Dell 600m, PP05L owner manual Commonly Used Options, Changing the Boot Sequence

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The screens display such information as:

•System configuration

•Boot order

•Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings

•Basic device configuration settings

•Battery charge status

•System security and hard-drive password settings

Commonly Used Options

Certain options require that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect.

Changing the Boot Sequence

The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the operating system. You can control the boot sequence using the Boot Order page of the system setup program. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following:

•Diskette Drive

•Modular bay HDD

•Internal HDD

•CD/DVD/CD-RW drive

During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system.

To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by pressing the up-arrow or down-arrow key, and then enable or disable the device or change its order in the list.

•To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press the spacebar. Enabled items appear as white and display a small triangle to their left; disabled items appear blue or dimmed without a triangle.

•To reorder a device in the list, highlight the device and then press <u> or <d> (not case-sensitive) to move the highlighted device up or down.

Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you save the changes and exit the system setup program.

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Contents Dell Inspiron 600m W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mApril T8109 Contents Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting a Television to the Computer Enabling the Display Settings for a TelevisionConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesAppendix 100Contents Tour of Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard 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 Right Side View Security cable slot Module bayParallel connector Back ViewRJ-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 Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerModem and Internet Connection Problems Next window, click the appropriate optionMail Problems Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a Parallel Printer Parallel connector on computerScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Printer Problems Connecting a USB PrinterUSB connector on computer USB printer On printer CableSetting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersUninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerComputer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Setting Up Your Computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a BatteryBattery Performance Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Health GaugeCharging the Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Power Problems Storing a BatteryChecking the Charge on the Second Battery About the Module BaySecond battery bottom Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesRemoving 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 Battery Keyboard ShortcutsSystem Functions CD or DVD TrayPower Management Advanced tab in the Power Options PropertiesSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch pad Touch pad buttonsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsCD and DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaSound and Speaker Problems How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsConnecting a Television to the Computer Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsHelpful Tips Video Connection Video cable Audio cableUsing 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 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterSetting Up a Home and Office Network Network cableNetwork Setup Wizard Network ProblemsConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining Your Network TypeConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Infrastructure networkSetting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSolving Problems See Accessing Help Error MessagesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read Click Appearance and ThemesScanner Problems Drive 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 PC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard driveUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start General Program Problems Error messages appearIf Your Computer Gets Wet Program crashesIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Select a restore point and click Next Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Enabling System RestoreResolving 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 M2.5 x 5-mm screw Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Hard DriveAdding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications AppendixPorts and Connectors Smart CardMemory Communications VideoAudio Display Battery AC Adapter PhysicalEnvironmental Standard Settings Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Changing the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsPerforming a One-Time Boot Enter the system setup program a Turn on your computerChanging Printer Modes Changing COM PortsDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. Only Macrovision Product Notice Contacting Dell101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 Appendix Index 119Index 120 See UPS 121122

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