Contents
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth
Connecting a Television to the Computer
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
Connecting to a Network Adapter
102
Reinstalling Drivers and Software 115 Contents
104
105
118
Viewing the System Setup Screens 135
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Index
Contents
General
Power
Battery
EMC Instructions
Air Travel
California Residents
When Using Your Computer
When Using Your Computer
Ergonomic Computing Habits
When Working Inside Your Computer
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Battery Disposal
When Using Your Computer
Tour of Your Computer
Keyboard status lights Mute button
Front View
Touch pad buttons Speaker
Tour of Your Computer
Light is flashing
Keyboard Status Lights
Left Side View
Audio Connectors
Device latch release
Right Side View
Back View
Video TV-out connector Serial connector USB connectors
Parallel connector
RJ-45
Connects a parallel device, such as a printer
Serial Connector
Bottom View
Tour of Your Computer
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Close the Phone and Modems Options window
Mail Problems
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Problems
USB connector on computer
USB printer On printer Cable
Power Protection Devices
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Turning Off Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Following icons appear in the Battery Meter screen
Checking the Battery Charge
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
Removing a Battery
Charging the Battery
Installing a Battery
Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery
Storing a Battery
Power Problems
About the Module Bay
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery
Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed
If the Device Screw Is Installed
Device latch release
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed
Device latch release
If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer
If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Keyboard Shortcuts
Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth
System Functions
CD or DVD Tray
Speaker Functions
Power Management
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Opens the System Properties dialog box
Touch pad Touch pad buttons
External Keyboard Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Customizing the Touch Pad
Unexpected Characters
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
CD and DVD Problems
Using CDs and DVDs
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
If you cannot play a CD or DVD
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with external speakers
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
MusicCD allows you to burn custom music CDs
Copying CDs
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
Using Easy CD Creator Basic
Helpful Tips
How to Copy a CD
Connecting a Television to the Computer
Video cable Audio cable
Video Connection
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Composite Video Connection
Video TV-out connector
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network cable
Restart the Computer Try to log on to the network again
Network Problems
Determining your Network Type
Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks
Connecting to a Network in Windows XP
Click Add
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Finalizing your Network Connection Security Settings
From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Click Properties
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Solving Problems
Solving Problems
Finding Solutions
See
Error Messages
Accessing Help
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs
If the display is difficult to read
100 Solving Problems
Solving Problems 101
Scanner Problems
If only part of the display is readable
Click Appearance and Themes
102 Solving Problems
Drive Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected
If you have problems with a hard drive
PC Card Problems
Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start
Solving Problems 103
Error messages appear
General Program Problems
Program crashes
Program stops responding
If Your Computer Gets Wet
Solving Problems 105
106 Solving Problems
Resolving Other Technical Problems
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Solving Problems 107
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
108 Solving Problems
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
Creating a Restore Point
Using System Restore
110 Solving Problems
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Solving Problems 111
Undoing the Last System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
112 Solving Problems
Before You Reinstall
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Reinstalling Windows XP
114 Solving Problems
Solving Problems 115
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
Solving Problems
Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding Memory
118 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 119
Adding a Mini PCI Card
120 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 121
122 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 123
Antenna connectors on card Antenna cables
Replacing the Hard Drive
M2.5 x 5-mm screw
124 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 125
Adding and Replacing Parts
P e n d i
Specifications
Fast IR and IrDA Standard 1.0 Slow IR
Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
Video TV-out
To composite video adapter cable
4X AGP
1400 x 1050 at 16.8 million colors SXGA+
Key spacing
Information on battery life
Approximately 2 to 3 hours 4-cell battery
Operating Storage Altitude maximum Grms 122 G 163 G
Operating Storage
134 Appendix
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Standard Settings
System Setup Screens
Appendix 135
136 Appendix
Commonly Used Options
Appendix 137
Enter the system setup program a Turn on your computer
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Contacting Dell
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Appendix 139
140 Appendix
Appendix 141
142 Appendix
Appendix 143
144 Appendix
Appendix 145
146 Appendix
Appendix 147
148 Appendix
Appendix 149
150 Appendix
Appendix 151
152 Appendix
Appendix 153
154 Appendix
Appendix 155
156 Appendix
Appendix 157
Regulatory Notices
158 Appendix
NOM Information Mexico Only
Appendix 159
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
160 Appendix
How long does this limited warranty last?
Appendix 161
What do I do if I need warranty service?
162 Appendix
What if I purchased a service contract?
Appendix 163
Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only
164 Appendix
Appendix 165
166 Appendix
Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only
Appendix 167
168 Appendix
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Appendix 169
Making a Claim
170 Appendix
Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
What are Errata?
Appendix 171
Appendix
Display description, 20 system view
Device latch release description, 26, 30 system view, 26
Description, 22 system view
Index 173
PC Card slot description, 23 system view
Power button description, 20 system view
174 Index
Responding, 104 scanner problems, 101 System Restore
Serial connector description, 29 system view
Smart card slot description, 24 system view
Speakers description, 22 system view
176 Index