Back View, AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer | Dell PP10L

Back View

CAUTION: Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

USB connectors (2)

modem connector (RJ-11)

parallel connector

serial connector

S-video TV-out connector

network connector (RJ-45)

video connector

AC adapter connector

A Tour of Your Computer

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Dell PP10L owner manual Back View, AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 510m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Contents Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Connecting a Television to the Computer If you have problems with a hard driveEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology101 107 Contents How to use standby mode and hibernate mode What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationTips on using Microsoft Windows How to play CDs and DVDs Click the topic that describes your problem Use the Service Tag toComputer when you How to use Windows XP At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates What Are You Looking For? Find It Here W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Front View Tour of Your ComputerTour of Your Computer Light is flashing Tour of Your Computer Left View Ieee 1394 connector Infrared sensorPC Card slot Tour of Your Computer Security cable slot Module bay Right View Back View AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer Connects your computer to a TV. For more information, see Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Mini PCI card cover Fan Docking device slot Memory module cover Battery-bay latch releaseBottom View Hard drive Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Next window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection Problems Verify That the Modem is Communicating with W Indows Printer Cable Mail ProblemsSetting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel Printer Parallel connector on computer Connecting a USB PrinterScrews Clips Notches Parallel printer cable USB connector on computer Printer ProblemsUSB printer cable Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Turning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesComputer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Charge Gauge Charging the BatteryMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Installing a Battery Removing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Power Problems Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using a Battery Using the Module Bay Using the Module BayAbout the Module Bay Using the Module Bay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker Functions Touch pad Touch pad buttons Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Unexpected Characters External Keyboard Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Drive Problems Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If 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 DVD Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Video Connection Connecting a Television to the Computer Video cable Audio cable Composite Video Connection Composite video cable Audio cable Composite video connector Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Problems Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPInfrastructure network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Add or Remove Programs Solving ProblemsError Messages Solving Problems If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read Click Appearance and Themes If only part of the display is readable Click Apply and click OK Scanner Problems Floppy Disk and Hard Drive Problems Under Error-checking, click Check Now PC Card Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems General Program Problems If Your Dell Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer What Is a Driver?Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Select a restore point and click Next Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Securing clips Per connector Memory module Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts Tuck in the antenna cables Antenna cables Antenna connectors on cardReplace the cover and screws Hard drive screws Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Turn the computer top-side up and open it Keyboard Center control cover Keyboard tabs Palm rest Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyPage Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix Specifications101 102 103 Panel with backlight typical 104Horizontal Vertical 105 106 Computer Dimensions and WeightBattery With CD drive and standard Battery Computer Environmental 107 Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot Sequence108 Changing COM Ports Performing a One-Time BootEnabling the Infrared Sensor Changing Printer Modes FCC Notices U.S. Only 111 NOM Information Mexico Only Contacting Dell Toll-free 113300-655-533 114 604 633 115866 440 592 818 116980-9-15-3978 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 Toll-free 1800 006 127Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 0600 01344 373 12801344 860 Toll-free 1-877-Dellnet 1298001-3605 Appendix 131 IndexIndex 132 133 134