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Dell PP29L owner manual 140

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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 July U739D Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Customizing the Touch PadAccessing Power Options Properties Removing an ExpressCard or Blank ContentsConnecting a Network or Broadband Dell Technical Update ServiceRemoving a Memory Card or Blank If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenMail, Modem, and Internet Problems External Keyboard problemsReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreUsing the Operating System Media Restoring Your Operating System109 110Replacing the Hard Drive 111 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 112Technical Support and Customer Service Automated Order-Status Service144 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 144145 Definition of Third-Party SoftwareContents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereDrivers for my computer Device documentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Microsoft Windows License LabelEnter your Service Tag or product System, and installs the updatesAppropriate for your configuration Other Dell customersSee Drive Problems on How to use Windows XPHow to work with programs and files How to personalize your desktopMicrosoft Windows System Restore Restore your operating systemReturns your computer to an earlier Operating state without affectingFinding Information About Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View Headphone connectors Touch pad buttons Device status lights Analog microphoneD I O C O N N E C T O R S Information, see the documentation that came with your card Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S USB connectors Video connector VGA Left Side ViewSecurity cable slot Hard driveConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer ExpressCard slot Optical drive USB connectorRight Side View Battery Air vents Back ViewOptical drive Battery Battery release latch Bottom ViewSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows Easy TransferTo copy data from the old computer To transfer data to the new computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Using the Display Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadBattery Power ManagementKey Combinations System FunctionsAdjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsDell QuickSet Key Combinations Click Start, and then click Control Panel Click KeyboardTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterConserving Battery Power Microsoft Windows Battery MeterLow-Battery Warning Check the Battery HealthPower Management Modes Standby ModeHibernate Mode Close the display Press FnEscConfiguring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryAccessing Power Options Properties Press the power button Close the display Press FnEscReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CD and DVD MediaMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CD and DVD MediaHelpful Tips Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture ExpressCards Using CardsExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using Cards Installing an ExpressCard ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Memory Card ReaderMemory Card Blanks Secure Digital SDInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Using Cards Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionStart Button and Connect To Option Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePress and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on Page Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOptionFunction Drive Problems Tab FunctionOptical drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW, or DVD+/-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsError Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ExpressCard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersComputer does not start Computer stops respondingOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics onNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Below 0C 32F, the computer will not startScanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesDrivers Identifying DriversUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaClick Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back DriverTroubleshooting 103 Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore Using the Operating System Media Reinstalling Windows XPBefore You Begin 105Troubleshooting Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 109Screws Removing the Hard DriveSlide the hard drive out of the computer 110 Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell111 Foam packagingOptical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Optical drive Locking screwHinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover113 Hinge coverRemoving the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard connector latch Replacing the Keyboard115 Screws Keyboard Keyboard tabsFollow the procedures in Before You Begin on MemoryRemoving Memory Module 116117 CoverReplacing Memory Module Securing clips119 Tab120 Wireless Mini-CardsRemoving Mini-Card 121 Mini-Card Adding and Replacing PartsDisconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card Removing the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing Mini-Card Securing screw Replacing the Card123 124 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 125126 Travel TipsTraveling by Air Getting Help Obtaining Assistance127 Getting Help128 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information130 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 131 Contacting Dell Specifications 133Memory Memory module connector 134TV support 135LCD interface Display Maximum resolutions 1361280 x 800 at 262 K colors 258 mm137 Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life 138 30G 139Ms halfsine pulse for storage Operating 140 Using the System Setup Program Appendix141 AppendixViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options143 Performing a One-Time BootUSB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayCleaning an Optical Mouse Touch PadMouse MediaDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 146147 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice 148Glossary 149150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 Module bay See media bay Glossary158 159 160 161 162 163 164 Index Index165 See also hard drive See also optical drive 166167 168 169 170