Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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Contents
1A Tour of Your Computer
2Setting Up Your Computer
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3Using a Battery
4Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
5Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
6Setting Up a Home and Office Network
7Solving Problems
8Adding and Replacing Parts
9Appendix
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
SAFETY: General
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SAFETY: Power
SAFETY: Battery
SAFETY: Air Travel
CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11
SAFETY: EMC Instructions
When Using Your Computer
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SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits
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SAFETY: Battery Disposal
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Finding Information
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A Tour of Your Computer
Front View
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Left Side View
Right Side View
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Back View
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Bottom View
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
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E-Mail Problems
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
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Printer Problems
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Turning Off Your Computer
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Power Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Charging the Battery
Removing a Battery
Installing a Battery
Storing a Battery
Battery and Power Problems
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If the battery is not charging
If battery life is short
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Dell AccessDirect Button
Reprogramming the Button
Numeric Keypad
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Keyboard Shortcuts
System Functions CD or DVD Tray Display Functions
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
To change the touch pad or mouse settings,
Settings
OK
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
External Keyboard Problems
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Unexpected Characters
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs
For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, see the
Dell Latitude 100L Help file. To access the help file, see page16.
CD or DVD Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
Press <Fn><End> to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers.
If you have a problem with external speakers
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs
Helpful Tips
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Network Problems
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining Your Network Type
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
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Configuring Security Settings (Optional)
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Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
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Error Messages
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
NOTE:
If only part of the display is readable
Scanner Problems
Drive Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
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If you have problems with a hard drive
PC Card Problems
General Program Problems
A program crashes
A program stops responding
Error messages appear
Resolving Other Technical Problems
If Your Computer Gets Wet
Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.
Remove any installed PC Cards, and put them in a safe place to dry.
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers
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Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Undoing the Last System Restore
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Reinstall
Reinstalling Windows XP
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Shutting Down Your Computer
Hard Drive
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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Memory
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Modem and Mini PCI Card
Replacing the Modem
Adding a Mini PCI Card
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CD or DVD Drive
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Keyboard
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Appendix
Specifications
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Using the System Setup Program
Overview
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
System and Battery Performance Optimization
System Performance Overview
Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time
Variable Speed Fan
Getting Help
Technical Assistance
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Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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Regulatory Notices
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
Dell Software License Agreement
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Limited Warranties and Return Policy
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)
What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
NOTE:
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)
What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
NOTE:
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Return Policy
1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)
Guarantee
Exclusions
Making a Claim
Limitation and Statutory Rights
Intel Warranty Statement for Pentium and Celeron Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)
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