Dell Inspiron 6000 Manuel d'utilisateur

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Inspiron™ 6000Owner’s ManualModel PP12L

10 Finding Information• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License LabelService Tag and Microsoft Windows LicenseThese labels ar

100 AppendixChanging the Boot SequenceThe boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the oper

Appendix 101Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer

102 AppendixThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause harmf

Appendix 103Macrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectu

104 AppendixWhen you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need ass

Appendix 105Austria (Vienna)International Access Code: 900Country Code: 43City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: tech_support_central_europ

106 AppendixBruneiCountry Code: 673Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia)604 633 4966Customer Care (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4888Transaction S

Appendix 107China (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cnTechnical Support E-mail: [email protected]

108 AppendixCzech Republic (Prague)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 420Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected] Su

Appendix 109France (Paris) (Montpellier)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 33City Codes: (1) (4)Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.

Finding Information 11• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)— If you reinstall the operating

110 AppendixGreeceInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 30Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/Technical S

Appendix 111Ireland (Cherrywood)International Access Code: 16Country Code: 353City Code: 1Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: dell_direct_support@de

112 AppendixJapan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTechnical Support (servers)toll-fre

Appendix 113Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-3619Fax (Techn

114 AppendixMexicoInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 52Customer Technical Support001-877-384-8979or 001-877-269-3383Sales50-81-8800or 01-800-8

Appendix 115New ZealandInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 64E-mail (New Zealand): [email protected] Customer Care (Australia and

116 AppendixPortugalInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 351Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.com/pt/en/emaildell/Technica

Appendix 117South Africa (Johannesburg)International Access Code:09/091Country Code: 27City Code: 11Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: dell_za_supp

118 AppendixSweden (Upplands Vasby)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 46City Code: 8Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: support.euro.dell.co

Appendix 119ThailandInternational Access Code: 001Country Code: 66Website: support.ap.dell.comTechnical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precisio

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120 AppendixU.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Servicetoll-free: 1-800-433-9014AutoTech (portab

Index 121IndexAaudio connectors, 18audio deviceconnecting, 34audio. See speakersBbatterycharge gauge, 22, 28charging, 29checking the charge, 28descrip

122 Index122 Indexdrivesproblems, 53See hard driveDVD driveproblems, 53DVDs, 31Eerror messages, 56Ffandescription, 17, 22FCC notice, 101Finding Inform

Index 123optical drive baydescription, 22optical-drive-tray eject buttondescription, 18PPC Card slotdescription, 19PC Cardsblanks, 43, 45CardBus techn

124 Index124 Indexspecifications, 93spyware, 56, 61supportcontacting Dell, 101policy, 101S-video TV-out connectorconnecting a TV, 34description, 20Sys

A Tour of Your Computer 13A Tour of Your ComputerFront ViewDISPLAY LATCHES — Keeps the display closed.DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — Press this to release th

14 A Tour of Your ComputerPOWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid

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 ComputerKEYBOARD — The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. For information on supported ke

A Tour of Your Computer 17Left Side ViewAIR VENT — The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overhe

18 A Tour of Your ComputerOPTICAL-DRIVE-TRAY EJECT BUTTON —Press this button to eject a CD and DVD from the optical drive.OPTICAL DRIVE —You can insta

A Tour of Your Computer 19SECURE DIGITAL I/O SLOT — The Secure Digital I/O slot supports one Secure Digital memory card or other SD I/O device. Use Se

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 ComputerUSB CONNECTORS S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTORVIDEO CONNECTORAC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer.The AC a

A Tour of Your Computer 21 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among cou

22 A Tour of Your ComputerHARD DRIVE — Stores software and data. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 77 and "Hard drive prob

Setting Up Your Computer 23Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet

24 Setting Up Your Computer4In the next window, click the appropriate option:• If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a l

Setting Up Your Computer 25Power Protection DevicesSeveral devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures:• Surge protectors

26 Setting Up Your ComputerLine Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions.Line conditioners are designed to m

Using a Battery 27Using a BatteryBattery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this chapter, follow the safety instructions

28 Using a BatteryChecking the Battery ChargeThe Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charg

Using a Battery 29Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connec

Contents 3ContentsFinding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 A Tour of Your ComputerFront View . . . . .

30 Using a BatteryRemoving a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack.1Ensure that the

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 31Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDsFor information about using CDs and DVDs in your comput

32 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia3Click Exact Copy.4To copy a CD or DVD:•If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings are correct

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 33Using Dell MediaDirect NOTE: QuickSet, which is automatically installed and enabled on your computer, is nec

34 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 354Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your computer.5Plug the two

36 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the composite TV-out a

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 375Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on the computer. 6Plug the two

38 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaIntegrated Video Controller NOTE: Ensure that you properly connect the TV before you enable the display setti

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric KeypadThe numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external k

4 ContentsCharging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Removing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey CombinationsSystem FunctionsBatteryCD or DVD TrayDisplay FunctionsRadios (Including Wireless Networking and an

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft® Windows® Logo Key FunctionsTo adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat r

42 Using the Keyboard and Touch PadTouch PadThe touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the disp

Using PC Cards 43Using PC CardsPC Card TypesSee "Specifications" on page 93 for information on supported PC Cards. NOTE: A PC Card is not a

44 Using PC CardsTo install a PC Card:1Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up. The latch may need to be in the "in" position

Using PC Cards 45Removing a PC Card or Blank NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and sto

46 Using PC Cards

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 47Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network AdapterBefore you connect your computer to a networ

48 Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup WizardThe Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you th

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XPYour wireless network card requires specific software

Contents 56 Using PC CardsPC Card Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43PC Card Blanks. . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network2Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the network name in

Solving Problems 51Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions i

52 Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Main Menu1After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you w

Solving Problems 53Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Info

54 Solving ProblemsIf you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive trayIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundHard drive problemsCHANGE THE W

Solving Problems 55E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructi

56 Solving ProblemsError Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Info

Solving Problems 57OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND — Reinstall the hard drive. See page 77. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "FCC Notices (U

58 Solving ProblemsIEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the P

Solving Problems 59Unexpected charactersLockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the saf

6 ContentsA program crashes repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system

60 Solving ProblemsThe computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.A program stop

Solving Problems 61Other software problemsCHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION —• Ens

62 Solving ProblemsMemory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Inf

Solving Problems 63PC Card Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product In

64 Solving ProblemsPrinter Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product In

Solving Problems 65Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product In

66 Solving ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Solving Problems 67No sound from headphonesTouch Pad or Mouse ProblemsTEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by te

68 Solving ProblemsVideo and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Solving Problems 69If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readableDriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that contro

Contents 7Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Returning a Hard Drive to Dell . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Solving ProblemsDell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed.Many dri

Solving Problems 71If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that

72 Solving ProblemsCreating a Restore Point1Click the Start button and click Help and Support.2Click System Restore.3Follow the instructions on the sc

Solving Problems 73Enabling System RestoreIf you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is autom

74 Solving Problems6When prompted, click Yes.The computer restarts. Because the computer is restored to its original operating state, the screens that

Adding and Replacing Parts 75Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You BeginThis chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in

76 Adding and Replacing PartsBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damag

Adding and Replacing Parts 774Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, slide and hold the battery-bay latch re

78 Adding and Replacing PartsTo replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 75. 2Turn

Adding and Replacing Parts 79Returning a Hard Drive to DellReturn your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise,

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80 Adding and Replacing Parts3Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover.

Adding and Replacing Parts 81 NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled “DIMM

82 Adding and Replacing Parts7Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.8Reinstall

Adding and Replacing Parts 833Remove the existing modem:aRemove the screw securing the modem to the system board, and set it aside.bPull straight up o

84 Adding and Replacing PartsWireless Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before

Adding and Replacing Parts 855Install the replacement Mini PCI card:aAlign the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mi

86 Adding and Replacing PartsCoin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Adding and Replacing Parts 87Display CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product I

88 Adding and Replacing PartsWhen you replace the display, ensure that the display cable is lying flat in the display cable trough and securely tucked

Adding and Replacing Parts 89Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Produ

Finding Information 9Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Additional informa

90 Adding and Replacing PartsKeyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product

Adding and Replacing Parts 91 NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the five tabs along the front edge of the k

92 Adding and Replacing Parts

Appendix 93AppendixSpecificationsProcessorProcessor type Intel® Pentium® M or Intel Celeron® ML1 cache 32 KB L2 cache 1 MB, 2 MBExternal bus frequency

94 AppendixMemory type 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-2Minimum memory 256 MBMaximum memory 2 GBPorts and ConnectorsAudio microphone connector, stereo headphone/spea

Appendix 95Video type: discrete video cardData busPCI Express X16Video controllerATI Mobility Radeon X300Video memory64 MB and 128 MBLCD interfaceLVDS

96 AppendixRefresh rate 60 HzOperating angle 0° (closed) to 180°Viewing angles:Horizontal±65° (WSXGA+, WUXGA)±40° (WXGA)Vertical±50° (WSXGA+, WUXGA)+1

Appendix 97Weight 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) (9 cell) 0.3 kg (0.6 lb) (6 cell)Voltage 14.8 VDCCharge time (approximate):Computer off2 hoursOperating time Battery

98 AppendixPhysicalHeight 38 mm (1.5 inches)Width 354 mm (13.9 inches)Depth 260 mm (10.2 inches)Weight (with 6-cell battery):Configurable to less than

Appendix 99Using the System Setup ProgramOverview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in system set