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Dell PP06XA, TM373 owner manual 202

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how to, 63

copying DVDs helpful tips, 64 how to, 63

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Dell contacting, 170

Dell Diagnostics about, 107

starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 109

starting from your hard drive, 108

Dell MediaDirect about, 23 problems, 124

Dell support site, 15

DellConnect, 166

device latch release description, 31

device status lights description, 21

diagnostics Dell, 107

display

adjusting brightness, 39 description, 20 resolution, 41

switching the video image, 39

documentation

End User License Agreement, 14

ergonomics, 14 online, 15

Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14

safety, 14 warranty, 14

drivers about, 135 identifying, 136 reinstalling, 136

Drivers and Utilities media about, 137

Dell Diagnostics, 107

drives problems, 112 See hard drive

DVD blank, 63

drive problems, 113

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End User License Agreement, 14

ergonomics information, 14

error messages, 115

ExpressCard slot description, 27

ExpressCards, 85 blanks, 86-87 installing, 86 removing, 87

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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 Front View About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Touch pad Left speaker Camera indicatorDisplay latch 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 Left Side View DVI-I connector Dual link Video connector USB connectorOptical drive Secure Digital SD SdioSecurity cable slot Right Side ViewExpress card slot Off About Your ComputerAir vents AC adapter connector Off No signal foundBack View 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 Bottom View BatteryHard drive Air vents About Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable USB connector on computer USB printer cableSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners 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 Battery Performance Using a BatteryYour computer Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Check the Battery Health Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge Charge GaugePower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerStandby and Sleep Mode Press the power button Close the display Press FnEsc Hibernate ModeClose 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 VideoUsing GamePanel Using GamePanelGamePanel GamePanel toggle button GamePanel Applications Clock with integrated counter for unread mailUsing Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons Using Multimedia Volume Up Stop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume DownCopying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media 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 Video TV-out connectorConnector Using Multimedia Audio connector Video and Standard AudioStandard S-video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cableVideo cable Standard audio cable Using Multimedia Audio input connectorComposite Video and Standard Audio 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 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network Windows XPChecking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection 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 SupportEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network100 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 DiagnosticsPress and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear 109 Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu110 OptionFunction111 Dell Support UtilityTab Function Click the Dell Support icon in the notification area Drive Problems112 Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive Optical drive problems113 Hard drive problems Mail and Internet Problems114 Error Messages 115116 117 118 119 ExpressCard Problems 120Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems121 External Keyboard problems 122Computer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems124 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 131No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems132 If the display is blank Video and Display Problems133 If the display is difficult to read 134If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 135Using Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 137Troubleshooting 139 Restoring Your Operating System 140Starting System Restore Using Microsoft Windows System Restore141 Undoing the Last System Restore Dell PC Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore143 Troubleshooting 145 Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin147 148 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer150 151 152 Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Cage Captive screws153 Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage ScrewsReplacing the Hard Drive Cage Memory155 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 163Traveling by Air Travel Tips164 165 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service166 Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product InformationBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit168 169 Contacting Dell 171 SpecificationsMB Intel 45 nm Core 2 Duo processor Supports DDR-II up to 667 MHz 172MultiMediaCard MMC 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 OptionsDiskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive Performing a One-Time Boot181 FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 183184 Glossary 185186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 IndexIndex 202 203 See also wireless switch 204SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 205206 See also Mobile Broadband 207208