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Dell PP20L Notes, Notices, and Cautions, Abbreviations and Acronyms, August, P/N MD402

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see "Glossary" on page 169.

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Model PP20L

August 2006

P/N MD402

Rev. A04

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Dell PP20L owner manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions, Abbreviations and Acronyms, August, P/N MD402

Contents

Model PP20L Owner’s ManualDell Inspiron 6400/E1505 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 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN 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 USB C O N N E C T O R S Back ViewA U D I O C O N N E C T O R S Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View About Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP 5 Click Next Transferring Information to a New ComputerE-mail messages Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarks Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer Create a Wizard Disk 1 Click the Start button Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer 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 FunctionsQuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge GaugePower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning To enter standby mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery 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 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWANEnabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Setting Up a Network Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer 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 IconIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound E-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems 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 No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers If the display is blank Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems 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 Computer3 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer Before Working Inside Your Computer2 Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer on page 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 scribe Keyboardhinge cover 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 Dell QuickSet FeaturesNOTE This feature may not be available on your computer Dell QuickSet Features Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your 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 AudioDisplay SpecificationsAudio continued Keyboard BatterySpecifications Touch PadAC Adapter Battery continuedSpecifications PhysicalSpecifications EnvironmentalSpecifications System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen AppendixCommonly Used Options Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive 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