Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
1 A Tour of Your Computer
2 Setting Up Your Computer
3 Using the Display
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
5 Using a Battery
6 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
7 Using ExpressCards
8 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
9 Dell QuickSet Features
10 Solving Problems
11 Adding and Replacing Parts
12 Appendix
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Finding Information
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A Tour of Your Computer
Front View
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The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
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Left Side View
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Right Side View
Back View
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 With the Operating System CD
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without 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 the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Switching the Video Image
Setting Display Resolution
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
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Key Combinations
System Functions CD or DVD Tray Display Functions
Radios (Including Wireless Networking) Power Management
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Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
Configuring Power Management Settings
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Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Playing a CD or DVD
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
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Using ExpressCards
ExpressCard Types
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
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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Dell QuickSet Features
Clicking the QuickSet Icon
Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon
Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon
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Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
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Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
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Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system
Memory Problems
Network Problems
ExpressCard Problems
Power Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
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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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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Using the Operating System CD
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Hard Drive
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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
CD/DVD Drive
Memory
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Wireless Mini PCI Card
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Hinge Cover
Keyboard
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Appendix
Specifications
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Using the System Setup Program
Overview
Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
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Travelling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Travelling by Air
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
CDs and DVDs
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
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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