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Dell PP10L owner manual Using a Battery, Using the Module Bay, Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

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Battery Performance	33
Checking the Battery Charge	34
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter	34
Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter	35
Charge Gauge	35
Low-Battery Warning	35
Charging the Battery	35
Removing a Battery	36
Installing a Battery	36
Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery	37
Storing a Battery	38
Power Problems	38

4 Using the Module Bay

About the Module Bay	41
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off	41
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running	42

5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

Numeric Keypad	43
Keyboard Shortcuts	44
System Functions	44
Battery	44
CD or DVD Tray	44
Display Functions	44
Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology)	44
Power Management	44
Speaker Functions	45
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions	45

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Dell PP10L owner manual Using a Battery, Using the Module Bay, Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

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Dell Inspiron 510m Owner’s ManualModel PP10L Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsApril P/N D78982 Setting Up Your Computer Contents1 A Tour of Your Computer 3 Using a Battery 4 Using the Module Bay5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off6 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia 7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network8 Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts AppendixContents Finding Information How to set up my computerDell 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 A Tour of Your Computer Front ViewTurns on when the computer reads or writes data Solid green The battery is charging Flashing green The battery is almost fully chargedOff The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off Flashing orange The battery charge is lowLeft View The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the followingAttach headphones or speakers to the connector Attach a microphone to the connectorA Tour of Your Computer Right View Back View USB connectorsmodem 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 24 A Tour of Your Computer w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mConnecting 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 E-Mail Problems Setting Up a PrinterConnecting 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 Uninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterCharging the Battery Microsoft Windows Power MeterLow-Battery Warning Charge GaugeRemoving a Battery Installing 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 Storing a Battery Power ProblemsCHECK 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 40 Using a Battery w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mRemoving 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 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadBattery Power ManagementKeyboard Shortcuts System FunctionsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Customizing the Touch PadClick the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settingsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersTO 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, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk driveIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD a write-protected disk. See the following figureIf 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 How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsConnecting a Television to the Computer S-Video Connection3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to your television Composite Video Connection S-video TV-out connector composite TV-out adapter cableEnabling the Display Settings for a Television b Ensure that the settings are correct 62 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSetting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Network ProblemsConnecting 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 68 Setting Up a Home and Office Network w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSolving Problems Error MessagesIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Modem and Internet Connection Problems Solving 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 Floppy Disk and Hard Drive Problems 3 Reinstall the drive 4 Turn on the computerIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive 2 Remove the drive from the module bay. See page 41 for instructionsPC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard driveGeneral Program Problems Resolving Other Technical ProblemsError messages appear A program crashesIf Your Dell Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To resolve incompatibilities using Device ManagerUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemTo 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 Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Symptom Tree Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended 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 antenna cables antenna connectors on card Adding and Replacing Parts7 Tuck in the antenna cables 8 Replace the cover and screwsReplacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bayReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Keyboard 1 Turn the computer top-side up and open it2 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 100 Adding and Replacing Parts w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSpecifications AppendixPorts and Connectors MemoryCommunications TypeCommunications continued Maximum resolutions Battery DepthHeight WidthAC Adapter continued Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens System configuration Boot orderChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsChanging Printer Modes Enabling the Infrared SensorChanging COM Ports FCC Notices U.S. Only Class B Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaIncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver FCC Identification InformationContacting Dell NOM Information Mexico OnlyPage 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 130 Appendix w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mIndex Page Page troubleshooting program crash, 76 program stopped USB connector description, 20 system viewvideo connector description, 21 system view warranty wet computer Windows XP