www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Inspiron™ 9300Owner’s ManualModel PP14L
10 Finding Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License LabelService Tag and Microsoft
100 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com
Appendix 101AppendixSpecificationsProcessorProcessor type Intel® Pentium® ML1 cache 64 KB L2 cache 2 MBExternal bus frequency 533 MHzSystem Informatio
102 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMemory type 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-IIMinimum memory 256 MBMaximum memory 2 GBPorts and ConnectorsAudio microphone
Appendix 103TV supportNTSC or PAL in S-video and composite modesNVIDIAData busPCI-Express x16Video controllerNVIDIA GeForce Go 6800Video memory256 MBL
104 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMaximum resolutions:WXGA+1440 x 900 at 16.7 million colorsWUXGA1920 x 1200 at 16.7 million colorsRefresh ra
Appendix 105BatteryType 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Dimensions:Depth88.5 mm (3.48 inches)Height21.5 mm (
106 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDimensions:Height27.94 mm (1.1 inches)Width58.42 mm (2.3 inches)Depth133.85 mm (5.25 inches)Weight (with ca
Appendix 107Using the System Setup ProgramOverview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in system se
108 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comThe window at the bottom tells you how to control system setup with key functions. Use these keys to select
Appendix 1093Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.4Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. If you wai
Finding Information 11• How to use Windows XP• Documentation for my conputer• Documentation for devices (such as a modem)Windows Help and Support Cent
110 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDefinition of "Third-Party" Software and PeripheralsThird-party software and peripherals include
Appendix 111Australia (Sydney)International Access Code: 0011Country Code: 61City Code: 2E-mail (Australia): [email protected] (New Zeala
112 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBermuda General Support1-800-342-0671Bolivia General Supporttoll-free: 800-10-0238BrazilInternational Acces
Appendix 113China (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cnTechnical Support E-mail: [email protected]
114 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comCzech Republic (Prague)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 420Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail:
Appendix 115France (Paris) (Montpellier)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 33City Codes: (1) (4)Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.
116 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comGreeceInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 30Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.
Appendix 117Ireland (Cherrywood)International Access Code: 16Country Code: 353City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: dell_direct_support@de
118 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comJapan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTech
Appendix 119Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-3619Fax (Techn
12 Finding Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com
120 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comMexicoInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 52Customer Technical Support001-877-384-8979or 001-877-269
Appendix 121Norway (Lysaker)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 47Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.com/no/no/emaildell/T
122 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSingapore (Singapore)International Access Code: 005Country Code: 65Website: support.ap.dell.comTechnical Su
Appendix 123Spain (Madrid)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 34City Code: 91Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/
124 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTai wa nInternational Access Code: 002Country Code: 886Website: support.ap.dell.comE-mail: ap_support@dell.
Appendix 125U.K. (Bracknell)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 44City Code: 1344Website: support.euro.dell.comCustomer Care website: support.e
126 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.comU.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Servicetoll-free:
Appendix 127FCC Notices (U.S. Only)Most Dell computers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. To de
128 Appendixwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Index 129IndexAaudio connectorsdescription, 19audio deviceconnecting, 36audio. See speakersBbatterycharge gauge, 23, 30charging, 31checking the charge
A Tour of Your Computer 13A Tour of Your ComputerFront ViewDISPLAY LATCHES — Keeps the display closed.DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — Slide this to release th
130 Index130 Indexdrivesproblems, 55See hard driveDVD driveproblems, 56DVDsusing, 33DVI monitor connectordescription, 20Eerror messages, 59Ffandescrip
Index 131Ooperating systemreinstalling Windows XP, 74optical drivedescription, 17optical-drive locking screwdescription, 23optical-drive tray eject bu
132 Index132 Indexsubwooferdescription, 23supportcontacting Dell, 110policy, 109S-video TV-out connectorconnecting a TV, 21description, 21System Resto
14 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPOWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power man
A Tour of Your Computer 15TOUCH PAD — Provides the functionality of a mouse.MEDIA CONTROL BUTTONS — Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback.SPEAKER
16 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comKEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTSThe green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:Turn
A Tour of Your Computer 17Left Side ViewOPTICAL DRIVE — You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay. F
18 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the comput
A Tour of Your Computer 19AIR VENT — The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. CAUTIO
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates
20 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBack ViewDIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTORVIDEO CONNECTORAIR VENT — The computer uses f
A Tour of Your Computer 21AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer.The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by t
22 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem con
A Tour of Your Computer 23BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE — Provides information on the battery charge. For more information, see "Checking the Battery Char
24 A Tour of Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com
Setting Up Your Computer 25Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet
26 Setting Up Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.com4In the next window, click the appropriate option:• If you do not have an ISP and want to se
Setting Up Your Computer 27Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.1Complete the operating system
28 Setting Up Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSurge ProtectorsSurge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to pre
Using a Battery 29Using a BatteryBattery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this chapter, follow the safety instructions
Contents 3ContentsFinding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 A Tour of Your ComputerFront View . . . . .
30 Using a Batterywww.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, inc
Using a Battery 31Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connec
32 Using a Batterywww.dell.com | support.dell.comInstalling a Battery1Slide the battery lengthwise into the bay at a 45-degree angle.2Press the other
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 33Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDsFor information about using CDs and DVDs in your comput
34 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com4To copy a CD or DVD:•If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 35Using MediaDirect NOTE: QuickSet, which is automatically installed and enabled on your computer, is necessar
36 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.comConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 37S-Video and Standard Audio1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. NOT
38 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com4Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on y
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 391Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the TV/digital audio a
4 ContentsCharging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Removing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com8See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 43 to ensure th
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 413Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV/digital audio a
42 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 437Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer.8S
44 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimediawww.dell.com | support.dell.com4Click the Settings tab and click Advanced.5Click the Displays tab.6Click the u
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 45Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric KeypadThe numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external k
46 Using the Keyboard and Touch Padwww.dell.com | support.dell.comKey CombinationsSystem FunctionsBatteryCD or DVD TrayDisplay FunctionsRadios (Includ
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 47Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft® Windows® Logo Key FunctionsTo adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat r
48 Using the Keyboard and Touch Padwww.dell.com | support.dell.comTouch PadThe touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you
Using PC Cards 49Using PC CardsPC Card TypesSee "Specifications" on page 101 for information on supported PCMCIA cards and PC Card slots.The
Contents 5Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Customizing the Touch Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50 Using PC Cardswww.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in t
Using PC Cards 51Removing a PC Card or Blank NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and sto
52 Using PC Cardswww.dell.com | support.dell.com
Solving Problems 53Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions i
54 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and c
Solving Problems 553If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more
56 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comDVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which
Solving Problems 57If you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive trayIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundHard drive problemsE-Mail, Mode
58 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comCHECK THE MICROSOFT OUTLOOK® EXPRESS SECURITY SETTINGS — If you cannot open your e-mail attachments:
Solving Problems 59Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Info
6 ContentsNetwork Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow t
Solving Problems 61External keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Unexpecte
62 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comLockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, foll
Solving Problems 63A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemA solid blue screen appearsOther software problemsRUN THE PROGRAM COMP
64 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comMemory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
Solving Problems 65PC Card Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product In
66 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comCHARGE THE BATTERY — The battery charge may be depleted.1Reinstall the battery.2Use the AC adapter t
Solving Problems 67Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product In
68 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow
Solving Problems 69No sound from headphonesTouch Pad or Mouse ProblemsADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Click or double-click the speaker icon in th
Contents 79 Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Recommended Tools . . . .
70 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comVideo and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow
Solving Problems 71If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readableCHECK THE SYSTEM FOR POWER — Ensure that the system has b
72 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comDriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or ke
Solving Problems 73Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIf a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP De
74 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Dell PC Restore by Symantec (see page 75) restores your hard drive to the operating state it was i
Solving Problems 755Click Next.The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts.6A
76 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com2Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press <Ctrl><F11>.If you do not press <Ctrl>
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 77Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network AdapterBefore you connect your computer to a networ
78 Setting Up a Home and Office Networkwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNetwork Setup WizardThe Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Netwo
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 79Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XPYour wireless network card requires specific software
8 ContentsFCC Notices (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80 Setting Up a Home and Office Networkwww.dell.com | support.dell.com2Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or do
Adding and Replacing Parts 81Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You BeginThis chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in
82 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect you
Adding and Replacing Parts 835Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, slide and hold the battery-bay latch re
84 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to inst
Adding and Replacing Parts 85Returning a Hard Drive to DellReturn your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise,
86 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com3Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then re
Adding and Replacing Parts 87 NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates th
88 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com9Reinstall the optical drive. See page 97.10Turn on the computer.As the computer boots, it
Adding and Replacing Parts 894Remove the existing modem:aRemove the screw securing the modem to the system board, and set it aside.bPull straight up o
Finding Information 9Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here• Warranty information• Terms and Conditions• Safety instructions• Regul
90 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comMini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already insta
Adding and Replacing Parts 91bRelease the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.cLift the Mini PCI card o
92 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, never place cables under the card.bConnect
Adding and Replacing Parts 93Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Produ
94 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comKeyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safe
Adding and Replacing Parts 95Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
96 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comDisplay CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safet
Adding and Replacing Parts 977Lift the display away from the computer at a 90-degree angle. Ensure that the antenna cables and display cable are free
98 Adding and Replacing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.com4Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the side to release the drive from the bay.
Adding and Replacing Parts 994Pull the card out of the compartment so that you can disconnect the card from its cable and remove it from the computer.
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