If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive | Dell PP04S specification

Drive Problems	86
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive	86
PC Card Problems	87

General Program Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A program crashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A program stops responding . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A solid blue screen appears . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Error messages appear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Resolving Other Technical Problems . . . . . . . . . .

If Your Computer Gets Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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If You Drop or Damage Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What Is a Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . .

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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	94
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP
System Restore	95
Creating a Restore Point	95
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State . . . . . . 95
Undoing the Last System Restore	96
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP	97
Before You Begin	97
Reinstalling Windows XP	97

9Adding and Replacing Parts

Before You Add or Replace Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Adding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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Dell PP04S owner manual If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive, Program stops responding Solid blue screen appears

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 Installing the Optional Extended Battery Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsUninterruptible Power Supplies Microsoft Windows Power Meter Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Removing and Installing Devices When the ComputerRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Radios Including Wireless Networking Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Network Adapter If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Program stops responding Solid blue screen appears 125 Using the System Setup Program 122Viewing the System Setup Screens 123 116 General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air Travel When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal T u p D i a g r a m Finding Information for Your ComputerWhat are you looking for? Find It Here I v e r s a n d U t i l i t i e s C D N d o w s H e l p a n d S u p p o r t C e n t e r L l S u p p o r t We b s i t e support.dell.comE r a t i n g S y s t e m C D Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Front View Light is flashing Device Status Lights Keyboard Status Lights Touch pad Touch pad button If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect Left Side View 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 Right Side View Video connector Air vent Infrared sensor Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Security cable slot Back View Release Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Modem and Internet Connection Problems Transferring Information to a New Computer Mail ProblemsClose the Phone and Modems Options window Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer USB printer On printer Cable Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Surge Protectors Turn off computer window, click Turn off Turning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using a Batter y Using a Batter y Battery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Low-Battery Warning Microsoft Windows Power Meter Removing a Battery Charging the Battery Installing a Battery Power Problems Storing a BatteryInstalling the Optional Extended Battery Using a Batter y Using the Dell D/Bay About the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad System Functions Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Power Management Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth CardDisplay Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker Functions Touch Pad External Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Sound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Using 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 Adapter Network Problems Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Networks Wireless network properties window appears Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Finalizing Your Network Connection Security Settings 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 the Remove or Change/Remove button Error MessagesSolving Problems Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readClick Appearance and Themes Scanner Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive Problems Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on PC Card Problems Program stops responding General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program crashes If Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Manually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Begin Windows XP Setup Booting From the Operating System CD When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 102 Adding and Replacing 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 107 108 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 Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 113 114 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Communications Ports and ConnectorsAppendix 117 Audio Video118 Appendix Keyboard DisplayAppendix 119 Touch Pad Battery120 Appendix Appendix 121 AC AdapterPhysical Environmental Overview Using the System Setup Program122 Appendix Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Changing the Boot Sequence 124 Appendix Appendix 125 Enabling the Infrared SensorChanging Printer Modes Changing COM Ports Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals126 Appendix Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell Barbados Australia SydneyAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com Bahamas Brunei BoliviaBrazil British Virgin Islands Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com China XiamenColombia Costa Rica Ecuador Denmark CopenhagenDominica Dominican Republic Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business Corporate Hong Kong Website support.ap.dell.com GrenadaGuatemala Guyana 134 Appendix Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.comItaly Milan Website 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Austin, TexasBusiness Virgin Islands 144 Appendix Regulatory Notices Appendix 145 NOM Information Mexico Only 146 Appendix What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return Policy What do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?Appendix 147 148 Appendix What if I purchased a service contract?What will Dell do? How will you fix my product? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only May I transfer the limited warranty?Appendix 149 150 Appendix Appendix 151 152 Appendix Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyDell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Making a Claim GuaranteeReturn Policy Exclusions Dell World Trade LP Appendix 155 156 Appendix Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty What are Errata? Appendix 157 Appendix Index 159 D ex 160 Index Index 161 162 Index