Dell PP04S guide

8If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the name provided) and

click Next.

If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next.

9If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next.

10Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and click Next.

11If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next.

12If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections.

Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The computer automatically restarts.

NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to

boot from the CD.

13When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next.

14When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? message appears, click Skip.

15When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next.

16When the Who will use this computer? screen appears, you can enter up to five users.

17Click Next.

18Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD.

19Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD.

20Reinstall your virus protection software.

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Dell PP04S owner manual When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next

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 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 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 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 Problems 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 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 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/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 Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth Card Power ManagementDisplay Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker 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 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 Setup Wizard Network ProblemsConnecting 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 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 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 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 System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Reinstalling 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 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 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 Ports and Connectors CommunicationsAppendix 117 Video Audio118 Appendix Display KeyboardAppendix 119 Battery Touch Pad120 Appendix Appendix 121 AC AdapterPhysical Environmental Using the System Setup Program Overview122 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 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only126 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 support.euro.dell.com Jamaica Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea SeoulAppendix 135 Malaysia Penang Latin AmericaLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Macao Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com MexicoMontserrat Netherlands Antilles Panama New ZealandNicaragua Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com St. Lucia Portugal Website support.euro.dell.comPuerto Rico St. Kitts and Nevis Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com140 Appendix Trinidad/Tobago Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comTaiwan Thailand Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Uruguay142 Appendix Venezuela A. 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 How long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service?Appendix 147 148 Appendix What if I purchased a service contract?What will Dell do? How will you fix my product? May I transfer the limited warranty? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. OnlyAppendix 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