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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Contents
1 About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2 Setting Up Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad . . . . . 39
5 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7 Using the Optional Camera . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8 Using Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
9 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . . 83
10 Securing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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12 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 133
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13 Traveling With Your Computer . . . . . . . 153
14 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
15 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
A Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Finding Information
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About Your Computer
Front View
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The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
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Left Side View
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Right Side View
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Back View
Bottom View
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Windows Easy Transfer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Numeric Keypad
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Key Combinations
System Functions Display Functions
Battery Power Management
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
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Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Configuring Power Management Settings
Using the Sleep Power State
Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using Multimedia
Playing Media
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Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional)
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc (BD) Media
How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Using Dell MediaDirect
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
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S-Video and Standard Audio
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
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Composite Video and Standard Audio
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Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
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Component Video and Standard Audio
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Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
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HDMI (Optional)
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Using the Optional Camera
Accessing the Cameras Help File
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
Creating a Picture or a Video
Using Cards
ExpressCards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Memory Card Reader
Memory Card Blanks
Installing a Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
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Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up a Network
Wireless Local Area Network
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a BroadbandModem
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Connecting to a WLAN
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
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
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Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
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Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
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Dell Support Utility
Dell Support 3
DellConnect
Network Assistant
PC TuneUp
PC CheckUp
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
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ExpressCard Problems
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operatingsystem
A solid blue screen appears
Dell MediaDirect problems
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Windows Vista System Restore
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
Memory
Removing Memory Module
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Replacing Memory Module
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Subscriber Identity Module (Optional)
Wireless Mini-Cards
Removing Mini-Card
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Replacing Mini-Card
Flash Cache Module
Removing the FCM
Replacing the FCM
Broadcom Media PC Card
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Card
Replacing the Card
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect
Online Services
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
Specifications
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Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
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Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
Mouse
Media
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
Glossary
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Index
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