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 600m
April T8109
Contents
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
Connecting a Television to the Computer
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
If only part of the display is readable
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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Appendix
Contents
Front View
Tour of Your Computer
Keyboard status lights Mute button
Touch pad buttons Speaker Display latch
W . 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 View
RJ-45
Parallel connector
Back View
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
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer
Next window, click the appropriate option
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Printer Cable
Mail Problems
Setting Up a Printer
Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Parallel connector on computer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Problems
USB connector on computer
USB printer On printer Cable
Power Protection Devices
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Turning Off Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Using a Battery
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
Battery Performance
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Health Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Removing a Battery
Charging the Battery
Installing a Battery
Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery
Storing a Battery
Power Problems
About the Module Bay
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery
Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
Second battery bottom
Removing and Installing Devices While Computer Is Running
Device latch release
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Keyboard Shortcuts
Battery
System Functions
CD or DVD Tray
Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch pad Touch pad buttons
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Unexpected Characters
Using CDs and DVDs
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
CD and DVD Problems
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Sound and Speaker Problems
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Helpful Tips
Connecting a Television to the Computer
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Video cable Audio cable
Video Connection
Using 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
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network cable
Network Problems
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining Your Network Type
Infrastructure network
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Solving Problems
Solving Problems
Finding Solutions
See
Error Messages
Accessing Help
Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
Click Appearance and Themes
If the display is difficult to read
Drive Problems
Scanner Problems
If only part of the display is readable
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected
Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start
PC Card Problems
If you have problems with a hard drive
Error messages appear
General Program Problems
If Your Computer Gets Wet
Program crashes
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Drivers
Resolving Other Technical Problems
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Restoring Your Operating System
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Select a restore point and click Next
Enabling System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter
Solving Problems
Adding Memory
Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts
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 Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts
Appendix
Specifications
Memory
Ports and Connectors
Smart Card
Audio
Communications
Video
Display
Battery
Environmental
AC Adapter
Physical
System Setup Screens
Standard Settings
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Changing the Boot Sequence
Enter the system setup program a Turn on your computer
Performing a One-Time Boot
Changing Printer Modes
Changing COM Ports
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
FCC Notices U.S. Only
Contacting Dell
Macrovision Product Notice
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Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers
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Appendix
Index
Index
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See UPS
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