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...license. and is subject to avoid the problem. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is strictly forbidden. Model PP28L September 2008 P/N RU335 Rev. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to either the ...countries; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of...
...license. and is subject to avoid the problem. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is strictly forbidden. Model PP28L September 2008 P/N RU335 Rev. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to either the ...countries; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of...
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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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... your screen. 16 Finding Information Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. This support provides real-time...
... your screen. 16 Finding Information Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. This support provides real-time...
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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 operating system, use the Operating System media. After you ordered. Your operating system product key label is already installed ...
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 operating system, use the Operating System media. After you ordered. Your operating system product key label is already installed ...
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... If 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 page 98. NOTE: If you will use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. The... Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform ...
... If 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 page 98. NOTE: If you will use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. The... Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform ...
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...Your printer may arrive in progress. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by 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 ...or ink cartridge. For instructions, see the following section 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 ...
...Your printer may arrive in progress. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by 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 ...or ink cartridge. For instructions, see the following section 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 ...
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... 2 camera 4 media control buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. D E L L M E D I A D I C A T O R - For more information about the...
... 2 camera 4 media control buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. D E L L M E D I A D I C A T O R - For more information about the...
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... Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display ...only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 The 9 light indicates that option. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window...
... Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display ...only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 The 9 light indicates that option. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window...
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.... 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. Restores all open windows. Starts Windows Explorer. Opens the System Properties dialog box. 3D Windows Flip on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet...
.... 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. Restores all open windows. Starts Windows Explorer. Opens the System Properties dialog box. 3D Windows Flip on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet...
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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 computer and display. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 42 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by 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 the previous settings if needed. Before you change any of the display ...
...your computer and display. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 42 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by 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 the previous settings if needed. Before you change any of the display ...
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...battery bay. Using a Battery 43 NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use the AC adapter to connect your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in... including, but not limited to configure power management settings). Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the ...
...battery bay. Using a Battery 43 NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use the AC adapter to connect your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in... including, but not limited to configure power management settings). Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the ...
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...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 ... level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or chemical ...
...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 ... level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or chemical ...
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... battery charge. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Using a Battery 45 Each light...
... battery charge. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Using a Battery 45 Each light...
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.... • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your portable...page 46 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 computer. • For information on how to optimize your computer's power...
.... • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your portable...page 46 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 computer. • For information on how to optimize your computer's power...
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... Sleep state, press the power button. Press the power button. - Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being 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. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC...
... Sleep state, press the power button. Press the power button. - Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being 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. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC...