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ScanDisk — A Microsoft utility that checks files, folders, and the hard disk’s surface for errors. ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after it has stopped responding.

SCSI — small computer system interface — A high-speed interface used to connect devices to a computer, such as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and scanners. The SCSI can connect many devices using a single controller. Each device is accessed by an individual identification number on the SCSI controller bus.

SDRAM — synchronous dynamic random-access memory — A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the processor.

serial connector — An I/O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer.

Service Tag — A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support.

setup program — A program that is used to install and configure hardware and software. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with most Windows software packages. Setup program differs from system setup.

shortcut — An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs, files, folders, and drives. When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and double- click the icon, you can open its corresponding folder or file without having to find it first. Shortcut icons do not change the location of files. If you delete a shortcut, the original file is not affected. Also, you can rename a shortcut icon.

SIM — Subscriber Identity Module — A SIM card contains a microchip that encrypts voice and data transmissions. SIM cards can be used in phones or portable computers.

smart card — A card that is embedded with a processor and a memory chip. Smart cards can be used to authenticate a user on computers equipped for smart cards.

S/PDIF — Sony/Philips Digital Interface — An audio transfer file format that allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without converting it to and from an analog format, which could degrade the quality of the file.

standby mode — A power management mode that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to save energy.

Strike Zone™ — Reinforced area of the platform base that protects the hard drive by acting as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is on or off).

surge protectors — Prevent voltage spikes, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. Surge protectors do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC-line voltage level.

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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 Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterMicrosoft Windows Vista Connecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Windows Vista Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad 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 HealthConfiguring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning 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 NetworksWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network 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 Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Troubleshooting 107 108 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu109 Dell Support Dell Support Center111 Dell PC TuneUpClick the Dell Support icon 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 responding126 Dell MediaDirect problemsSolid blue screen appears 127 Other software problems128 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems 129 Power ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 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 headphones135 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 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 DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Optical DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 159 Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover161 KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Lift and remove the keyboard162 Replacing the Keyboard163 MemoryReplace the four screws at the top of the keyboard 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 181 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell Battery183 Replacing the Coin-Cell BatterySlide the battery out of the mylar sleeve 184 185 Dell QuickSet Features186 187 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer188 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 189 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 190 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services 191 Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service192 193 Before You Call194 195 Contacting Dell196 197 SpecificationsSdio 198USB 199WXGA+ 200Wuxga 201202 203 204 205 Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 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 Computer209 Touch PadMouse 210 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyMedia 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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