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Dell XPS PP03X manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Dell XPS PP03X Owner's Manual (194 pages)
Dell Laptop Owner's Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 11.8 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 About Your Computer
15
Front View
15
Left View
19
Right View
20
Back View
22
Bottom View
24
2 Using the Keyboard and Mouse
27
Pairing the Keyboard
27
Keyboard Pairing Failed
28
Pairing the Mouse
29
Mouse Pairing with the Wizard
29
Mouse Pairing Failed
30
Numeric Keypad
31
Key Combinations
31
System Functions
31
Battery
32
Display Functions
32
Wireless Networking Technology Function
32
Display Switch
32
Power Management
32
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
32
Touch Pad
33
Customizing the Touch Pad and Mouse
34
Keyboard Battery
34
Dell Quickset Battery Meter
34
Replacing the Keyboard Battery
35
3 Using Multimedia
37
Playing Media
37
Adjusting the Volume
39
Adjusting the Picture
40
Copying CD, DVD, and BD Media
40
How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD
40
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
41
Helpful Tips
42
Using Dell Media Experience and Dell Mediadirect
42
If the Computer Is Turned on or in Standby Mode
43
If the Computer Is Turned off or in Hibernate Mode
43
Dell Mediadirect and Dell Media Experience Help
43
Using Your Computer with a TV or Audio Device
44
Connecting a Composite Video Adapter
44
Connecting a Component Video Adapter
45
Connecting Audio/Ir Blaster Adapter
45
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink Powerdvd
47
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver
47
Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones
47
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
48
4 Using the Display
49
Opening the Display Panel
49
Closing the Display Panel
49
Adjusting the Display Panel
50
Adjusting Brightness
50
Switching the Video Image
50
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
51
Dual Independent Display Mode
51
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
52
Using the Camera
52
Setting up the Camera
53
Accessing Help
53
Taking a Picture or Recording a Video
53
5 Using a Battery
55
Replacing the Battery
55
Inserting the Battery
55
Removing the Battery
57
Battery Performance
58
Checking the Battery Charge
59
Dell Quickset Battery Meter
59
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
60
Charge Gauge
60
Low-Battery Warning
60
Charging the Battery
61
Conserving Battery Power
61
Storing a Battery
61
Power Management Modes
61
Standby Mode
62
Hibernate Mode
62
Configuring Power Management Settings
63
6 Setting up Your Computer
65
Connecting to the Internet
65
Setting up Your Internet Connection
65
Transferring Information to a New Computer
66
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard with the Operating System Installation Media
66
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Installation Media
67
Setting up a Printer
69
Printer Cable
69
Connecting a USB Printer
69
Power Protection Devices
70
Surge Protectors
70
Line Conditioners
71
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
71
7 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless)
73
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
73
Network Setup Wizard
73
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
74
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
74
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
74
Setting up a New WLAN
75
Connecting to a WLAN
76
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
76
Completing the Connection to the WLAN
77
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
77
Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card through Dell Quickset
78
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
78
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
78
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
78
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
79
Windows Firewall
79
8 Using Cards
81
Supported Cards
81
Media Memory Card Reader
81
Compact Flash Card Reader
81
Expresscard Reader
82
Extended Cards
82
Installing a Media Memory Card or Expresscard
82
Removing a Card
83
9 Securing Your Computer
85
Security Cable Lock
85
Passwords
85
Computer Tracking Software
86
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
86
10 Troubleshooting
87
Dell Technical Update Service
87
Dell Diagnostics
87
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
87
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
87
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media
88
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
89
Dell Support Utility
90
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
90
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
91
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
91
Drive Problems
91
DVD Drive Problems
91
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
92
Hard Drive Problems
92
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
93
Error Messages
94
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
97
Keyboard Problems
97
Keyboard Problems
98
Unexpected Characters
98
Lockups and Software Problems
98
The Computer Does Not Start up
98
The Computer Stops Responding
98
A Program Stops Responding
98
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
98
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft Windows Operating System
99
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
99
Dell Mediadirect Problems
99
Other Software Problems
100
Memory Problems
100
Network Problems
101
General
101
Mobile Broadband Network
101
Media Memory Card or Expresscard Problems
102
Power Problems
102
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
103
Printer Problems
103
Scanner Problems
104
Sound and Speaker Problems
104
No Sound from Integrated Speakers
105
No Sound from External Speakers
105
No Sound from Headphones
105
Mouse Problems
105
Video and Display Problems
106
If the Display Is Blank
106
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
107
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
107
11 System Setup Program
109
Overview
109
Viewing the System Setup Screens
109
System Setup Screens
110
Commonly Used Settings
110
Changing the Boot Sequence
110
About Your RAID Configuration
111
RAID Level 0 Configuration
111
RAID Level 1 Configuration
112
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
113
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility
113
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
115
12 Traveling with Your Computer
117
Identifying Your Computer
117
Packing the Computer
117
Travel Tips
118
Traveling by Air
118
13 Reinstalling Software
119
Drivers
119
What Is a Driver
119
Identifying Drivers
119
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
120
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
122
Restoring Your Operating System
122
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
122
Using the Operating System Installation Media
124
14 Adding and Replacing Parts
127
Before You Begin
127
Recommended Tools
127
Turning off Your Computer
127
Before Working Inside Your Computer
127
Memory
129
Mini Card
132
WLAN Cards
132
Coin-Cell Battery
134
15 Dell Quickset
135
16 Specifications
137
17 Obtaining Assistance
145
Online Services
145
Autotech Service
146
Automated Order-Status Service
146
Support Service
146
Problems with Your Order
147
Product Information
147
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
147
Before You Call
148
Contacting Dell
150
18 Appendix
175
Caution Regarding Safety and Bluetooth Devices
175
Cleaning Your Computer
175
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
176
Touch Pad
176
CD, DVD, and BD Media
176
Macrovision Product Notice
176
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
177
FCC Class B
177
Glossary
179
Index
189
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