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P R O G R A M The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the system setup program (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 171).

K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 91).

K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 91).

K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 91).

K E Y B O A R D S T U C K K E Y F A I L U R E For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 91).

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MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on the file, so the file cannot be played (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 110).

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A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 140).

M E M O R Y A L L O C A T I O N E R R O R The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Try to run the program again. If the error message still appears, see the software documentation.

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memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 140).

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V A L U E A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 140).

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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 RU335 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Customizing the Touch PadConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Copying CD, DVD,Connecting a Network or Setting Up a NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Contents Removing an ExpressCard or BlankSetting Up a New Wlan Using a Dell Technical Update ServiceMail, Modem, and Internet Problems External Keyboard problemsLockups and Software Problems Dell MediaDirect problemsReinstalling Drivers and Utilities 121 114115 123131 153 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreenDefinition of Dell-Installed Software Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayFinding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereDrivers for my computer Device documentationMicrosoft Windows Product Key What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationDiagram may vary Updates appropriate for your Configuration SiteOther Dell customers Drivers & DownloadsHow to work with programs and files Click Start How to personalize my desktopGlass Click the topic that describes your Problem Computing environmentOperating System Media Finding Information Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer Connecting a USB Printer Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies About Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View Dual digital microphones About Your Computer Device Status Lights Page About Your Computer Left Side View AC adapter connector USB connector VGA connectorHdmi connector Ieee 1394a connector Security cable slot About Your Computer Right Side ViewExpressCard slot USB Connector Back View Off No signal foundBattery Air vent About Your Computer Battery Battery release latch Battery charge/health gauge Bottom ViewAbout Your Computer About Your Computer Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and TouchpadNumeric Keypad Power Management Adjusting Keyboard SettingsAdvanced tab in the Power Options Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch padCustomizing the Touch Pad Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Charge GaugeConfiguring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Using the Sleep Power StateReplacing the Battery BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media Drive openingPlaying Media Using Dell Travel Remote DVD player includes the following basic buttonsSkip Forward How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD MediaUsing Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media Media Type Read Write RewritableHelpful Tips Blu-ray DrivesMute icon Using Multimedia Adjusting the VolumeVolume icon Adjusting the Picture Using Dell MediaDirectConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Green component video-output Video TV-out connector Component video adapterConnector Hdmi connector Using Multimedia HdmiAudio connector Video and Standard AudioAudio input connector Component Video and Standard AudioStandard audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite video cable Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia Using the Camera Accessing the Camera’s Help FileCamera indicator Using the CameraManually Adjusting the Camera Settings Creating a Picture or a VideoUsing ExpressCards Using ExpressCardsExpressCard Blanks ExpressCard/34Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or BlankUsing the Memory Card Reader Installing a Memory CardUsing the Memory Card Reader Memory Card BlanksRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Completing the Connection to the WlanMobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband CardSetting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Passwords Fingerprint ReaderComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSecuring Your Computer Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics TroubleshootingPress and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on During the assessment, answer any questions that appearInsert your Drivers and Utilities media Option Function Dell Support Center Tab FunctionDell Support Click, or right-click the icon Dell PC Tune-UpDell PC CheckUp Dell Network Assistant DellConnectProblems writing to an optical drive Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems 100 Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems 101 Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames 103104 105 Drive and try again ExpressCard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsContact the ExpressCard manufacturer 107Shut down the computer Disconnect the external keyboard 108 Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersComputer does not start Computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems Menu to access Dell MediaDirect HelpProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appearsOther software problems 111Memory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 112113 Power ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 114 115 Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers 117 Remote Control ProblemsNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to readGlare, which can cause poor picture quality 119If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 121 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Manually Reinstalling Drivers 123Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 124Using Windows Vista System Restore 125Troubleshooting Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 127Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin129 130 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 133Removing the Hard Drive 135 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 136 Center Control Cover and Hinge CoversRemoving the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 137 Center control cover KeyboardReplacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on Removing the Keyboard139 Keyboard tabsMemory Replacing the KeyboardRemoving the Memory Module 140141 M2.5 x 5-mm screwReplacing the Memory Module Securing clips Memory module143 TabSubscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini CardsBattery bay Removing a Wlan Card 145Replacing a Wlan Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 147Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card Flash Cache Module Replacing a Wwan CardRemoving the FCM 149FCM Card Replacing the FCMRemove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCM Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Card151 Box CardReplacing the Card Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer Traveling With Your Computer154 Travel TipsTraveling by Air Getting Help Obtaining Assistance155 Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information158 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call Diagnostics Checklist 159Contacting Dell Specifications Specifications161 Processor162 163 164 165 HeightWidth DiagonalWeight 166Camera Depth167 Computer offOperating Storage168 Length65W 90W169 Environmental170 Using the System Setup Program Appendix171 AppendixCommonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Performing a One-Time Boot 173Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad MouseMedia 175Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 176Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class BAffairs Macrovision Product Notice178 Glossary Glossary179 180 181 Docking device See APR 182Device driver See driver 183 184 185 186 187 NIC See network adapter 188Module bay See media bay 189 190 191 192 193 Video resolution See resolution 194195 196 Index Index197 Index 199 Index 201 Index 203 204
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