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Dell PP20L owner manual Setting Up Your Computer

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Dell PP20L owner manual Setting Up Your Computer

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Model PP20L Owner’s ManualDell Inspiron 6400/E1505 Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsAugust P/N MD402Contents Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationContents 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 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 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 Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution Using the DisplayUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadPower Management Key CombinationsSystem Functions Display FunctionsQuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power 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 Adjusting the Picture Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is turned on or in standby mode 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 MultimediaUsing Multimedia 1 composite video adaptercomposite video cable standard audio cableComponent Video and Standard Audio 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 3 standard audio cableUsing Multimedia 1 component video adapter 2 component video cableComponent Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using Multimediaconnectors Using Multimedia1 component video adapter 2 component video-output 3 component video cableSetting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardExpressCards 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 ModemNetwork Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WLANChecking Your Wireless Network Card 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 Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenDo not share your password with other people Ensure that people are not watching you when you type your passwordSolving Problems Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Extended Test Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon 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 problemsLockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersThe computer does not start up The computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems Other software problemsA solid blue screen appears Ensure that the program is installed and configured properlyMemory Problems Network Problemsnetwork connector on the back of the computer and the network jack 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 What Is a Driver? DriversIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating SystemYou can restore your operating system in the following ways 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 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools 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 Hard Drive 1 optical driveoptical-drive security screw 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 Wireless Mini-Card antenna cable connectors1 Mini-Card 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 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1 card doorcable 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 Specifications SpecificationsProcessor System InformationPorts and Connectors Specifications5-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader MemorySpecifications CommunicationsVideo AudioDisplay SpecificationsAudio continued Battery SpecificationsKeyboard Touch PadBattery continued SpecificationsAC Adapter PhysicalSpecifications EnvironmentalSpecifications Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem 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 Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice Product nameDell Inspiron 6400 and Inspiron E1505 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