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Dell PP06XA, TM373 owner manual Microsoft Windows XP

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Microsoft Windows XP

1Click Start→Settings→Control Panel.

2Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.

3Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display.

4In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.

5Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.

NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen.

Windows Vista

1Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Control Panel.

2Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution.

3In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease or increase the screen resolution.

NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display?

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Dell PP06XA, TM373 owner manual Microsoft Windows XP

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 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 SdioSecurity cable slot Right Side ViewExpress card 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 Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet 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 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 Using a Battery Battery PerformanceYour computer Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Check the Battery Health Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu110 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 122Computer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appears124 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 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 134If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 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 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer150 151 152 Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Cage 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 compartment161 Optical DriveSlide the drive out of the bay Notch162 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 163Travel Tips Traveling by Air164 165 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services166 Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech 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 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 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