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... and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation... in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Model PP22X February 2008 P/N DT549 Rev. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows...
... and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation... in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Model PP22X February 2008 P/N DT549 Rev. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows...
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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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...; 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 • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage ...removal of the label. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security portal," which ...
...; 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 • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage ...removal of the label. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security portal," which ...
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... environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. 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...
... environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. 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...
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Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. To reinstall your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to the operating system you ordered. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to restore your...to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 133. Finding Information 19 Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use it to an ...
Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. To reinstall your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to the operating system you ordered. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to restore your...to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 133. Finding Information 19 Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use it to an ...
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.... For more information about your display, 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. K E Y B O A R D - C A M E R A - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - P O W E R B U T T ... 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 C A T O R - Built...
.... For more information about your display, 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. K E Y B O A R D - C A M E R A - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - P O W E R B U T T ... 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 C A T O R - Built...
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Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up modem or ISDN. Contact your ISP information ready. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen to complete the setup. NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the ...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 how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or...
Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up modem or ISDN. Contact your ISP information ready. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen to complete the setup. NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the ...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 how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or...
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... • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one computer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up Your ... Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start →All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start ...
... • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one computer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up Your ... Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start →All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start ...
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... voltage spikes that came with a higher joule rating offers more protection. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. 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. Carefully read the device warranty when...
... voltage spikes that came with a higher joule rating offers more protection. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. 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. Carefully read the device warranty when...
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... integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the... Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on page 48). The 9 light indicates that option. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window...
... integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the... Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on page 48). The 9 light indicates that option. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window...
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...the Advanced tab in the notification area, and then click Help. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard...Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management ...
...the Advanced tab in the notification area, and then click Help. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard...Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management ...
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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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...screen. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary... benefit people 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 the closest supported values.
...screen. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary... benefit people 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 the closest supported values.
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...USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. NOTE: It is significantly reduced when you may not be fully charged, use the computer. Using a Battery 47 ..., operate your new computer to media. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is fully charged. One battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. •...
...USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. NOTE: It is significantly reduced when you may not be fully charged, use the computer. Using a Battery 47 ..., operate your new computer to media. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is fully charged. One battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. •...
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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 ...the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows® battery meter icon area located in the notification • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or...
...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 ...the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows® battery meter icon area located in the notification • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or...
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...check by pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the charge gauge on . Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release .... If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Each light represents ...
...check by pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the charge gauge on . Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release .... If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Each light represents ...