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Dell PP06XA, TM373 owner manual Contacting Dell

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m April TM373 Contents Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Accessing Power Options PropertiesInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayExternal Keyboard problems Dell Technical Update ServiceMail and Internet Problems Lockups and Software Problems130 128129 136Turning Off Your Computer Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Before Working Inside Your ComputerChanging the Boot Sequence 180 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditViewing the System Setup Screens 180 179Contents Drivers for my computer Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here My device documentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Diagram may varyWindows license label incorporates a Other Dell customers Upgrades Upgrade information forMeasure,the newly designed Microsoft Missing portion or hole to discourageHow to personalize my desktop How to use Windows XP orHow to work with programs and files ProblemDell QuickSet How to change the LED colors forOther items controlled by Zones, play various LED effects likeFinding Information About Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View Display latch Camera indicatorTouch pad Left speaker V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Dell MediaDirect button About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Optical drive DVI-I connector Dual link Video connector USB connectorLeft Side View Secure Digital SD SdioSecurity cable slot Right Side ViewExpress card slot Off About Your ComputerBack View Off No signal foundAir vents AC adapter connector AC a D a P T E R C O N N E C T O R Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Hard drive Air vents BatteryBottom View About Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer USB connector on computer USB printer cableLine Conditioners Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Using a Projector Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplayMaking Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper Microsoft Windows XPSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows XP Keyboard Illumination Using the KeyboardNumeric Keypad Key CombinationsPower Options Properties window BatteryPower Management Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch padUsing the Keyboard Your computer Using a BatteryBattery Performance Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Check the Battery Health Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge Charge GaugeStandby and Sleep Mode Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Close the display Press FnEsc Hibernate ModePress the power button Close the display Press FnEsc Accessing Power Options Properties Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Windows XPRemoving the Battery Storing a BatteryUsing a Battery Camera Camera indicator Using the CameraAccessing the Camera’s Help File Using the CameraManually Adjusting the Camera Settings Creating a Picture or a VideoGamePanel GamePanel toggle button Using GamePanelUsing GamePanel GamePanel Applications Clock with integrated counter for unread mailPlaying Media Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons Using Multimedia Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media Stop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume DownVolume Up How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD MediaHelpful Tips Media Type Read Write RewritableAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Using Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode Dell MediaDirect button Using MultimediaConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Connector Using Multimedia Video TV-out connectorConnector Audio connector Video and Standard AudioStandard S-video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cableVideo cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Audio input connectorStandard audio cable Using Multimedia Composite video adapter Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video-output connectors DVI to Hdmi and Standard Audio Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Windows Vista ExpressCards Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCard/34Installing an ExpressCard ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Memory Card Reader Secure Digital SDInstalling a Memory Card Memory Card BlanksRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network Windows XPWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Start Button and Connect To Option Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Completing the Connection to the WlanMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Your order confirmation Microsoft Windows Help and Support100 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator 101102 103 Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerPasswords 104Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerCleaning Your Computer 105CDs, DVDs and BDs 106Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePress and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on 109 Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu110 OptionFunctionTab Function Dell Support Utility111 112 Drive ProblemsClick the Dell Support icon in the notification area 113 Optical drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive 114 Mail and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Error Messages 115116 117 118 119 ExpressCard Problems 120121 Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problems 122Computer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops responding124 Dell MediaDirect problemsSolid blue screen appears Other software problems 125Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems 126Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 127Power Problems 128Printer Problems 129Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers 131132 Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones 133 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read 134If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 135Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 137Troubleshooting 139 Restoring Your Operating System 140141 Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore 143 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image RestoreDell PC Restore Troubleshooting 145 Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin147 148 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Recommended Tools150 Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 151 152 Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Cage Captive screws153 Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage Screws155 MemoryReplacing the Hard Drive Cage Remove the module from the connector 156 157 Memory module Securing clipMemory module Securing clip Subscriber Identity Module 159Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth compartment161 Optical DriveSlide the drive out of the bay Notch162 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 163164 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 165 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Getting Help166 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product Information168 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 169 Contacting Dell MB Intel 45 nm Core 2 Duo processor Specifications171 MultiMediaCard MMC 172Supports DDR-II up to 667 MHz Board Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors173 TV supportTransducers Bluetooth speaker adapter174 Codec175 176 177 178 179 AppendixOverview AppendixChanging the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used Options181 Performing a One-Time BootDiskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 183184 Glossary 185186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 Index Index201 202 203 See also wireless switch 204SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 205206 See also Mobile Broadband 207208