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Dell owner manual Owner’s Manual, Dell Inspiron 510m, Model PP10L

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m

Owner’s Manual

Model PP10L

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Dell owner manual Owner’s Manual, Dell Inspiron 510m, Model PP10L

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Dell Inspiron 510m Owner’s ManualModel PP10L Abbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and CautionsApril P/N D78982 Setting Up Your Computer Contents1 A Tour of Your Computer 4 Using the Module Bay 3 Using a Battery5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 6 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia8 Solving Problems Appendix Adding and Replacing PartsContents How to set up my computer Finding InformationDell Product Information Guide Help FileThese labels are located on the bottom of your computer Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LicenseWindows Help and Support Center Dell Support Website - support.dell.com w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Front View A Tour of Your ComputerTurns on when the computer reads or writes data Flashing green The battery is almost fully charged Solid green The battery is chargingOff The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off Flashing orange The battery charge is lowThe green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left ViewAttach headphones or speakers to the connector Attach a microphone to the connectorA Tour of Your Computer Right View USB connectors Back Viewmodem connector RJ-11 parallel connector serial connectorConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Connects a parallel device, such as a printer AC A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Attach an AC adapter to the computer Bottom View w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 24 A Tour of Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection Problems5 Click Next If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly Setting Up a Printer E-Mail ProblemsConnecting a Parallel Printer Printer CableConnecting a USB Printer USB connector on printer Printer Problemsw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Turning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesBattery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charging the BatteryLow-Battery Warning Charge GaugeInstalling a Battery Removing a BatterySlide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks For information about installing the second battery, see page1 Remove the battery 2 Remove the reserve battery cover Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery4 Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector Power Problems Storing a BatteryCHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 40 Using a BatteryRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Using the Module BayAbout the Module Bay Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadPower Management BatteryKeyboard Shortcuts System FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsClick the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settingsUnexpected Characters External Keyboard ProblemsTO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD , CHECK THE C H E C K T H E E X T E R N A L K E Y B O A R DUsing CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and other MultimediaDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drivea write-protected disk. See the following figure If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVDIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you have problems with a hard driveIf the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsS-Video Connection Connecting a Television to the Computer3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to your television Composite Video Connection composite TV-out adapter cable S-video TV-out connectorEnabling the Display Settings for a Television b Ensure that the settings are correct w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 62 Using CDs, DVDs, and other MultimediaConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Problems Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 3 Click Checklist for creating a networkDetermining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPad-hoc network Your network is configured automatically After your computer is configured for the wireless network you selected, another pop-up notifies you that your computer is connected to the network you selected w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 68 Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkError Messages Solving ProblemsIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Solving Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mScanner Problems 3 Reinstall the drive 4 Turn on the computer Floppy Disk and Hard Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive 2 Remove the drive from the module bay. See page 41 for instructionsIf you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems General Program ProblemsError messages appear A program crashesIf Your Dell Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesTo resolve incompatibilities using Device Manager Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreTo change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Symptom Tree Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your Computer2 Shut down the computer Adding Memory 3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 5 Replace the cover Adding a Mini PCI Card7 Turn on the computer 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page Adding and Replacing Parts antenna cables antenna connectors on card7 Tuck in the antenna cables 8 Replace the cover and screwsTo replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 1 Turn the computer top-side up and open it Keyboard2 Remove the center control cover Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 9 Pull the cable to remove the Bluetooth card from the computer 8 Pull the Bluetooth card connector out of the system board connector7 Remove the hard drive w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 100 Adding and Replacing PartsAppendix SpecificationsMemory Ports and ConnectorsCommunications TypeCommunications continued Maximum resolutions Depth BatteryHeight WidthAC Adapter continued Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens System configuration Boot orderCommonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequenceChanging Printer Modes Enabling the Infrared SensorChanging COM Ports FCC Notices U.S. Only Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Class BIncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver FCC Identification InformationNOM Information Mexico Only Contacting DellPage Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City Country City toll-free or toll-free w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 130 AppendixIndex Page Page USB connector description, 20 system view troubleshooting program crash, 76 program stoppedvideo connector description, 21 system view warranty wet computer Windows XP