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Dell PP04S owner manual Device Status Lights, Light is flashing

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DE V I C E ST A T U S LI G H T S

Device Status Lights

Turns on when you turn on the computer or blinks steadily when the computer is in standby mode.

Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while

the light is flashing.

Indicates battery charge status.

Turns on only if the Bluetooth™ module is already installed and the wireless antenna is enabled. To enable or disable the antenna, press <Fn><F2>.

NOTE: The wireless features on your computer, including Bluetooth and Mini PCI card are optional. For more information, see the documentation that came with your wireless technology.

A Tour of Your Computer

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Dell PP04S owner manual Device Status Lights, Light is flashing

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Uninterruptible Power Supplies Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Installing the Optional Extended BatteryRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Removing and Installing Devices When the ComputerRadios Including Wireless Networking Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Network AdapterIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Resolving Other Technical ProblemsProgram stops responding Solid blue screen appears If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerViewing the System Setup Screens 123 Using the System Setup Program 122116 125General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air TravelWhen Using Your Computer When Using Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal What are you looking for? Find It Here Finding Information for Your ComputerI v e r s a n d U t i l i t i e s C D T u p D i a g r a mL l S u p p o r t We b s i t e support.dell.com N d o w s H e l p a n d S u p p o r t C e n t e rE r a t i n g S y s t e m C D Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Front ViewLight is flashing Device Status LightsKeyboard Status Lights Touch pad Touch pad button If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect Left Side ViewT W O R K C O N N E C T O R Tour of Your Computer BA Y C O N N E C T O R Right Side View Video connector Air vent Infrared sensorConnects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Security cable slot Back ViewRelease Bottom ViewTour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems Transferring Information to a New ComputerClose the Phone and Modems Options window Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable USB connector on computer Printer ProblemsUSB printer On printer Cable Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other HardwareUninterruptible Power Supplies Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersTurn off computer window, click Turn off Turning Off Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Using a Batter y Using a Batter y Battery PerformanceDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeLow-Battery Warning Microsoft Windows Power MeterRemoving a Battery Charging the BatteryInstalling a Battery Storing a Battery Power ProblemsInstalling the Optional Extended Battery Using a Batter y Using the Dell D/Bay About the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/BayUsing the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKeyboard Shortcuts System FunctionsRadios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth Card Power ManagementDisplay Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsTouch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia CD or DVD Problems Using CDs and DVDsUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVDSound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network cable Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Network ProblemsConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Network in Microsoft Windows XPNetworks Wireless network properties window appears Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Finalizing Your Network Connection Security SettingsSetting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving Problems Error MessagesClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Click the Remove or Change/Remove buttonIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableClick Appearance and Themes Scanner Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive ProblemsContact Dell see Contacting Dell on PC Card ProblemsError messages appear General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops respondingIf Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical ProblemsIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Manually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Reinstalling Windows XPBefore You Begin Windows XP Setup Booting From the Operating System CDWhen the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts 102 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace PartsAdding Memory Adding and Replacing Parts 103 104 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 105 106 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts 107108 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 109 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 111 Adding a Modem 112 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 113 114 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Ports and Connectors CommunicationsAppendix 117 Video Audio118 Appendix Display KeyboardAppendix 119 Battery Touch Pad120 Appendix Physical AC AdapterEnvironmental Appendix 121Using the System Setup Program Overview122 Appendix System Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options124 Appendix Changing Printer Modes Enabling the Infrared SensorChanging COM Ports Appendix 125Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only126 Appendix Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting DellAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com Australia SydneyBahamas BarbadosBrazil BoliviaBritish Virgin Islands BruneiColombia China XiamenCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.comDominica Denmark CopenhagenDominican Republic EcuadorHome and Small Business France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comCorporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.comGuatemala GrenadaGuyana Hong Kong Website support.ap.dell.comItaly Milan Website support.euro.dell.com Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica 134 AppendixJapan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea SeoulAppendix 135 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Latin AmericaMacao Malaysia PenangMontserrat MexicoNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.comNicaragua New ZealandNorway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com PanamaPuerto Rico Portugal Website support.euro.dell.comSt. Kitts and Nevis St. LuciaSpain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com140 Appendix Taiwan Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comThailand Trinidad/TobagoBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Uruguay142 Appendix Business A. Austin, TexasVirgin Islands Venezuela144 Appendix Regulatory NoticesAppendix 145 NOM Information Mexico OnlyWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? What is covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy 146 AppendixHow long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service?Appendix 147 What will Dell do? What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? 148 AppendixMay I transfer the limited warranty? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. OnlyAppendix 149 150 Appendix Appendix 151 152 Appendix Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsReturn Policy GuaranteeExclusions Making a ClaimDell World Trade LP Appendix 155156 Appendix Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyWhat are Errata? Appendix 157Appendix Index 159 D ex160 Index Index 161 162 Index