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Dell Inspiron PP22L Owner's Manual

Dell Inspiron PP22L Owner's Manual (236 pages)

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Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.57 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
15
1 About Your Computer

21
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  21
- Front View
  22
- Display Latch
  23
- Power Button
  23
- Device Status Lights
  24
- Touch Pad Buttons
  25
- Keyboard Status Lights
  26
- Left Side View
  27
- Right Side View
  29
- Back View
  30
- Bottom View
  32
2 Setting up Your Computer

35
- Connecting to the Internet
  35
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    36
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  37
  - Windows Easy Transfer
    37
- Setting up a Printer
  37
  - Printer Cable
    38
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    38
- Power Protection Devices
  39
  - Surge Protectors
    39
  - Line Conditioners
    40
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    40
3 Using the Display

41
- Adjusting Brightness
  41
- Using a Projector
  41
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
  41
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    42
  - Windows Vista
    42
- Using both a Monitor and Your Computer Display
  43
  - Microsoft Windows XP
    43
  - Windows Vista
    44
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
  44
  - Microsoft Windows XP
    45
  - Windows Vista
    45
4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad

47
- Numeric Keypad
  47
- Key Combinations
  48
  - System Functions
    48
  - Display Functions
    48
  - Battery
    48
  - Power Management
    48
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    49
  - Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
    49
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    49
- Touch Pad
  50
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    51
5 Using a Battery

53
- Battery Performance
  53
- Checking the Battery Charge
  54
  - Dell Quickset Battery Meter
    54
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
    55
  - Charge Gauge
    55
  - Low-Battery Warning
    56
- Conserving Battery Power
  56
- Power Management Modes
  56
  - Standby and Sleep Mode
    56
  - Hibernate Mode
    57
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  58
  - Accessing Power Options Properties
    58
- Charging the Battery
  58
- Replacing the Battery
  59
- Storing a Battery
  60
6 Using Multimedia

61
7 Using Expresscards

87
8 Using the Memory Card Reader

91
- Memory Card Blanks
  91
- Installing a Memory Card
  91
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
  92
9 Setting up and Using Networks

93
10 Securing Your Computer

103
- Security Cable Lock
  103
- Passwords
  104
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  105
11 Troubleshooting

107
- Dell Technical Update Service
  107
- Dell Diagnostics
  107
- Dell Support Center
  111
  - Dell Support 3
    112
  - Dell PC Tune-Up
    113
  - Dell PC Checkup
    113
  - Dell Network Assistant
    113
  - Dellconnect
    114
- Drive Problems
  114
  - Optical Drive Problems
    115
  - Hard Drive Problems
    116
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  117
- Error Messages
  119
- Expresscard Problems
  124
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  124
- Keyboard Problems
  125
  - External Keyboard Problems
    125
  - Unexpected Characters
    126
- Lockups and Software Problems
  127
- Memory Problems
  130
- Network Problems
  131
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    131
- Power Problems
  132
- Printer Problems
  133
- Scanner Problems
  134
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  135
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    135
  - No Sound from External Speakers
    135
  - No Sound from Headphones
    136
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  136
- Video and Display Problems
  137
- Drivers
  139
  - What Is a Driver
    139
  - Identifying Drivers
    140
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    140
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft
  143
  - Windows ® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista
    143
  - Operating Systems
    143
- Restoring Your Operating System
  144
12 Adding and Replacing Parts

153
- Before You Begin
  153
  - Recommended Tools
    153
  - Turning off Your Computer
    154
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    154
- Hard Drive
  156
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    157
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    158
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    158
- Optical Drive
  159
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    159
  - Replacing the Optical Drive
    160
- Hinge Cover
  160
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    160
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    161
- Keyboard
  161
  - Removing the Keyboard
    162
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    163
- Memory
  163
- Subscriber Identity Module
  169
- Wireless Mini Cards
  170
  - Removing a WLAN Card
    170
  - Replacing a WLAN Card
    172
  - Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
    173
  - Replacing a WWAN Card
    176
  - Removing a WPAN Card
    177
  - Replacing a WPAN Card
    178
- Flash Cache Module
  178
  - Removing the FCM
    178
  - Replacing the FCM
    179
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  180
  - Removing the Card
    180
  - Replacing the Card
    181
- Coin-Cell Battery
  181
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    181
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    182
13 Dell™ Quickset Features

183
14 Traveling with Your Computer

185
- Identifying Your Computer
  185
- Packing the Computer
  185
- Travel Tips
  186
  - Traveling by Air
    186
15 Getting Help

187
- Obtaining Assistance
  187
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    188
  - Dellconnect
    188
  - Online Services
    188
  - Autotech Service
    189
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    189
- Problems with Your Order
  189
- Product Information
  189
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  190
- Before You Call
  190
- Contacting Dell
  192
16 Specifications

193
A Appendix

203
- Using the System Setup Program
  203
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    204
  - System Setup Screen
    204
  - Commonly Used Options
    204
- Cleaning Your Computer
  206
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    206
  - Touch Pad
    207
  - Mouse
    207
  - Media
    208
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  208
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    209
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    209
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  209
  - FCC Class B
    209
- Macrovision Product Notice
  210
Glossary

211
Index

229

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information

13
2 About Your Computer

19
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  19
- Front View
  20
- Display Latch
  21
- Power Button
  21
- Device Status Lights
  22
- Touch Pad Buttons
  23
- Keyboard Status Lights
  24
- Left Side View
  25
- Right Side View
  27
- Back View
  28
- Bottom View
  30
3 Setting up Your Computer

33
- Connecting to the Internet
  33
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    34
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  35
  - Windows Easy Transfer
    35
- Setting up a Printer
  35
  - Printer Cable
    36
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    36
- Power Protection Devices
  37
  - Surge Protectors
    37
  - Line Conditioners
    38
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    38
4 Using the Display

39
5 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad

41
- Numeric Keypad
  41
- Key Combinations
  42
  - System Functions
    42
  - Display Functions
    42
  - Battery
    42
  - Power Management
    42
  - Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions
    43
  - Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
    43
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    43
- Touch Pad
  43
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    45
6 Using a Battery

47
- Battery Performance
  47
- Checking the Battery Charge
  48
  - Dell Quickset Battery Meter
    48
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
    49
  - Charge Gauge
    49
  - Low-Battery Warning
    50
- Conserving Battery Power
  50
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
    50
  - Using the Sleep Power State
    51
- Charging the Battery
  51
- Replacing the Battery
  52
- Storing a Battery
  53
7 Using Multimedia

55
8 Using Expresscards

79
9 Using the Memory Card Reader

83
- Memory Card Blanks
  83
- Installing a Memory Card
  83
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
  85
10 Setting up and Using Networks

87
11 Securing Your Computer

97
- Security Cable Lock
  97
- Passwords
  97
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  99
12 Troubleshooting

101
- Dell Technical Update Service
  101
- Dell Diagnostics
  101
- Dell Support Center
  106
  - Dell Support 3
    106
  - Dell PC Tune-Up
    107
  - Dell PC Checkup
    108
  - Dell Network Assistant
    108
  - Dellconnect
    108
- Drive Problems
  109
  - Optical Drive Problems
    109
  - Hard Drive Problems
    110
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  111
- Error Messages
  112
- Expresscard Problems
  117
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  118
- Keyboard Problems
  118
  - External Keyboard Problems
    118
  - Unexpected Characters
    119
- Lockups and Software Problems
  120
- Memory Problems
  123
- Network Problems
  123
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    124
- Power Problems
  125
- Printer Problems
  126
- Scanner Problems
  127
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  127
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    127
  - No Sound from External Speakers
    128
  - No Sound from Headphones
    128
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  128
- Video and Display Problems
  129
  - If the Display Is Blank
    129
  - If the Display Is Difficult to Read
    130
    
    If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
    131
  - Drivers
    131
    
    What Is a Driver
    131
    
    Identifying Drivers
    132
    
    Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    132
  - Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista
    134
    
    Operating System
    134
  - Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
    135
    
    Using Windows Vista System Restore
    136
    
    Using the Operating System Media
    139
13 Adding and Replacing Parts

141
- Before You Begin
  141
  - Recommended Tools
    141
  - Turning off Your Computer
    141
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    142
- Hard Drive
  143
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    144
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    145
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    145
- Optical Drive
  146
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    146
  - Replacing the Optical Drive
    147
- Hinge Cover
  147
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    147
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    148
- Keyboard
  148
  - Removing the Keyboard
    149
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    150
- Memory
  150
- Subscriber Identity Module
  156
- Wireless Mini Cards
  157
  - Removing a WLAN Card
    157
  - Replacing a WLAN Card
    159
  - Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
    160
  - Replacing a WWAN Card
    163
  - Removing a WPAN Card
    164
  - Replacing a WPAN Card
    165
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  165
  - Removing the Card
    165
  - Replacing the Card
    166
- Coin-Cell Battery
  166
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    167
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    167
14 Dell™ Quickset Features

169
15 Traveling with Your Computer

171
- Identifying Your Computer
  171
- Packing the Computer
  171
- Travel Tips
  172
  - Traveling by Air
    172
16 Getting Help

173
- Obtaining Assistance
  173
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    174
  - Dellconnect
    174
  - Online Services
    174
  - Autotech Service
    175
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    175
- Problems with Your Order
  175
- Product Information
  175
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  176
- Before You Call
  177
- Contacting Dell
  179
17 Specifications

181
A Appendix

189
- Using the System Setup Program
  189
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    190
  - System Setup Screen
    190
  - Commonly Used Options
    190
- Cleaning Your Computer
  192
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    192
  - Touch Pad
    192
  - Mouse
    193
  - Media
    193
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  194
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    195
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    195
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  195
  - FCC Class B
    195
- Macrovision Product Notice
  196
Glossary

197
Index

215

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