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Dell XPS PP28L Owner's Manual

Dell XPS PP28L Owner's Manual (204 pages)

Dell Laptop User Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 11.76 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
13
1 Setting up Your Computer

19
- Connecting to the Internet
  19
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    20
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  21
- Setting up a Printer
  21
  - Printer Cable
    21
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    22
- Power Protection Devices
  23
  - Surge Protectors
    23
  - Line Conditioners
    23
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    24
2 About Your Computer

25
- Front View
  25
- Left Side View
  31
- Right Side View
  32
- Back View
  34
- Bottom View
  36
3 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad

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

43
5 Using a Battery

45
- Battery Performance
  45
- Checking the Battery Charge
  46
  - Dell Quickset Battery Meter
    46
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
    47
  - Charge Gauge
    47
  - Low-Battery Warning
    48
- Conserving Battery Power
  48
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
    48
  - Using the Sleep Power State
    49
- Charging the Battery
  49
- Replacing the Battery
  50
- Storing a Battery
  51
6 Using Multimedia

53
7 Using the Camera

71
8 Using Expresscards

73
9 Using the Memory Card Reader

75
- Memory Card Blanks
  75
- Installing a Memory Card
  75
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
  76
10 Setting up and Using Networks

77
11 Securing Your Computer

87
- Security Cable Lock
  87
- Passwords
  88
- Fingerprint Reader
  88
- Computer Tracking Software
  89
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  89
12 Troubleshooting

91
- Dell Technical Update Service
  91
- Dell Diagnostics
  91
- Dell Support Center
  95
  - Dell Support 3
    96
  - Dell PC Tune-Up
    97
  - Dell PC Checkup
    97
- Dell Network Assistant
  98
- Dellconnect
  98
- Drive Problems
  99
  - Optical Drive Problems
    99
  - Hard Drive Problems
    100
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  100
- Error Messages
  102
- Expresscard Problems
  107
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  107
- Keyboard Problems
  108
  - External Keyboard Problems
    108
  - Unexpected Characters
    109
- Lockups and Software Problems
  109
- Memory Problems
  112
- Network Problems
  112
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    113
- Power Problems
  113
  - Printer Problems
    115
  - Scanner Problems
    115
  - Sound and Speaker Problems
    116
    
    No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    116
    
    No Sound from External Speakers
    116
    
    No Sound from Headphones
    117
  - Remote Control Problems
    117
  - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
    117
  - Video and Display Problems
    118
    
    If the Display Is Blank
    119
    
    If the Display Is Difficult to Read
    119
    
    If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
    120
  - Drivers
    120
    
    What Is a Driver
    120
    
    Identifying Drivers
    121
    
    Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    121
  - Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System
    123
  - Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Operating System
    124
    
    Using Windows Vista System Restore
    125
    
    Using the Operating System Media
    128
13 Adding and Replacing Parts

131
- Before You Begin
  131
  - Recommended Tools
    131
  - Turning off Your Computer
    131
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    132
- Hard Drive
  133
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    134
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    135
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    135
- Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers
  136
  - Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers
    136
  - Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers
    138
- Keyboard
  138
  - Removing the Keyboard
    139
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    140
- Memory
  140
  - Removing the Memory Module
    140
  - Replacing the Memory Module
    142
- Subscriber Identity Module
  144
- Wireless Mini Cards
  144
  - Removing a WLAN Card
    145
  - Replacing a WLAN Card
    146
  - Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
    147
  - Replacing a WWAN Card
    149
- Flash Cache Module
  149
  - Removing the FCM
    149
  - Replacing the FCM
    150
- Internal Card with
  151
- Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  151
  - Removing the Card
    151
  - Replacing the Card
    152
14 Traveling with Your Computer

153
- Identifying Your Computer
  153
- Packing the Computer
  153
- Travel Tips
  154
  - Traveling by Air
    154
15 Getting Help

155
- Obtaining Assistance
  155
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    156
  - Dellconnect
    156
  - Online Services
    156
  - Autotech Service
    157
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    157
- Problems with Your Order
  157
- Product Information
  157
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  158
- Before You Call
  158
- Contacting Dell
  160
16 Specifications

161
A Appendix

171
- Using the System Setup Program
  171
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    172
  - System Setup Screen
    172
  - Commonly Used Options
    172
- Cleaning Your Computer
  174
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    174
  - Touch Pad
    175
  - Mouse
    175
  - Media
    175
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  176
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    177
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    177
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  177
  - FCC Class B
    177
- Macrovision Product Notice
  178
- Microsoft Windows Operating System
  179
Glossary

179
Index

197

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