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Dell TM373, PP06XA owner manual Dell MediaDirect button About Your Computer

Models: TM373 PP06XA

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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 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateAccessing Power Options Properties Microsoft Windows Battery MeterInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Computer, Keyboard, and Display Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorLockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update ServiceMail and Internet Problems External Keyboard problems136 128129 130Before Working Inside Your Computer Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Turning Off Your Computer179 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditViewing the System Setup Screens 180 Changing the Boot Sequence 180Contents My device documentation Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Drivers for my computerDiagram may vary What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationMissing portion or hole to discourage Other Dell customers Upgrades Upgrade information forMeasure,the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates aProblem How to use Windows XP orHow to work with programs and files How to personalize my desktopZones, play various LED effects like How to change the LED colors forOther items controlled by Dell QuickSetFinding 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 Sdio Secure Digital SDOff About Your Computer Right Side ViewExpress card slot Security cable slotBack 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 Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer USB printer cable USB connector on computerLine Conditioners Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Using the Display Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using a ProjectorMicrosoft Windows XP Making Images and Text Look Bigger or SharperWindows Vista Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateMicrosoft Windows XP Key Combinations Using the KeyboardNumeric Keypad Keyboard IlluminationMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions BatteryPower Management Power Options Properties windowTouch pad Touch PadUsing the Keyboard Your computer Using a BatteryBattery Performance Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery HealthStandby and Sleep Mode Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Close the display Press FnEsc Hibernate ModePress the power button Close the display Press FnEsc Windows XP Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Accessing Power Options PropertiesStoring a Battery Removing the BatteryUsing a Battery Using the Camera Using the CameraAccessing the Camera’s Help File Camera Camera indicatorCreating a Picture or a Video Manually Adjusting the Camera SettingsGamePanel GamePanel toggle button Using GamePanelUsing GamePanel Clock with integrated counter for unread mail GamePanel ApplicationsPlaying 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 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media How to Copy a CD, DVD or BDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Dell MediaDirect button Using Multimedia Using Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode If the computer is turned off or in hibernate modeConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Connector Using Multimedia Video TV-out connectorConnector Video and Standard Audio Audio connectorStandard S-video cable Video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioVideo 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 ExpressCard/34 Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCardsExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Secure Digital SD Memory Card ReaderMemory Card Blanks Installing a Memory CardRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Windows XP Setting Up a NetworkWhat 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 Completing the Connection to the Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Your order confirmation Microsoft Windows Help and Support Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card100 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 101 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator102 Securing Your Computer Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock 103104 Passwords105 Cleaning Your ComputerCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display106 CDs, DVDs and BDsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service 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 OptionFunction Dell Diagnostics Main Menu110 Option FunctionTab 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 115 Error Messages116 117 118 119 120 ExpressCard Problems121 Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems 122 External Keyboard problemsComputer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start124 Dell MediaDirect problemsSolid blue screen appears 125 Other software problems126 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on127 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan128 Power Problems129 Printer ProblemsScanner Problems 131 Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers132 Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones 133 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 134 If the display is difficult to read135 What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readableIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback 137 Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaTroubleshooting 139 140 Restoring Your Operating System141 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 Before You Begin Using the Operating System Media147 148 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin150 Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 151 Captive screws Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Cage 152153 Screws Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage155 MemoryReplacing the Hard Drive Cage Remove the module from the connector 156 Memory module Securing clip 157Memory module Securing clip 159 Subscriber Identity ModuleBluetooth compartment Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyNotch Optical DriveSlide the drive out of the bay 161162 163 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer164 Travel TipsTraveling by Air Getting Help Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 165166 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Product Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service168 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 TV support Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors173 BoardCodec Bluetooth speaker adapter174 Transducers175 176 177 178 Appendix AppendixOverview 179Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Changing the Boot Sequence181 Performing a One-Time BootDiskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only183 Macrovision Product Notice184 185 Glossary186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 Index Index201 202 203 204 See also wireless switch205 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module206 207 See also Mobile Broadband208