Dell PP10S owner manual Before Working Inside Your Computer

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Before Working Inside Your Computer

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in Dell’s product documentation, or as directed by Dell’s online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTICE: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.

NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

1Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

2Turn off your computer.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network device.

3Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

4Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.

5Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.

6Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.

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Contents Dell Inspiron 1200 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mJanuary D8833 Contents Using a Battery Completing the Power Management WizardConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Radios Including Wireless NetworkingConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readableResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not beClick the topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow the instructions on the screen Display latch release About Your ComputerFront View 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 Audio connectors Left Side ViewBattery Right Side ViewBack View USB C O N N E C T O R S D E O C O N N E C T O R Memory module Cover BatteryBottom View FanSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISPClick Files and Settings Transfer Wizard NextStart the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard USB connector on computer Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Printer CableSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterLow-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Recalibrating a BatteryRecalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup Utility Removing a Battery Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Power Management Wizard Power ManagementPower Management Tips Setting Sleep ModesSelecting a Power Scheme Completing the Power Management Wizard Power Management ModesSetting Battery Alarms and Actions Standby ModePower Options Properties Hibernate ModePower Schemes Tab Advanced Tab Alarms TabPower Meter Tab Hibernate TabPower Management Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Volume icon Volume meter Mute iconAdjusting the Picture Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric keypadKey Combinations Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsOpens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Touch Pad Customizing the Touch PadPC Card Types Using PC CardsInstalling a PC Card Extended PC CardsRemoving a PC Card or Blank PC CardRelease latch Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a NetworkClick Checklist for creating a network Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Determining Your Network TypeSetting Up a Network Setting Up a Network When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems If there is no audio Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersShut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Product Information GuideProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Network ProblemsPC Card Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readableUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUnder Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance Identifying DriversClick Roll Back Driver Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click PropertiesClick System Restore Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring Your Operating SystemClick Performance and Maintenance Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Click the System Restore tabRemoving PC Restore Solving Problems Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Memory Memory module Securing clips Adding and Replacing Parts Captive screwHard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications AppendixThree 4-pin USB 2.0 connectors Sodimm DDRType active-matrix TFT 1024 x 768 at 262 K colors Response time typicalMs rise+fall maximum Refresh rate 60 Hz Appendix Maximum Power Consumption panel with Backlight typical297 mm 1024 x 768 at 262 K colors43 WHr Power-intensive conditionsInformation on battery life and operating 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 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview System Setup Screens Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Performing a One-Time BootDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Notices U.S. Only Class aContacting Dell Class BFCC Identification Information Tech Support Tech Support ServicesGeneral Support SalesAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com Customer Care Home Sales/Small Business Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales 866 440AutoTech automated technical support Customer Care med./large business, governmentDell Precision Technical Support servers and storage Switches, routers, and so on Customer CareInspiron Technical Support OptiPlex, Latitude, 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 100 Technical Support servers101 102 General Support 001-800-882-1519General Support 001-800-220-1006 General Support 0800-50-669 103General Support 001-800-507-0962 Fax 21 424 01104 International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.comCustomer Technical Support, Customer Service 604 633 Sales Penang, Malaysia105 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales 106107 108 Index 109Index 110 111 112