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... loss of your computer. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Model PP28L September 2008 P/N RU335 Rev. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either the entities claiming the marks and names or...any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. and is subject to 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 trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association...
... loss of your computer. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Model PP28L September 2008 P/N RU335 Rev. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either the entities claiming the marks and names or...any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. and is subject to 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 trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association...
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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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... Utility hints - Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computer. This support provides real-time health...
... Utility hints - Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computer. This support provides real-time health...
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... came with your DVD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media...
... came with your DVD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media...
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... set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on page 98. NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the setup. 20 Setting Up Your ...up 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 your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your desktop or if you do...
... set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on page 98. NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the setup. 20 Setting Up Your ...up 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 your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your desktop or if you do...
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...you connect a printer to the computer. See the documentation 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. For technical assistance, refer to the operating system that your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Setting...
...you connect a printer to the computer. See the documentation 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. For technical assistance, refer to the operating system that your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Setting...
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... Power Management Settings" on page 46). Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several...or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 58). K E Y B O A R D - For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 41. Built-in microphone for video capture, conferencing, and chat. D E L L M E D I A D I S P L A Y ...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 C R O P...
... Power Management Settings" on page 46). Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several...or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 58). K E Y B O A R D - For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 41. Built-in microphone for video capture, conferencing, and chat. D E L L M E D I A D I S P L A Y ...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 C R O P...
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Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 The 9 light indicates that... an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window.
Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 The 9 light indicates that... an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window.
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... a network). Restores all open windows. 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. Opens the Run dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right...
... a network). Restores all open windows. 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. Opens the Run dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right...
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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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...can 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 appear larger and can change back to the previous settings if needed. NOTE...: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports,...
...can 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 appear larger and can change back to the previous settings if needed. NOTE...: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports,...
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... battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is fully charged. Using a Battery 43 NOTE: Battery operating... time (the time the battery can use to configure power management settings). Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell ...
... battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is fully charged. Using a Battery 43 NOTE: Battery operating... time (the time the battery can use to configure power management settings). Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell ...
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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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... • Battery health (check by using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the health indicator lights. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Therefore, a battery can check battery health in one of two ways:...or battery health. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the lights are on the battery charge gauge, you should consider replacing the battery. For information about ...
... • Battery health (check by using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the health indicator lights. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Therefore, a battery can check battery health in one of two ways:...or battery health. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the lights are on the battery charge gauge, you should consider replacing the battery. For information about ...
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...is 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 time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). •...wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon 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...
...is 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 time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). •...wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon 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...
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... to your computer. Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting 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.
... to your computer. Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting 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.