If the display is difficult to read | Dell PP01X instruction

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SW I T C H T H E V ID E O I M A G E — If your computer is attached to an external

monitor, press to switch the video image to the display.

If the display is difficult to read

AD J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S — See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on adjusting the brightness. To access the help file, see page 72.

MO V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I T O R —

If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.

EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.

RO T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I O N —

Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.

AD J U S T T H E WI N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S

1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.

2 Click Appearance and Themes.

3 Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon.

4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.

SE E "ER R O R ME S S A G E S " — If an error message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 87.

If only part of the display is readable

CO N N E C T A N EX T E R N A L M O N I T O R

1 Turn off your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.

2 Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.

If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell (see page 124).

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Dell PP01X If the display is difficult to read, If only part of the display is readable, Click Appearance and Themes

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Setting Up Your Internet Connection Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsConnecting a Television to the Computer Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Uninterruptible Power Supply DevicesModem and Internet Connection Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Reinstalling Drivers and Software 102Viewing the System Setup Screens 119 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 148 Contents 153 155 General Power Battery Air Travel EMC Instructions When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Battery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing Habits When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Turning Off the Computer About the Module Bay Tour of Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerFront View Light is flashing W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Setting Up and Using Your Computer Left Side View VI D E O TV- OU T CO N N E C T O R NE T W O R K CO N N E C T O R Right Side View Infrared sensor Back View PS/2 connector Docking connector PS/2 CO N N E C T O R Hint Docking devices may not be available in all countries Bottom View Modem cover Docking device latch Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer USB connector on the computer Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Your ISP Copying CDs Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD About the Module Bay Turning Off the ComputerSwapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Bottom of computer Device Latch release Dell AccessDirect Buttons Using the Keyboard and Touch PadSwapping Devices While the Computer Is Running Button Functions Reprogramming the Buttons Numeric Keypad Numeric keypad Power Management Keyboard ShortcutsSystem Functions Display Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Enabling the Infrared Sensor Connecting a Television to the Computer Video TV-out connector TV/digital audio adapter cable Video and Standard Audio Setting Up and Using Your Computer Video and Digital Audio Setting Up and Using Your Computer Composite Video and Standard Audio Setting Up and Using Your Computer Composite Video and Digital Audio Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Nvidia Video Controller Using S/PDIF Digital Audio ATI Video Controller Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Click the Dolby Headphone tab Click Enable Dolby Headphone Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supply DevicesLine Conditioners Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Finding Solutions Solving Problems Solving Problems Accessing Help Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Start-Up Error Messages Docking Power ConsiderationsAC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked Docking While the Computer Is Running Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readClick Appearance and Themes If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Scanner ProblemsClick Phone and Modem Options Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound PC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard driveUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start If the CD-RW drive stops writing Network Problems Error Messages Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Click the Change or Remove Program icon General Program Problems Error messages appearProgram crashes Program stops responding Resolving Other Technical Problems Mail ProblemsIf Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Click Properties Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using the System Restore Wizard Creating a Restore PointManually Creating the Restore Points Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Windows XP Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD Starting Windows XP Setup Completing the GUI Setup Solving Problems 101 Completing the Operating System Setup Reinstalling Drivers and Software102 Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts 104 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Palm Rests Adding Memory 106 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 107 108 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Hard Drive Lift the hard drive cover until you feel a click 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell P e n d i Specifications Communications Ports and ConnectorsAppendix 113 Audio Video114 Appendix Keyboard DisplayAppendix 115 Battery Touch PadTrack Stick 116 Appendix Physical AC AdapterAppendix 117 Environmental 118 Appendix System Setup Overview Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Appendix 119 Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot Sequence 120 Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports Appendix 121 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals122 Appendix Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Appendix 123 Contacting Dell AnguillaAntigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos Aires Australia Sydney Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.comBahamas Barbados Bermuda BoliviaBrazil British Virgin Islands 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 130 Appendix 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Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. OnlyWhat do I do if I am not satisfied? 148 Appendix Limited Warranty Terms for Canada Appendix 149 150 Appendix Appendix 151 Total Satisfaction Return Policy 152 Appendix Dell Software and Peripherals Third-Party Software and Peripherals ProductsDell-Branded Peripheral Products Return Policy Guarantee ExclusionsMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory Rights Appendix 155 Appendix D ex Index 157 158 Index Index 159 160 Index Dell Information Development Dell Confidential