Dell PP05L owner manual Dell Inspiron 600m, W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m

Owner’s Manual

Model PP05L

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 600mApril T8109 Contents Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve BatteryMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting a Television to the ComputerConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPIf only part of the display is readable Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities100 AppendixContents Front View Tour of Your ComputerKeyboard status lights Mute button Touch pad buttons Speaker Display latchW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Tour of Your Computer Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Security cable slot Module bay Right Side ViewBack View Parallel connectorRJ-45 USB C O N N E C T O R S Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerNext window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsSetting Up a Printer Mail ProblemsPrinter Cable Parallel connector on computer Connecting a Parallel PrinterScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Connecting a USB Printer Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer USB printer On printer CablePower Protection Devices Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkSurge Protectors Line ConditionersTurning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesComputer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Setting Up Your Computer Using a Battery Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesBattery Performance Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge GaugeHealth Gauge Low-Battery WarningRemoving a Battery Charging the BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Storing a Battery Power ProblemsAbout the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryDevice latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Second battery bottomRemoving and Installing Devices While Computer Is Running Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts BatterySystem Functions CD or DVD TrayAdvanced tab in the Power Options Properties Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch pad Touch pad buttons Touch PadExternal Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaCD and DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaSound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Connecting a Television to the ComputerHelpful Tips Video cable Audio cable Video ConnectionUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Composite TV-out adapter cable Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkSetting Up a Home and Office Network Network cableNetwork Problems Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining Your Network TypeInfrastructure network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPSetting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Finding Solutions Solving ProblemsSolving Problems See Error Messages Accessing HelpIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Click Appearance and Themes If the display is difficult to readDrive Problems Scanner ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveBack of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Error messages appear General Program ProblemsIf Your Computer Gets Wet Program crashesIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer What Is a Driver? Resolving Other Technical ProblemsDrivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPRestoring Your Operating System Select a restore point and click Next Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsAdding Memory Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts Antenna connectors on card Antenna cables Replacing the Hard Drive M2.5 x 5-mm screw Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix SpecificationsSmart Card Ports and ConnectorsMemory Video CommunicationsAudio Display Battery Physical AC AdapterEnvironmental Viewing the System Setup Screens Standard SettingsSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequenceEnter the system setup program a Turn on your computer Performing a One-Time BootChanging Printer Modes Changing COM PortsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. Only Contacting Dell Macrovision Product Notice101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 108109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 Appendix 119 IndexIndex 120 121 See UPS122

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