Transferring Information to a New Computer | Dell 500m guide

E-Mail Problems	36
Transferring Information to a New Computer	36
Setting Up a Printer	38
Printer Cable	38
Connecting a Parallel Printer	38
Connecting a USB Printer	39
Printer Problems	40
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network . . . .	41
Power Protection Devices	41
Surge Protectors	41
Line Conditioners	42
Uninterruptible Power Supplies	42
Turning Off Your Computer	42

3Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices

Using a Battery	44
Battery Performance	44
Checking the Battery Charge	45
Charging the Battery	47
Removing a Battery	47
Installing a Battery	48
Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery	49
Storing a Battery	50
Power Problems	50
About the Module Bay	51
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery	51

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Dell 500m manual Transferring Information to a New Computer, Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Uninterruptible Power SuppliesRemoving and Installing a Reserve Battery Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Co n ten ts Radios Including Wireless Networking Removing and Installing Devices While the ComputerMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Connecting a Television to the ComputerEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Network Adapter Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 103Viewing the System Setup Screens 123 101 Index Co n ten ts General Power Battery Air Travel EMC Instructions When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Front View Tour of Your Computer Light is flashing Y B O AR D S TA T U S L IG H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C to R S Right Side View Device latch release Back View Parallel connector Video connector Network connector RJ-45 Connects a parallel device, such as a printer RI a L C O N N E C to R Fan Battery charge gauge battery Docking device slot Bottom View Tour of Your Computer W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Modem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Transferring Information to a New Computer Mail ProblemsClose the Phone and Modems Options window Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Printer Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Power Protection Devices Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkSurge Protectors Turning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Using Batteries Module Bay Devices Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing Batteries and Module Bay Devices Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Low-Battery Warning Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Microsoft Windows Power MeterCharge Gauge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Power Problems Storing a Battery Checking the Charge on the Second Battery About the Module Bay Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If the Device Screw Is Installed Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If the Device Screw Is Installed Device latch release Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth Card Keyboard ShortcutsSystem Functions CD or DVD Tray Speaker Functions Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch pad Touch pad buttons External Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs CD and DVD ProblemsUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD or DVD Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf you have a problem with external speakers If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Copying CDs Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Connecting a Television to the Computer Video Connection Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Enabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video Controller Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard Network Problems Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Finding Solutions Solving Problems Solving Problems Accessing Help Error Messages If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read Scanner Problems If only part of the display is readable Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start General Program Problems Error messages appearProgram crashes Program stops responding If Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Click Properties Creating a Restore Point Using System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Before You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP100 Solving Problems Reinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup Solving Problems 101 102 Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Software Solving Problems 103 Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts 106 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Adding and Replacing Parts 107 108 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts 109 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 111 Replacing the Hard Drive 112 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Communications Ports and ConnectorsPpendix 117 Video AudioDisplay 118 Ap pe nd Touch Pad KeyboardPpendix 119 Battery Information on battery lifeAC Adapter 120 Ap pe nd Physical Ppendix 121 Environmental Standard Settings122 Ap pe nd System Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensPpendix 123 Changing the Boot Sequence Performing a One-Time BootCommonly Used Options 124 Ap pe nd Changing Printer Modes Changing COM PortsEnabling the Infrared Sensor Ppendix 125 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 126 Ap pe nd Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Ppendix 127 Anguilla Antigua and BarbudaArgentina Buenos Aires Aruba Belgium Brussels BermudaBolivia Brazil Canada North York, Ontario Cayman IslandsChile Santiago 130 Ap pe nd China Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.com DominicaDominican Republic Ecuador France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com Home and Small BusinessCorporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com Hong Kong IndiaIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com 134 Ap pe nd Jamaica Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comPpendix 135 Korea Seoul Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com136 Ap pe nd Latin America Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia Penang Mexico MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com New Zealand NicaraguaNorway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com Panama Portugal Puerto RicoSt. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.comPpendix 141 Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com TaiwanThailand Trinidad/Tobago Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comUruguay Ppendix 143 A. Austin, Texas BusinessVirgin Islands Venezuela Regulatory Notices Ppendix 145 NOM Information Mexico Only 146 Ap pe nd Limited Warranty for the U.S What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return Policy How long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service?What will Dell do? 148 Ap pe nd How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?Appendix 149 May I transfer the limited warranty? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. OnlyWhat do I do if I am not satisfied? 150 Ap pe nd Limited Warranty Terms for Canada Appendix 151 152 Ap pe nd Appendix 153 154 Ap pe nd Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Appendix 155 Guarantee Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsReturn Policy Exclusions Limitation and Statutory Rights Appendix 157 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 158 Ap pe nd Appendix 159 What are ’Errata’? Ap pe nd D ex Index 161 162 Dex Index 163 164 Dex Dell Information Development Dell Confidential