Dell PP05L, 600m owner manual Bottom View

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battery-bay latch release

memory module cover

battery charge gauge

battery

hard drive

Mini PCI card cover

fan

docking device slot

M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R — Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). See "Adding Memory" on page 81.

B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E — Releases the battery. See "Using a Battery" on page 29 for instructions. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E — Provides information on the battery charge. See "Using a Battery" on page 29.

B A T T E R Y — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Battery" on page 29.

D O C K I N G D E V I C E S L O T — Lets you attach your computer to a docking device. See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional information.

F A N — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

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. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

M I N I PCI C A R D C O V E R — Covers the compartment that contains the Mini PCI card. See "Adding a Mini PCI Card" on page 83.

H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data.

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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 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting a Television to the ComputerEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readable100 AppendixContents Touch pad buttons Speaker Display latch Tour of Your ComputerFront View Keyboard status lights Mute buttonW . 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 Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionNext 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 USB printer On printer Cable Printer ProblemsConnecting a USB Printer USB connector on computerLine Conditioners Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsTurning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesComputer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Setting Up Your Computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceCharge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power MeterHealth 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 CD or DVD Tray BatteryKeyboard Shortcuts System FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementAdvanced tab in the Power Options Properties Speaker FunctionsTouch pad Touch pad buttons Touch PadExternal Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs CD and DVD ProblemsSound 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 Network cable Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkInfrastructure 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 readIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Scanner ProblemsDrive Problems If only part of the display is readableBack 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 Program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear If Your Computer Gets WetIf 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 SequenceChanging COM Ports Performing a One-Time BootEnter the system setup program a Turn on your computer Changing Printer ModesDell 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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