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August 2009 P/N DT549
Contents
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using a Battery Battery Performance
Using the Memory Card Reader
Securing Your Computer
External keyboard problems
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer
Technical Support and Customer Service
Glossary
Contents
Drivers and Utilities Media
Finding Information
Setup Diagram
Site
Dell Support Utility
Operating System Media
Finding Information
About Your Computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
Front View
Keyboard status lights
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
About Your Computer
Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S
Left Side View
Right Side View
Eject button Optical drive Audio connectors
Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Hi Speed-SD Hi Density-SD
Back View
USB connector
D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ
Air vents Hard drive About Your Computer
Bottom View
About Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Windows Easy Transfer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Key Combinations
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Power Management
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Using the Display
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Charge Gauge
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Configuring Power Management Settings
Using the Sleep Power State
Charging the Battery
To remove the battery
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Playing Media
Using Multimedia
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
CD player includes the following basic buttons
Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media
How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD
To copy the CD, DVD, or BD
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
DVD-Writable Drives
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Volume
Using Dell MediaDirect
Adjusting the Picture
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
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
ExpressCard Blanks
Using ExpressCards
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Using ExpressCards
Installing a Memory Card
Using the Memory Card Reader
Memory Card Blanks
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Wireless Local Area Network
Setting Up a Network
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting to a Wlan
Page
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Securing Your Computer
Passwords
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
If Your Computer is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
During the assessment, answer any questions that appear
Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on
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Dell Support
Dell Support Center
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DellConnect
PC TuneUp
Network Assistant
PC CheckUp
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Optical drive problems
Drive Problems
Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on
Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive
Hard drive problems
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Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
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Do not use these characters in filenames
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Drive and try again
ExpressCard Problems
Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer
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Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
External keyboard problems
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Unexpected characters
Computer does not start
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help
Dell MediaDirect problems
Solid blue screen appears
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Other software problems
Memory Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Network Problems
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Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Power Problems
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Scanner Problems
Printer Problems
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No sound from integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from external speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
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Glare, which can cause poor picture quality
If the display is difficult to read
Drivers
What is a Driver?
If only part of the display is readable
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Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore your operating system in the following ways
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Using Windows Vista System Restore
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Troubleshooting
Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Hard Drive
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Removing the Hard Drive
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Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
Hinge Cover
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Replacing the Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
Removing the Keyboard
Keyboard
Lift and remove the keyboard
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Replacing the Keyboard
Replace the four screws on the top of the keyboard
Memory
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Removing the Dimm a Memory Module
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Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module
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Removing the Dimm B Memory Module
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Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module
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Subscriber Identity Module
Wireless Mini Cards
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Removing a Wlan Card
Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card
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Replacing a Wlan Card
Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card
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Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card
Replacing a Wwan Card
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Removing a Wpan Card
Replacing a Wpan Card
Flash Cache Module
Removing the FCM
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Replacing the FCM
Removing the Card
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Replacing the Card
Coin-Cell Battery
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Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Slide the battery out of the mylar sleeve
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Dell QuickSet Features
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Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
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Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
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DellConnect Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
Automated Order-Status Service
AutoTech Service
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Problems With Your Order
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Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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Specifications
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USB
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Lvds
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WXGA+
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Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
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System Setup Screen
Viewing the System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
Diskette Drive Internal HDD 188
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USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
Mouse
Touch Pad
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Media
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
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FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
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Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Index
Index
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End User License Agreement Icons Ergonomics information
Index
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Index
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