Dell Precision PP15L Specifications

DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide For information on other documentation included with your computer, see "Finding Inform

Back to Contents Page  Using the System Setup Program DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Overview Viewing the System Se

The Boot Sequence page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the follow

Back to Contents Page  Using Smart Cards DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide About Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card

Back to Contents Page  Specifications DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide  Processor Processor type Intel®Pentium®M L1 c

and S/PDIF (TV/digital audio-adapter cable supports composite video and S/PDIF) Mini PCI Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot Modem RJ-11 support Network adap

WXGA 0.2588 (15.4 inch) WSXGA+ 0.1971 (15.4 inch) WUXGA 0.1725 (15.4 inch) Power Consumption (panel with backlight) (typical):  WXGA 5.0 W (max.) WSX

Back to Contents Page  Height 27.94 mm (1.1 inches) Width 58.42 mm (2.3 inches) Depth 133.85 mm (5.25 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) Te

Back to Contents Page DellPrecision™ Mobile Workstation M70 User's Guide Click the links to the left for information on the features and ope

Back to Contents Page  Traveling With Your Computer DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Identifying Your Computer Packin

l Before you use the computer on an airplane, verify that such usage is permitted. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during the flig

Back to Contents Page  Alert Standard Format (ASF) DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Alert Standard Format (ASF) is a Dist

Back to Contents Page  Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Determining Your Net

 2. Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the network name in the list. If you select a secure

EarlierversionsoftheDell™wirelesssoftwaremaynotcontainthedrop-down menu. If you are using an earlier version, click to uncheck the Data enc

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Back to Contents Page  Using Microsoft®Windows®XP DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Help and Support Center The Help a

Desktop Cleanup Wizard Your computer is set up to use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard to move programs that are not frequently used to a designated folde

 5. When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. Do not click Next at this time. To copy data from the

 5. On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer and click Next.  6. On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer met

Setting Up a Home and Office Network  Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft®Windows®XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you

Back to Contents Page  Using a Battery DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Char

For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help.  Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter in

 1. Ensure that the computer is turned off and disconnected from the electrical outlet.  2. If the computer is connected to a docking device (doc

Back to Contents Page  Using the Module Bay DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide About the Module Bay About the Device Se

 2. Press the device latch release.  3. Pull the device out of the module bay.  4. Push the new device into the bay until it clicks. 

 5. Push the new device into the bay until it clicks. The operating system automatically recognizes the device.  6. Press the device latch relea

Back to Contents Page  Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Module Bay Devices DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Playing a CD or DV

The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer. Either right-click the icon in the taskbar or press the volume

Back to Contents Page  About Your Computer DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Front View Left Side View Right Side V

Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with the TV/digital audio adapter cable (available from Dell), enables you to connect the

 1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.  2. Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video T

 3. Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable.  4. Plug the other end of the S

 4. Plug the other end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV.  5. Plug the single-connector end of t

5. Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable in to the S/PDIF audio connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable.  6. Plug the other end

 2. Click the Properties icon.  3. Click the Dolby Headphone tab.  4. Click Enable Dolby Headphone.  5. Select one of the four options t

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Back to Contents Page  Cleaning Your Computer DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide  Computer, Keyboard, and Display l Use a

Back to Contents Page  Using the Dell Diagnostics DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Dell Diagnostics  When to Use the D

 3. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.  4. Select the CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive option from the CD

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: ¡ Solid green: The battery is charging. ¡ Flashing green: T

Back to Contents Page  Using the Display DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Im

 4. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.  Microsoft Windows 2000  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and t

Large Desktop Display Mode With some operating systems, you can connect an external monitor or projector to your computer to enlarge your work space

Back to Contents Page  Reinstalling Software DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware

2. Click Properties.  3. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.  4. In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for which t

 9. When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next.  10. Click Finish and restart your computer.  Manually Reinstalling Drivers

Creating a Restore Point  1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support.  2. Click System Restore.  3. Follow the instructions on the

5. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. Reinstalling Microsoft®Windows®XP  Before You Begin If you are considering reinstalling th

The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts multip

Back to Contents Page  Finding Information DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide NOTE: Some features may not be available for

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Left Side View  processor fan air vent — The computer uses internal fans to

Back to Contents Page l Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. l Enter the Expres

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Back to Contents Page  Getting Help DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order 

[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l Electronic Quote Service sa

5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are al

Argentina (Buenos Aires) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 E-mail: [email protected]  E-mail for desktop and port

Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free:1-800-387-5752 Sales (med./large bus., government) toll-free:1-800-387-5755 Spare Parts Sales & Exte

Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 Customer Care 0925331338 Fax 0925331399 Switchboard 0925331300 France (Paris) (Montpellier) International Acce

Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) 08709080800 Home Us

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 352 Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium) toll-free:080016884 Corporate Sales (Brussels, Belgium)

 hard drive — Stores software and data.  PC Card slot — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a plasti

International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 48 City Code: 22 Customer Care 5795999 Sales 5795999 Customer Service Fax 5795806 Reception Des

City Code: 8 Technical Support Fax 0859005594 Sales 0859005185 Switzerland (Geneva) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 41 City Code: 2

Back to Contents Page  Country Code: 1 Printers and Projectors Technical Support toll-free:1-877-459-7298 Public(government,education,andhealthc

Back to Contents Page Glossary A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W X Z Terms in this Glossary are

CD — compact disc — An optical form of storage media, typically used for audio and software programs. CD drive — A drive that uses optical technology

E ECC — error checking and correction — A type of memory that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of

HTTP — hypertext transfer protocol — A protocol for exchanging files between computers connected to the Internet. Hz — hertz — A unit of frequency me

memory mapping — The process by which the computer assigns memory addresses to physical locations at start-up. Devices and software can then identify

PXE — pre-boot execution environment — A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have an operating system to b

S-video TV-out — A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SXGA — super-extended graphics array — A video standard for

 video fan air vent — The computer uses internal fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Back View

write-protected — Files or media that cannot be changed. Use write-protection when you want to protect data from being changed or destroyed. To write-

Back to Contents Page  Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Numeric Keypad Key Combinati

 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth®Wireless Technology)  Power Management  Speaker Functions  Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Func

l To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button t

Back to Contents Page  Passwords DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide About Passwords Using a Primary/System Password 

4. In the User Accounts window, click the administrator user and click the Reset Password button. When you set an administrator password, the Config

 6. When the computer prompts you to verify the asset tag, type y. The computer displays the new or modified asset tag and the Service Tag.  7. Re

1. Boot the computer using the bootable media you created in "Assigning an Asset Tag."  2. Type asset /o /d and press <Enter>. 

a. Restart the computer and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test to enter the system setup program. b. Open the Security menu in system

Back to Contents Page  Using PC Cards DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide PC Card Types PC Card Blanks Extended PC Ca

 S-video TV-out connector  serial connector  video connector  AC adapter connector — Connects the AC adapter so that you can run the computer o

Installing a PC Card You can install a PC Card in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. PC Card

Back to Contents Page  Power Management DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Power Management Tips Power Management Wizar

¡ Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do).  Selecting a Power Scheme The screen allows you to select, create, and edit power scheme settin

¡ Close the display. ¡ Press <Fn><Esc>. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the

l Set power icon and standby mode password options. l Program the following functions (depending on your operating system): ¡ Prompt a user for a

Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Drive Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checkl

 If you cannot eject the Optical drive tray  If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problems  Email, Modem, and Internet

Error Messages Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operatin

Extended memory size has changed — The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Restart the computer. I

No boot device available — The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed, properl

 battery — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Battery

Keyboard Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  External Keyboard Problems  Unexpected Characters Lockups and

 A program stops responding  A program crashes repeatedly  A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system  A solid blue screen appe

Memory Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Network Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you comple

Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Your computer is desig

If a computer is connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port while the computer is running, presence of the docking device is ignored until the AC ada

Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  No sound from integrated speakers  No sound from exte

 No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems Disconnectheadphonesfromtheheadphoneconnector— Sound fro

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  If the display is blank  If the display is difficult to read  CAUTION: Before yo

If only part of the display is readable Back to Contents Page   Connect an external monitor — 1. Shut down your computer and connect an external m

Back to Contents Page Dell™QuickSetFeatures DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-Cli

Back to Contents Page  Appendix DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

Back to Contents Page  Adding and Replacing Parts DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide Before You Begin Memory Modem

 2. Turn off your computer.  3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your

 3. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on eac

 7. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.

 6. Replace the keyboard. a. Reconnect the keyboard connector to the system board. b. Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard back into th

 4. Connect the modem cable to the modem.  5. Align the modem with the screw hole and press the modem into the connector on the system board. 

b. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.

Hard Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:  1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Turn the computer ov

2. Remove the access door beneath the battery.  3. Remove the screw.  4. Pull the card out of the system board connector.  5. Remove th

Coin-Cell Battery Your computer uses a coin-cell battery to maintain the date and time even while the computer is off. However, after several years,