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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Finding Information
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Under Select a Device, scroll to System
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
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Setting Up Your Computer
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
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
Power Options Properties
Hibernate Mode
Power Schemes Tab
Alarms Tab
Power Meter Tab
Advanced Tab
Dell QuickSet Features
Hibernate Tab
Clicking the QuickSet Icon
Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon
Using a Battery
Battery Types
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
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
Adjusting the Picture
How to Copy a CD or DVD
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
Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones
Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver
Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Video Controller
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 Local Area Network
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
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
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
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
Network Problems
ExpressCard 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
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display 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
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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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Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
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Keyboard
Replacing the Hinge Cover
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Removing the Keyboard
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Replacing the Keyboard
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Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Specifications
Appendix
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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
Battery
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AC Adapter
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Physical
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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Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
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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
Contacting Dell
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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Mexico
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Glossary
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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
Index
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Problems
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