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... trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, DellNet, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in any references... are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Model PP21L September 2005 P/N WD660 Rev. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. A01 Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are not applicable. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you ...
... trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, DellNet, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in any references... are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Model PP21L September 2005 P/N WD660 Rev. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. A01 Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are not applicable. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you ...
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...CD or DVD Tray 28 Display Functions 28 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 28 Power Management 28 Speaker Functions 29 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery ...Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring Power Management ...
...CD or DVD Tray 28 Display Functions 28 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 28 Power Management 28 Speaker Functions 29 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery ...Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring Power Management ...
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... Adapter 49 Network Setup Wizard 49 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 50 Determining Your Network Type 50 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 50 9 Dell™ QuickSet Features Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Contents 5
... Adapter 49 Network Setup Wizard 49 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 50 Determining Your Network Type 50 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 50 9 Dell™ QuickSet Features Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Contents 5
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10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard ... does not start up 65 The computer stops responding 65 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 65 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 65 A solid blue screen appears 65 Other software problems 66 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 67 ExpressCard Problems 67 Power Problems 67...
10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard ... does not start up 65 The computer stops responding 65 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 65 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 65 A solid blue screen appears 65 Other software problems 66 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 67 ExpressCard Problems 67 Power Problems 67...
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...Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 ...Recommended Tools 81 Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the ...
...Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 ...Recommended Tools 81 Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the ...
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.... only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the...
.... only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the...
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... call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model... 1 Go to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Dell computer. as memory, the hard drive...
... call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model... 1 Go to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Dell computer. as memory, the hard drive...
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... is running on when wireless networking is critically low. For information on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. K E Y B O A R D - Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Solid green: The battery is...
... is running on when wireless networking is critically low. For information on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. K E Y B O A R D - Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Solid green: The battery is...
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... 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 the screen to set up your Internet connection. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use ...a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to complete the setup. If you are considerably slower than DSL...
... 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 the screen to set up your Internet connection. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use ...a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to complete the setup. If you are considerably slower than DSL...
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...connecting the two computers with a USB cable. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a USB connection, you must run the Files and Settings ...utility from an ISP. 5 Click Next. For transferring information to a new computer. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from the old computer to the new computer by your ISP...
...connecting the two computers with a USB cable. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a USB connection, you must run the Files and Settings ...utility from an ISP. 5 Click Next. For transferring information to a new computer. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from the old computer to the new computer by your ISP...
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...has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. screen, select the method you want to do you want to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you chose for the file transfer: 1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2...for transferring your settings and files and click Next. Setting Up Your Computer 21 screen, select the items you want to your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings...
...has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. screen, select the method you want to do you want to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you chose for the file transfer: 1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2...for transferring your settings and files and click Next. Setting Up Your Computer 21 screen, select the items you want to your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings...
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...8 Go to transfer and click Next. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you want to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). screen, click I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to transfer? After the information has been copied, ...to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your settings and files and click Next. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 5 On the Do you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and...
...8 Go to transfer and click Next. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you want to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). screen, click I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to transfer? After the information has been copied, ...to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your settings and files and click Next. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 5 On the Do you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and...
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. When lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. Line conditioners are available to protect against ...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. When lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. Line conditioners are available to protect against ...
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... Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Radios (Including Wireless Networking) Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking. For more information on an external monitor). Key ... Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features." CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is optional and may not be available on an external monitor). Power Management...
... Display Functions Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Radios (Including Wireless Networking) Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking. For more information on an external monitor). Key ... Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features." CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is optional and may not be available on an external monitor). Power Management...
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...computer is connected to a network). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 29 Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated ...speakers and external speakers, if attached. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. To ...
...computer is connected to a network). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 29 Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated ...speakers and external speakers, if attached. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. To ...
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... touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to disable the touch pad or adjust their settings... touch pad and touch pad buttons as you to move the cursor on the display. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to save the settings and close the window. 30 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
... touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to disable the touch pad or adjust their settings... touch pad and touch pad buttons as you to move the cursor on the display. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to save the settings and close the window. 30 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. The computer is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining ... of times the battery is installed, press to AC power and the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. To check the ...
Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. The computer is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining ... of times the battery is installed, press to AC power and the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. To check the ...
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... the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of inactivity (a time-out). or Using a Battery 33 or • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and...
... the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of inactivity (a time-out). or Using a Battery 33 or • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and...
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... Welcome screen also does not appear again. to set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to exit hibernate mode. Enter standby mode. 34 Using a Battery Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart...
... Welcome screen also does not appear again. to set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to exit hibernate mode. Enter standby mode. 34 Using a Battery Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart...
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.... The Power Management Wizard also allows you to work. You must enable brightness-level power schemes through QuickSet (not Microsoft® Windows®) for the Network Disabled power scheme to create, edit, and switch between power schemes. The display brightness, internal network-card...level. The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you to do ). • Select how the computer will respond when you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). Prompt a user for when the computer is in...
.... The Power Management Wizard also allows you to work. You must enable brightness-level power schemes through QuickSet (not Microsoft® Windows®) for the Network Disabled power scheme to create, edit, and switch between power schemes. The display brightness, internal network-card...level. The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you to do ). • Select how the computer will respond when you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). Prompt a user for when the computer is in...
