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Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Contents
1 About Your Computer
2 Setting Up Your Computer
3 Using a Battery
4 Power Management
5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
7 Using PC Cards
8 Setting Up a Network
9 Solving Problems
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10 Adding and Replacing Parts
11 Appendix
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Finding Information
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NOTE:
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About Your Computer
Front View
14
logo key. For information on supported key combinations, see page42.
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Left Side View
Right Side View
Back View
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Bottom View
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Charging the Battery
Recalibrating a Battery
Recalibrating a Battery When the Recalibrating Message Appears
Recalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup Utility
Removing a Battery
Installing a Battery
Storing a Battery
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Power Management
Power Management Tips
Power Management Wizard
Setting Sleep Modes
Selecting a Power Scheme
Setting Battery Alarms and Actions
Completing the Power Management Wizard
Power Management Modes
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
Power Schemes Tab
Alarms Tab
Power Meter Tab
Advanced Tab
Hibernate Tab
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Playing a CD or DVD
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
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Key Combinations
System Functions Battery CD or DVD Tray Display Functions
Power Management
Radios (Including Wireless Networking)
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using PC Cards
PC Card Types
Extended PC Cards
Installing a PC Card
Removing a PC Card or Blank
Setting Up a 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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Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
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Drive Problems
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CD and DVD drive problems
If there is no audio
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
56
Error Messages
Keyboard Problems
58
External Keyboard Problems
Unexpected Characters
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
Slow computer performance or problems connecting to the Internet
60
A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears Other software problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
62
PC Card Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
64
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
66
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
68
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
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Memory
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Hard Drive
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Appendix
Specifications
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Using the System Setup Program
Overview
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
Macrovision Product Notice
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
Contacting Dell
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