Dell Portable Computers
 Abbreviations and Acronyms
 Contents
 Using the Display
 Using a Battery
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank
 If only part of the display is readable Contents
 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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 What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Finding Information
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 What Are You Looking For?
 Under Select a Device, scroll to System
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Software
 Operating System CD
 Tour of Your Computer
Front View
 V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
 Tour of Your Computer
 Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S
 Left Side View
 D I O C O N N E C T O R S
 Right Side View
 Back View
 Bottom View
 Tour of Your Computer
 Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Click Connect to the Internet
 Transferring Information to a New Computer
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
 Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
 Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
 Power Protection Devices
Connecting a USB Printer
 Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
 Setting Up Your Computer
 Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Switching the Video Image
 Setting Display Resolution
Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes
 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
 Battery
Key Combinations
System Functions
CD or DVD Tray
 Power Management
Power Options Properties window. See Power
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box
 Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
 Power Management
Power Management Tips
Power Management Wizard
Setting Sleep Modes
 Selecting a Power Scheme
 Power Management Modes
Setting Battery Alarms and Actions
Completing the Power Management Wizard
Standby Mode
 Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
Power Schemes Tab
 Power Meter Tab
Alarms Tab
Advanced Tab
 Dell QuickSet Features
Hibernate Tab
Clicking the QuickSet Icon
Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon
 Battery Types
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
 Charging the Battery
Low-Battery Warning
Charge Gauge
Health Gauge
 Storing a Battery
 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Playing a CD or DVD
 DVD player includes the following basic buttons
 Adjusting the Volume
 How to Copy a CD or DVD
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
 Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
 Using Dell MediaDirect
Helpful Tips
 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
 Video and Standard Audio
 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
 Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
 Video cable Pdif digital audio cable
 Composite Video and Standard Audio
 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
 Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
 TV/digital audio adapter Pdif digital audio cable Cable
 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
 Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver
Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones
Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface
 Video Controller
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Click Advanced
 Using ExpressCards
Installing an ExpressCard
ExpressCard Types
ExpressCard Blanks
 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
 Release button ExpressCard
 Using ExpressCards
 Using the 5-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader
Installing a Media Memory Card
Media Memory Card Types
Media Memory Card Blanks
 Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank
 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Click Checklist for creating a network
 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining Your Network Type
 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
 Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
 Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Tab Function
 Drive Problems
 CD and DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
 Error Messages
 Solving Problems
 Solving Problems
 Click Add or Remove Programs
 Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Click Printers and Other Hardware
 Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
 Dell MediaDirect problems
Solid blue screen appears
 Memory Problems
Other software problems
 ExpressCard Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
 Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
 Scanner Problems
If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner
 Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
 Video and Display Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
If the display is blank
 What Is a Driver?
Drivers
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Identifying Drivers
 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Click Roll Back Driver
 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Restoring Your Operating System
 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
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 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
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 Removing Dell PC Restore
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 Using the Operating System CD
Reinstalling Windows XP
Before You Begin
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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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 Battery
Removing a Battery
Installing a Battery
Hard Drive
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 Removing and Installing Optical Drives
Optical Drives
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
About the Device Security Screw
 Memory
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 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B
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 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a
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 Modem Optional
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 Wireless Mini PCI Card
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 Removing the Hinge Cover
Hinge Cover
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 Replacing the Hinge Cover
Keyboard
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 Removing the Keyboard
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 Replacing the Keyboard
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Coin-Cell Battery
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 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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 Adding and Replacing Parts
 Appendix
Specifications
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 Ports and Connectors
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In-1 Media Memory Card Reader
Memory
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Communications
Video
Audio
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Display
Keyboard
Touch Pad
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Battery
AC Adapter
 Physical
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Environmental
 Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screen
Overview
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 System Setup Screen
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
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 Computer Tracking Software Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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 Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
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 Cleaning Your Computer
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
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 FCC Notices U.S. Only
Touch Pad
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
 Class a Class B
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 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Macrovision Product Notice
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
FCC Identification Information
 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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Device driver See driver
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Docking device See APR
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NIC See network adapter
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System tray See notification area
 Video resolution See resolution
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 Glossary
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 Problems
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