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Dell PP23LA owner manual 108

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Dell Inspiron W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readableResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 101104 105109 110Glossary Index Contents Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram Click the topic that describes your problem What Are You Looking For? Find It HereClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screenMicrosoft Windows System Restore Microsoft Restore your operating systemService call status and support history Top technical issues for my computerDetermining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerAbout 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 Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Power Management Key CombinationsSystem Functions Display FunctionsAdjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes Check the Battery HealthPage Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Storing a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write RewritableHelpful Tips Using Multimedia Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardUsing Cards ExpressCardsRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsRemoving a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Network Network 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 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Completing the Connection to the WlanSetting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSolving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsOption Function Tab Function Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Management Modes on page 41 for information on standby modeMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages Solving Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems ExpressCard Problems Keyboard ProblemsManufacturer Lockups and Software Problems External Keyboard problemsUnexpected characters Other software problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyMemory Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Communication exists. Replace the network cablePrinter Problems Scanner ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readablePicture quality What Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesDrivers Identifying DriversSolving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Solving Problems Using the Operating System CD Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Optical Drive Hard Drive Screws Hard drive Memory Returning a Hard Drive to DellMemory module Securing clips 2 per connector Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard 100 Wireless Mini-Card 101Install the replacement Mini-Card 102103 Coin-Cell Battery Display 105Adding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features107 108 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 109Travel Tips Traveling by AirContacting Dell 111Contacting Dell 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 Should be called from within Singapore orMalaysia only 128 129 130 131 132 Specifications 133Ports and Connectors 134Memory Communications135 VideoAudio 136 DisplayBattery 137Keyboard Touch Pad138 AC AdapterPhysical 139 Environmental140 Using the System Setup Program Entering System SetupAppendix 141Commonly Used Options Cleaning Your Computer 143Computer, Keyboard, and Display Touch PadFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 145FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B146 Macrovision Product Notice 147148 Glossary 149Glossary 150 151 Device driver See driverDocking device See APR 152 153 154 155 NIC See network adapter156 157 System tray See notification areaVideo resolution See resolution 158159 160 Boot sequence Brightness adjusting Index161 Index See also display problems Power management conserving battery power163 Compatibility, 74 restore computer to previous System setup program commonly used options165 166