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Dell PP04S owner manual Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

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Dell PP04S owner manual Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

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 BatteryRemoving and Installing Devices When the Computer Removing and Installing Devices While the ComputerRadios Including Wireless Networking Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsConnecting to a Network Adapter Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkResolving 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 ComputerUsing the System Setup Program 122 Viewing the System Setup Screens 123116 125General Power Battery Air Travel EMC InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer When Using Your ComputerWhen Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing HabitsProtecting 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 mE 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 ComputerDevice Status Lights Light is flashingKeyboard Status Lights Touch pad Touch pad button Left Side View If you ordered the optional internal modem, connectT 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 ViewConnects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Back View Security cable slotBottom View ReleaseTour 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 ISPClose 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 Printer Problems USB connector on computerUSB printer On printer Cable Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other HardwarePower Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersTurning Off Your Computer Turn off computer window, click Turn offSetting Up Your Computer Using a Batter y Battery Performance Using a Batter yChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery WarningCharging the Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling 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/BayUsing 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 FunctionsDisplay Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth CardPower Management Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch 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 and DVDs CD or DVD ProblemsUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVDSound and Speaker Problems How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsUsing 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 NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Connecting to a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Determining Your Network TypeNetworks Wireless network properties window appears Setting Up a Home and Office Network Finalizing Your Network Connection Security Settings Click PropertiesSetting 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 buttonVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankClick 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 drivePC Card Problems Contact Dell see Contacting Dell onGeneral Program Problems Error messages appearProgram crashes Program stops respondingResolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets WetIf 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 IncompatibilitiesRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreBefore You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CD Windows XP SetupWhen 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 Card108 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 ModemAdding 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 AC Adapter PhysicalEnvironmental Appendix 121122 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramOverview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options124 Appendix Enabling the Infrared Sensor Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports Appendix 125126 Appendix Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsAustralia Sydney Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.comBahamas BarbadosBolivia BrazilBritish Virgin Islands BruneiChina Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.comDenmark Copenhagen DominicaDominican Republic EcuadorFrance Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com Home and Small BusinessCorporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.comGrenada GuatemalaGuyana Hong Kong Website support.ap.dell.comIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica 134 AppendixAppendix 135 Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul Latin America Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia PenangMexico MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.comNew Zealand NicaraguaNorway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com PanamaPortugal Website support.euro.dell.com Puerto RicoSt. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia140 Appendix Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.comSweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com TaiwanThailand Trinidad/Tobago142 Appendix Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comUruguay A. Austin, Texas BusinessVirgin Islands VenezuelaRegulatory Notices 144 AppendixNOM Information Mexico Only Appendix 145What is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy 146 AppendixAppendix 147 How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? What if I purchased a service contract? What will Dell do?How will you fix my product? 148 AppendixAppendix 149 May I transfer the limited warranty?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 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 ProductsGuarantee Return PolicyExclusions Making a ClaimAppendix 155 Dell World Trade LPIntel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 156 AppendixAppendix 157 What are Errata?Appendix D ex Index 159160 Index Index 161 162 Index