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Dell PP20L owner manual Index

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Owner’s Manual Dell Inspiron 6400/E1505Model PP20L August Notes, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms P/N MD402Contents ContentsDetermining Your Computer’s Configuration Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 6 Using Multimedia Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWANIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray A program is designed for an earlier Drivers Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contents Finding Information These labels are located on the bottom of your computer To download Notebook System Software The operating system is already installed on your computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerFront View Off The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off Solid green The battery is chargingFlashing green The battery is almost fully charged Flashing orange The battery charge is lowMute the sound Turn the volume down Turn the volume up Play or pause The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left Side View Right Side View Back View A U D I O C O N N E C T O R SUSB C O N N E C T O R S Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View About Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer E-mail messages Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarksIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP 5 Click Next Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer Create a Wizard Disk 1 Click the Start button Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution Using the DisplayUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadSystem Functions Power ManagementKey Combinations Display FunctionsAdjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsQuickSet Key Combinations Touch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes To enter standby mode Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Storing a Battery Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDsHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful TipsAdjusting the Volume If the computer is turned on or in standby mode Adjusting the PictureUsing Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the computer is turned off or in hibernate modeConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience HelpS-video and standard audio Composite video and standard audio Component-out video and standard audioS-Video and Standard Audio S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on the TV Composite Video and Standard Audio Using MultimediaComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using Multimediacomposite video cable Using Multimedia1 composite video adapter standard audio cable1 component video adapter 2 component video cable Component Video and Standard Audio1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 3 standard audio cableUsing Multimedia 1 component video adapter 2 component video cableComponent Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using Multimedia1 component video adapter 2 component video-output connectorsUsing Multimedia 3 component video cableSetting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia ExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank 1 ExpressCardInstalling a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsRemoving a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemChecking Your Wireless Network Card Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network WLAN What You Need to Establish a WLAN ConnectionSetting Up a New WLAN Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network To access the Help and Support Center Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardWhat You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Setting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Do not share your password with other people Computer Tracking SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Ensure that people are not watching you when you type your passwordSolving Problems Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Extended Test Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages characters in filenames L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I R E C T - Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - A memory module may be ExpressCard Problems IEEE 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsThe computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters The computer stops respondingA solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problemsOther software problems Ensure that the program is installed and configured properlynetwork connector on the back of the computer and the network jack Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both thePower Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network WWANPrinter Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerScanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readableReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD You can restore your operating system in the following ways Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System To start the Hardware TroubleshooterUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 1 Turn on the computer Using the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs Solving Problems Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 2 Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer on page3 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer Optical Drive optical-drive security screw Hard Drive1 optical drive notch1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Modem Hinge Cover Keyboard hinge coverscribe 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 1 Mini-Card Wireless Mini-Cardantenna cable connectors antenna cablesc Lift the Mini-Card out of its system board connector Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery Display 8 Lift the display up and away from the computer cable Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology1 card door cardAdding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Features NOTE This feature may not be available on your computerDell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel Tips Traveling by AirContacting Dell support.dell.com supportCountry City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City toll-free 1-800-326-6061 or Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City Country City Country City Printers, and Projectors for Relationship or toll-freeCountry City Contacting Dell Processor SpecificationsSpecifications System Information5-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader Ports and ConnectorsSpecifications MemoryVideo SpecificationsCommunications AudioSpecifications Audio continuedDisplay Keyboard BatterySpecifications Touch PadAC Adapter Battery continuedSpecifications PhysicalSpecifications EnvironmentalSpecifications System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen AppendixCommonly Used Options Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BDell Inspiron 6400 and Inspiron E1505 Macrovision Product NoticeProduct name Model numberGlossary Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Glossary Index NumericsSee also hard drive See also optical drive Page Page Page Index