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Finding Information

User's Guide

NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.

What Are You Looking For?		Find It Here
•	A diagnostic program for my computer	Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)
• Drivers for my computer
•	My device documentation
• Notebook System Software (NSS)
		NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship
		with your computer.
		Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You
		can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities)
		or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics).
		Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates
		about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-
		reference material for technicians or experienced users.
		NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at
		support.dell.com.

•	How to set up my computer	Quick Reference Guide
•	Basic troubleshooting information
• How to run the Dell Diagnostics
• How to set up a printer
• Additional information about setting up my computer		NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your
•	How to troubleshoot and solve problems
•	How to remove and install parts	computer.
•	Specifications
• How to contact Dell
		NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.

•	Warranty information	Dell™ Product Information Guide
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
•	Safety instructions
•	Regulatory information
•	Ergonomics information
• End User License Agreement

•	Service Tag and Express Service Code	Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License

•Microsoft Windows License Label

These labels are located on the bottom of your computer.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M65 Users GuideAbout Your Computer Front ViewDevice status lights Keyboard status lights Left Side View Audio connectorsRight Side View Wireless switch positionsBack View Serial connector Video connectorBottom View Back to Contents Appendix Cleaning Your ComputerMacrovision Product Notice FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Battery Performance Using a BatteryChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterPower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerCharging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsHibernate Mode Click Start Shut Down Stand byStoring a Battery Replacing the BatteryInstalling a PC Card or ExpressCard Using CardsCard Types Card BlanksExpressCard Removing a Card or BlankBack to Contents Adjusting Brightness Using the Display Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateUsing the Ambient Light Sensor Click Settings in the Display Properties windowSwapping Primary and Secondary Displays Page Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereSupport.dell.com Premier.support.dell.com Select Drivers & Downloads and click GoClick Start Help and Support Back to Contents Glossary Docking device See APR Device driver See driverPage Page NIC See network adapter Page System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolutionBack to Contents Getting Help Online ServicesObtaining Assistance Ftp.dell.comAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Support ServiceDiagnostics Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Australia Sydney Aruba0011 Website support.euro.dell.comChile Santiago Cayman IslandsSupport website support.dell.com.cn China XiamenFrance Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com Home and Small BusinessCorporate Germany LangenJamaica Ireland CherrywoodWebsite support.jp.dell.com Japan KawasakiWebsite support.ap.dell.com Malaysia Penang MacaoMexico MontserratPuerto Rico Portugal Website support.euro.dell.comSt. Kitts and Nevis St. LuciaWebsite support.ap.dell.com Taiwan Switzerland GenevaWebsite support.ap.dell.com Thailand Trinidad/TobagoA. Austin, Texas Business Virgin IslandsVenezuela Using the Keyboard Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch PadCustomizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Mouse Properties windowChanging the Track Stick Cap Adjusting the Volume Using MultimediaVolume Control Window Volume Control ButtonsClick Start Control Panel Display Adjusting the PicturePhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Using NetworksWireless Local Area Network Wlan Network Setup WizardChecking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a New WlanWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerUnder Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkChecking Your Mobile Broadband Network Card Location Profile Settings General Mobility Settings Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorInternet Connection Firewall Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network CardBack to Contents Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerHard Drive Media Bay Returning a Hard Drive to DellRemoving the Device Security Screw Hinge Cover Removing and Installing Media Bay DevicesMemory KeyboardPage Page Wireless Cards Wireless Local Area Network Wlan CardsSubscriber Identity Module SIM Card Mobile Broadband Cards Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Dell QuickSet Securing Your Computer Installing a Smart CardSecurity Cable Lock Smart CardsUsing a Primary/System Password PasswordsUsing an Administrator Password FeaturesUsing a Hard Drive Password Enabling the TPM FeatureTrusted Platform Module TPM Security Management Software Computer Tracking SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used SettingsChanging COM Ports Performing a One-Time BootEnabling the Infrared Sensor Locate Fast IR under Onboard DevicesPage What Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemEnabling System Restore Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP Before You BeginSpecifications Graphics CommunicationsAudio DisplayKeyboard BatteryTouch Pad Track StickAC Adapter PhysicalEnvironmental Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel TipsBack to Contents Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuAccessing the Dell Support Utility Drive ProblemsDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support IconHard drive problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundError Messages Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsRun Check Disk Click Start My ComputerPage Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsEnsure that the Ieee 1394 device is recognized by Windows Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other HardwareExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start upProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears End the programNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsGeneral Mobile Broadband NetworkPower Problems PC Card or ExpressCard ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsDocking Power Considerations AC Power Loss While the Computer Is DockedSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCheck the touch pad settings Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware MouseAdjust the power properties Search for the keyword Video and Display ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the display is blankConnect an external monitor If only part of the display is readable

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