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stolen computer, 141

support contacting Dell, 145 policy, 142

support website, 13

S-video TV-out connector description, 20

System Restore, 99-100

system setup program commonly used options, 138 purpose, 137

screens, 138 viewing, 137

T

taskbar QuickSet icon, 44

technical support policy, 142

toolbars

adjusting the size, 44

touch pad cleaning, 142 customizing, 38 description, 17

transferring information to a new computer, 26

traveling with the computer by air, 140 identification tag, 139 packing, 139

tips, 140

troubleshooting conflicts, 99

Dell Diagnostics, 77 external keyboard

problems, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 99 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous

operating state, 100 restore to previous state, 99

TV connecting, 55

enabling display settings in Windows XP, 66

U

uninterruptible power supply. See UPS

UPS, 30

USB connectors description, 21-22

V

video problems, 95

video connector description, 22

volume adjusting, 94

W

warranty information, 12

Windows XP

Device Driver Rollback, 97 enabling display settings for a

TV, 66

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26

Hardware Troubleshooter, 99 Help and Support Center, 13 hibernate mode, 42 Network Setup Wizard, 73 power options properties, 42 Program Compatibility

Wizard, 89 reinstalling, 14, 100 standby mode, 41 System Restore, 99-100

wireless

turning activity on and off, 44

wizards

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26

Network Setup Wizard, 73 Program Compatibility

Wizard, 89

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Contents

Dell Portable Computers Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using the Display Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Using a Battery Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network If only part of the display is readable Contents 111 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities105 108 131 125127 128 145 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 144 Support.dell.com Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here What Are You Looking For? Software Premier.support.dell.comUnder Select a Device, scroll to System Operating System CD Front View Tour of Your Computer 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 Click Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Transferring Information to a New Computer Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Printer Cable Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Setting Up Your Computer Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Setting Display Resolution Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad CD or DVD Tray BatteryKey Combinations System Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Power ManagementPower Options Properties window. See Power Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Setting Sleep Modes Power ManagementPower Management Tips Power Management Wizard Selecting a Power Scheme Standby Mode Power Management ModesSetting Battery Alarms and Actions Completing the Power Management Wizard Power Schemes Tab Power Options PropertiesHibernate Mode Advanced Tab Alarms TabPower Meter Tab Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Dell QuickSet FeaturesHibernate Tab Clicking the QuickSet Icon Battery Performance Using a BatteryBattery Types Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Health Gauge Charging the BatteryLow-Battery Warning Charge Gauge Storing a Battery Playing a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using Dell MediaDirect 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 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Click the DVD Audio Setting icon Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface Setting Up the Cyberlink CL HeadphonesEnabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver Click Advanced Enabling the Display Settings for a TVVideo Controller ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard Types Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Release button ExpressCard Using ExpressCards Media Memory Card Blanks Using the 5-in-1 Media Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Media Memory Card Media Memory Card Types Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank Click Checklist for creating a network Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Drive Problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Solving Problems Solving Problems Click Add or Remove Programs Click Printers and Other Hardware Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems Other software problems Memory Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsExpressCard Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from integrated speakers If the display is blank Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers If the display is difficult to read Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUnder Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Click Roll Back Driver Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Restoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 100 Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 101 Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore 102 Removing Dell PC Restore 103 Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin 104 Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools 106 Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive BatteryRemoving a Battery Installing a Battery 109 110 About the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Optical DrivesOptical Drives Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 112 Memory 113 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B 114 115 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a 116 117 118 119 Modem Optional 120 121 Wireless Mini PCI Card 122 123 Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover 124 125 KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover 126 Removing the Keyboard 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Keyboard 128 Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery 129 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Adding and Replacing Parts 131 SpecificationsAppendix Memory Ports and Connectors132 In-1 Media Memory Card Reader Audio 133Communications Video Touch Pad 134Display Keyboard AC Adapter Battery135 Environmental 136Physical 137 Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen Overview 138 System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options 139 Computer Tracking Software Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer 140 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 141 Cleaning Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer, Keyboard, and Display CDs and DVDs FCC Notices U.S. OnlyTouch Pad Floppy Drive 143 Class a Class B FCC Identification Information Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 145 Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Australia Sydney 146Argentina Buenos Aires Aruba 147 Cayman Islands 148Brunei Canada North York, Ontario Costa Rica 149China Xiamen Colombia 150 Corporate 151France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com Home and Small Business 152 Jamaica 153Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com Korea Seoul Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Macao 155Latin America Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Netherlands Antilles 156Mexico Montserrat 157 158 159 Taiwan Website support.ap.dell.com 160Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com 161 Virgin Islands 162A. Austin, Texas Business 163 Glossary Device driver See driver 164 Docking device See APR 165 166 167 NIC See network adapter 168 169 170 System tray See notification area 171 172 Video resolution See resolution 173 Glossary 175 Index 176 177 178 Problems 179 180