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20
About Y
our Computer
Front V
iew
1
camera indicator (optional)
2
camera (optional)
3
display latch
4
display
5
power button
6
keyboard
7
device status lights
8
touch pad
9
consumer IR
10
media control buttons
11
touch pad buttons
12
Dell™ MediaDirect™ button
13
keyboard status lights
14
digital array microphones
4
5
13
3
6
12
8
7
14
2
1
11
9
10
19
21
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
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
Adjusting Brightness
39
Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector
39
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
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
Playing Media
55
Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote
57
Copying CD and DVD Media
58
How to Copy a CD or DVD
59
Using Blank CD and DVD Media
59
Helpful Tips
60
Adjusting the Volume
61
Adjusting the Picture
61
Using Dell Mediadirect
61
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
62
S-Video and Standard Audio
65
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
66
Composite Video and Standard Audio
68
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
70
Component Video and Standard Audio
72
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
75
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
78
8 Using Expresscards
79
Expresscard Blanks
79
Installing an Expresscard
80
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
81
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
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
87
Setting up a Network
88
Wireless Local Area Network
88
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
88
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
89
Setting up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
90
Connecting to a WLAN
91
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
93
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
93
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
94
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
94
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
95
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
96
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
The Computer Does Not Start
120
The Computer Stops Responding
120
A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
120
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows
120
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
121
Dell Mediadirect Problems
121
Other Software Problems
122
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
Removing the DIMM a Memory Module
150
Replacing the DIMM a Memory Module
152
Removing the DIMM B Memory Module
153
Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module
154
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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Model
Inspiron PP22L
Category
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Language
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