1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Dell Manuals
  4. Laptop
  5. Inspiron 9300
  6. Owner's manual

Dell Inspiron 9300 Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for Inspiron 9300:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Enlarged version
Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300
Owner's Manual
Model PP14L
w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Dell Inspiron 9300

Summary of Contents for Dell Inspiron 9300

  • Page 1 Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Owner’s Manual Model PP14L w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...

  • Page 2: Abbreviations And Acronyms

    CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. ® ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ......Dell QuickSet Battery Meter ......
  • Page 4 Charging the Battery ....... Removing a Battery ....... Installing a Battery .
  • Page 5 ....... . . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics .....
  • Page 6 ....Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec ....
  • Page 7 ........Returning a Hard Drive to Dell .
  • Page 8 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) ......Class A ........Class B .

  • Page 9: Finding Information

    Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Warranty information Dell™ Product Information Guide • Terms and Conditions • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.
  • Page 10 • Community — Online discussion with other Dell Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions •...
  • Page 11 What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to use Windows XP Windows Help and Support Center • Documentation for my conputer Click the Start button and click Help and Support. • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon.
  • Page 12 Finding Information...

  • Page 13: A Tour Of Your Computer

    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. — For more information about your display, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help D I S P L A Y file, see page 9.
  • Page 14 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 turn off your computer, shut down your computer through the Start menu instead of pressing the power button.
  • Page 15 M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S Mutes the sound. Turns the volume down. Turns the volume up. Play or pause. This button also launches Dell Media ® ® Experience or Microsoft...
  • Page 16 K E Y B O A R D S T A T U S L I G H T S The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.

  • Page 17: Left Side View

    Left Side View air vent optical drive USB connectors (2) optical-drive-tray security cable slot eject button O P T I C A L D R I V E — You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay.

  • Page 18: Right Side View

    S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
  • Page 19 — 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 Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9.

  • Page 20: Back View

    V I D E O C O N N E C T O R Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. For more information, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. — The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer A I R V E N T from overheating.
  • Page 21 A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.

  • Page 22: Bottom View

    N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Connects the computer to a network.
  • Page 23 B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E — Provides information on the battery charge. For more information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 30. B A T T E R Y B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E —...
  • Page 24 A Tour of Your Computer...

  • Page 25: Setting Up Your Computer

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

  • Page 26: Setting Up A Printer

    In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Usb Printer

    Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.

  • Page 28: Surge Protectors

    Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or following power interruptions. The level of protection is usually commensurate with the cost of the surge protector. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage.

  • Page 29: Using A Battery

    Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial 1-year period of the limited warranty for your computer. For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer.

  • Page 30: Checking The Battery Charge

    If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.

  • Page 31: Low-Battery Warning

    A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9.

  • Page 32: Installing A Battery

    battery charge gauge battery-bay latch release battery Installing a Battery Slide the battery lengthwise into the bay at a 45-degree angle. Press the other side down until the latch release clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage.

  • Page 33: Using Cds, Dvds, And Other Multimedia

    Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs or DVDs.

  • Page 34: Using Blank Cd-Rs And Cd-Rws

    To copy a CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings are correct and click Copy. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies it to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive.

  • Page 35: Using Mediadirect

    QuickSet, which is automatically installed and enabled on your computer, is necessary for MediaDirect to function. Changing or disabling QuickSet’s default settings can limit MediaDirect’s functionality. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9.

  • Page 36: Connecting Your Computer To A Tv Or Audio Device

    Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with the TV/digital audio adapter cable (available from Dell), enables you to connect the computer to a TV and/or stereo audio device. The TV/digital audio adapter cable provides connectors for an S-video cable, a composite video cable, and an S/PDIF digital audio cable.

  • Page 37: S-Video And Standard Audio

    S-Video and Standard Audio TV/digital audio adapter cable S-video cable standard audio cable Turn off the computer and the TV and/or 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.

  • Page 38: S-Video And S/Pdif Digital Audio

    Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on your TV. Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your computer. Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device.
  • Page 39 TV/digital audio adapter cable S-video cable S/PDIF digital audio cable Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable.

  • Page 40: Composite Video And Standard Audio

    See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 43 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Composite Video and Standard Audio TV/digital audio adapter cable composite video cable standard audio cable Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer.

  • Page 41: Composite Video And S/Pdif Digital Audio

    Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable. Plug the other end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV. Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the computer.
  • Page 42 TV/digital audio adapter cable composite video cable standard audio cable Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable.

  • Page 43: Changing Your Audio Settings

    Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 43 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Changing Your Audio Settings You can set the speaker configuration for PC speakers, headphones, or S/PDIF (digital output).
  • Page 44 Click the Settings tab and click Advanced. Click the Displays tab. Click the upper-left corner of the TV button to enable the TV. Click OK. NVIDIA Video-Controller Card NOTE: Ensure that you properly connect the TV before you enable the display settings. Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

  • Page 45: Using The Keyboard And Touch Pad

    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.

  • Page 46: Key Combinations

    CD or DVD Tray <Fn><F10> Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. Display Functions <Fn><F8>...

  • Page 47: Speaker Functions

    To adjust keyboard operation, such 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 Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad...

  • Page 48: Touch Pad

    You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust their settings. Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. For information about the Control Panel, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9.

  • Page 49: Using Pc Cards

    Using PC Cards PC Card Types See "Specifications" on page 101 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.
  • Page 50 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. To install a PC Card: 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.

  • Page 51: Removing A Pc Card Or Blank

    Removing a PC Card or Blank NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer. If you do not stop the card in the configuration utility, you could lose data.
  • Page 52 Using PC Cards...

  • Page 53: Solving Problems

    Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell"...
  • Page 54 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 110. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag.

  • Page 55: Drive Problems

    Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. When the tests 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.

  • Page 56: Dvd Drive Problems

    L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K — See the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. N S U R E T H A T T H E...

  • Page 57: Hard Drive Problems

    If you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive tray Ensure that the computer is shut down. Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected. Gently pull out the tray until it stops.
  • Page 58 ® — If you cannot open your H E C K T H E I C R O S O F T U T L O O K X P R E S S E C U R I T Y E T T I N G S e-mail attachments: In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click Security.

  • Page 59: Error Messages

    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 for the keyword spyware. Error Messages...

  • Page 60: Ieee 1394 Device Problems

    D E V I C E N O T P R O V I D E D B Y E L L — Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 110. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 61: External Keyboard Problems

    Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 110. Unexpected characters —...

  • Page 62: Lockups And Software Problems

    Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer does not start up N S U R E T H A T T H E A D A P T E R I S F I R M L Y C O N N E C T E D T O T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T O T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T The computer stops responding...

  • Page 63: A Program Is Designed For An Earlier Windows Operating System

    A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system U N T H E R O G R A M O M P A T I B I L I T Y I Z A R D — The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments.

  • Page 64: Memory Problems

    (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. — If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software...

  • Page 65: Pc Card Problems

    Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on standby mode. To access the help file, see page 9. — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standby mode.
  • Page 66 If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 110.

  • Page 67: Printer Problems

    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 the printer’s manufacturer. — See the printer documentation for setup and H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N troubleshooting information.

  • Page 68: Sound And Speaker Problems

    E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T R Y T H E S C A N N E R A G A I N H E C K T H E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S —...

  • Page 69: No Sound From Headphones

    E L L I A G N O S T I C S — See "When to Use the Dell Diagnostics" on page 53. No sound from headphones H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N —...

  • Page 70: Video And Display Problems

    O V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E M O U S E C H E C K T H E T O U C H P A D —...

  • Page 71: If The Display Is Difficult To Read

    Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 110.

  • Page 72: Drivers

    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. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed.

  • Page 73: Restoring Your Operating System

    Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.

  • Page 74: Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore

    • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (see page 75) restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer.

  • Page 75: Using Dell Pc Restore By Symantec

    Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your operating system. PC Restore restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer.

  • Page 76: Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities

    Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press <Ctrl><F11>. If you do not press <Ctrl><F11> in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. On the next screen that appears, click Restore.

  • Page 77: Setting Up A Home And Office Network

    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: Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer.

  • Page 78: Network Setup Wizard

    An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of computers that broadcast to one another. For additional assistance with setting up your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword wireless setup.

  • Page 79: Connecting To A Wireless Network In Microsoft ® Windows ® Xp

    Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. The software is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions 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.com.
  • Page 80 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 minute to connect to the network.

  • Page 81: Adding And Replacing Parts

    You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" (see this page) and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" (see page 82). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

  • Page 82: Before Working Inside Your Computer

    NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.

  • Page 83: Hard Drive

    To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. Adding and Replacing Parts...
  • Page 84 NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. To replace the hard drive: Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 81.

  • Page 85: Returning A Hard Drive To Dell

    Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. hard drive foam packaging Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications"...
  • Page 86 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 memory- module securing clips. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
  • Page 87 NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place.

  • Page 88: Modem

    Reinstall the optical drive. See page 97. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. If prompted, press <F1> to continue. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information.
  • Page 89 Remove the existing modem: Remove the screw securing the modem to the system board, and set it aside. Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board, and disconnect the modem cable. modem cable pull-tab screw...

  • Page 90: Mini Pci Card

    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 yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 91 Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector. Mini PCI card metal securing tabs (2) NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card.
  • Page 92 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, never place cables under the card. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card if a wireless card is installed in your computer. Mini PCI card antenna cables Replace the modem cover. Adding and Replacing Parts...

  • Page 93: Hinge 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

  • Page 94: Keyboard

    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 surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

  • Page 95: Coin-Cell Battery

    Coin-Cell Battery 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 surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

  • Page 96: Display

    Display 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 surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

  • Page 97: Optical Drive

    display cable pull-tab screw (4) antenna cables display cable connector Lift the display away from the computer at a 90-degree angle. Ensure that the antenna cables and display cable are free from the routing channels and that the cables move freely when you lift the display.

  • Page 98: Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology

    Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the side to release the drive from the bay. optical drive notch optical-drive security screw Slide the drive out of the bay. To reinstall the optical drive, slide the drive into the drive bay and snap it into place. Then replace the optical-drive security screw.
  • Page 99 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 To replace the card, connect the card to the cable and then carefully insert it into the compartment.
  • Page 100 Adding and Replacing Parts...

  • Page 101: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications Processor ® ® Processor type Intel Pentium L1 cache 64 KB L2 cache 2 MB External bus frequency 533 MHz System Information System chip set Intel 915PM Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width dual channel bus Processor address bus width 36 bits Flash EPROM...
  • Page 102 Memory (continued) Memory type 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-II Minimum memory 256 MB Maximum memory 2 GB Ports and Connectors Audio microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector IEEE 1394a 4-pin mini, nonpowered connector Mini PCI Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot Modem RJ-11 port Network adapter RJ-45 port S-video TV-out...
  • Page 103 Video (continued) TV support NTSC or PAL in S-video and composite modes NVIDIA Data bus PCI-Express x16 Video controller NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800 Video memory 256 MB LCD interface LVDS TV support NTSC or PAL in S-video and composite modes Audio Audio type AC’97 (Soft Audio)
  • Page 104 Display (continued) 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 (typical): Horizontal ±65° (WXGA+ and WUXGA) Vertical +45°/–45° (WXGA+ and WUXGA) Pixel pitch: WXGA+ 0.255 mm (17-inch display)
  • Page 105 Battery Type 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) Width 139.0 mm (5.47 inches) Weight 0.40 kg (0.88 lb) (9 cell) 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) (6 cell) Voltage 10.8 VDC Charge time (approximate) Computer off...
  • Page 106 AC Adapter (continued) Dimensions: Height 27.94 mm (1.1 inches) Width 58.42 mm (2.3 inches) Depth 133.85 mm (5.25 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Physical Height 41.5 mm (1.6 inches)

  • Page 107: Using The System Setup Program

    Wireless control settings NOTICE: Unless you 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 your computer work incorrectly. Viewing the System Setup Screens Turn on (or restart) your computer.

  • Page 108: Commonly Used Options

    Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-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.) Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

  • Page 109: Dell Technical Support Policy (U.s. Only)

    Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. In addition to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com.

  • Page 110: Definition Of "Third-Party" Software And Peripherals

    Third-party software and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Support for all third- party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer of the product.
  • Page 111 Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code Australia (Sydney) E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com International Access Code: 0011 E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com Country Code: 61 Home and Small Business 1-300-655-533 City Code: 2 Government and Business toll-free: 1-800-633-559 Preferred Accounts Division (PAD)
  • Page 112 Country Code: 673 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949 Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4955 Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 Customer Care (med./large business, government)
  • Page 113 Country Code: 86 Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com City Code: 592 Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.com Technical Support Fax 592 818 1350 Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and toll-free: 800 858 2969 Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and toll-free: 800 858 0950 Dell Precision™)
  • Page 114 Area Codes, International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code Czech Republic (Prague) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com Country Code: 420 Technical Support 22537 2727 Customer Care 22537 2707...
  • Page 115 International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code France (Paris) (Montpellier) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Country Code: 33 Home and Small Business City Codes: (1) (4) Technical Support...
  • Page 116 Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support E-mail: apsupport@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) 2969 3188 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell 2969 3191 Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp™, PowerEdge™, 2969 3196 PowerConnect™, and PowerVault™) Customer Care...
  • Page 117 International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 16 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Country Code: 353 Technical Support 1850 543 543 City Code: 1 U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only)
  • Page 118 Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and 81-44-520-1435 Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and toll-free:0120-198-433 Latitude) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, 81-44-556-3894 OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (PDAs, projectors, printers, toll-free: 0120-981-690 routers) Technical Support outside of Japan (PDAs,...
  • Page 119 Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) 29 693 115 Malaysia (Penang) Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and toll-free: 1 800 88 0193 Latitude) Country Code: 60 Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and toll-free: 1 800 88 1306...
  • Page 120 020 674 47 50 Switchboard 020 674 50 00 Switchboard Fax 020 674 47 50 New Zealand E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com Country Code: 64 Technical Support (for desktop and portable toll-free: 0800 446 255...
  • Page 121 Area Codes, International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code Norway (Lysaker) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/no/no/emaildell/ Country Code: 47 Technical Support 671 16882 Relational Customer Care 671 17575...
  • Page 122 International Access Code: 005 Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and toll-free: 1800 394 7430 Electronics and Accessories) Country Code: 65 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell toll-free: 1800 394 7488 Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, toll-free: 1800 394 7478 PowerConnect, and PowerVault)
  • Page 123 International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code Spain (Madrid) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Country Code: 34 Home and Small Business City Code: 91 Technical Support 902 100 130...
  • Page 124 00801 65 1228 Corporate Sales toll-free: 00801 651 227 Thailand Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell toll-free: 1800 0060 07 Precision) Country Code: 66 Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, toll-free: 1800 0600 09 PowerConnect, and PowerVault)
  • Page 125 Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code U.K. (Bracknell) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred 0870 908 0500 Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees]) Technical Support (direct and general)
  • Page 126 1-888-798-7561 Software and Peripherals Sales toll-free: 1-800-671-3355 Spare Parts Sales toll-free: 1-800-357-3355 Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll-free: 1-800-247-4618 toll-free: 1-800-727-8320 Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY Speech-Impaired (1-877-335-5889) U.S. Virgin Islands General Support 1-877-673-3355 Venezuela...

  • Page 127: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)

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

  • Page 128: Fcc Identification Information

    • Model number: PP14L • Company name: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

  • Page 129: Index

    PC Cards, 49 contacting, 110 support policy, 109 audio device CD drive support site, 10 connecting, 36 problems, 56 Dell Diagnostics, 53 audio. See speakers CD-RW drive problems, 56 Dell Premier Support website, 10 device status lights using, 33 description, 14...
  • Page 130 16 hard drive keypad description, 23 numeric, 45 problems, 57 network replacing, 83 problems, 64 returning to Dell, 85 network connector hardware description, 22 labels conflicts, 76 numeric keypad, 45 Microsoft Windows, 10 Hardware Troubleshooter, 76 Service Tag, 10...
  • Page 131 17 RAM. See memory computer does not start up, 62 computer stops responding, 62 reinstalling conflicts, 76 Windows XP , 73-74 Dell Diagnostics, 53 PC Card slot drives, 55 description, 19 DVD drive, 56 PC Cards error messages, 59...
  • Page 132 23 conflicts, 76 video Dell Diagnostics, 53 support problems, 70 external keyboard contacting Dell, 110 video connector problems, 60 policy, 109 description, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 76 S-video TV-out connector Help and Support Center, 11 connecting a TV, 21...

Table of Contents