Dell PP05L, 600m Performing a One-Time Boot, Changing Printer Modes, Changing COM Ports

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Performing a One-Time Boot

You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.)

1Shut down the computer.

2Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

3Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

4When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to boot and press <>Enter>.

The computer boots to the selected device.

The next time you reboot the computer, the normal boot order is restored.

Changing Printer Modes

Set the Parallel Mode option according to the type of printer or device connected to the parallel connector. To determine the correct mode to use, see the documentation that came with

the device.

Setting Parallel Mode to Disabled disables the parallel port and the port’s LPT address, freeing its interrupt for another device to use.

Changing COM Ports

Serial Port allows you to map the serial port COM address or disable the serial port and its address, freeing its interrupt for another device to use.

Enabling the Infrared Sensor

1Enter the system setup program: a Turn on your computer.

b Press <F2>when the DELL logo appears.

2Press <Alt><p> until you locate Infrared Data Port under Basic Device Configuration.

3Press the down-arrow key to highlight Disabled next to Infrared Data Port.

4Press <Esc> to save the changes and exit the system setup program. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.

5Follow the instructions on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is being installed.

6At the end of the installation process, click Yes to restart the computer.

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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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