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Dell PP23LA owner manual Glossary Index

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell InspironAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management SettingsWhat 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 If only part of the display is readable Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 101105 104109 110Glossary Index Contents Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screenRestore your operating system Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftService 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 Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting 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 Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Power ManagementSystem Functions Display FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower 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 Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using Multimedia Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCardsRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardRemoving a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Network Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Network Setup WizardChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardSetting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareDell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsOption Function Tab Function CD and DVD drive problems 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 Computer does not start up Other software problemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsCommunication exists. Replace the network cable Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers Video and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readablePicture quality Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities What Is a Driver?Drivers 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 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell MemoryMemory module Securing clips 2 per connector Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard 100 101 Wireless Mini-Card102 Install the replacement Mini-Card103 Coin-Cell Battery 105 DisplayAdding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features107 108 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 109Traveling by Air Travel TipsContacting 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 128 129 130 131 132 133 Specifications134 Ports and ConnectorsMemory Communications135 VideoAudio Display 136137 BatteryKeyboard Touch Pad138 AC AdapterPhysical Environmental 139140 Entering System Setup Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 141Commonly Used Options 143 Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 145FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B146 147 Macrovision Product Notice148 Glossary 149Glossary 150 151 Device driver See driverDocking device See APR 152 153 154 NIC See network adapter 155156 System tray See notification area 157158 Video resolution See resolution159 160 Boot sequence Brightness adjusting Index161 Index See also display problems Power management conserving battery power163 System setup program commonly used options Compatibility, 74 restore computer to previous165 166