Transferring Information to a New Computer | Dell PP22L, RT722

Transferring Information to a New Computer

You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another:

•E-mail messages

•Toolbar settings

•Window sizes

•Internet bookmarks

Use one of the following methods for transferring data:

•Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and a USB port

•Over a network

•Removable media, such as a writable CD

Windows Easy Transfer

1Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Windows Easy Transfer.

2In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.

3Click Next.

4Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress.

5Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

Setting Up a Printer

NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.

See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:

•Obtain and install updated drivers.

•Connect the printer to the computer.

•Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge.

For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.

Setting Up Your Computer

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Dell PP22L, RT722 owner manual Transferring Information to a New Computer, Setting Up a Printer, Windows Easy Transfer

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September RT722 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Using the Memory Card Reader Securing Your Computer External Keyboard problems 141 Adding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer 173 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Glossary Drivers and Utilities Media Finding Information Setup Diagram Go to support.dell.com, select your Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Finding Information About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration Front View M E R a I N D I C a T O R selections you made camera V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Flashing green Searching for networks Right Side View USB connectors Back View I D E O TV- O U T C O N N E C T O R Bottom View Left speaker About Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Use one of the following methods for transferring data Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer Windows Easy Transfer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad System Functions BatteryPower Management Key Combinations Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard SettingsTouch Pad Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Battery Performance Using a Battery Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Configuring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning To exit Sleep state, press the power button Charging the BatteryUsing the Sleep Power State To remove the battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons CD player includes the following basic buttons To play media using Dell Travel Remote Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Copying CD and DVD Media Using Blank CD and DVD Media How to Copy a CD or DVD DVD-Writable Drives Helpful Tips Click Open Volume Mixer Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Using Dell MediaDirect Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video connector Using Multimedia Connector Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video cable Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Component video cable Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface Enabling the Display Settings for a TVEnabling S/PDIF Digital Audio ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCards Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Memory Card Blanks Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card To install a memory card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Using the Memory Card Reader Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using Networks What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network Before you can set up a WLAN, you need Click Properties Order Confirmation for Your Computer Checking Your Wireless Network CardDevice Manager Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Click Connect to a network under Tasks To connect to the network To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer When using passwords, observe the following guidelines If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 100 101 TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics 102 103 104 105 106 Dell Support CenterDell Support 107 Dell PC Tune-Up DellConnect To access Dell Network AssistantDell PC CheckUp Dell Network Assistant To begin a live session with a Dell associate Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on Drive makes an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Or DVD creation software Drive tray cannot eject 111 Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsCannot open your e-mail attachments Click Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options 112 Error Messages 113 Do not use these characters in filenames 114 115 116 Under Programs, click Uninstall a Program 117 ExpressCard ProblemsDrive and try again Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer External Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems 119 Unexpected characters Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops responding 121 Dell MediaDirect problemsMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Solid blue screen appears 122 Other software problems 123 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 124 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 125 Power Problems 126 Printer ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers No sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from external speakers 129 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Glare, which can cause poor picture quality If the display is difficult to read 131 What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable Properties Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Click Properties→ Device Manager 133 Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Manually Reinstalling Drivers 135 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System For more information Click Start → Help and Support Using Windows Vista System Restore 137 Click Next→ FinishClick Undo my last restoration, and then click Next 138 139 Using the Operating System Media 140 Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools 142 Before Working Inside Your Computer 143 Hard Drive 144 Removing the Hard Drive 145 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 146 Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive 147 Hinge CoverReplacing the Optical Drive Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard 149 Removing the Keyboard Dimm a memory module is located under the keyboard MemoryReplacing the Keyboard Removing the Dimm a Memory Module 151 152 Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module 153 Removing the Dimm B Memory Module 154 Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module 155 156 Subscriber Identity Module 157 Wireless Mini CardsRemoving a Wlan Card 158 159 Replacing a Wlan Card 160 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 161 162 163 Replacing a Wwan Card 164 Removing a Wpan Card 165 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing a Wpan Card Removing the Card 166 Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Card 167 Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 168 169 Dell QuickSet Features 170 171 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer 172 Wireless switch onTravel Tips Traveling by Air 173 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service Product Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 177 Before You Call 178 179 Contacting Dell 180 181 Specifications 182 USB 183 Wxga 184 185 186 187 188 189 Using the System Setup ProgramYou can use system setup as follows Appendix Diskette Drive Internal HDD 190 Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Commonly Used Options 191 USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD 192 Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad 193 MouseMedia 194 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 196 Macrovision Product Notice 197 Glossary 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 Index Adjusting brightness, 39 adjusting the size of icons 217 Index 219 Safely Remove Hardware, 117 wireless activity indicator 221 222