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Finding Information

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	computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers (see
	"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 102) or to run
	the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75).
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	provide last-minute
	updates about technical
	changes to your computer
	or advanced technical-
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	technicians or experienced
	users.
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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m User’s Guide Model PP18L August NY105 Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management SettingsSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Contents What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Contents Using a Primary or System Password If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area NetworkEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 101 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 104Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 105 If only part of the display is readable Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 113Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 120 109 144 Technical Support and Customer Service 143Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 145 143 Finding Information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com These labels are located on your computer Dell Support Website support.dell.com QuickSet on To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSetIcon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell About Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Solid orange The battery charge is critically low Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Flashing yellow Error Back View Right Side View T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer About Your Computer Bottom View About Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP To prepare the new computer for the file transfer Click Finished and restart the new computer Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Transferring Information to a New Computer Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Charge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Health Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Hibernate Mode Power Management ModesStandby and Sleep Mode Accessing Power Options Properties Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Storing a Battery Replacing the Battery Battery Errors Using a Battery Key Combinations Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard Numeric Keypad Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions BatteryPower Management Display Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using the Display Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Ambient Light Sensor Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Switching the Video Image Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties Connecting to a Wlan Setting Up and Using Networks Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Microsoft Windows Firewall Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Playing Media Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying Media Using Blank Media How to Copy Media Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Card Types Using Cards PC Card Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardExtended Cards Removing a Card or Blank Using Cards Securing Your Computer Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Smart Card About Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card About Passwords Passwords Using an Administrator Password Using a Primary or System Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Using a Hard Drive Password Activating the Security Management Software Enabling the TPM FeatureEnable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on Security Management Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Using the Security Management SoftwareComputer Tracking Software Securing Your Computer When to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsMedia drive problems Click the Tools tab Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Click the Start button and click Control Panel Error Messages Troubleshooting Select the program you want to remove Ieee 1394 Device Problems External Keyboard problems Keyboard Problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Follow the instructions on the screen Memory ProblemsOther software problems Solid blue screen appears General Network ProblemsWireless Local Area Network Wlan Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Icon on the Windows PC Card ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed Power Problems Docking Power Considerations Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakers Shut down the computer Disconnect the mouse Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from external speakers If the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Click the Start button and then click Control Panel If only part of the display is readablePicture quality Overview System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Program Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Changing COM Ports Performing a One-Time BootChanging Printer Modes 100 Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Drivers Microsoft Windows XP Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities102 Microsoft Windows Vista 103 Microsoft Windows XP Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Using the Operating System Media 107 To reinstall Windows, you need the following items 108 Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Hinge cover Plastic scribe Hinge CoverKeyboard 111 Screws Keyboard tabs Palm rest Pull-tab Card cable Metal tab Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology113 Coin-Cell Battery 115 Battery connector Coin-cell battery MylarMemory Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips 117 Securing clips 2 per connector Memory module cover 119 Wlan card Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card120 121 Mobile Broadband Card Mobile Broadband card 123 Mobile Broadband card 2 metal securing tabs 125 Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card SIM card Metal brackets Hard Drive Screws Hard drive 127 Optical drive Media BayFCM Flash Cache Module Removing Media Bay Devices FCM card Antenna cables Lift the card out of its connector129 FCM card 130 Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet131 132 Attach a name tag or business card to the computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tips Core Specifications135 136 Memory 137 Keycaps 138 Conditions Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life 139 Technology 140Cmos active capacitive pixel-sensing 141 Specifications 143 Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help Obtaining Assistance DellConnect Online Services 145 Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Before You Call 147 Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Visit support.dell.com Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerAppendix Computer, Keyboard, and Display CDs and DVDs MouseFloppy Drive 151 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice ALS ambient light sensor Glossary153 154 To bypass the processor Docking device See APR 155 156 157 158 159 160 For this program 161 162