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Dell PP06XA, TM373 owner manual See also wireless switch, 204

Models: TM373 PP06XA

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messages error, 115

microphone directional, 55

Mobile Broadband network connections, 98 problems, 126

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monitor

switching the video image, 39

monitor. See display

N

network

Mobile Broadband (WWAN), 126

problems, 126

network connector description, 30

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operating system

reinstalling Windows Vista, 141

P

PC Restore, 143

phone numbers, 170

power

line conditioners

problems, 128 protection devices surge protectors

UPS

power button description, 20

power light conditions, 128

printer cable, 35 connecting, 33, 35 problems, 129 setting up, 33, 35 USB, 35

problems

blue screen, 124 CD drive, 113 CD-RW drive, 113 computer crashes, 123-124 computer does not start up, 123 computer stops responding, 123 conflicts, 139

Dell Diagnostics, 107

Dell MediaDirect, 124 drives, 112

DVD drive, 113 error messages, 115 hard drive, 114

IEEE 1394 connector, 121 keyboard, 121

lockups, 123 network, 126 power, 128

power light conditions, 128

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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 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area NetworkDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayDell Technical Update Service Mail and Internet ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems128 129130 136Technical Support and Customer Service Automated Order-Status ServiceTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Viewing the System Setup Screens 180Changing the Boot Sequence 180 179Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereDrivers for my computer My device documentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Diagram may varyOther Dell customers Upgrades Upgrade information for Measure,the newly designed MicrosoftWindows license label incorporates a Missing portion or hole to discourageHow to use Windows XP or How to work with programs and filesHow to personalize my desktop ProblemHow to change the LED colors for Other items controlled byDell QuickSet Zones, play various LED effects likeFinding Information About Your Computer Front ViewAbout Your Computer Camera indicator Touch pad Left speakerDisplay 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 DVI-I connector Dual link Video connector USB connector Left Side ViewOptical drive Secure Digital SD SdioRight Side View Express card slotSecurity cable slot Off About Your ComputerOff No signal found Air vents AC adapter connectorBack 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 Battery Bottom ViewHard drive Air vents About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable USB connector on computer USB printer cablePower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessUsing a Projector Using the DisplayMaking Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper Microsoft Windows XPSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows XP Using the Keyboard Numeric KeypadKeyboard Illumination Key CombinationsBattery Power ManagementPower Options Properties window Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch padUsing the Keyboard Using a Battery Battery PerformanceYour computer Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Low-Battery Warning Check the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Health Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Power Management ModesStandby and Sleep Mode Hibernate Mode Press the power button Close the display Press FnEscClose the display Press FnEsc Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryAccessing Power Options Properties Windows XPRemoving the Battery Storing a BatteryUsing a Battery Using the Camera Accessing the Camera’s Help FileCamera Camera indicator 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 Stop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume Down Volume UpCopying 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 Using Dell MediaDirect If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep modeIf the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Dell MediaDirect button Using MultimediaConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video TV-out connector ConnectorConnector Using Multimedia Audio connector Video and Standard AudioStandard S-video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cableVideo cable Audio input connector Standard audio cable Using MultimediaComposite 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 Using Cards Using CardsExpressCards 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 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network Windows XPWireless Local Area Network Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat 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 SupportConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card100 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator 101102 Securing Your Computer Security Cable Lock103 Securing Your ComputerPasswords 104Cleaning Your Computer Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display 105CDs, DVDs and BDs 106Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer onDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear 109 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 110Option Function OptionFunctionDell Support Utility 111Tab Function Drive Problems Click the Dell Support icon in the notification area112 Optical drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive113 Mail and Internet Problems Hard drive problems114 Error Messages 115116 117 118 119 ExpressCard Problems 120Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems121 External Keyboard problems 122Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersComputer does not start Computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appears124 Other software problems 125Memory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 126Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 127Power Problems 128Printer Problems 129Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers 131Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphones132 Video and Display Problems If the display is blank133 If the display is difficult to read 134What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable 135Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 137Troubleshooting 139 Restoring Your Operating System 140Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System Restore141 Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Dell PC Restore143 Troubleshooting 145 Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin147 148 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer150 151 Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Cage152 Captive screws153 Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage ScrewsMemory Replacing the Hard Drive Cage155 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 compartmentOptical Drive Slide the drive out of the bay161 Notch162 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 163Travel Tips Traveling by Air164 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance165 Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services166 Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call168 169 Contacting Dell Specifications 171MB Intel 45 nm Core 2 Duo processor 172 Supports DDR-II up to 667 MHzMultiMediaCard MMC Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors 173Board TV supportBluetooth speaker adapter 174Transducers Codec175 176 177 178 Appendix Overview179 AppendixViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsPerforming a One-Time Boot Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive181 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 201Index 202 203 See also wireless switch 204SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 205206 See also Mobile Broadband 207208