About Your Computer, Front View | Dell NY105 manual

About Your Computer

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Dell NY105 manual About Your Computer, Front View

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 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection 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 Support.dell.comFinding Information 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 Front ViewAbout Your Computer 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 Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Charge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Conserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Health Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep ModeHibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryAccessing Power Options Properties 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 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up and Using Networks 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 Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying Media Using Blank Media How to Copy Media Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Card Types Using Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard Extended CardsPC Card 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 Using the Security Management Software Computer Tracking SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer When to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Drive Problems Media drive problemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 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 PC Card Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listedIcon on the Windows Power Problems Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDocking Power Considerations 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 Video and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Picture qualityClick the Start button and then click Control Panel Overview System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Program System Setup Screens Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Performing a One-Time Boot Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports 100 Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 102Microsoft Windows XP 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 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 113Card cable Metal tab Coin-Cell Battery Battery connector Coin-cell battery Mylar Memory115 Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips 117 Securing clips 2 per connector Memory module cover 119 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 120Wlan card 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 Lift the card out of its connector 129FCM card Antenna cables FCM card 130 Dell QuickSet 131Dell QuickSet 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 Specifications 135Core 136 Memory 137 Keycaps 138 Conditions Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life 139 140 Cmos active capacitive pixel-sensingTechnology 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 Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL147 Visit support.dell.com Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerAppendix Computer, Keyboard, and Display Mouse Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B151 Macrovision Product Notice Glossary 153ALS ambient light sensor 154 To bypass the processor Docking device See APR 155 156 157 158 159 160 For this program 161 162