Dell PP22L 28 , NOTE:

28 About Your Computer

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air

vents. 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.

AIR VENTS —The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents,

which prevents the computer from overheating. The computer turns the fan on when

the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the

fan or the computer.

1off Disables wireless devices.

2on Enables wireless devices.

3momentary Scans for WLAN networks (see "Dell Wi-Fi

Catcher™ Network Locator" on page107).

4Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network

Locator light

• Flashing green: Searching for networks

• Solid green: Strong network found

• Solid yellow: Weak network found

•Flashing yellow: Error

• Off: No signal found

NOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light

appears only when the computer is turned off and

the wireless switch is configured in the system

setup program (BIOS) to control WiFi network

connections.

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Contents

Main Notes, Notices, and Cautions ____________________ Contents 3 Setting Up Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . 37 4 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 53 6 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 7 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 8 Using ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 9 Using the Memory Card Reader . . . . . . . 95 10 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . . 97 11 Securing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 12 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Page 13 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 161 Page 16 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Page Page Finding Information NOTE: 16 Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center NOTE: 18 NOTE: Page About Your Computer Determining Your Computers Configuration Front View Page Page NOTE: 26 The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Left Side View 28 NOTE: Page Right Side View Back View 32 Page Bottom View Page Page Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Page Page Page Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Using the Display Adjusting Brightness Using a Projector Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Page Page Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 54 Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Battery Power Management Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Page Page Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery Power Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Accessing Power Options Properties Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using Multimedia Playing Media Page Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc (BD) Media How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media Helpful Tips Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Using Dell MediaDirect Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Page S-Video and Standard Audio S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Page Composite Video and Standard Audio Page Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Page Component Video and Standard Audio Page Page Page Page Page Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Page Using the Memory Card Reader Memory Card Blanks Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network Windows XP Wireless Local Area Network What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Connecting to a WLAN Page Page Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Page Securing Your Computer Security Cable Lock Passwords If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Page Page Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics Page Page Page Page Dell Support Center Dell Support Dell PC TuneUp Dell PC Checkup Dell Network Assistant DellConnect Drive Problems Optical drive problems Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Page Error Messages Page Page Page Page ExpressCard Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software Problems The computer does not start The computer stops responding A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft operating system A solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems Other software problems Memory Problems Network Problems Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) Power Problems Page Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Remote Control Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Page Page Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System Restoring Windows Vista Page Page Page Page Restoring Windows XP Page Page Page Page Page Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Page Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Page Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Memory Removing the DIMM A Memory Module Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module Page Removing the DIMM B Memory Module Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module Page Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards Removing a WLAN Card Page Replacing a WLAN Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card Page Page Replacing a WWAN Card Removing a WPAN Card Replacing a WPAN Card Flash Cache Module Removing the FCM Replacing the FCM Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Card Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Page Page Dell QuickSet Features Page Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Travel Tips Traveling by Air Getting Help Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call 202 Contacting Dell Page Specifications NOTE: 206 NOTE: Page 208 Page Page NOTE: Page Page Page Appendix Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup Screen System Setup Screen Commonly Used Options Page Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Mouse Media Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals FCC Notice (U.S. Only) FCC Class B Page Page Page Glossary A B C D Page E F G H I K L M N O P R S Page T U V W X Z Page Index Numbers A B C D E F H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W