Dell PP05L, 600m owner manual Contents

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Contents

1 A Tour of Your Computer

Front View	9
Left Side View	12
Right Side View	14
Back View	15
Bottom View	19

2 Setting Up Your Computer

Connecting to the Internet	21
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	21
Modem and Internet Connection Problems	22
E-Mail Problems	23
Setting Up a Printer	23
Printer Cable	23
Connecting a Parallel Printer	24
Connecting a USB Printer	25
Printer Problems	25
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network	26
Power Protection Devices	26
Surge Protectors	26
Line Conditioners	26
Uninterruptible Power Supplies	27
Turning Off Your Computer	27

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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 Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting a Television to the ComputerEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readable100 AppendixContents Touch pad buttons Speaker Display latch Tour of Your ComputerFront View Keyboard status lights Mute buttonW . 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 ViewParallel connector Back ViewRJ-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 Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionNext window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a Parallel Printer Parallel connector on computerScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches USB printer On printer Cable Printer ProblemsConnecting a USB Printer USB connector on computerLine Conditioners Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerComputer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Setting Up Your Computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceCharge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power MeterHealth 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 CD or DVD Tray BatteryKeyboard Shortcuts System FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementAdvanced tab in the Power Options Properties Speaker FunctionsTouch pad Touch pad buttons Touch PadTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs CD and DVD ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDConnecting a Television to the Computer Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsHelpful 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 Network cable Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkInfrastructure 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 Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSolving Problems See Error Messages Accessing HelpVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Click Appearance and Themes If the display is difficult to readIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Scanner ProblemsDrive Problems If only part of the display is readableBack of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected PC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard driveUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear If Your Computer Gets WetIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring 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 SpecificationsPorts and Connectors Smart CardMemory Communications VideoAudio Display Battery AC Adapter PhysicalEnvironmental Standard Settings Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequenceChanging COM Ports Performing a One-Time BootEnter the system setup program a Turn on your computer Changing Printer ModesDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition 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 Index 119Index 120 121 See UPS122

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