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Dell PP10L Finding Information, Dell Product Information Guide, How to set up my computer

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Dell PP10L owner manual Finding Information, Dell Product Information Guide, How to set up my computer, Help File

Contents

Owner’s Manual Dell Inspiron 510mModel PP10L Abbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and CautionsApril P/N D7898Contents 2 Setting Up Your Computer1 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 FileService Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computerWindows 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 a microphone to the connector Attach headphones or speakers 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 ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Modem and Internet Connection Problems 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option5 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 Printer Problems USB connector on printerw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsLine 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 pageRemoving and Installing a Reserve Battery 1 Remove the battery 2 Remove the reserve battery cover4 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 BatteryUsing the Module Bay Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned OffAbout 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 have problems with a hard drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundIf the CD-RW drive stops writing Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf 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 networkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Determining Your Network Typead-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 ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf 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 What Is a Driver? If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerDrivers 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 Adding a Mini PCI Card 5 Replace the cover7 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 8 Pull the Bluetooth card connector out of the system board connector 9 Pull the cable to remove the Bluetooth card from the computer7 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 SequenceEnabling the Infrared Sensor Changing Printer ModesChanging 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