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Dell PP29L owner manual Setting Up Your Computer

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Setting Up Your Computer

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Dell PP29L owner manual Setting Up Your Computer

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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 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 Security cable slot USB connectors Video connector VGALeft Side View 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 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 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 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 Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 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 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 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 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 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 103 Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 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 109Screws Removing the Hard DriveSlide the hard drive out of the computer 110 111 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 coverRemoving the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover 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 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 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 125126 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 127 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Getting Help128 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product Information130 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 131 Contacting Dell Specifications 133Memory Memory module connector 134TV support 135LCD interface 1280 x 800 at 262 K colors Display Maximum resolutions136 258 mm137 Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life 138 30G 139Ms halfsine pulse for storage Operating 140 141 Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix AppendixChanging the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Commonly Used Options143 Performing a One-Time BootUSB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD 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 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