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Dell PP23LA Owner's Manual (166 pages)
Dell Laptop Owner's Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 10.35 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 About Your Computer
15
Determining Your Computer's Configuration
15
Front View
16
Left Side View
20
Right Side View
21
Back View
22
Bottom View
24
2 Setting up Your Computer
25
Connecting to the Internet
25
Setting up Your Internet Connection
25
Transferring Information to a New Computer
26
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard with the Operating System Media
26
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media
27
Setting up a Printer
29
Printer Cable
29
Connecting a USB Printer
29
Power Protection Devices
30
Surge Protectors
30
Line Conditioners
31
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
31
3 Using the Display
33
Adjusting Brightness
33
Switching the Video Image
33
Setting Display Resolution
33
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
35
Numeric Keypad
35
Key Combinations
36
System Functions
36
Display Functions
36
Power Management
36
Speaker Functions
36
Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
37
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
37
Touch Pad
38
Customizing the Touch Pad
38
5 Using a Battery
39
Battery Performance
39
Checking the Battery Charge
40
Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
40
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
40
Charge Gauge
40
Low-Battery Warning
41
Conserving Battery Power
41
Power Management Modes
41
Configuring Power Management Settings
43
Charging the Battery
43
Replacing the Battery
43
Storing a Battery
44
6 Using Multimedia
45
Playing a CD or DVD
45
Adjusting the Volume
46
Adjusting the Picture
47
Copying Cds and Dvds
47
How to Copy a CD or DVD
47
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
48
Helpful Tips
49
7 Using Cards
51
Expresscards
51
Expresscard Blanks
51
Installing an Expresscard
51
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
52
Media Memory Cards
53
Installing a Media Memory Card
53
Removing a Media Memory Card
54
8 Setting up a Network
55
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
55
Network Setup Wizard
56
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
56
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
56
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
56
Setting up a New WLAN
57
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
58
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
59
9 Securing Your Computer
61
Security Cable Lock
61
Passwords
61
Computer Tracking Software
62
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
62
10 Solving Problems
63
Dell Diagnostics
63
Drive Problems
66
CD and DVD Drive Problems
66
If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Drive Tray
67
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
67
Hard Drive Problems
67
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
67
Error Messages
68
Expresscard Problems
72
Keyboard Problems
72
External Keyboard Problems
73
Unexpected Characters
73
Lockups and Software Problems
73
The Computer Does Not Start up
74
The Computer Stops Responding
74
A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
74
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
74
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
74
Other Software Problems
74
Memory Problems
75
Network Problems
75
Power Problems
76
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
77
Printer Problems
77
Scanner Problems
77
Sound and Speaker Problems
78
No Sound from Integrated Speakers
78
No Sound from External Speakers
78
No Sound from Headphones
79
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
79
Video and Display Problems
79
If the Display Is Blank
79
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
80
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
80
Drivers
81
What Is a Driver
81
Identifying Drivers
81
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
81
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
83
Restoring Your Operating System
84
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
84
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
85
Using the Operating System CD
87
11 Adding and Replacing Parts
89
Before You Begin
89
Recommended Tools
89
Turning off Your Computer
89
Before Working Inside Your Computer
90
Optical Drive
91
Hard Drive
92
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
94
Memory
94
Modem
96
Hinge Cover
98
Keyboard
99
Wireless Mini-Card
101
Coin-Cell Battery
104
Display
105
12 Dell™ Quickset Features
107
13 Traveling with Your Computer
109
Identifying Your Computer
109
Packing the Computer
109
Travel Tips
110
Traveling by Air
110
14 Contacting Dell
111
15 Specifications
133
16 Appendix
141
Using the System Setup Program
141
Entering System Setup
141
Commonly Used Options
142
Cleaning Your Computer
143
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
144
Touch Pad
144
Floppy Drive
144
Cds and Dvds
144
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
145
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
145
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
145
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
146
FCC Class B
146
Macrovision Product Notice
147
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Dell PP23LA Owner's Manual (164 pages)
Dell Laptop User Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.19 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Contents
9
Finding Information
11
1 About Your Computer
15
Determining Your Computer's Configuration
15
Front View
16
Left Side View
20
Right Side View
21
Back View
22
Bottom View
24
2 Setting up Your Computer
25
Connecting to the Internet
25
Setting up Your Internet Connection
25
Transferring Information to a New Computer
26
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard with the Operating System CD
26
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD
27
Setting up a Printer
29
Printer Cable
29
Connecting a USB Printer
29
Power Protection Devices
30
Surge Protectors
30
Line Conditioners
31
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
31
3 Using the Display
33
Adjusting Brightness
33
Switching the Video Image
33
Setting Display Resolution
33
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
35
Numeric Keypad
35
Key Combinations
36
System Functions
36
Battery
36
CD or DVD Tray
36
Display Functions
36
Power Management
36
Speaker Functions
37
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
37
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
37
Touch Pad
38
Customizing the Touch Pad
38
5 Using a Battery
39
Battery Performance
39
Checking the Battery Charge
40
Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter
40
Charge Gauge
40
Low-Battery Warning
41
Conserving Battery Power
41
Power Management Modes
41
Configuring Power Management Settings
42
Charging the Battery
43
Replacing the Battery
43
Storing a Battery
44
6 Using Multimedia
45
Playing a CD or DVD
45
Adjusting the Volume
46
Adjusting the Picture
46
Copying Cds and Dvds
46
How to Copy a CD or DVD
47
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
47
Helpful Tips
48
7 Using Cards
49
Expresscards
49
Expresscard Blanks
49
Installing an Expresscard
49
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
50
Media Memory Cards
51
Installing a Media Memory Card
51
Removing a Media Memory Card
52
8 Setting up a Network
53
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
53
Network Setup Wizard
54
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
54
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
54
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
54
Setting up a New WLAN
55
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
56
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
57
9 Securing Your Computer
59
Security Cable Lock
59
Passwords
59
Computer Tracking Software
60
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
60
10 Solving Problems
61
Dell Diagnostics
61
Drive Problems
64
CD and DVD Drive Problems
64
If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Drive Tray
65
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
65
Hard Drive Problems
65
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
65
Error Messages
66
Expresscard Problems
70
Keyboard Problems
70
External Keyboard Problems
71
Unexpected Characters
71
Lockups and Software Problems
72
The Computer Does Not Start up
72
The Computer Stops Responding
72
A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
72
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
72
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
72
Other Software Problems
73
Memory Problems
73
Network Problems
74
Power Problems
74
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
75
Printer Problems
75
Scanner Problems
76
Sound and Speaker Problems
76
No Sound from Integrated Speakers
76
No Sound from External Speakers
76
No Sound from Headphones
77
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
77
Video and Display Problems
78
If the Display Is Blank
78
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
78
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
79
Drivers
79
What Is a Driver
79
Identifying Drivers
79
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
80
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
81
Restoring Your Operating System
82
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
82
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
84
Using the Operating System CD
85
11 Adding and Replacing Parts
87
Before You Begin
87
Recommended Tools
87
Turning off Your Computer
87
Before Working Inside Your Computer
88
Optical Drive
90
Hard Drive
90
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
92
Memory
92
Modem
95
Hinge Cover
97
Keyboard
98
Wireless Mini-Card
99
Coin-Cell Battery
103
Display
104
12 Traveling with Your Computer
107
Identifying Your Computer
107
Packing the Computer
107
Travel Tips
108
Traveling by Air
108
13 Contacting Dell
109
14 Specifications
131
15 Appendix
139
Using the System Setup Program
139
Entering System Setup
139
Commonly Used Options
140
Cleaning Your Computer
142
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
142
Touch Pad
142
Floppy Drive
142
Cds and Dvds
143
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
143
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
143
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
144
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
144
FCC Class B
144
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