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Dell PP29L owner manual 168

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P

power problems, 93

power button description, 20

power light conditions, 93

printer cable, 35 connecting, 34 problems, 94 setting up, 34 USB, 35

problems

blue screen, 91 CD drive, 80 CD-RW drive, 80 computer crashes, 90-91 computer does not start up, 90 computer stops responding, 90 Dell Diagnostics, 75

drives, 79 DVD drive, 80 error messages, 82 hard drive, 81

IEEE 1394 connector, 88 keyboard, 88

lockups, 90 network, 93 power, 93

power light conditions, 93 printer, 94

program crashes repeatedly, 90 program stops responding, 90

scanner, 95

slow computer performance, 82, 92

software, 90-91

sound and speakers, 96 speakers, 96 spyware, 82, 92

Product Information Guide, 14

Q

QuickSet Help, 16

R

RAM. See memory

regulatory information, 14

resolution setting, 40

S

Safely Remove Hardware icon, 87

safety instructions, 14

scanner problems, 95

screen. See display

security cable slot description, 24

Service Tag, 14

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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 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 Front ViewAbout Your Computer 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 USB connector Right Side ViewExpressCard slot Optical drive Battery Air vents Back ViewOptical drive Battery Battery release latch Bottom ViewSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer 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 Adjusting BrightnessUsing the Display 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 Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CD and DVD MediaUsing Blank CD and DVD Media Helpful TipsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Using Cards ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using CardsExpressCards 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 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up and Using Networks 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 DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer onDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Page Dell Diagnostics Main Menu OptionFunctionOption Function 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 Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external 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 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring Your Operating System103 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 109Removing the Hard Drive Slide the hard drive out of the computer 110Screws 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 coverKeyboard Replacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard 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 TabWireless Mini-Cards Removing Mini-Card120 Mini-Card Adding and Replacing Parts Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card121 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing Mini-CardRemoving the Card Replacing the Card 123Securing screw 124 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 125Travel Tips Traveling by Air126 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance127 Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services128 Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call130 131 Contacting Dell Specifications 133Memory Memory module connector 134135 LCD interfaceTV support Display Maximum resolutions 1361280 x 800 at 262 K colors 258 mmReduced under certain power-intensive Information on battery life137 138 139 Ms halfsine pulse for storage Operating30G 140 Using the System Setup Program Appendix141 AppendixViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsPerforming a One-Time Boot USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD143 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 146FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B147 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 165Index See also hard drive See also optical drive 166167 168 169 170