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Dell PP08L, 5150, 5100, PP07L owner manual Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

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Dell PP08L, 5150, 5100, PP07L owner manual Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

Contents

Dell Inspiron 5100 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Uninterruptible Power Supplies Transferring Information to a New ComputerDell AccessDirect Button External Keyboard ProblemsConnecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Connecting a Television to the ComputerConnecting to a Network Adapter Accessing Help Error MessagesIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical ProblemsReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities106 System and Battery Performance Optimization 124104 108157 Contents General Power Battery Air Travel EMC InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing HabitsBattery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeWhen Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Display Front ViewDisplay latch Keyboard SpeakerKE Y B O a R D ST a T U S LI G H T S Light is flashing PC Card slot Audio connectors 2CD or DVD drive Left Side ViewBattery/battery bay Right Side ViewSecurity cable slot MO D E M CO N N E C T O R AC adapter connector Video TV-out connector Air vents Video connector Network connectorBack View AC adapter AC adapter connector Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Modem/Mini PCI Hard drive Battery latch release Memory module coverBottom View Card coverTour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Adjusting Font Sizes Adjusting Font and Icon SizesDell QuickSet Features Adjusting Icon SizesConnecting to the Internet Double-Clicking the QuickSet IconRight-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Connect to the InternetModem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options windowSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Printer CableUSB connector on computer Printer ProblemsConnecting a USB Printer USB printer On printer CableLine Conditioners Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Click Printers and Other HardwareUninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerUsing a Batter y Battery Performance Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharging the Battery Low-Battery WarningRemoving a Battery BatteryInstalling a Battery Storing a BatteryBattery and Power Problems If the battery is not charging If battery life is shortUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Reprogramming the Button Dell AccessDirect ButtonNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadKeyboard Shortcuts System FunctionsDisplay Functions Power Management Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Touch pad Touch pad buttonsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems Customizing the Touch PadExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD Problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundSound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf you have a problem with external speakers Connecting a Television to the Computer Video ConnectionVideo cable Audio cable Composite Video Connection Video TV-out connector Video connector Enabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video ControllerNvidia Video Controller Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Connecting to Wireless Local Area NetworksConnecting to a Network in Windows XP Determining Your Network TypeInfrastructure Network Wireless network properties window appears Networks areaSetting Up a Home and Office Network Finalizing Your Network Connection Security Settings Click Properties Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Finding Solutions SeeSolving Problems Accessing Help Error MessagesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read Scanner Problems If only part of the display is readableClick Appearance and Themes Write-protected Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Back of floppy diskIf you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click StartProgram crashes Resolving Other Technical ProblemsError messages appear Program stops respondingIf Your Computer Gets Wet What Is a Driver? If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerDrivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Click Roll Back DriverManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreReinstalling Windows XP Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CDStarting Windows XP Setup Completing the GUI Setup Completing the Operating System Setup Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareSolving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts MemoryCaptive screw Securing clips Memory module 101Modem and Mini PCI Card Adding a Modem ScrewAdding a Mini PCI Card ScrewsModem cable Pull-tab Metal securing tabs 2 Mini PCI card connector Mini PCI card105 Mini PCI card connector Hard DriveScrews Hard drive 107CD or DVD Drive Returning a Hard Drive to DellKeyboard Lever CD or DVD drive ScrewHinge cover Screws Keyboard 110111 112 P e n d i System Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor PC CardCommunications Ports and ConnectorsMemory 115Video Audio116 Display 117118 AC Adapter 119Physical Environmental120 Using the System Setup Program OverviewChanging the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used Options123 System and Battery Performance Optimization Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge TimeSystem Performance Overview Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyVariable Speed Fan Contacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals127 128 Costa Rica China XiamenColombia Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com130 Corporate France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com132 Jamaica Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.comItaly Milan Website support.euro.dell.com 133Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul134 Macao Latin AmericaLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Malaysia PenangNetherlands Antilles MexicoMontserrat Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com137 138 Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com139 140 Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Uruguay141 Virgin Islands A. Austin, TexasBusiness VenezuelaRegulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only 144What is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy What will Dell do? How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? 146How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? 147Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 148149 150 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only 151Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Return PolicyMaking a Claim GuaranteeExclusions Limitation and Statutory Rights154 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 155156 What are Errata?D ex 157158 See UPS 159160 Dell Information Development On BackCount, Comments columns Please refer to the Supplier Tool Kit