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Dell PP08L Owner's Manual (162 pages)

Dell Inspiron 5100: Owners Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.62 MB

Table of Contents
3
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
11
- General
  11
- Power
  12
- Battery
  13
- Air Travel
  14
- EMC Instructions
  14
When Using Your Computer
15
1 Tour of Your Computer

19
- Front View
  20
- Left Side View
  23
- Right Side View
  24
- Back View
  26
- Bottom View
  29
2 Setting up Your Computer

31
- Adjusting Font and Icon Sizes
  32
  - Adjusting Font Sizes
    32
  - Adjusting Icon Sizes
    32
- Dell™ Quickset Features
  32
- Connecting to the Internet
  33
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    34
- Modem and Internet Connection Problems
  35
- E-Mail Problems
  36
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  36
- Setting up a Printer
  37
  - Printer Cable
    37
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    38
- Printer Problems
  38
- Power Protection Devices
  39
  - Surge Protectors
    39
  - Line Conditioners
    39
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    40
- Turning off Your Computer
  40
3 Using a Battery

41
- Battery Performance
  42
- Checking the Battery Charge
  43
  - Power Meter
    43
  - Low-Battery Warning
    43
- Charging the Battery
  43
- Removing a Battery
  44
- Installing a Battery
  45
- Storing a Battery
  45
- Battery and Power Problems
  45
  - If the Battery Is Not Charging
    46
  - If Battery Life Is Short
    46
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

47
- Dell™ Accessdirect™ Button
  48
  - Reprogramming the Button
    48
- Numeric Keypad
  48
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  49
  - System Functions
    49
  - Display Functions
    49
  - Power Management
    50
  - Speaker Functions
    50
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    50
- Touch Pad
  51
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    52
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  52
- External Keyboard Problems
  53
- Unexpected Characters
  53
5 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

55
6 Setting up a Home and Office Network

65
7 Solving Problems

77
- Finding Solutions
  78
- Accessing Help
  80
- Error Messages
  80
- Video and Display Problems
  81
- Scanner Problems
  83
- Drive Problems
  84
  - If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Drive
    84
  - If You Have Problems with a Hard Drive
    85
- PC Card Problems
  85
- General Program Problems
  85
  - A Program Crashes
    86
  - A Program Stops Responding
    86
  - Error Messages Appear
    86
- Resolving Other Technical Problems
  86
- If Your Computer Gets Wet
  87
- If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
  88
- Drivers
  88
  - What Is a Driver
    88
  - Identifying Drivers
    89
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    89
  - Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
    91
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  92
- Using System Restore
  92
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  94
  - Before You Reinstall
    94
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    95
8 Adding and Replacing Parts

99
- Before You Add or Replace Parts
  100
- Memory
  100
- Modem and Mini PCI Card
  102
  - Adding a Modem
    103
  - Adding a Mini PCI Card
    104
- Hard Drive
  106
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    108
- CD or DVD Drive
  108
- Keyboard
  109
9 Appendix

113
Index

157

Dell PP08L Owner's Manual (128 pages)

Dell Inspiron 5160 Owner's Manual Model PP08L

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.03 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 A Tour of Your Computer

13
- Front View
  13
- Left Side View
  16
- Right Side View
  17
- Back View
  18
- Bottom View
  21
2 Setting up Your Computer

23
- Connecting to the Internet
  23
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    23
- Setting up a Printer
  24
  - Printer Cable
    24
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    24
- Power Protection Devices
  25
  - Surge Protectors
    25
  - Line Conditioners
    26
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    26
3 Using a Battery

27
- Battery Performance
  27
- Checking the Battery Charge
  28
  - Microsoft Windows Power Meter
    28
  - Low-Battery Warning
    28
- Charging the Battery
  28
- Removing a Battery
  29
- Installing a Battery
  29
- Storing a Battery
  29
4 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

31
- Using Cds and Dvds
  31
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  31
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    31
  - Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
    32
  - Helpful Tips
    32
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
  33
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

37
- Dell™ Accessdirect™ Buttons
  37
  - Button Functions
    37
  - Reprogramming the Buttons
    37
- Numeric Keypad
  38
- Key Combinations
  38
  - System Functions
    38
  - Display Functions
    38
  - Power Management
    39
  - Speaker Functions
    39
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    39
- Touch Pad
  40
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    40
6 Using PC Cards

41
- PC Card Types
  41
- PC Card Blanks
  41
- Extended PC Cards
  41
- Removing a PC Card or Blank
  41
- Installing a PC Card
  43
7 Setting up a Home and Office Network

45
8 Solving Problems

55
- Dell Diagnostics
  55
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    55
  - Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    55
- Drive Problems
  57
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  59
- Error Messages
  60
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  61
- Keyboard Problems
  62
  - External Keyboard Problems
    62
  - Unexpected Characters
    63
- Lockups and Software Problems
  63
- Memory Problems
  66
- Network Problems
  66
- PC Card Problems
  67
- Power Problems
  67
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
    68
- Printer Problems
  68
- Scanner Problems
  69
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  70
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  71
- Video and Display Problems
  72
- Drivers
  73
  - What Is a Driver
    73
  - Identifying Drivers
    74
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    74
- 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
9 Adding and Replacing Parts

79
- Before You Begin
  79
- Hard Drive
  81
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    83
- Memory
  83
- Modem
  85
- Mini PCI Card
  87
- Optical Drive
  89
- Keyboard
  90
10 Appendix

93
- Specifications
  93
- Using the System Setup Program
  98
  - Overview
    98
  - Viewing the System Setup Screens
    99
  - System Setup Screens
    99
  - Commonly Used Options
    99
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  101
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    101
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    101
- Contacting Dell
  101
- Macrovision Product Notice
  122
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  122
Index

125

Dell PP08L Service Manual (40 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.57 MB

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Dell PP08L Owner's Manual (162 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Tour of Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using a Battery

4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

5 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

6 Setting up a Home and Office Network

7 Solving Problems

8 Adding and Replacing Parts

9 Appendix

Index

Dell PP08L Owner's Manual (128 pages)

Table of Contents

1 A Tour of Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using a Battery

4 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

6 Using PC Cards

7 Setting up a Home and Office Network

8 Solving Problems

9 Adding and Replacing Parts

10 Appendix

Index

Dell PP08L Service Manual (40 pages)

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