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Dell PP29L owner manual Finding Information

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Dell PP29L owner manual Finding Information

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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 ContentsRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Connecting a Network or BroadbandDell Technical Update Service If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenMail, Modem, and Internet Problems External Keyboard problemsUsing the Operating System Media Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemReplacing the Hard Drive 111 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 109110 112Technical Support and Customer Service Automated Order-Status Service145 144Computer, Keyboard, and Display 144 Definition of Third-Party SoftwareContents Drivers for my computer Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Device documentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Microsoft Windows License LabelAppropriate for your configuration Enter your Service Tag or productSystem, and installs the updates Other Dell customersHow to work with programs and files See Drive Problems onHow to use Windows XP How to personalize your desktopReturns your computer to an earlier Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestore your operating system 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 Security cable slot USB connectors Video connector VGALeft Side View 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 Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric keypadKey Combinations BatteryPower Management System FunctionsDell QuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions 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 MeterLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Check the Battery HealthHibernate Mode Power Management ModesStandby Mode Close the display Press FnEscAccessing Power Options Properties Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery 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 BlanksMemory Card Blanks Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMemory Card Reader 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 Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network 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 Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service 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 Computer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters 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 readableDrivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversClick Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager Using Windows Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back DriverTroubleshooting Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring Your Operating System103 Starting System Restore Before You Begin Using the Operating System MediaReinstalling Windows XP 105Troubleshooting Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 109Removing the Hard Drive Slide the hard drive out of the computer 110Screws 111 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Foam packagingReplacing the Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Optical drive Locking screw113 Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover Hinge coverKeyboard Replacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard 115 Keyboard connector latchReplacing the Keyboard Screws Keyboard Keyboard tabsRemoving Memory Module Follow the procedures in Before You Begin onMemory 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 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 125Travel Tips Traveling by Air126 127 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services128 Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call130 131 Contacting Dell Specifications 133Memory Memory module connector 134135 LCD interfaceTV support 1280 x 800 at 262 K colors Display Maximum resolutions136 258 mmReduced under certain power-intensive Information on battery life137 138 139 Ms halfsine pulse for storage Operating30G 140 141 Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix AppendixChanging the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Commonly Used OptionsPerforming a One-Time Boot USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD143 Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayMouse Cleaning an Optical MouseTouch Pad MediaDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 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