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Dell PP29L owner manual Using the Display, Adjusting Brightness

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Using the Display

Adjusting Brightness

When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level.

•Press <Fn> and the up-arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).

•Press <Fn> and the down-arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).

Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector

When you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device.

Press <Fn><F8> to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously.

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Dell PP29L owner manual Using the Display, Adjusting Brightness

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 Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Contents Accessing Power Options PropertiesIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Connecting a Network or BroadbandDell Technical Update Service Removing a Memory Card or BlankExternal Keyboard problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsRestoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Using the Operating System Media112 109110 Replacing the Hard Drive 111 Returning a Hard Drive to DellAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support and Customer ServiceDefinition of Third-Party Software 144Computer, Keyboard, and Display 144 145Contents Device documentation Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Drivers for my computerMicrosoft Windows License Label What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationOther Dell customers Enter your Service Tag or productSystem, and installs the updates Appropriate for your configurationHow to personalize your desktop See Drive Problems onHow to use Windows XP How to work with programs and filesOperating state without affecting Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestore your operating system Returns your computer to an earlierFinding Information About Your Computer Front ViewAbout Your Computer Analog microphone Headphone connectors Touch pad buttons Device status lightsD 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 Hard drive USB connectors Video connector VGALeft Side View Security cable slotConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer USB connector Right Side ViewExpressCard slot Optical drive Back View Battery Air ventsBottom View Optical drive Battery Battery release latchSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Windows Easy Transfer Transferring Information to a New ComputerTo copy data from the old computer To transfer data to the new computer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting 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 KeypadSystem Functions BatteryPower Management Key CombinationsClick Start, and then click Control Panel Click Keyboard Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key CombinationsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Health Conserving Battery PowerMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Low-Battery WarningClose the display Press FnEsc Power Management ModesStandby Mode Hibernate ModePress the power button Close the display Press FnEsc Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Accessing Power Options PropertiesReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CD and DVD Media How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing 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 ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCardSecure Digital SD Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMemory Card Reader Memory Card BlanksInstalling 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 What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network Checking Your Wireless Network CardStart Button and Connect To Option Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen When to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service 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 Tab Function Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW, or DVD+/-RW drive Optical drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsError Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ExpressCard Problems Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not startSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsBelow 0C 32F, the computer will not start Printer ProblemsScanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversClick the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver Using Windows Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device ManagerTroubleshooting Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring Your Operating System103 Starting System Restore 105 Using the Operating System MediaReinstalling Windows XP Before You BeginTroubleshooting Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 109 Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Slide the hard drive out of the computer 110Screws Foam packaging Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 111Optical drive Locking screw Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical DriveHinge cover Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover 113Keyboard Replacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard Screws Keyboard Keyboard tabs Keyboard connector latchReplacing the Keyboard 115116 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin onMemory Removing Memory ModuleCover 117Securing clips Replacing Memory ModuleTab 119Wireless 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 124 125 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTravel Tips Traveling by Air126 Getting Help Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 127Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services128 Product Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call130 131 Contacting Dell 133 Specifications134 Memory Memory module connector135 LCD interfaceTV support 258 mm Display Maximum resolutions136 1280 x 800 at 262 K colorsReduced under certain power-intensive Information on battery life137 138 139 Ms halfsine pulse for storage Operating30G 140 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 141Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD143 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerMedia Cleaning an Optical MouseTouch Pad Mouse146 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B147 148 Macrovision Product Notice149 Glossary150 151 152 153 154 155 156 Module bay See media bay Glossary 157158 159 160 161 162 163 164 Index 165Index 166 See also hard drive See also optical drive167 168 169 170