Dell QuickSet Features, 107 | Dell PP23LA specification

Dell™ QuickSet Features

NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer.

Dell™ QuickSet provides you with easy access to configure or view the following types of settings:

•Network connectivity

•Power management

•Display

•System information

Depending on what you want to do in QuickSet, you can start it by either clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. The taskbar is located in the lower-right corner of your screen.

For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon and select Help.

Dell™ QuickSet Features

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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 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management Settings What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 101 Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 110 104105 109 Glossary Index Contents Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information Setup Diagram Follow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Click the arrow icon Top technical issues for my computer Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftRestore your operating system Service call status and support history About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View Light operates as follows About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Back View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up Your Computer Setting Display Resolution Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Using the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Display Functions Power ManagementKey Combinations System Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard Settings Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Charge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Health Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Power Management ModesPage Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Playing a CD or DVD Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Adjusting the Volume Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using Multimedia ExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard Using Cards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Solving Problems Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Management Modes on page 41 for information on standby mode Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Error Messages Solving Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsKeyboard Problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Network Problems Memory Problems Communication exists. Replace the network cable Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsScanner 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 No sound from headphones Picture quality If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Drivers Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Solving Problems Using the Operating System CD Solving Problems Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin Before Working Inside Your Computer Optical Drive Hard Drive Screws Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory Memory module Securing clips 2 per connector Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard 100 101 Wireless Mini-Card 102 Install the replacement Mini-Card 103 Coin-Cell Battery 105 Display Adding and Replacing Parts 107 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 108 109 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tips Contacting Dell Contacting Dell111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 Malaysia only 127Should be called from within Singapore or 128 129 130 131 132 133 Specifications Communications Ports and Connectors134 Memory Audio 135Video Display 136 Touch Pad Battery137 Keyboard Physical 138AC Adapter Environmental 139 140 141 Using the System Setup ProgramEntering System Setup Appendix Commonly Used Options 143 Cleaning Your Computer CDs and DVDs Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad Floppy Drive 145 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 146 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 147 Macrovision Product Notice 148 Glossary Glossary149 150 Docking device See APR 151Device driver See driver 152 153 154 NIC See network adapter 155 156 System tray See notification area 157 158 Video resolution See resolution 159 160 161 Boot sequence Brightness adjustingIndex Index 163 See also display problemsPower management conserving battery power System setup program commonly used options Compatibility, 74 restore computer to previous 165 166