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Left Side View

AC adapter connector

1394 connector

PC Card slot

network connector



		modem connector		D/Bay			audio			Secure Digital
		modem connector		D/Bay			audio			Secure Digital
		(optional)		connector			connector			memory card slot
M O D E M C O N N E C T O R (OP T I O N A L )

				If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect the
				telephone line to the modem connector.
				For information on using the modem, see the online modem
				documentation supplied with your computer. See "Finding
				Information for Your Computer" on page 17.
				Information for Your Computer" on page 17.

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A Tour of Your Computer

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Dell PP04S owner manual Left Side View, If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect

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 Modem and Internet Connection Problems Uninterruptible Power SuppliesMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Installing the Optional Extended Battery Removing and Installing Devices When the Computer Removing and Installing Devices While the ComputerRadios Including Wireless Networking Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting to a Network Adapter Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Resolving Other Technical Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveProgram stops responding Solid blue screen appears If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Using the System Setup Program 122 Viewing the System Setup Screens 123116 125 General Power Battery Air Travel EMC Instructions When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Finding Information for Your Computer What are you looking for? Find It HereI 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 m L 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 Front View Tour of Your Computer Device Status Lights Light is flashing Keyboard Status Lights Touch pad Touch pad button Left Side View If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect T 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 Video connector Air vent Infrared sensor Right Side View Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Back View Security cable slot Bottom View Release Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Computer Modem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Mail 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 Printer Problems USB connector on computerUSB printer On printer Cable Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Power Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Turning Off Your Computer Turn off computer window, click Turn off Setting Up Your Computer Using a Batter y Battery Performance Using a Batter y Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Power ProblemsInstalling the Optional Extended Battery Using a Batter y Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay About the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKeyboard Shortcuts System Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth Card Power ManagementDisplay Functions Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch 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 Using CDs and DVDs CD or DVD ProblemsUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Sound and Speaker Problems How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful Tips Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network cable Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard Network ProblemsConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Determining Your Network Type Networks Wireless network properties window appears Setting Up a Home and Office Network Finalizing Your Network Connection Security Settings Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Error Messages Solving ProblemsClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Click the Remove or Change/Remove button Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableClick Appearance and Themes Scanner Problems Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive PC Card Problems Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on General Program Problems Error messages appearProgram crashes Program stops responding Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If 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 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Reinstalling Windows XPBefore You Begin Booting From the Operating System CD Windows XP Setup When 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 and Replacing Parts 107 Adding a Mini PCI Card 108 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 109 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 111 112 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Modem Adding 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 AC Adapter PhysicalEnvironmental Appendix 121 Using the System Setup Program Overview122 Appendix Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options 124 Appendix Enabling the Infrared Sensor Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports Appendix 125 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only126 Appendix Contacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Australia Sydney Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.comBahamas Barbados Bolivia BrazilBritish Virgin Islands Brunei China Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com Denmark Copenhagen DominicaDominican Republic Ecuador France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com Home and Small BusinessCorporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com Grenada GuatemalaGuyana Hong Kong Website support.ap.dell.com Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica 134 Appendix Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea SeoulAppendix 135 Latin America Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia Penang Mexico MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com New Zealand NicaraguaNorway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com Panama Portugal Website support.euro.dell.com Puerto RicoSt. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com140 Appendix Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com TaiwanThailand Trinidad/Tobago Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Uruguay142 Appendix A. Austin, Texas BusinessVirgin Islands Venezuela Regulatory Notices 144 Appendix NOM Information Mexico Only Appendix 145 What is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy 146 Appendix How long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service?Appendix 147 What if I purchased a service contract? What will Dell do?How will you fix my product? 148 Appendix May I transfer the limited warranty? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. OnlyAppendix 149 150 Appendix Appendix 151 152 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Guarantee Return PolicyExclusions Making a Claim Appendix 155 Dell World Trade LP Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 156 Appendix Appendix 157 What are Errata? Appendix D ex Index 159 160 Index Index 161 162 Index