Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
1 A Tour of Your Computer
2 Using Your Computer
3 Optimizing Performance
4 Using a Battery
5 Using the Module Bay
6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
8 Solving Problems
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9 Adding and Replacing Parts
10 Appendix
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
SAFETY: General
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SAFETY: Power
SAFETY: Battery
SAFETY: Air Travel
Safety Instructions 13
SAFETY: EMC Instructions
When Using Your Computer
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SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits
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SAFETY: Battery Disposal
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Finding Information
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A Tour of Your Computer
Front View
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Solid green: The battery is charging. Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.
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Left Side View
Press to release the device latch.
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Right Side View
Back View
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Bottom View
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Using Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Configuring Graphics Cards
Settings and Functions
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
S-Video and Standard Audio
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
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Composite Video and Standard Audio
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
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Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
Setting Up the Dolby Headphone
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Connecting Monitors
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Using CDs and DVDs
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs
Helpful Tips
Optimizing Performance
DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus
Hyper-Threading
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Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Charging the Battery
Removing a Battery
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Using the Module Bay
About the Module Bay
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
System Functions
Battery CD or DVD Tray
Display Functions
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track Stick Cap
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining Your Network Type
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
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Configuring Security Settings (Optional)
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Solving Problems
Using the Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
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Error Messages
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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
Hard Drive Problems
If you have problems with a hard drive
PC Card Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Power Problems
Unexpected Characters Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Printer Problems
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E-Mail Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Network Problems
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General Program Problems
A program crashes
Error messages appear
A program stops responding
A solid blue screen appears
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 If the CD-RW drive stops writing
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
If you have a problem with external speakers
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E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Resolving Other Technical Problems
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Undoing the Last System Restore
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Begin
Reinstalling Windows XP
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Shutting Down Your Computer
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Memory
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Mini PCI Card
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Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Subwoofer
Keyboard
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PC Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Modem
Removing the Modem
Installing the Modem
Keyboard Bracket
Fans
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Hinge Covers
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Display
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Display Latch
Video Card
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Installing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Palm Rest
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Processor Module
Removing the Processor Module
Installing the Processor Module
Flashing the BIOS
Reserve Battery
System Board
Removing the System Board
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Installing the System Board
Speakers
Display Latch Release
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Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
USB Connector
Video Connector
S-Video TV-Out Connector
IEEE 1394 Connector
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DVI-I Connector
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Specifications
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NOTICE:
Using the System Setup Program
Overview
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
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
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
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What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
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?
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What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
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What if I purchased a service contract?
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
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Intel Warranty Statement for Pentium and Celeron Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)
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