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Dell PP10L owner manual Contents

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Model PP10L Owner’s ManualDell Inspiron 510m Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsApril P/N D78981 A Tour of Your Computer Contents2 Setting Up 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 FileWindows Help and Support Center Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LicenseThese labels are located on the bottom of your computer 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 followingA Tour of Your Computer Attach a microphone to the connectorAttach headphones or speakers to the connector 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 mSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet 5 Click Next Modem and Internet Connection Problems4 In the next window, click the appropriate option 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 w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Printer ProblemsUSB connector on printer Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors 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 page4 Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery1 Remove the battery 2 Remove the reserve battery cover 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 mAbout the Module Bay Using the Module BayRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off 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 the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have problems with a hard driveIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated 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 networkad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPDetermining Your Network Type 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 difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 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 Drivers What Is a Driver?If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 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 7 Turn on the computer Adding a Mini PCI Card5 Replace the cover 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 7 Remove the hard drive 8 Pull the Bluetooth card connector out of the system board connector9 Pull the cable to remove the Bluetooth card from the computer 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 COM Ports Enabling the Infrared SensorChanging Printer Modes 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