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Dell Inspiron PD598 Owner's Manual

Dell Inspiron PD598 Owner's Manual (188 pages)

Dell Laptop Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 19.55 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 A Tour of Your Computer

15
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  15
- Front View
  16
- Left Side View
  20
- Right Side View
  21
- Back View
  23
- Bottom View
  27
2 Setting up Your Computer

29
3 Using the Display

37
- Adjusting Brightness
  37
- Switching the Video Image
  37
- Setting Display Resolution
  38
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

39
- Numeric Keypad
  39
- Key Combinations
  40
  - System Functions
    40
  - Battery
    40
  - CD or DVD Tray
    40
  - Display Functions
    40
  - Wireless Networking and Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Function
    40
  - Power Management
    40
  - Speaker Functions
    41
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    41
- Touch Pad
  42
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    42
5 Using a Battery

43
- Battery Performance
  43
- Checking the Battery Charge
  44
  - Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
    44
  - Microsoft Windows Power Meter
    44
  - Charge Gauge
    44
  - Low-Battery Warning
    45
- Conserving Battery Power
  45
- Power Management Modes
  45
  - Standby Mode
    45
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  47
- Charging the Battery
  47
- Replacing the Battery
  47
- Storing a Battery
  48
6 Dell™ Quickset Features

49
7 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

51
8 Using Cards

71
- Expresscards
  71
- Media Memory Cards
  74
  - Installing a Media Memory Card
    74
  - Removing a Media Memory Card
    75
9 Setting up a Home and Office Network

77
10 Securing Your Computer

85
- Security Cable Lock
  85
- Passwords
  85
- Computer Tracking Software
  86
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  86
11 Troubleshooting

87
- Dell Technical Update Service
  87
- Dell Diagnostics
  87
- Dell Support Utility
  90
- Drive Problems
  91
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  92
- Error Messages
  94
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  97
- Keyboard Problems
  98
  - External Keyboard Problems
    98
  - Unexpected Characters
    98
- Lockups and Software Problems
  99
- Memory Problems
  101
- Network Problems
  101
  - General
    101
  - Mobile Broadband Network
    101
- Expresscard Problems
  102
- Power Problems
  103
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
    104
- Printer Problems
  104
- Scanner Problems
  104
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  105
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    105
  - No Sound from External Speakers
    105
  - No Sound from Headphones
    106
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  106
- Video and Display Problems
  106
- Drivers
  108
  - What Is a Driver
    108
  - Identifying Drivers
    108
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    108
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  110
- Restoring Your Operating System
  111
12 Adding and Replacing Parts

117
- Before You Begin
  117
  - Recommended Tools
    117
  - Turning off Your Computer
    117
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    118
- Hard Drive
  119
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    121
- Memory
  121
- Modem
  124
- Mini-Card
  125
- Hinge Cover
  129
- Keyboard
  131
- Coin-Cell Battery
  132
- Optical Drive
  133
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  133
13 Traveling with Your Computer

135
- Identifying Your Computer
  135
- Packing the Computer
  135
- Travel Tips
  136
  - Traveling by Air
    136
14 Specifications

137
15 Getting Help

145
- Obtaining Assistance
  145
  - Online Services
    145
  - Autotech Service
    146
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    146
  - Support Service
    146
- Problems with Your Order
  147
- Product Information
  147
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  147
- Before You Call
  147
16 Appendix

149
- Using the System Setup Program
  149
  - Viewing the System Setup Screens
    149
  - System Setup Screen
    149
  - Commonly Used Options
    150
- Cleaning Your Computer
  151
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    151
  - Touch Pad
    151
  - Cds and Dvds
    151
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  152
  - FCC Class B
    152
- Macrovision Product Notice
  153
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  153
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    153
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    154
17 Contacting Dell

155
Glossary

173
Index

183

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