Dell 600m, PP05L owner manual W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

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D E V I C E S T A T U S L I G H T S

Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.

Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing.

Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.

Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled.

NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on only if you ordered the internal card with Bluetooth

wireless technology with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your card.

To turn off only the functionality of the Bluetooth wireless technology,

right-click the icon in the system tray and select Disable Bluetooth Radio.

To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press <Fn><F2>.

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A Tour of Your Computer

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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 Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve BatteryMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting a Television to the ComputerEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPIf only part of the display is readable Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesAppendix 100Contents Keyboard status lights Mute button Tour of Your ComputerFront View 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 bayBack 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 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerModem and Internet Connection Problems Next window, click the appropriate optionSetting Up a Printer Mail ProblemsPrinter Cable Parallel connector on computer Connecting a Parallel PrinterScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches USB connector on computer Printer ProblemsConnecting a USB Printer USB printer On printer CableSurge Protectors Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices Line ConditionersTurning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesComputer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Setting Up Your Computer Battery Performance Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesUsing a Battery Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery 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 System Functions BatteryKeyboard Shortcuts CD or DVD TraySpeaker Functions Power ManagementAdvanced tab in the Power Options Properties Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch pad Touch pad buttonsExternal Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters CD and DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaSound and Speaker Problems How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Connecting a Television to the ComputerHelpful 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 Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network cableConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems 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 Finding Solutions Solving ProblemsSolving Problems See Accessing Help Error MessagesIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read Click Appearance and ThemesIf only part of the display is readable Scanner ProblemsDrive Problems 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 If Your Computer Gets Wet General Program ProblemsError messages appear 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 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 AppendixSmart Card Ports and ConnectorsMemory Video CommunicationsAudio Display Battery Physical AC AdapterEnvironmental Viewing the System Setup Screens Standard SettingsSystem Setup Screens Changing the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsChanging Printer Modes Performing a One-Time BootEnter the system setup program a Turn on your computer 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 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 119 IndexIndex 120 See UPS 121122

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