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User’s Guide
Model PP18L August NY105
Contents
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Configuring Power Management Settings
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Contents
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Contents
Using a Primary or System Password
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 105
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 104
If only part of the display is readable
101
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 120
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 113
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Before Working Inside Your Computer 110
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 145
Technical Support and Customer Service 143
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Finding Information
Finding Information
Support.dell.com
These labels are located on your computer
Dell Support Website support.dell.com
Icon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar
To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell
QuickSet on
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Front 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
Microsoft Windows XP
Transferring Information to a New Computer
To prepare the new computer for the file transfer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
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 Battery
Battery Performance
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Check the Battery Health
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Hibernate Mode
Power Management Modes
Standby and Sleep Mode
Accessing Power Options Properties
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Storing a Battery
Replacing the Battery
Battery Errors
Using a Battery
Using the Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Power Management
Battery
Display Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track Stick Cap
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Using the Ambient Light Sensor
Using the Display
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 Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Wireless Local Area Network
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard
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 Multimedia
Using 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 Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Card Types
Using Cards
PC Card
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
Extended Cards
Removing a Card or Blank
Using Cards
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
Smart Card
Securing Your Computer
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
Enable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on
Enabling the TPM Feature
Security Management Software
Activating the Security Management Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Using the Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
Securing Your Computer
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Tab Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Dell Support Utility
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
Media drive problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Click the Tools tab
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
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Solid blue screen appears
Follow the instructions on the screen
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Network Problems
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network
General
Icon on the Windows
PC Card Problems
Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed
Power Problems
Docking Power Considerations
Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Sound and Speaker Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from external speakers
Shut down the computer Disconnect the mouse
If the display is difficult to read
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
Click the Start button and then click Control Panel
If only part of the display is readable
Picture quality
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Program
System Setup Program
Overview
Commonly Used Options
System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
Changing COM Ports
Performing a One-Time Boot
Changing Printer Modes
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What Is a Driver?
Reinstalling Software
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Microsoft Windows XP
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
102
Microsoft Windows Vista
103
Microsoft Windows XP
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Microsoft Windows Vista
Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts
Using the Operating System Media
107
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items
108
Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Keyboard
Hinge Cover
111
Hinge cover Plastic scribe
Screws Keyboard tabs Palm rest Pull-tab
Card cable Metal tab
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
113
Coin-Cell Battery
115
Battery connector Coin-cell battery Mylar
Memory
Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips
117
Securing clips 2 per connector
Memory module cover
119
Wlan card
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card
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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
FCM Flash Cache Module
Media Bay
Removing Media Bay Devices
Optical drive
FCM card Antenna cables
Lift the card out of its connector
129
FCM card
130
Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
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Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Attach a name tag or business card to the computer
Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
Core
Specifications
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136
Memory
137
Keycaps
138
Information on battery life
Reduced under certain power-intensive
139
Conditions
Technology
140
Cmos active capacitive pixel-sensing
141
Specifications
Getting Help
Technical Support and Customer Service
Obtaining Assistance
143
DellConnect Online Services
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
145
Before You Call
147
Contacting Dell
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL
Visit support.dell.com
Appendix
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
CDs and DVDs
Mouse
Floppy Drive
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FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
ALS ambient light sensor
Glossary
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To bypass the processor Docking device See APR
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For this program
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