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User Manuals: Dell PP29L Laptop

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Dell PP29L Owner's Manual

Dell PP29L Owner's Manual (206 pages)

Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.75 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
13
1 About Your Computer

19
- Front View
  19
- Left Side View
  25
- Right Side View
  27
- Back View
  29
- Bottom View
  30
2 Setting up Your Computer

31
- Connecting to the Internet
  31
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    32
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  33
  - Windows Easy Transfer
    33
  - Setting up Your Computer
    33
- Setting up a Printer
  33
  - Printer Cable
    34
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    34
- Power Protection Devices
  35
  - Surge Protectors
    35
  - Line Conditioners
    36
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    36
3 Using the Display

37
4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad

39
- Numeric Keypad
  39
- Key Combinations
  40
  - System Functions
    40
  - Display Functions
    40
  - Battery
    40
  - Power Management
    40
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    41
  - Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
    41
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    41
- Touch Pad
  42
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    43
5 Using a Battery

45
- Battery Performance
  45
- Checking the Battery Charge
  46
- Conserving Battery Power
  47
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
    48
  - Using the Sleep Power State
    48
- Charging the Battery
  49
- Replacing the Battery
  49
- Storing a Battery
  50
6 Using Multimedia

51
7 Using the Optional Camera

75
8 Using Cards

77
- Expresscards
  77
- Expresscard Blanks
  78
- Installing an Expresscard
  78
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank
  79
- Memory Card Reader
  79
  - Memory Card Blanks
    79
- Installing a Memory Card
  80
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
  81
9 Setting up and Using Networks

83
10 Securing Your Computer

93
- Security Cable Lock
  93
- Passwords
  93
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  94
11 Troubleshooting

97
- Dell Technical Update Service
  97
- Dell Diagnostics
  97
- Dell Support Utility
  101
  - Dell Support 3
    102
  - Dellconnect
    103
- Network Assistant
  103
- PC Tuneup
  103
- PC Checkup
  104
- Drive Problems
  104
  - Optical Drive Problems
    105
  - Hard Drive Problems
    106
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  106
- Error Messages
  108
- Expresscard Problems
  113
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  113
- Keyboard Problems
  114
  - External Keyboard Problems
    114
  - Unexpected Characters
    115
- Lockups and Software Problems
  115
- Memory Problems
  118
- Network Problems
  118
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    119
- Power Problems
  120
  - Printer Problems
    121
  - Scanner Problems
    122
  - Sound and Speaker Problems
    122
    
    No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    122
    
    No Sound from External Speakers
    123
    
    No Sound from Headphones
    123
  - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
    123
  - Video and Display Problems
    124
    
    If the Display Is Blank
    124
    
    If the Display Is Difficult to Read
    125
    
    If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
    126
  - Drivers
    126
    
    What Is a Driver
    126
    
    Identifying Drivers
    127
    
    Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    127
  - Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista ® Operating System
    129
  - Restoring Your Operating System
    130
    
    Using Windows Vista System Restore
    130
12 Adding and Replacing Parts

135
- Before You Begin
  135
  - Recommended Tools
    135
  - Turning off Your Computer
    135
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    136
- Hard Drive
  137
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    138
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    139
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    139
- Optical Drive
  140
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    140
  - Replacing the Optical Drive
    140
- Hinge Cover
  141
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    141
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    142
- Keyboard
  142
  - Removing the Keyboard
    143
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    144
- Memory
  144
  - Removing Memory Module
    144
  - Replacing Memory Module
    146
- Subscriber Identity Module (Optional)
  148
- Wireless Mini-Cards
  149
  - Removing Mini-Card
    149
  - Replacing Mini-Card
    151
- Flash Cache Module
  151
  - Removing the FCM
    151
  - Replacing the FCM
    152
- Broadcom ® Media PC Card
  153
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  153
  - Removing the Card
    153
  - Replacing the Card
    154
13 Traveling with Your Computer

155
- Identifying Your Computer
  155
- Packing the Computer
  155
- Travel Tips
  156
  - Traveling by Air
    156
14 Getting Help

157
- Obtaining Assistance
  157
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    158
  - Dellconnect
    158
  - Online Services
    158
  - Autotech Service
    159
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    159
- Problems with Your Order
  159
- Product Information
  159
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  160
- Before You Call
  160
- Contacting Dell
  162
15 Specifications

163
A Appendix

173
- Using the System Setup Program
  173
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    174
  - System Setup Screen
    174
  - Commonly Used Options
    174
- Cleaning Your Computer
  176
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    176
  - Touch Pad
    177
  - Mouse
    177
  - Media
    177
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  178
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    179
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    179
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  179
  - FCC Class B
    179
- Macrovision Product Notice
  180
Glossary

181
Index

199

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Dell Notebook Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 7.07 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
13
1 About Your Computer

19
- Front View
  19
- Left Side View
  24
- Right Side View
  26
- Back View
  27
- Bottom View
  28
2 Setting up Your Computer

29
- Connecting to the Internet
  29
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    30
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  31
  - Windows Easy Transfer
    31
- Setting up a Printer
  34
  - Printer Cable
    35
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    35
- Power Protection Devices
  36
  - Surge Protectors
    36
  - Line Conditioners
    37
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    37
3 Using the Display

39
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

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
  44
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    45
5 Using a Battery

47
- Battery Performance
  47
- Checking the Battery Charge
  48
- Conserving Battery Power
  49
- Power Management Modes
  50
  - Standby Mode
    50
  - Hibernate Mode
    50
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  51
  - Accessing Power Options Properties
    51
- Charging the Battery
  51
- Replacing the Battery
  52
- Storing a Battery
  53
6 Using Multimedia

55
- Playing Media
  55
- Copying CD and DVD Media
  57
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    57
  - Using Blank CD and DVD Media
    58
  - Helpful Tips
    58
- Adjusting the Volume
  59
- Adjusting the Picture
  60
7 Using Cards

61
- Expresscards
  61
- Expresscard Blanks
  62
- Installing an Expresscard
  62
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank
  63
- Memory Card Reader
  63
  - Memory Card Blanks
    63
- Installing a Memory Card
  64
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
  65
8 Setting up and Using Networks

67
9 Securing Your Computer

73
- Security Cable Lock
  73
- Passwords
  73
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  74
10 Troubleshooting

75
- Dell Technical Update Service
  75
- Dell Diagnostics
  75
- Drive Problems
  79
  - Optical Drive Problems
    80
  - Hard Drive Problems
    81
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  81
- Error Messages
  82
- Expresscard Problems
  87
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  88
- Keyboard Problems
  88
  - External Keyboard Problems
    89
  - Unexpected Characters
    90
- Lockups and Software Problems
  90
- Memory Problems
  92
- Network Problems
  93
- Power Problems
  93
- Printer Problems
  94
- Scanner Problems
  95
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  96
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  97
- Video and Display Problems
  98
- Drivers
  100
  - What Is a Driver
    100
  - Identifying Drivers
    100
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    100
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System
  103
- Restoring Your Operating System
  103
11 Adding and Replacing Parts

107
- Before You Begin
  107
  - Recommended Tools
    107
  - Turning off Your Computer
    107
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    108
- Hard Drive
  109
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    110
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    111
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    111
- Optical Drive
  112
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    112
  - Replacing the Optical Drive
    112
- Hinge Cover
  113
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    113
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    114
- Keyboard
  114
  - Removing the Keyboard
    114
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    115
- Memory
  116
  - Removing Memory Module
    116
  - Replacing Memory Module
    118
- Wireless Mini-Cards
  120
  - Removing Mini-Card
    120
  - Replacing Mini-Card
    122
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  122
  - Removing the Card
    122
  - Replacing the Card
    123
12 Traveling with Your Computer

125
- Identifying Your Computer
  125
- Packing the Computer
  125
- Travel Tips
  126
  - Traveling by Air
    126
13 Getting Help

127
- Obtaining Assistance
  127
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    128
  - Dellconnect
    128
  - Online Services
    128
  - Autotech Service
    129
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    129
- Problems with Your Order
  129
- Product Information
  129
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  130
- Before You Call
  130
- Contacting Dell
  132
14 Specifications

133
A Appendix

141
- Using the System Setup Program
  141
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    142
  - System Setup Screen
    142
  - Commonly Used Options
    142
- Cleaning Your Computer
  144
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    144
  - Touch Pad
    145
  - Mouse
    145
  - Media
    145
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  146
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    146
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    146
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  147
  - FCC Class B
    147
- Macrovision Product Notice
  148
- Microsoft Windows Operating System
  149
Glossary

149
Index

165

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