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Operating System CD

NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer.

The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See "Reinstalling Windows XP" on page 103.

After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.

NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered.

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Dell 140M, PP19L owner manual Operating System CD

Contents

Dell Portable Computers Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using the Display Using a Battery Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank If only part of the display is readable Contents 108 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities105 111 128 125127 131 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 144 145 Support.dell.com Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here What Are You Looking For? Software Premier.support.dell.comUnder Select a Device, scroll to System Operating System CD Tour of Your Computer Front View V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Tour of Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Back View Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Click Connect to the Internet Transferring Information to a New Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Power Protection Devices Connecting a USB Printer Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Setting Up Your Computer Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad System Functions BatteryKey Combinations CD or DVD Tray Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementPower Options Properties window. See Power Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Power Management Wizard Power ManagementPower Management Tips Setting Sleep Modes Selecting a Power Scheme Completing the Power Management Wizard Power Management ModesSetting Battery Alarms and Actions Standby Mode Power Schemes Tab Power Options PropertiesHibernate Mode Advanced Tab Alarms TabPower Meter Tab Clicking the QuickSet Icon Dell QuickSet FeaturesHibernate Tab Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Battery Performance Using a BatteryBattery Types Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Charging the BatteryLow-Battery Warning Health Gauge Storing a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Dell MediaDirect Helpful Tips Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cable Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio TV/digital audio adapter Pdif digital audio cable Cable Click the DVD Audio Setting icon Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface Setting Up the Cyberlink CL HeadphonesEnabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver Click Advanced Enabling the Display Settings for a TVVideo Controller ExpressCard Types Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard Blanks Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Release button ExpressCard Using ExpressCards Media Memory Card Types Using the 5-in-1 Media Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Media Memory Card Media Memory Card Blanks Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Click Checklist for creating a network Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Solving Problems Solving Problems Click Add or Remove Programs External Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems Click Printers and Other Hardware Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops responding Dell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appears Memory Problems Other software problems Power Problems Network ProblemsExpressCard Problems Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Scanner Problems If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from external speakers If the display is blank Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If the display is difficult to read What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUnder Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance Identifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Click Roll Back Driver Restoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point 100 Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore 101 Removing Dell PC Restore 102 Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP 103 104 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 106 107 Installing a Battery BatteryRemoving a Battery Hard Drive 109 110 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing and Installing Optical DrivesOptical Drives About the Device Security Screw Memory 112 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B 113 114 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a 115 116 117 118 Modem Optional 119 120 Wireless Mini PCI Card 121 122 123 Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover 124 125 KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Keyboard 126 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Keyboard 128 Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 129 Adding and Replacing Parts 131 SpecificationsAppendix In-1 Media Memory Card Reader Ports and Connectors132 Memory Video 133Communications Audio Keyboard 134Display Touch Pad AC Adapter Battery135 Environmental 136Physical Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen 137 Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence 138 Packing the Computer Computer Tracking Software Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 139 140 Travel TipsTraveling by Air Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 141 Floppy Drive FCC Notices U.S. OnlyTouch Pad CDs and DVDs Class a Class B 143 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice FCC Identification Information 145 Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Aruba 146Argentina Buenos Aires Australia Sydney 147 Canada North York, Ontario 148Brunei Cayman Islands Colombia 149China Xiamen Costa Rica 150 Home and Small Business 151France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com Corporate 152 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com 153Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Jamaica Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com 155Latin America Macao Montserrat 156Mexico Netherlands Antilles 157 158 159 Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com 160Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Taiwan Website support.ap.dell.com 161 Business 162A. Austin, Texas Virgin Islands Glossary 163 164 Device driver See driver 165 Docking device See APR 166 167 168 NIC See network adapter 169 170 171 System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolution 172 173 Glossary Index 175 176 177 Problems 178 179 180