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
Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
Connecting a Television to the Computer
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
105
Reinstalling Drivers and Software 115 Contents
102
104
123
Viewing the System Setup Screens 135
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Index
Contents
General
Power
Battery
California Residents
Air Travel
EMC Instructions
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
Tour of Your Computer
Front View
Keyboard status lights Mute button
Touch pad buttons Speaker
Light is flashing
Keyboard Status Lights
Left Side View
Audio Connectors
Device latch release
Right Side View
Back View
RJ-45
Parallel connector
Video TV-out connector Serial connector USB connectors
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 Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Close the Phone and Modems Options window
Mail Problems
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Printer Cable
USB printer On printer Cable
Printer Problems
Connecting a USB Printer
USB connector on computer
Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Surge Protectors
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
CD or DVD Tray
Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth
Keyboard Shortcuts
System Functions
Opens the System Properties dialog box
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch pad Touch pad buttons
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Unexpected Characters
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
If you cannot play a CD or DVD
Using CDs and DVDs
CD and DVD Problems
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
If you have a problem with external speakers
MusicCD allows you to burn custom music CDs
Copying CDs
Helpful Tips
Using Easy CD Creator Basic
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
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 cable
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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
Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
100 Solving Problems
Click Appearance and Themes
Scanner Problems
Solving Problems 101
If only part of the display is readable
Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected
Drive Problems
102 Solving Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
Solving Problems 103
PC Card Problems
If you have problems with a hard drive
Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start
Program stops responding
General Program Problems
Error messages appear
Program crashes
If Your Computer Gets Wet
Solving Problems 105
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Resolving Other Technical Problems
106 Solving Problems
Identifying Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Solving Problems 107
Drivers
108 Solving Problems
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
110 Solving Problems
Solving Problems 111
Undoing the Last System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
112 Solving Problems
Reinstalling Windows XP
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Reinstall
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
Replacing the Hard Drive
Antenna connectors on card Antenna cables
Adding and Replacing Parts 123
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
To composite video adapter cable
Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
Fast IR and IrDA Standard 1.0 Slow IR
Video TV-out
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
134 Appendix
Operating Storage
Operating Storage Altitude maximum Grms 122 G 163 G
Appendix 135
Standard Settings
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
136 Appendix
Commonly Used Options
Appendix 137
Enter the system setup program a Turn on your computer
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Appendix 139
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Contacting Dell
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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
Appendix 167
Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only
Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
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
Index 173
Device latch release description, 26, 30 system view, 26
Display description, 20 system view
Description, 22 system view
174 Index
Power button description, 20 system view
PC Card slot description, 23 system view
Speakers description, 22 system view
Serial connector description, 29 system view
Responding, 104 scanner problems, 101 System Restore
Smart card slot description, 24 system view
176 Index