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Dell 1200 owner manual November RK930

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Model PP16S

November 2007

P/N RK930

Rev. A00

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Dell 1200 owner manual November RK930

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m November RK930 Contents Customizing the Touch Pad Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Microsoft Windows FirewallSecuring Your Computer 102 Dell Technical Update Service101 120 105119 123129 126127 137Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereDell Product Information Guide License What Are You Looking For? SiteDell Support Utility Windows Help and Support On the operating system you ordered Finding Information About Your Computer Front ViewDisplay About Your Computer V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View In-1 memory card readerRight Side View Back View D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ Battery Battery-bay latch release Bottom ViewAbout Your Computer About Your Computer Using a Battery Battery PerformanceLow-Battery Warning Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Standby and Sleep Mode Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Hibernate Mode Accessing Power Options Properties Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Windows XPRemoving the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using the Keyboard Numeric KeypadSystem Functions Power ManagementKey Combinations Speaker FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Mouse Properties windowUsing a Projector Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Windows Vista Making Images and Text Look Bigger or SharperMicrosoft Windows XP Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab Using the Display Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDsDVD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write RewritableHelpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureSetting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up and Using Networks What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card Start Button and Connect To OptionOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network ConnectionsMicrosoft Windows Firewall Completing the Connection to the WlanSetting Up and Using Networks Using Cards ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Slot Securing Your Computer PasswordsAbout Passwords Security Cable LockUsing a Primary or System Password Type of Password FeaturesUsing an Administrator Password If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareFingerprint Reader Optional Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Diagnostic Light Codes During Post Troubleshooting ToolsDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Messages Light PatternTroubleshooting Tools Correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station E S E M E S S a G E S . See System Setup Program on Hardware Troubleshooter Dell for assistance see Contacting Dell onStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools Press Tab to select Test System and then press Enter Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionEncountered TabFunctionTab Function Troubleshooting Battery Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsClick Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenamesProgram stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Memory Problems Other software problemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems Click Properties and click PortsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesVideo and Monitor Problems Screen is blank Screen is difficult to readOnly part of the display is readable Power Lights3D image quality is poor Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support UtilityDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon 100 101 System Setup ProgramOverview Changing the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used OptionsPerforming a One-Time Boot 103Enabling the Infrared Sensor 104Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Identifying DriversMicrosoft Windows XP Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Microsoft Windows VistaAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next 107Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 108Manually Reinstalling Drivers 109110 Hardware and Software ProblemsRestoring Your Operating System 111 Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore 112 Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore 113 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image RestoreWindows XP Dell PC Restore 114 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore 115Before you Begin Using the Operating System MediaReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista 116117 118 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 119120 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 121 122 123 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 124 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service 125126 Before You Call 127Diagnostics Checklist 128Contacting Dell 129130 Specifications 131Video 132Communications AudioKeyboard 133Display Touch Pad Battery134 AC AdapterPhysical 135Drives Environmental136 FCC Class B AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only 137Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display 138139 Mouse Non-OpticalCDs and DVDs 140 Glossary 141142 143 Product ID144 Device driver See driver145 146 147 148 149 Module bay See media bay150 NIC See network adapter151 152 153 154 Video resolution See resolution 155156 157 158 Index 159160 See also wireless switch 161162 163 164