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Dell XPS PP06XA Owner's Manual (208 pages)
Dell Laptop Owner's Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 12.41 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
13
1 About Your Computer
19
Front View
19
Camera
20
Power Button
20
Device Status Lights
21
Left Side View
25
Right Side View
27
Back View
28
Bottom View
31
2 Setting up Your Computer
33
Connecting to the Internet
33
Setting up Your Internet Connection
33
Transferring Information to a New Computer
34
Setting up a Printer
35
Printer Cable
35
Connecting a USB Printer
35
Power Protection Devices
37
Surge Protectors
37
Line Conditioners
37
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
38
3 Using the Display
39
Adjusting Brightness
39
Using a Projector
39
Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
40
Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
40
Windows Vista
41
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
41
Microsoft Windows XP
42
Windows Vista
42
4 Using the Keyboard
43
Numeric Keypad
43
Keyboard Illumination
43
Key Combinations
43
System Functions
43
Battery
44
Power Management
44
Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
44
Touch Pad
45
5 Using a Battery
47
Battery Performance
47
Checking the Battery Charge
48
Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
48
Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
48
Charge Gauge
49
Low-Battery Warning
49
Conserving Battery Power
50
Power Management Modes
50
Standby and Sleep Mode
50
Hibernate Mode
51
Configuring Power Management Settings
52
Accessing Power Options Properties
52
Charging the Battery
52
Removing the Battery
53
Storing a Battery
53
6 Using the Camera
55
Accessing the Camera's Help File
55
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
56
Creating a Picture or a Video
56
7 Using Gamepanel
57
Gamepanel Applications
58
8 Using Multimedia
59
Playing Media
59
Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control (Optional)
61
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray Disc™ (BD) Media
62
How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD
63
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
63
Helpful Tips
64
Adjusting the Volume
65
Adjusting the Picture
66
Using Dell Mediadirect
67
Dell™ Mediadirect™ Button
67
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
68
S-Video and Standard Audio
70
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
72
Composite Video and Standard Audio
74
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
76
Component Video and Standard Audio
78
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
80
DVI to HDMI and Standard Audio
82
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
83
9 Using Cards
85
Expresscards
85
Expresscard Blanks
86
Installing an Expresscard
86
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
87
Memory Card Reader
88
Memory Card Blanks
89
Installing a Memory Card
89
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
90
10 Setting up and Using Networks
91
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
91
Setting up a Network
92
Windows XP
92
Windows Vista
93
Wireless Local Area Network
93
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
93
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
93
Setting up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
94
Connecting to a WLAN
96
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
98
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
99
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
99
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
100
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
100
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
101
11 Securing Your Computer
103
Security Cable Lock
103
Passwords
104
12 Cleaning Your Computer
105
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
105
Cds, Dvds and Bds
106
13 Troubleshooting
107
Dell Technical Update Service
107
Dell Diagnostics
107
Dell Support Utility
111
Drive Problems
112
Optical Drive Problems
113
Hard Drive Problems
114
E-Mail and Internet Problems
114
Error Messages
115
Expresscard Problems
120
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
121
Keyboard Problems
121
External Keyboard Problems
122
Unexpected Characters
123
Lockups and Software Problems
123
The Computer Does Not Start
123
The Computer Stops Responding
123
A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
123
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
124
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
124
Dell Mediadirect Problems
124
Other Software Problems
125
Memory Problems
126
Network Problems
126
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
127
Power Problems
128
Printer Problems
129
Scanner Problems
130
Sound and Speaker Problems
131
No Sound from Integrated Speakers
131
No Sound from External Speakers
131
No Sound from Headphones
132
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
132
Video and Display Problems
133
If the Display Is Blank
133
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
134
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
135
Drivers
135
What Is a Driver
135
Identifying Drivers
136
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
136
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft
139
Restoring Your Operating System
140
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
141
Starting System Restore
141
Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
143
Using the Operating System Media
146
14 Adding and Replacing Parts
149
Before You Begin
149
Recommended Tools
149
Turning off Your Computer
150
Before Working Inside Your Computer
150
Hard Drive
152
Removing the Hard Drive Cage
152
Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage
154
Replacing the Hard Drive Cage
155
Memory
155
Subscriber Identity Module
159
Internal Card with Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology
160
Optical Drive
161
15 Traveling with Your Computer
163
Identifying Your Computer
163
Packing the Computer
163
Travel Tips
164
Traveling by Air
164
16 Getting Help
165
Obtaining Assistance
165
Technical Support and Customer Service
166
Dellconnect
166
Online Services
166
Autotech Service
167
Automated Order-Status Service
167
Problems with Your Order
167
Product Information
167
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
168
Before You Call
168
Contacting Dell
170
17 Specifications
171
A Appendix
179
Overview
179
Viewing the System Setup Screens
180
System Setup Screens
180
Commonly Used Options
180
Changing the Boot Sequence
180
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
182
FCC Class B
182
Macrovision Product Notice
183
Glossary
185
Index
201
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Dell XPS PP06XA Owner's Manual (194 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.29 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
13
1 About Your Computer
19
Determining Your Computer's Configuration
19
Front View
20
Left Side View
22
Right Side View
22
Back View
23
2 Setting up Your Computer
25
Connecting to the Internet
25
Setting up Your Internet Connection
26
Transferring Information to a New Computer
27
Windows Easy Transfer
27
Setting up a Printer
27
Printer Cable
28
Connecting a USB Printer
28
Power Protection Devices
29
Surge Protectors
29
Line Conditioners
30
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
30
3 Using the Display
31
Adjusting Brightness
31
Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector
31
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
32
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
33
Numeric Keypad
33
Key Combinations
34
System Functions
34
Display Functions
34
Battery
34
Wireless Networking and Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Function
34
Power Management
34
Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
34
Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
35
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
35
Touch Pad
35
Customizing the Touch Pad
36
5 Using a Battery
39
Battery Performance
39
Checking the Battery Charge
40
Dell Quickset Battery Meter
40
Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
41
Charge Gauge
41
Low-Battery Warning
42
Conserving Battery Power
42
Configuring Power Management Settings
42
Using the Sleep Power State
43
Charging the Battery
43
Replacing the Battery
44
Storing a Battery
44
6 Using the Optional Camera
45
Accessing the Camera's Help File
45
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
46
Creating a Picture or a Video
46
7 Using Multimedia
47
Playing Media
47
Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control
49
Copying CD and DVD Media
50
How to Copy a CD or DVD
51
Using Blank CD and DVD Media
51
Helpful Tips
52
Adjusting the Volume
53
Adjusting the Picture
53
Using Dell Mediadirect
53
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
54
S-Video and Standard Audio
56
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
58
Composite Video and Standard Audio
60
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
62
Component Video and Standard Audio
64
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
66
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
68
8 Using Cards
69
Expresscards
69
Expresscard Blanks
70
Installing an Expresscard
70
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
71
Memory Card Reader
72
Memory Card Blanks
73
Installing a Memory Card
73
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
74
9 Setting up and Using Networks
75
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
75
Setting up a Network
76
Wireless Local Area Network
76
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
76
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
76
Setting up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
77
Connecting to a WLAN
79
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
80
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
80
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
81
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
82
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
82
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
83
10 Securing Your Computer
85
Security Cable Lock
85
Passwords
85
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
86
11 Troubleshooting
87
Dell Technical Update Service
87
Dell Diagnostics
87
Dell Support Utility
91
Drive Problems
92
Optical Drive Problems
93
Hard Drive Problems
94
E-Mail and Internet Problems
94
Error Messages
96
Expresscard Problems
101
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
101
Keyboard Problems
102
External Keyboard Problems
102
Unexpected Characters
103
Lockups and Software Problems
103
The Computer Does Not Start
103
The Computer Stops Responding
103
A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
104
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
104
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
104
Dell Mediadirect Problems
104
Other Software Problems
105
Memory Problems
106
Network Problems
107
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
107
Power Problems
108
Printer Problems
109
Scanner Problems
110
Sound and Speaker Problems
111
No Sound from Integrated Speakers
111
No Sound from External Speakers
111
No Sound from Headphones
112
Remote Control Problems
112
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
112
Video and Display Problems
113
If the Display Is Blank
113
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
114
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
114
Drivers
115
What Is a Driver
115
Identifying Drivers
115
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
116
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
118
Restoring Your Operating System
118
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
118
Using the Operating System Media
119
12 Adding and Replacing Parts
123
Before You Begin
123
Recommended Tools
123
Turning off Your Computer
123
Before Working Inside Your Computer
124
Hard Drive
125
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
128
Memory
128
Mini-Card
131
Hinge Cover
136
Keyboard
137
Coin-Cell Battery
138
Optical Drive
140
Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
141
13 Dell™ Quickset Features
143
14 Traveling with Your Computer
145
Identifying Your Computer
145
Packing the Computer
145
Travel Tips
146
Traveling by Air
146
15 Getting Help
147
Obtaining Assistance
147
Technical Support and Customer Service
148
Dellconnect
148
Online Services
148
Autotech Service
149
Automated Order-Status Service
149
Problems with Your Order
149
Product Information
149
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
150
Before You Call
150
Contacting Dell
152
16 Specifications
153
17 Appendix
161
Using the System Setup Program
161
Viewing the System Setup Screen
162
System Setup Screen
162
Commonly Used Options
162
Cleaning Your Computer
164
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
164
Touch Pad
165
Mouse
165
Media
166
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
166
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
167
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
167
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
167
FCC Class B
167
Macrovision Product Notice
168
Glossary
169
Index
187
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