Dell Portable Computers
 Abbreviations and Acronyms
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 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
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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Under Select a Device, scroll to System
 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 Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
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
 Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Surge Protectors
 Setting Up Your Computer
 Switching the Video Image
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
 Setting Display Resolution
Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes
 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
 System Functions
Battery
Key Combinations
CD or DVD Tray
 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Power Management
Power Options Properties window. See Power
Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box
 Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
 Power Management Wizard
Power Management
Power Management Tips
Setting Sleep Modes
 Selecting a Power Scheme
 Completing the Power Management Wizard
Power Management Modes
Setting Battery Alarms and Actions
Standby Mode
 Power Schemes Tab
Power Options Properties
Hibernate Mode
 Advanced Tab
Alarms Tab
Power Meter Tab
 Clicking the QuickSet Icon
Dell QuickSet Features
Hibernate Tab
Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon
 Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Battery Types
 Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
 Charge Gauge
Charging the Battery
Low-Battery Warning
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
 Copying CDs and DVDs
Adjusting the Picture
How to Copy a CD or DVD
 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
 Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface
Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones
Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver
 Click Advanced
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Video Controller
 ExpressCard Types
Using ExpressCards
Installing an ExpressCard
ExpressCard Blanks
 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
 Release button ExpressCard
 Using ExpressCards
 Media Memory Card Types
Using the 5-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader
Installing a Media Memory Card
Media Memory Card Blanks
 Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank
 Network Setup Wizard
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Click Checklist for creating a network
 Determining Your Network Type
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
 Tab Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
 Drive Problems
 Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
CD and DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
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
 External Keyboard problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Click Printers and Other Hardware
 Computer does not start up
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer stops responding
 Dell MediaDirect problems
Solid blue screen appears
 Memory Problems
Other software problems
 Power Problems
Network Problems
ExpressCard Problems
 Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
 Scanner Problems
If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner
 No sound from integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones
No sound from external speakers
 If the display is blank
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
 If the display is difficult to read
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
If only part of the display is readable
 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance
Identifying Drivers
 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Click Roll Back Driver
 Restoring Your Operating System
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
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 Enabling System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Undoing the Last System Restore
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 Removing Dell PC Restore
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 Before You Begin
Using the Operating System CD
Reinstalling Windows XP
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 Recommended Tools
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
 Before Working Inside Your Computer
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 Installing a Battery
Battery
Removing a Battery
Hard Drive
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 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Removing and Installing Optical Drives
Optical Drives
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
 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
 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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 Adding and Replacing Parts
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Specifications
Appendix
 In-1 Media Memory Card Reader
Ports and Connectors
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Memory
 Video
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Communications
Audio
 Keyboard
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Display
Touch Pad
 AC Adapter
Battery
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 Environmental
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Physical
 Overview
Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screen
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 Commonly Used Options
System Setup Screen
Changing the Boot Sequence
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 Packing the Computer
Computer Tracking Software Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
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Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
 Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
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 Floppy Drive
FCC Notices U.S. Only
Touch Pad
CDs and DVDs
 Class a Class B
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 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Macrovision Product Notice
FCC Identification Information
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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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