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.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either potential damage to change without the written permission of the Blu-ray Disc Association... and trade names other countries; is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of your computer. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. Model PP28L September...
.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either potential damage to change without the written permission of the Blu-ray Disc Association... and trade names other countries; is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of your computer. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. Model PP28L September...
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... . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 ...Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
... . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 ...Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
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... a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 76 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 76 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 76...
... a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 76 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 76 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 76...
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Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... The computer stops responding 107 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111...
Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... The computer stops responding 107 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111...
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... is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media 126 Contents 9
... is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media 126 Contents 9
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... 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. • Enter the ...Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 14 Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or...
... 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. • Enter the ...Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 14 Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or...
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...network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on page 93. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files 1 ...health of your computer. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. What Are You Looking For?
...network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on page 93. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files 1 ...health of your computer. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. What Are You Looking For?
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What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. NOTE: The color of your computer. Your ...
What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. NOTE: The color of your computer. Your ...
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... you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully connected in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your ISP to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on page 98. The Connect to complete the setup. 20 Setting Up Your Computer ...how you get one. 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 the screen to the Internet. Contact your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect...
... you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully connected in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your ISP to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on page 98. The Connect to complete the setup. 20 Setting Up Your Computer ...how you get one. 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 the screen to the Internet. Contact your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect...
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... cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's shipping... box. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. See the ...
... cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's shipping... box. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. See the ...
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...Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. K E Y B O A R D - D U A L D I G I T A L M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Built-in camera for conferencing and chat. 26 About Your Computer For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Display" on page 41. D E L L M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S - Press the Dell...NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 37. Built-in microphone for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 1 camera indicator...
...Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. K E Y B O A R D - D U A L D I G I T A L M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Built-in camera for conferencing and chat. 26 About Your Computer For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Display" on page 41. D E L L M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S - Press the Dell...NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 37. Built-in microphone for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 1 camera indicator...
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...The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . and... available display options (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). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44)....
...The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . and... available display options (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). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44)....
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... or activating power management modes. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon...
... or activating power management modes. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon...
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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. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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...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 one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the... the settings adjust automatically to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image...
...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 one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the... the settings adjust automatically to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image...
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... writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is fully charged. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use the computer. For...an electrical outlet the first time you connect your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. Operating time is supplied as complex 3D graphics ...
... writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is fully charged. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use the computer. For...an electrical outlet the first time you connect your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. Operating time is supplied as complex 3D graphics ...
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...the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located 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...
...the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located 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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To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 ..., less than 80 percent of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge, you should consider replacing the battery. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge.
To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 ..., less than 80 percent of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge, you should consider replacing the battery. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge.
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... the settings for the battery alarms in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to ... largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your portable computer, do one of the following : - See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on how ...
... the settings for the battery alarms in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to ... largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your portable computer, do one of the following : - See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on how ...
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... continue charging the battery. Sleep automatically saves your work to your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Press the power button. - If...
... continue charging the battery. Sleep automatically saves your work to your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Press the power button. - If...
