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keyboard (continued) removing, 123 shortcuts, 40

keyboard status lights description, 21

keypad numeric, 39

L

labels

Microsoft Windows, 13 Service Tag, 13

lost computer, 74

M

media memory cards blanks, 63

CardBus technology, 62 installing, 62 removing, 63

slots, 62 types, 62

memory installing, 117 removing, 118

memory module cover, 28

messages error, 84

Microsoft Windows label, 13

Mini-Card installing, 125

Mobile Broadband (WWAN) problems, 93

modem installing, 120

modem connector description, 26

monitor

See also display problems, 98

switching the video image, 37

N

network

installing WLAN Mini-Card, 125 Mobile Broadband (WWAN), 93 problems, 93

network connector description, 26

O

operating system CD, 15 reinstalling, 15 reinstalling Windows XP, 104

optical drive description, 23

optical-drive-tray eject button description, 23

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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 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Uninterruptible Power Supplies Customizing the Touch Pad ContentsPower Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Using Blank CDs and DVDsInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory CardPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Checking Your Wireless Network CardCD and DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec111 114Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 116 117Using the System Setup Program Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayFinding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereDrivers for my computer My device documentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information At support.dell.com Finding InformationUse the Service Tag to identify your Computer when you useMicrosoft Windows License Label SupportHow to use the Windows operating How to personalize my desktopProblem Appropriate support siteMicrosoft Windows System Restore Dell PC Restore Dell PC RestoreRestore your operating system Returns your computer to an earlierFinding Information Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Display latches Power button Device status lights Front ViewSpeakers Touch pad buttons 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 a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Air ventOptical drive bay Optical-drive-tray eject buttonUSB connectors About Your Computer Right Side ViewHard drive ExpressCard slot Card readerUSB C O N N E C T O R S AC adapter connector Network connector RJ-45 RJ-11 USB connectors Video connectorBack View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Battery Hard drive Bottom ViewRelease Module coverAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Click Finished and restart the new computerPower Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog boxTouch Pad Touch padCustomizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Check the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Health Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Power Management ModesStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings To remove the battery Battery-bay latch releaseStoring a Battery Using Multimedia CD/DVD tray Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CDs and DVDs To copy the CD or DVDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesUsing Multimedia Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardUsing Cards ExpressCardsExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Release latchInstalling a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsRemoving a Media Memory Card Media memory card slotUsing Cards Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WlanWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a New WlanConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePress and hold the Fn key while powering the system on During the assessment, answer any questions that appearTracing the problem quickly Symptom TreeProblem you are having Option Function Express TestErrors Problem descriptionConfiguration EncounteredDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Or DVD creation softwareMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsE a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems See Contacting Dell on ExpressCard Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Contact the ExpressCard manufacturerUnexpected characters Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Power Problems Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerScanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Disable mute or reenable the integrated speakersNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is blank If the display is difficult to readGlare, which can cause poor picture quality What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback101 Using theDrivers and Utilities Media Save and close any open files, and exit any open programsManually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities103 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating System104 105 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 106107 Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin108 Reinstalling Windows XP Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press Enter109 Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Press the power button to ground the system board 113Optical Drive Hard Drive114 Optical drive Device security screw115 Hard drive screwsReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 116Foam packaging Memory 117Per connector Memory moduleClips 119 NotchModem 120121 Hinge Cover Keyboard 123Hinge cover Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connector 124Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card 125Mini-Card Metal securing tab Mini-Card 127 Coin-Cell Battery ConnectorSystem board Antenna cables Display 129Lift the display away from the computer 130 Screws Display cableBoard 131 132 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features133 134 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 135Travel Tips 136Traveling by Air 137138 Contacting Dell 139Contacting Dell 140 Specifications 141142 143 ATI R485M144 145 Reduced under certain power-intensive Conditions. See Power Problems onInformation on battery life 146147 148 Environmental Altitude maximum OperatingUsing the System Setup Program Appendix149 AppendixEntering System Setup Commonly Used Options 151Changing the Boot Sequence 152Cleaning Your Computer Performing a One-Time BootComputer, Keyboard, and Display 153Touch Pad MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs155 FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B156 Macrovision Product Notice 157158 Glossary 159160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 Video resolution See resolution 174175 176 Index 177 Index See also hard drive See also optical drive 178179 180 181 182 183 184

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