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...is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Blu-ray Disc is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Bluetooth is a trademark of Intel Corporation; Reproduction in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks ...manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Model PP22X February 2008 P/N DT549 Rev. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities claiming the marks...
...is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Blu-ray Disc is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Bluetooth is a trademark of Intel Corporation; Reproduction in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks ...manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Model PP22X February 2008 P/N DT549 Rev. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities claiming the marks...
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Contents Finding Information 15 1 About Your Computer 21 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 21 Front View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 28 Back View 31 Bottom View 33 2 Setting Up Your Computer 35 Connecting to the Internet 35 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 36 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 37 Windows Easy Transfer 37 Setting Up a Printer 37 Printer Cable 38 Connecting a USB Printer 38 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 15 1 About Your Computer 21 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 21 Front View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 28 Back View 31 Bottom View 33 2 Setting Up Your Computer 35 Connecting to the Internet 35 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 36 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 37 Windows Easy Transfer 37 Setting Up a Printer 37 Printer Cable 38 Connecting a USB Printer 38 Contents 3
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... Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 41 System Functions 41 Display Functions 41 Battery 41 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 42 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 42 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Using the Display 45 Adjusting Brightness...
... Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 41 System Functions 41 Display Functions 41 Battery 41 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 42 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 42 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Using the Display 45 Adjusting Brightness...
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5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 48 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 49 Charge Gauge 49 Low-Battery Warning 50 Conserving Battery Power 50 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 50 Using the Sleep Power State ...
5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 48 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 49 Charge Gauge 49 Low-Battery Warning 50 Conserving Battery Power 50 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 50 Using the Sleep Power State ...
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Dell Support Center 104 Dell Support 3 104 DellConnect 105 Network Assistant 106 PC TuneUp 106 PC CheckUp 106 Drive Problems 107 Optical drive problems 107 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, ... computer does not start 118 The computer stops responding 118 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 118 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 118 A solid blue screen appears 119 Dell MediaDirect problems 119 Other software problems 120 Memory Problems 120 8 Contents
Dell Support Center 104 Dell Support 3 104 DellConnect 105 Network Assistant 106 PC TuneUp 106 PC CheckUp 106 Drive Problems 107 Optical drive problems 107 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, ... computer does not start 118 The computer stops responding 118 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 118 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 118 A solid blue screen appears 119 Dell MediaDirect problems 119 Other software problems 120 Memory Problems 120 8 Contents
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... display is readable 129 Drivers 129 What is a Driver 129 Identifying Drivers 130 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 130 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 132 Restoring Your Operating System 133 Using...
... display is readable 129 Drivers 129 What is a Driver 129 Identifying Drivers 130 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 130 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 132 Restoring Your Operating System 133 Using...
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... End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on ...your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. 16 Finding Information ...
... End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on ...your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. 16 Finding Information ...
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...automated upgrade and notification system installed on the taskbar. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Frequently asked questions, hot ...topics, and general health of your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Center" on page 104. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files • How...
...automated upgrade and notification system installed on the taskbar. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Frequently asked questions, hot ...topics, and general health of your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Center" on page 104. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files • How...
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... label is already installed on your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Finding Information 19 After you ordered. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall ...drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. • Operating ...
... label is already installed on your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Finding Information 19 After you ordered. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall ...drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. • Operating ...
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... about the keyboard, see "Using the Display" on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display latch 5 power button 7 device status... lights 9 consumer IR 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y L A T C H -...
... about the keyboard, see "Using the Display" on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display latch 5 power button 7 device status... lights 9 consumer IR 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y L A T C H -...
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... Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your ISP to complete the setup. 36 Setting Up Your Computer The Connect to the Internet... window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me ...
... Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your ISP to complete the setup. 36 Setting Up Your Computer The Connect to the Internet... window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me ...
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...box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow 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 printer owner's manual or contact...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 setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers....
...box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow 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 printer owner's manual or contact...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 setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers....
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... modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not...
... modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not...
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... (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 48). Using the Keyboard...
... (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 48). Using the Keyboard...
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... operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. You can use of the Windows logo key and combination. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the notification area..., and then click Help. Starts Windows Explorer. Opens the System Properties dialog box. Restores all open windows. Opens the Run dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options...
... operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. You can use of the Windows logo key and combination. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the notification area..., and then click Help. Starts Windows Explorer. Opens the System Properties dialog box. Restores all open windows. Opens the Run dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options...
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Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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... with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. To display a program at a specific resolution...must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to the closest supported values. If you increase resolution, ...
... with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. To display a program at a specific resolution...must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to the closest supported values. If you increase resolution, ...
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.... • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Operating time is fully charged. Using a Battery 47 One ... Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. ...
.... • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Operating time is fully charged. Using a Battery 47 One ... Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. ...
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...You can also set power management options to work with your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows® battery meter icon area located in your computer. The battery is designed to alert you insert the battery into...waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery ...
...You can also set power management options to work with your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows® battery meter icon area located in your computer. The battery is designed to alert you insert the battery into...waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery ...
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Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on ... 3 seconds to illuminate the charge indicator lights. Each light represents incremental degradation. Using a Battery 49 For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and...
Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on ... 3 seconds to illuminate the charge indicator lights. Each light represents incremental degradation. Using a Battery 49 For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and...