128 | Dell PP23LA specs

Country (City)	Service Type	Area Codes,
International Access Code		Local Numbers, and
Country Code		Toll-Free Numbers
City Code		Web and E-mail Address

South Africa (Johannesburg)	Online Support	support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code:		dell_za_support@dell.com
09/091	Gold Queue	011 709 7713
Country Code: 27	Technical Support	011 709 7710
City Code: 11	Customer Service	011 709 7707
	Sales	011 709 7700
	Fax	011 706 0495
	Switchboard	011 709 7700

Southeast Asian and Pacific	Technical Support, Customer Service, and	604 633 4810
Countries	Sales (Penang, Malaysia)

Spain (Madrid)	Online Support	support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 00	Home and Small Business
Country Code: 34	Technical Support	902 100 130
City Code: 91	Customer Service	902 118 540
	Sales	902 118 541
	Switchboard	902 118 541
	Fax	902 118 539
	Corporate
	Technical Support	902 100 130
	Customer Service	902 115 236
	Switchboard	91 722 92 00
	Fax	91 722 95 83

Sweden (Upplands Vasby)	Online Support	support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 00	Technical Support	08 590 05 199
Country Code: 46	Relational Customer Service	08 590 05 642
City Code: 8	Home/Small Business Customer Service	08 587 70 527
	Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Support	020 140 14 44
	Technical Support Fax	08 590 05 594
	Sales	08 587 705 81

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Contents

Dell Inspiron W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions 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 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readableResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 101 104 105109 110 Glossary Index Contents Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information 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 screen Microsoft Windows System Restore Microsoft Restore your operating systemService call status and support history Top technical issues for my computer 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 Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer 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 Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Using the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Power Management Key CombinationsSystem Functions Display Functions Adjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Conserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes Check the Battery HealthPage 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 Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Using Multimedia Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardUsing Cards ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory Cards Removing a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Network Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Completing the Connection to the Wlan Setting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Option 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 mode 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 Other software problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Memory Problems Network Problems Power Problems Communication exists. Replace the network cable Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is blank Picture quality If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesDrivers Identifying 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 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Optical Drive Hard Drive Screws Hard drive Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory module Securing clips 2 per connector Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard 100 Wireless Mini-Card 101 Install the replacement Mini-Card 102 103 Coin-Cell Battery Display 105 Adding and Replacing Parts 107 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 108 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 109 Travel Tips Traveling by Air 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 Specifications 133 Ports and Connectors 134Memory Communications Audio 135Video 136 Display Battery 137Keyboard Touch Pad Physical 138AC Adapter 139 Environmental 140 Using the System Setup Program Entering System SetupAppendix 141 Commonly Used Options Cleaning Your Computer 143 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Touch PadFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 145 146 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice 147 148 Glossary Glossary149 150 Docking device See APR 151Device driver See driver 152 153 154 155 NIC See network adapter 156 157 System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolution 158 159 160 161 Boot sequence Brightness adjustingIndex Index 163 See also display problemsPower management conserving battery power Compatibility, 74 restore computer to previous System setup program commonly used options 165 166