Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file (see page 104).
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Contents
1A Tour of Your Computer
2Setting Up Your Computer
3Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
4Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
5Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
6Setting Up a Home and Office Network
7Solving Problems
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8Adding and Replacing Parts
9Appendix
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General
Power
Battery
Air Travel
EMC Instructions
California Residents
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Ergonomic Computing Habits
When Working Inside Your Computer
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Battery Disposal
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Front View
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Left View
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Right View
Back View
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Bottom View
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Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Transferring Information to a New Computer
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Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Problems
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Turning Off Your Computer
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Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
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Charging the Battery
Removing a Battery
Installing a Battery
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Storing a Battery
Power Problems
0 C (32 F), the computer will not start up.
About the Module Bay
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed
If the Device Screw Is Installed
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed
If the Device Screw Is Installed
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Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Tou ch P ad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Unexpected Characters
keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit.
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Using CDs and DVDs
CD or DVD problems
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
If you have a problem with external speakers
Copying CDs
Using Easy CD Creator Basic
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
Helpful Tips
How to Copy a CD
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Connecting a Television to the Computer
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Composite Video and Standard Audio
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Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
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Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
the screen.
Network Problems
Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks
Determining your Network Type
Connecting to a Network in Windows XP
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Finalizing your Network Connection (Security Settings)
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Solving Problems
Finding Solutions
Solving Problems 103
Accessing Help
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Error Messages
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Scanner Problems
Drive Problems
Tell Me How
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
If you have problems with a hard drive
PC Card Problems
General Program Problems
A program crashes
E-Mail Problems
A program stops responding
Error messages appear
If Your Computer Gets Wet
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Resolving Other Technical Problems
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Undoing the Last System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Reinstall
Reinstalling Windows XP
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Reinstalling Drivers and Software
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Adding Memory
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Adding a Mini PCI Card
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Adding a Modem
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Replacing the Hard Drive
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Appendix
Specifications
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Standard Settings
Overview
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
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Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
Contacting Dell
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Regulatory Notices
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)
What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
How long does this limited warranty last?
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What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
NOTE:
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What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)
What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
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NOTE:
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Return Policy
1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)
Guarantee
Exclusions
Making a Claim
Limitation and Statutory Rights
Intel Warranty Statement for Pentium and Celeron Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)
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