Dell PP29L owner manual

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Main Notes, Notices, and Cautions ___________________ Contents 1 About Y our Computer 2 Setting Up Y our Computer 3 Using the Display 4 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 5 Using a Battery 6 Using Multimedia 7 Using Cards 8 Setting Up and Using Networks 9 Securing Y our Computer 10 T roubleshooting Page 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Page 12 T raveling With Y our Computer 13 Getting Help 14 Specifications A Appendix Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Index Page Finding Information NOTE: 14 NOTE: NOTE: 16 NOTE: Page About Your Computer Front View 20 Page Page Page Left Side View transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. Right Side View Back View Bottom View Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows Easy Transfer Page Page Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Page Using the Display Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 42 Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Battery Power Management Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Page Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery Power Power Management Modes Standby Mode Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Accessing Power Options Properties Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Page Using Multimedia Playing Media Page Copying CD and DVD Media How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD and DVD Media Helpful Tips Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Memory Card Reader Memory Card Blanks Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Page Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network Wireless Local Area Network What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Page Connecting to a WLAN Page Securing Your Computer Security Cable Lock Passwords If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics Page Page Page Drive Problems Optical drive problems Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Page Page Page Page ExpressCard Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software Problems The computer does not start The computer stops responding A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system A solid blue screen appears Other software problems Memory Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Page Page Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System Restore Using the Operating System Media Page Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Memory Removing Memory Module Page Replacing Memory Module Page Wireless Mini-Cards Removing Mini-Card Page Replacing Mini-Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Card Replacing the Card Page Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Travel Tips Traveling by Air Getting Help Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Specifications NOTE: 134 NOTE: Page Page Page Page Page Page Appendix Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup Screen System Setup Screen Commonly Used Options Page Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Mouse Media Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals FCC Notice (U.S. Only) FCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice Glossary A B C D Page E F G H I K L M Page N O P R S Page T U V W X Z Index Numerics A B C E H I K L M N P Q R S T U V W