Dell PP10S owner manual Radios Including Wireless Networking, Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions

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6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

 

Numeric Keypad

41

 

Key Combinations

42

 

System Functions

42

 

Battery

42

 

CD or DVD Tray

42

 

Display Functions

42

 

Radios (Including Wireless Networking)

42

 

Power Management

42

 

Speaker Functions

43

 

Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions

43

 

Touch Pad

44

 

Customizing the Touch Pad

44

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Using PC Cards

 

 

PC Card Types

45

 

Extended PC Cards

45

 

Installing a PC Card

45

 

Removing a PC Card or Blank

46

8 Setting Up a Network

 

 

Connecting to a Network Adapter

47

 

Network Setup Wizard

47

 

Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network

48

 

Determining Your Network Type

48

 

Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP

48

9

Solving Problems

 

 

Dell Diagnostics

51

 

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

51

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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 1200January D8833 Contents Completing the Power Management Wizard Using a BatteryConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Radios Including Wireless NetworkingConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Updates Order status, warranty, and repair informationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not beFollow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Front View About Your ComputerDisplay latch release About Your ComputerV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S R D D R I V E a N D K E Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Audio connectorsBack View BatteryRight Side View USB C O N N E C T O R S D E O C O N N E C T O R Bottom View Cover BatteryMemory module FanConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Transferring Information to a New ComputerNext Click Files and Settings Transfer WizardStart the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterUSB connector on computer Printer CableUninterruptible Power Supplies Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersUsing a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Low-Battery Warning Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Recalibrating a Battery Charging the BatteryRecalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup Utility Storing a Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Using a Battery Power Management Tips Power ManagementPower Management Wizard Setting Sleep ModesSelecting a Power Scheme Setting Battery Alarms and Actions Power Management ModesCompleting the Power Management Wizard Standby ModePower Schemes Tab Power Options PropertiesHibernate Mode Power Meter Tab Alarms TabAdvanced Tab Hibernate TabPower Management Playing a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Volume icon Volume meter Mute icon Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadKey Combinations Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad Touch PadInstalling a PC Card Using PC CardsPC Card Types Extended PC CardsRelease latch Removing a PC Card or BlankPC Card Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkClick Checklist for creating a network Determining Your Network TypeSetting Up a Network Setting Up a Network Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsTab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems If there is no audio Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again External Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Product Information GuideProgram crashes repeatedly Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems PC Card ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsDrivers What Is a Driver?If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableUnder Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Identifying DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling DriversClick Roll Back Driver Click PropertiesCreating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreClick System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemUndoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tabRemoving PC Restore Solving Problems Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Memory Captive screw Memory module Securing clips Adding and Replacing PartsHard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix SpecificationsSodimm DDR Three 4-pin USB 2.0 connectorsMs rise+fall maximum Refresh rate 60 Hz Appendix Type active-matrix TFT1024 x 768 at 262 K colors Response time typical 297 mm Power Consumption panel with Backlight typicalMaximum 1024 x 768 at 262 K colorsInformation on battery life and operating Power-intensive conditions43 WHr Operating conditions and can beW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsPerforming a One-Time Boot FCC Notices U.S. Only Macrovision Product NoticeDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class aFCC Identification Information Contacting DellClass B General Support Tech Support ServicesTech Support SalesAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com AutoTech automated technical support Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales 866 440Customer Care Home Sales/Small Business Customer Care med./large business, governmentInspiron Technical Support OptiPlex, Latitude, Switches, routers, and so on Customer CareDell Precision Technical Support servers and storage Technical Support projectors, PDAs, printersGeneral Support 01-899-753-0777 International Access Code Country Code Greece Website support.euro.dell.com General Support dial from within Jamaica only Appendix Technical Support servers 100101 General Support 001-800-220-1006 102General Support 001-800-882-1519 General Support 001-800-507-0962 103General Support 0800-50-669 Fax 21 424 01Customer Technical Support, Customer Service 604 633 International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.com104 Sales Penang, Malaysia105 106 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales107 108 Index Index109 110 111 112