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Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
3 Setting Up Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . . 87
9 Using Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
10 Securing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
11 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
12 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
13 System Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
14 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
15 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 155
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18 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
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About Your Computer
Determining Your Computers Configuration
Front View
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:
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The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
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Left Side View
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Right Side View
Back View
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Bottom View
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Setting Up Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Vista Power Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
Standby and Sleep Mode
Hibernate Mode
Configuring Power Management Settings
Accessing Power Options Properties
Charging the Battery
Removing the Battery
Storing a Battery
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Using the Keyboard
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
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Microsoft Windows Vista Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
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Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Using a Projector
Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
Microsoft Windows XP
Windows Vista
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Using Multimedia
Playing CDs or DVDs
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Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc (BD) Media
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Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
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Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
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Connecting to a WLAN
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Mobile Broadband / Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Microsoft Windows Firewall
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Using Cards
ExpressCards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Smart Cards
About Smart Cards
Installing a Smart Card
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Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers
Passwords
About Passwords
Using a Primary Password
Using an Administrator Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Enabling the TPM Feature
Security Management Software
Activating the Security Management Software
Using the Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Alert Standard Format (ASF)
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Touch Pad
CDs and DVDs
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Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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Solving Problems
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Hard drive problems
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E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
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IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
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
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
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At the Windows
Turn on the computer. 4
Video and Monitor Problems
The screen is blank
The screen is difficult to read
Start
If only part of the display is readable
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Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2
Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
Power Lights
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System Setup Program
Overview
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Changing the Boot Sequence
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Reinstalling Software
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
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Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
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Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
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Using the Operating System Media
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
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Replacing the Hard Drive
Memory
Removing the Memory Module(s)
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Replacing the Memory Module(s)
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Modem
Removing the Modem
step 5
Replacing the Modem
Mini Card
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Keyboard
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Display
Removing the Display Assembly
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Replacing the Display Assembly
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Display Bezel
Removing the Display Bezel
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Replacing the Display Bezel
Display Panel
Removing the Display Panel
Replacing the Display Panel
Display Latch
Removing the Display Latch
Replacing the Display Latch
Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Flash Cache Module
Removing the FCM
Replacing the FCM
Palm Rest
Removing the Palm Rest
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Replacing the Palm Rest
Speakers
Removing the Speakers
Replacing the Speakers
USB Port Board
Removing the USB Port Board
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Replacing the USB Port Board
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Processor Module
Removing the Processor Module
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Replacing the Processor Module
Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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Replacing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
System Fan(s)
Removing the System Fan(s)
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Replacing the System Fan(s)
ExpressCard Cage
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Smart Card Reader
Removing the Smart Card Reader
Replacing the Smart Card Reader
System Board
Removing the System Board
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Replacing the System Board
Battery Latch Assembly
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
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Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
USB Connector
Video Connector
S-Video TV-Out Connector
IEEE 1394 Connector
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Dell QuickSet
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
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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
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Specifications
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Appendix
Macrovision Product Notice
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
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