Dell Inspiron PD598 Owner's Manual page 186

problems (continued)
DVD drive, 91
error messages, 94
hard drive, 92
IEEE 1394 connector, 97
keyboard, 98
lockups, 99
network, 101
power, 103
power light conditions, 103
printer, 104
program crashes, 99
programs and Windows
compatibility, 99
restore computer to previous
operating state, 111
scanner, 104
slow computer
performance, 93, 100
software, 99-100
sound and speakers, 105
speakers, 105
spyware, 93, 100
video and monitor, 106
Product Information
Guide, 11
Q
QuickSet, 40-41, 49, 56
R
RAM. See memory
regulatory information, 11
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Index
reinstalling
Windows XP , 111
resolution
setting, 38
ResourceCD
Dell Diagnostics, 87
S
S/PDIF digital audio
enabling, 69
safety instructions, 11
scanner
problems, 104
screen. See monitor, display
security cable slot
description, 20
Service Tag, 12
software
conflicts, 110
problems, 99-100
sound
problems, 105
volume, 105
speakers
description, 18
problems, 105
volume, 105
specifications, 137
spyware, 93, 100
standby mode
about, 45
stolen computer, 86
subwoofer
description, 27
support
contacting Dell, 145, 154-155
support website, 13
S-video TV-out connector
connecting a TV, 23
description, 23
System Restore, 111
system setup program, 150
T
taskbar
QuickSet icon, 49
toolbars
adjusting the size, 49
touch pad
cleaning, 151
customizing, 42
description, 18
using, 42
transferring information to a
new computer, 30
traveling with the computer
by air, 136
identification tag, 135
packing, 135
tips, 136
troubleshooting
conflicts, 110
Dell Diagnostics, 87
external keyboard
problems, 98
Hardware Troubleshooter, 110