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Mb — megabit — A measurement of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 Kb.

Mbps — megabits per second — One million bits per second. This measurement is typically used for transmission speeds for networks and modems.

MB — megabyte — A measurement of data storage that equals 1,048,576 bytes. 1 MB equals 1024 KB. When used to refer to hard drive storage, the term is often rounded to 1,000,000 bytes.

MB/sec — megabytes per second — One million bytes per second. This measurement is typically used for data transfer ratings.

media bay — A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module.

memory — A temporary data storage area inside your computer. Because the data in memory is not permanent, it is recommended that you frequently save your files while you are working on them, and always save your files before you shut down the computer. Your computer can contain several different forms of memory, such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. Frequently, the word memory is used as a synonym for RAM.

memory address — A specific location where data is temporarily stored in RAM.

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

memory module — A small circuit board containing memory chips, which connects to the system board.

MHz — megahertz — A measure of frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second. The speeds for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are often measured in MHz.

Mini PCI — A standard for integrated peripheral devices with an emphasis on communications such as modems and NICs. A Mini PCI card is a small external card that is functionally equivalent to a standard PCI expansion card.

Mini-Card — A small card designed for integrated peripherals, such as communication NICs. The Mini-Card is functionally equivalent to a standard PCI expansion card.

Mobile Broadband network — (also known as a WWAN) is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other through wireless cellular technology and provides Internet access in the same varied locations from which cellular telephone service is available. Your computer can maintain the Mobile Broadband network connection regardless of its physical location, as long as the computer remains in the service area of your cellular service provider.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m November TT565 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Using Blank CD or DVD Media Using the Memory Card Reader Securing Your Computer 112 131 Adding and Replacing Parts 153 Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer 191 Macrovision Product Notice Contents Drivers and Utilities Media Finding InformationService Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Windows Help and Support Operating System Media Finding Information About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront View Consumer IR sensor Media control buttons Touch pad buttons V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Turn the volume up Stop Play or pause Locator light Left Side ViewPage Right Side View Audio connectorsConnects video devices, such as a monitor Back View USB connectorD E M C O N N E C T O R RJ Air vents Hard drive Bottom ViewAbout Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerTo copy data from the old computer To transfer data to the new computer To copy data from the old computer Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Windows Vista Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Power ManagementAdjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery MeterCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery HealthLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerConfiguring Power Management Settings Using the Sleep Power State Charging the BatteryTo remove the battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using MultimediaCD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Copying CD and DVD Media How to Copy a CD or DVDCD-Writable Drives Using Blank CD or DVD MediaHelpful Tips Adjusting the VolumeUsing Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the PictureConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video TV-out connector Video cable Composite video adapter Connector Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Component video cable Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia Using Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Secure Digital SD Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Memory Card BlanksRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksWireless Local Area Network Setting Up a NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Your order confirmation Microsoft Windows Help and Support Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband CardConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator100 101 PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 103 104 Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics Troubleshooting 107 108 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu109 Dell Support Dell Support CenterClick the Dell Support icon Dell PC TuneUp111 112 Dell PC CheckupDell Network Assistant DellConnectClick the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems Click Start and click My ComputerProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Hard drive problems115 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems116 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper117 Error Messages118 119 Windows XP 121 122 ExpressCard Problems123 Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problems124 Unexpected charactersProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems126 127 Other software problemsNetwork Problems Memory Problems128 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Power Problems129 130 131 Printer Problems132 Scanner Problems133 Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers134 Remote Control ProblemsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesIf the display is blank Video and Display Problems135 136 If the display is difficult to readIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readableUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities139 Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaTroubleshooting 141 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems142 Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterRestoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System Restoring Windows Vista143 Using Windows Vista System Restore144 145 146 Dell Operating System media Dell Drivers and Utilities media147 Restoring Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore 149 Troubleshooting 151 Troubleshooting Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 155 Hard Drive156 Removing the Hard Drive157 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive 159 Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover161 KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Lift and remove the keyboard162 Replacing the KeyboardReplace the four screws at the top of the keyboard Memory163 Removing the Dimm a Memory Module 165 Replacing the Dimm a Memory ModuleRemoving the Dimm B Memory Module 167 Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module 169 Subscriber Identity Module170 Wireless Mini-Cards171 Removing a Wlan CardDisconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card 173 Replacing a Wlan CardRemoving a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 175 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card 177 Replacing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan CardRemoving a Wpan Card 179 Flash Cache ModuleReplacing a Wpan Card Removing the FCMReplacing the FCM Removing the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology181 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatterySlide the battery out of the mylar sleeve Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery183 184 185 Dell QuickSet Features186 187 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTraveling by Air Travel Tips188 Obtaining Assistance Getting Help189 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service190 191 Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service192 193 Before You Call194 195 Contacting Dell196 197 SpecificationsSdio 198USB 199WXGA+ 200Wuxga 201202 203 204 Appendix Using the System Setup Program205 Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Changing the Boot Sequence207 USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDDComputer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Touch Pad209 Media Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only210 FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsPP22X 212213 Macrovision Product Notice214 215 Glossary216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 Video resolution See resolution231 232 233 Index234 See also hard drive See also optical drive235 FCM. See Flash Cache Module236 237 238 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module239 See Mobile Broadband240
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