Dell PP05L Personal Computer User Manual


 
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5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
CD and DVD Problems
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If you cannot play a CD or DVD
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If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
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If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
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If the CD-RW drive stops writing
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Sound and Speaker Problems
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If you have a problem with integrated speakers
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If you have a problem with external speakers
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Copying CDs and DVDs
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How to Copy a CD or DVD
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Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
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Helpful Tips
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Connecting a Television to the Computer
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S-Video Connection
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Composite Video Connection
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Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
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6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Network Setup Wizard
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Network Problems
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Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
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Determining Your Network Type
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Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP . . . . . 59
7 Solving Problems
Finding Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Accessing Help
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Error Messages
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