Tour of Your Computer | Dell PP04S instruction

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AC A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R — Attach an AC adapter to the computer and to AC power to convert AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer either turned on or off.

The power cable manager can be removed from the AC adapter. For details, see the label that came with your AC adapter.

CAUTION: If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter’s power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in permanent damage to your computer, as well as risk of electric shock and/or fire. Ensure that the ground prong of the power plug is inserted into the mating ground contact of the power strip.

NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, hold the adapter cable connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.

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Dell PP04S owner manual Tour of Your Computer

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 Microsoft Windows Power Meter Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsUninterruptible Power Supplies Installing the Optional Extended Battery Radios Including Wireless Networking Removing and Installing Devices When the ComputerRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting to a Network Adapter Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Program stops responding Solid blue screen appears Resolving Other Technical ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 116 Using the System Setup Program 122Viewing the System Setup Screens 123 125 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 I v e r s a n d U t i l i t i e s C D Finding Information for Your ComputerWhat are you looking for? Find It Here T u p D i a g r a m E r a t i n g S y s t e m C D L l S u p p o r t We b s i t e support.dell.comN d o w s H e l p a n d S u p p o r t C e n t e r 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 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Modem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Close the Phone and Modems Options window Mail ProblemsTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer USB printer On printer Cable Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies 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 Installing the Optional Extended Battery Storing a BatteryPower Problems 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 Keyboard Shortcuts Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad System Functions Display Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth CardPower Management Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD Problems 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 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems 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 Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Error MessagesSolving Problems Click the Remove or Change/Remove button Video and Display Problems If the display is blank Click Appearance and Themes If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable Scanner Problems Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive PC Card Problems Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program stops responding Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling Drivers Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore Before You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CD Windows XP Setup When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 102 Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Add or Replace Parts 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 Appendix 117 Ports and ConnectorsCommunications 118 Appendix VideoAudio Appendix 119 DisplayKeyboard 120 Appendix BatteryTouch Pad Environmental AC AdapterPhysical Appendix 121 122 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramOverview Changing the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used Options 124 Appendix Changing COM Ports Enabling the Infrared SensorChanging Printer Modes Appendix 125 126 Appendix Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Bahamas Australia SydneyAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com Barbados British Virgin Islands BoliviaBrazil Brunei Costa Rica China XiamenColombia Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com Dominican Republic Denmark CopenhagenDominica Ecuador Corporate France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com Guyana GrenadaGuatemala Hong Kong Website support.ap.dell.com Jamaica Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.comItaly Milan Website support.euro.dell.com 134 Appendix Appendix 135 Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul Macao Latin AmericaLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Malaysia Penang Netherlands Antilles MexicoMontserrat Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com New ZealandNicaragua Panama St. Kitts and Nevis Portugal Website support.euro.dell.comPuerto Rico St. Lucia 140 Appendix Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.comSweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Thailand Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comTaiwan Trinidad/Tobago 142 Appendix Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comUruguay Virgin Islands A. Austin, TexasBusiness Venezuela Regulatory Notices 144 Appendix NOM Information Mexico Only Appendix 145 Limited Warranties and Return Policy What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? 146 Appendix Appendix 147 How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?What will Dell do? 148 Appendix Appendix 149 May I transfer the limited warranty?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 150 Appendix Appendix 151 152 Appendix Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyDell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Exclusions GuaranteeReturn Policy 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