Dell PP31L manual March NU140

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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Model PP31L

March 2008

P/N NU140

Rev. A00

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Contents Dell Studio Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mMarch NU140 Contents Technical Support and Customer Service Macrovision Product Notice Contents Finding Information Internet, E-mail, and so on About Your Computer Front and Right ViewIntegrated single analog microphone Lights located above the keyboard indicate the following About Your Computer Guide Help HTML-based help Back and Left View About Your Computer Connects video devices, such as a monitor T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ Bottom View Removing and Replacing the Battery Removing and Replacing the Base Cover To remove the base cover To replace the base cover About Your Computer Intel Pentium Dual-Core Intel CeleronIntel Core2 Duo Page USB UMA Page Keyboard Number of keys Battery life Random vibration spectrum that G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Specifications When to Use PSA Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics Dell Technical Update ServiceDiagnostics Available Press any key to start the Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer onDuring the assessment, provide inputs when prompted Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Express TestConfiguration Dell Support CenterClick Start →Computer Right-click Local Disk C Drive ProblemsClick Start →Computer Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not startMemory Problems Solid blue screen appearsPower Problems You can restore your operating system in the following ways Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing Windows Vista System Restore Creating a Restore PointUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateTroubleshooting Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service Problems With Your Order Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You CallPage Contacting Dell Appendix FCC Notice U.S. OnlyMacrovision Product Notice PP31LIndex Index Index Index