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...or other than its own. and is strictly forbidden. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. All rights reserved. Model PP22X November 2007 P/N TT565 Rev. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is subject... is a trademark of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage...
...or other than its own. and is strictly forbidden. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. All rights reserved. Model PP22X November 2007 P/N TT565 Rev. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is subject... is a trademark of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage...
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Contents 1 Finding Information 15 2 About Your Computer 21 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 21 Front View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 29 Back View 31 Bottom View 33 3 Setting Up Your Computer 35 Connecting to the Internet 35 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 36 Transferring Information to a New Computer 37 Microsoft Windows XP 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 41 Setting Up a Printer 41 Printer Cable 41 Connecting a USB Printer 42 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 15 2 About Your Computer 21 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 21 Front View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 29 Back View 31 Bottom View 33 3 Setting Up Your Computer 35 Connecting to the Internet 35 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 36 Transferring Information to a New Computer 37 Microsoft Windows XP 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 41 Setting Up a Printer 41 Printer Cable 41 Connecting a USB Printer 42 Contents 3
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... Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 47 System Functions 47 Display Functions 47 Battery 47 Power Management 48 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 48 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 48 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 48 Touch Pad 49 Customizing the Touch Pad 50 4 Contents
... Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 47 System Functions 47 Display Functions 47 Battery 47 Power Management 48 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 48 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 48 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 48 Touch Pad 49 Customizing the Touch Pad 50 4 Contents
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6 Using a Battery 51 Battery Performance 51 Checking the Battery Charge 52 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 52 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 53 Charge Gauge 53 Low-Battery Warning 54 Conserving Battery Power 54 Configuring Power ... the Sleep Power State 55 Charging the Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 56 Storing a Battery 57 7 Using Multimedia 59 Playing Media 59 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 61 Copying CD and DVD Media 62 How to Copy a CD or DVD 62 Using Blank CD or DVD Media 63 Helpful Tips...
6 Using a Battery 51 Battery Performance 51 Checking the Battery Charge 52 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 52 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 53 Charge Gauge 53 Low-Battery Warning 54 Conserving Battery Power 54 Configuring Power ... the Sleep Power State 55 Charging the Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 56 Storing a Battery 57 7 Using Multimedia 59 Playing Media 59 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 61 Copying CD and DVD Media 62 How to Copy a CD or DVD 62 Using Blank CD or DVD Media 63 Helpful Tips...
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Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 66 S-Video and Standard Audio 69 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 70 Composite Video and Standard Audio 72 Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . . 74 Component Video and Standard Audio 76 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 79 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 82 8 Using ExpressCards 85 ExpressCard Blanks 85 Installing an ExpressCard 86 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 87 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 89 Memory Card Blanks 89 Installing a Memory Card 89 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 90 10 Setting Up ...
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 66 S-Video and Standard Audio 69 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 70 Composite Video and Standard Audio 72 Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . . 74 Component Video and Standard Audio 76 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 79 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 82 8 Using ExpressCards 85 ExpressCard Blanks 85 Installing an ExpressCard 86 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 87 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 89 Memory Card Blanks 89 Installing a Memory Card 89 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 90 10 Setting Up ...
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... Wide Area Network 96 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 97 Checking Your Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card . . . 97 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 98 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 99 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 99 11 Securing Your Computer 101 Security Cable Lock 101...
... Wide Area Network 96 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 97 Checking Your Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card . . . 97 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 98 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 99 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 99 11 Securing Your Computer 101 Security Cable Lock 101...
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Dell PC Checkup 112 Dell Network Assistant 112 DellConnect 112 Drive Problems 113 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 115 Error Messages 117 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 125 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . 126 A solid blue screen appears 126 Dell MediaDirect problems 126 Other software problems 127 Memory Problems 128 Network Problems 128 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 129 Power Problems 129 8 Contents
Dell PC Checkup 112 Dell Network Assistant 112 DellConnect 112 Drive Problems 113 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 115 Error Messages 117 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 125 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . 126 A solid blue screen appears 126 Dell MediaDirect problems 126 Other software problems 127 Memory Problems 128 Network Problems 128 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 129 Power Problems 129 8 Contents
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Printer Problems 131 Scanner Problems 132 Sound and Speaker Problems 133 No sound from integrated speakers 133 No sound from external speakers 133 No sound from headphones 134 Remote Control Problems 134 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 134 Video and Display Problems 135 If the display is blank 135 If the display is difficult to read 136 If only part of the display is readable 137 Drivers 137 What Is a Driver 137 Identifying Drivers 137 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 138 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 141 Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System 142 ...
Printer Problems 131 Scanner Problems 132 Sound and Speaker Problems 133 No sound from integrated speakers 133 No sound from external speakers 133 No sound from headphones 134 Remote Control Problems 134 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 134 Video and Display Problems 135 If the display is blank 135 If the display is difficult to read 136 If only part of the display is readable 137 Drivers 137 What Is a Driver 137 Identifying Drivers 137 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 138 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 141 Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System 142 ...
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... Computer 153 Before Working Inside Your Computer 154 Hard Drive 155 Removing the Hard Drive 156 Replacing the Hard Drive 157 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 158 Optical Drive 158 Removing the Optical Drive 158 Hinge Cover 159 Removing the Hinge Cover 160 Replacing the Hinge Cover 160 Keyboard 161 Removing...
... Computer 153 Before Working Inside Your Computer 154 Hard Drive 155 Removing the Hard Drive 156 Replacing the Hard Drive 157 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 158 Optical Drive 158 Removing the Optical Drive 158 Hinge Cover 159 Removing the Hinge Cover 160 Replacing the Hinge Cover 160 Keyboard 161 Removing...
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...® Wireless Technology 181 Removing the Card 181 Coin-Cell Battery 182 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 182 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 183 14 Dell™ QuickSet Features 185 15 Traveling With Your Computer 187 Identifying Your Computer 187 Packing the Computer 187 Travel Tips 188 Traveling by Air 188...
...® Wireless Technology 181 Removing the Card 181 Coin-Cell Battery 182 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 182 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 183 14 Dell™ QuickSet Features 185 15 Traveling With Your Computer 187 Identifying Your Computer 187 Packing the Computer 187 Travel Tips 188 Traveling by Air 188...
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... Order-Status Service 191 Problems With Your Order 191 Product Information 192 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 192 Before You Call 193 Contacting Dell 195 17 Specifications 197 18 Appendix 205 Using the System Setup Program 205 Viewing the System Setup Screen 206 System Setup Screen 206 Commonly Used...
... Order-Status Service 191 Problems With Your Order 191 Product Information 192 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 192 Before You Call 193 Contacting Dell 195 17 Specifications 197 18 Appendix 205 Using the System Setup Program 205 Viewing the System Setup Screen 206 System Setup Screen 206 Commonly Used...
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... experienced users. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 15 What Are You Looking For? NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers...Utilities Media Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 110). Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be found at support.dell.com. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: Additional information may be available in certain countries. ...
... experienced users. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 15 What Are You Looking For? NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers...Utilities Media Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 110). Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be found at support.dell.com. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: Additional information may be available in certain countries. ...
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... 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 computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my... • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call when contacting support.
... 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 computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my... • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call when contacting support.
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...drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS automatically & Downloads. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computer, you reinstall the operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, ...and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. Computer ...
...drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS automatically & Downloads. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computer, you reinstall the operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, ...and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. Computer ...
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... describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Microsoft Windows XP ...Finding Information Find It Here Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that describes your problem into the Search box, click the arrow icon, and then...
... describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Microsoft Windows XP ...Finding Information Find It Here Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that describes your problem into the Search box, click the arrow icon, and then...
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...devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system, use one of your operating system installation media varies according to restore your operating system. Finding Information 19 After you ordered.... Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer to its original operating state. Dell PC Restore returns your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating ...
...devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system, use one of your operating system installation media varies according to restore your operating system. Finding Information 19 After you ordered.... Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer to its original operating state. Dell PC Restore returns your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating ...
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From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then ...
From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then ...
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Front View 1 2 3 4 14 13 5 12 6 7 11 10 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display latch 5 power button 7 device status lights 9 8 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 22 About Your Computer
Front View 1 2 3 4 14 13 5 12 6 7 11 10 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display latch 5 power button 7 device status lights 9 8 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 22 About Your Computer
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..." on page 54). Based on page 47. Based on . C A M E R A - 9 consumer IR sensor 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 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 -
..." on page 54). Based on page 47. Based on . C A M E R A - 9 consumer IR sensor 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 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 -