: Height 245.0 mm (9.64 inches) Wi d t h 383.0 mm (15 inches) Diagonal 431.8 mm (17 inches) Maximum resolutions: WXGA+ 1440 x 900 at 16 .7 million colors WUXGA 1920 x 1200 at 16.7 million colors Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 ° (closed) to 180° Viewing angle (typica[...]

142 Specifications T ouch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Wi d t h 73.0-mm (2.88-inch) sensor -active area Height 42.9-mm (1.69-inch) rectangle Battery T ype 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 88.5 mm (3.48 inches) Height 21.5 mm (0.83 inch) Wi d t h 139.0 mm ([...]

Specifications 143 Output current 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 4.62 A (continuous) Output power 90 W Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions: Height 34.2 mm (1.35 inches) Wi d t h 60.8 mm (2.39 inches) Depth 153.4 mm (6.04 inches) W eight (with cables) 0.54 kg (1.19 lb) T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –4[...]

144 Specifications Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with a 2-ms half -sine pulse): Operating 143 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) Env[...]

Getting Help 145 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the comp uter covers, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from all electrical outlets. 1 Complete the procedures in "T roubleshooting" on page 87 2 R un the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87). 3 Make a copy of the[...]

146 Getting Help www .euro .dell.com (Europe only) www .dell.com/la/ (Latin American countries) www .dell.ca (Canada only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user: anonymous , and use your e-mail address as your passwor d. • Electronic Support Service mobile_support@us.dell.com support@us.dell.com apsupport@dell.co[...]

Getting Help 147 Problems With Y our Order If you have a problem with your order , such as miss ing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. Have your invoice or packing slip hand y when you call. F or the telephone number to call, see the contac t numbers for your region. Product Information If you need infor[...]

148 Getting Help Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service T ag (bar code on the back of the computer): Expres s Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number ( if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you connected to a network? Y es No Network, version, and ne[...]

Appendix 149 Appendix Using the Sy stem Setup Program NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automatically configure most of the options available in the sy stem setup program, thus overriding options that you set through the sy stem setup. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enabl e only through the sy stem setup pr o[...]

150 Appendix Commonly Used Options Certain options requir e that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order , tells the computer where to look to f ind the software needed to start the operating system. Y ou can cont rol the boot sequence and enabl e/disable devices using the[...]

Appendix 151 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to boot and press <Enter>. The computer boots to the selected device. The next time you r eboot the computer , the previous boot or der is restor ed. Cleaning Y our Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section , follow the s[...]

152 Appendix If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. Y ou can also touch the inside edge of the center hole. NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular moti on around the disc. 2 W ith a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wi[...]

Appendix 153 The following information is provided on the devi ce or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: • P roduct name: Dell™ Inspiron™ 9400/E1705 • Model number: PP05XB Company name: Dell Inc. W orldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell W ay Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4[...]

154 Appendix Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expa nsion car ds, or Dell-b randed module bay or ExpressCar d accessories. In addition, any Dell-b randed monitors, keyboar ds, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking station s/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are included. Definition [...]

Contacting Dell 155 Contacting Dell T o contact Dell electronically , you can access the following websites: • www .dell.com • support.dell.com (support) F or specific web addresses for your country , find t he appropriate country section in the table below . NOTE: T oll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed. NOT[...]

156 Contacting Dell Australia (Sydney) International Access Code: 0011 Country Code: 61 City Code: 2 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com E-mail: support.ap.dell.com/contactus General Support 13DELL-133355 Austria (V ienna) International Access Code: 900 Country Code: 43 City Code: 1 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe[...]

Contacting Dell 157 Brazil International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 55 City Code: 51 W ebsite: www .dell.com/br Customer Support, T ech Support 0800 90 3355 T echnical Support F ax 51 481 5470 Customer Care F ax 51 481 5480 Sales 0800 90 3390 British V irgin Islands General Support toll-free: 1-866-278-6820 Brunei Country Code: 673 T echnical Su[...]

158 Contacting Dell China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 T echnical Support website: support.dell.com.cn T echnical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com T echnical Support F ax 592 818 1350 T echnical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron) toll-free: 800 858 2968 T echnical Support (OptiPlex?[...]

Contacting Dell 159 Czech Republic (P rague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com T echnical Support 22537 2727 Customer Care 22537 2707 Fa x 22537 2714 T echnical F ax 22537 2728 Switchboard 22537 2711 Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 45 W ebsit[...]

160 Contacting Dell F rance (P aris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com Home and Small Business T echnical Support for XPS portable computers only 0825 387 129 T echnical Support for all other Dell computers 0825 387 270 Customer Care 0825 823 833 Switchboard 0825 00[...]

Contacting Dell 161 Greece International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 30 W ebsite: support.euro .dell.com T echnical Support 00800-44 14 95 18 Gold Service T echnical Support 00800-44 14 00 83 Switchboard 2108129810 Gold Service Switchboard 2108129811 Sales 2108129800 Fa x 2108129812 Grenada General Support toll-free: 1-866-540-3355 Guatemala Gene[...]

162 Contacting Dell Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com T echnical Support for XPS portable computers only 1850 200 722 T echnical Support for all other Dell computers 1850 543 543 U.K. T echnical Support (dial within U.K. only) 0[...]

Contacting Dell 163 Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 W ebsite: support.jp.dell.com T echnical Support (servers) toll-free: 0120-198-498 T echnical Support outside of Japan (servers) 81-44-556-4162 T echnical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) toll-free: 0120-198-226 T echnical Support outside of Japan (Di[...]

164 Contacting Dell Latin America Customer T echnical Support (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619 F ax (T echnical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3883 Sales (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4397 SalesF ax (Austin, T exas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4600 or 512 728-3772 Lu[...]

Contacting Dell 165 Mexico International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 52 Customer T echnical Support 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383 Sales 50-81-8800 or 01-800-888-3355 Customer Service 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383 Main 50-81-8800 or 01-800-888-3355 Montserrat General Support toll-free: 1-866-278-6822 Netherlands Antilles General Supp[...]

166 Contacting Dell Norway (L ysaker) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 47 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com T echnical Support for XPS portable computers only 815 35 043 T echnical Support for all other Dell products 671 16882 Relational Customer Care 671 17575 Home/Small Business Customer Care 23162298 Switchboard 671 16800 F ax Swit[...]

Contacting Dell 167 Singapore (Singapore) International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com T echnical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) toll-free: 1800 394 7430 T echnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell P recision) toll-free: 1800 394 7488 T echnical Support (P owerApp, P owerEdge, P [...]

168 Contacting Dell Spain (Madrid) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 34 City Code: 91 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com Home and Small Business T echnical Support 902 100 130 Customer Care 902 118 540 Sales 902 118 541 Switchboard 902 118 541 Fa x 902 118 539 Corporate T echnical Support 902 100 130 Customer Care 902 115 236 Switchboar[...]

Contacting Dell 169 Ta i w a n International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886 W ebsite: support.ap.dell.com E-mail: ap_support@dell.com T echnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, and Electronics and Accessories) toll-free: 00801 86 1011 T echnical Support (P owerApp, P owerEdge, P owerConnect, and P owerV ault) toll-free: 00801 [...]

170 Contacting Dell U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 We b s i t e : support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro .dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com T echnical Support (Corporate/Pr eferred Accounts/P AD [1000+ employees]) 0870 908 0500 T echnical Suppo[...]

Contacting Dell 171 U.S.A. (Austin, T exas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Or der-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoT ech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Hardwar e and W arranty Support (Dell TV , Printers, and Projectors ) for Relationship customers toll-free 1-877-459-7298 Consumer ([...]

172 Contacting Dell PD598a01.book Page 172 Mond ay, February 6, 2006 2:24 PM[...]

Glossary 173 Glossary T erms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer . A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. ACP I — advanced configurat[...]

174 Glossary bus — A communication pathway between the components in your computer . bus speed — The speed, given in MHz, that indicates how fast a bus can transfer information. byte — The basic data unit used by your computer . A byte is usually equal to 8 bits. C C — Celsius — A temperature measur ement scale where 0° is the freezing p[...]

Glossary 175 DMA — direct memory access — A channel that allows certain types of data transf er between RAM and a device to bypass the processor . docking device — See APR . DMTF — Distributed Management T ask F orce — A consortium of hardwar e and software companies who develop management standards for distributed desktop, network, enter[...]

176 Glossary extended display mode — A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as an extension of your display . Also referred to as dual display mode . extended PC Card — A PC Card that e xtends beyond the edge of the PC Card slot when installed. F Fa h r e n h e i t — A temperatur e measurement scale where 32° is the freezi[...]

Glossary 177 components are fabricated for use in computer , audio, and video equipment. IDE — integrated device electronics — An interface for mass storage devices in which the controller is integrated into the hard drive or CD drive. IEEE 1394 — Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. — A high-perfor mance serial bus used [...]

178 Glossary memory — A temporary data stor age area inside your computer . Because the data in memory is not permanent, it is recommended that you fr equently save your files while you are working on them, and always save your files before you shut down the comp uter . Y our computer can contain several different forms of memory , such as R AM, [...]

Glossary 179 PIO — programmed input/output — A method of transferring data between two devices through the processor as part of the data path. pixel — A single point on a display screen. P ixels are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is e xpressed as the numbe r of pixels across by the nu m[...]

180 Glossary SA T A — serial A T A — A faster , serial version of the A T A (IDE) interface. ScanDisk — A Microsoft utility that checks files, folders, and the hard disk’s surface for errors. ScanDisk often runs when you restart the comp uter after it has stopped responding. SCSI — small computer system interface — A high-speed interfac[...]

Glossary 181 T TA P I — telephony application programming interface — Enables W indows programs to operate with a wide variety of telephony devices, includin g voice, data, fax, and video . text editor — A program used to create and edit files that contain only text; for e xample, W indows Notepad uses a text editor . T ext editors do not usu[...]

182 Glossary W W — watt — The measurement of electrical power . One W is 1 ampere of curr ent flowing at 1 volt. WHr — watt-hour — A unit of measure commonly used to indicate the approximate capacity of a battery . F or example, a 66- WHr battery ca n supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. wallpaper — The background pattern [...]

Index 183 Index Numbers 5-in-1 media memory car d rea d e r , 7 4 A audio connectors description, 2 2 audio device connecting, 5 7 enabling, 6 9 audio . See sound B battery charge gauge, 2 7 charging, 4 7 checking the charge, 4 4 description, 2 7 performance, 4 3 power meter , 4 4 removing, 4 7 storing, 4 8 blanks ExpressCar ds, 7 1 removing, 7 3 B[...]

184 Index 184 Index device status lights description, 1 7 diagnostics Dell, 8 7 digital-video interface. See DVI display adjusting brightness, 3 7 description, 1 6 res o l u t i o n , 3 8 See also monitor switching the video image, 3 7 display latch description, 1 6 display settings for a TV enabling in W indows XP , 7 0 documentation End User Lice[...]

Index 185 key b o a rd (continued) problems, 9 8 r e m o v i n g , 131 shortcuts, 4 0 keyboar d status lights description, 1 9 key p ad numeric, 3 9 L labels Microsoft W indows, 1 2 Service T ag, 1 2 lost computer , 86 M media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 5 6 description, 1 8 media memory car ds CardBus technology , 7 4 installing, 7 4 [...]

186 Index 186 Index problems (continued) D VD drive, 9 1 error messages, 9 4 hard drive, 9 2 IEEE 1394 connector , 9 7 ke yboard, 9 8 lockups, 9 9 network, 1 0 1 p o w e r , 103 power light conditions, 1 0 3 p r i n t e r , 104 program crashes, 9 9 programs and W indows compatibility , 9 9 restor e computer to previous operating state, 1 1 1 scanne[...]

Index 187 troubleshooting (continued) Help and Support C e n t e r , 13-14 restor e computer to previous operating state, 1 1 1 turning off your computer , 117 TV connecting, 5 7 enabling display settings, 7 0 U uninterruptible power supply . See UPS UPS, 34 USB connectors description, 2 4 V video p r o b l e m s , 106 video connector description, [...]

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