Dell 140M, PP19L NOTE:

Finding Information 13

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles

from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked

questions

• Community — Online discussion wi th other Dell

customers

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such

as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system

• Customer Care — Contact information, servi ce call and

order status, warranty, and repair information

• Service and support — Service call status and support

history, service contract, online discussions with

technical support

• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my

computer configuration, product specifications, and

white papers

• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software

updates

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support

site.

NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers

can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at

premier.support.dell.com.

• Notebook System Software (NSS)— If you reinstall the

operating system for your computer, you should also

reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates

for your operating system and support for Dell™

3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel

®

Pentiu m

®

M

processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is

necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer.

The software automatically detects your computer and

operating system and installs the updates appropriate

for your configuration.

To download Notebook System Software:

1

Go to

support.dell.com

and click

Downloads

.

2

Enter your Service Tag or product model.

3

In the

Download Category

drop-down menu, click

All

.

4

Select the operating system and operating system

language for your computer, and click

Submit.

5

Under

Select a Device

, scroll to

System and

Configuration Utilities

, and click

Dell Notebook System

Software

.

• How to use Windows XP

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

Windows Help and Support Center

1

Click the

Start

button and click

Help and Support

.

2

Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and

click the arrow icon.

3

Click the topic that describes your problem.

4

Follow the instructions on the screen.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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Contents

Main Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents 1 A Tour of Your Computer 2 Setting Up Your Computer 3 Using the Display 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 5 Power Management 6 Using a Battery 7 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 8 Using ExpressCards 9 Using the 5-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader 10 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 11 Solving Problems Page 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 13 Appendix Page Finding Information NOTE: 12 NOTE: 14 NOTE: A Tour of Your Computer Front View Page Page 18 The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: NOTE: Left Side View Page Right Side View 22 Back View Bottom View Page Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 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 Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Key Combinations Power Management Speaker Functions Keyboard , and click Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Power Management Power Management Tips Power Management Wizard Setting Sleep Modes Selecting a Power Scheme Setting Battery Alarms and Actions Completing the Power Management Wizard Power Management Modes Standby Mode Hibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Alarms Tab Power Meter Tab Advanced Tab Hibernate Tab Dell QuickSet Features Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Using a Battery Battery Types Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Health Gauge Charging the Battery Storing a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD Page Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using Dell MediaDirect Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device S-Video and Standard Audio Page S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Page Composite Video and Standard Audio Page 62 Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Page Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Page Page Using the 5-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader Media Memory Card Types Media Memory Card Blanks Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Page Page Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics Page Page Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Page Page Page IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software Problems The computer does not start up 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 Dell MediaDirect problems Other software problems Memory Problems Network Problems ExpressCard Problems Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 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 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Page Using the Operating System CD Page Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Page Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Hard Drive Page Page Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Optical Drives About the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Optical Drives Memory Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM B Page Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM A Page Page Page Modem (Optional) Page Wireless Mini PCI Card Page Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover Page Replacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Page Page Appendix Specifications Page Page Page Page (continued) Using the System Setup Program Overview Viewing the System Setup Screen System Setup Screen Commonly Used Options Computer Tracking Software Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Travel Tips Traveling by Air If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Class A Class B FCC Identification Information Macrovision Product Notice Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 162 Projectors Glossary A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W X Z Page Page Index Numbers A B C E F H I K L M N O Q R S T U V W