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Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Co n ten ts
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer
Radios Including Wireless Networking
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
Connecting a Television to the Computer
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 100
Reinstalling Drivers and Software 103
Viewing the System Setup Screens 123
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Index
Co n ten ts
General
Power
Battery
Air Travel
EMC Instructions
When Using Your Computer
When Using Your Computer
When Working Inside Your Computer
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Battery Disposal
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
When Using Your Computer
Tour of Your Computer
Front View
Tour of Your Computer
Light is flashing
Y B O AR D S TA T U S L IG H T S
Left Side View
D I O C O N N E C to R S
Right Side View
Device latch release
Back View
Parallel connector Video connector Network connector RJ-45
Connects a parallel device, such as a printer
RI a L C O N N E C to R
Fan Battery charge gauge battery Docking device slot
Bottom View
Tour of Your Computer
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
Close the Phone and Modems Options window
Mail Problems
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Printer Cable
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Problems
Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware
Surge Protectors
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Turning Off Your Computer
Using Batteries Module Bay Devices
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Charge Gauge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Low-Battery Warning Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
Charging the Battery
Removing a Battery
Installing a Battery
Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery
Power Problems
Storing a Battery
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery
About the Module Bay
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed
If the Device Screw Is Installed
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed
If the Device Screw Is Installed
Device latch release
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth Card
Keyboard Shortcuts
System Functions
CD or DVD Tray
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Touch pad Touch pad buttons
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Unexpected Characters
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs
CD and DVD Problems
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
If you cannot play a CD or DVD
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
If you have a problem with external speakers
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Copying CDs
Helpful Tips
Using Easy CD Creator Basic
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
How to Copy a CD
Connecting a Television to the Computer
Video Connection
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Composite Video Connection
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
ATI Video Controller
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network Setup Wizard
Network Problems
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Solving Problems
Finding Solutions
Solving Problems
Solving Problems
Accessing Help
Error Messages
Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
Scanner Problems
If only part of the display is readable
Drive Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start
PC Card Problems
If you have problems with a hard drive
General Program Problems
Error messages appear
Program crashes
Program stops responding
If Your Computer Gets Wet
Resolving Other Technical Problems
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Identifying Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
Click Properties
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
100 Solving Problems
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Reinstall
Reinstalling Windows XP
Booting From the Operating System CD
Windows XP Setup
Solving Problems 101
102 Solving Problems
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
Solving Problems 103
Solving Problems
Adding and Replacing Parts
106 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding Memory
Adding and Replacing Parts 107
108 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding a Mini PCI Card
Adding and Replacing Parts 109
110 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 111
Replacing the Hard Drive
112 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 113
Adding and Replacing Parts
P e n d i
Specifications
Ppendix 117
Ports and Connectors
Communications
Video
Audio
Display
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Ppendix 119
Keyboard
Touch Pad
Battery
Information on battery life
AC Adapter
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Physical
Ppendix 121
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Standard Settings
Environmental
Ppendix 123
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
Performing a One-Time Boot
Commonly Used Options
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Changing Printer Modes
Changing COM Ports
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
Ppendix 125
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
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Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Contacting Dell
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Ppendix 127
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina Buenos Aires
Aruba
Belgium Brussels
Bermuda
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada North York, Ontario
Cayman Islands
Chile Santiago
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China Xiamen
Colombia
Costa Rica
Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com
Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.com
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com
Home and Small Business
Corporate
Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com
Hong Kong
India
Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com
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Ppendix 135
Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com
Jamaica
136 Ap pe nd
Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com
Korea Seoul
Latin America
Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com
Macao
Malaysia Penang
Mexico
Montserrat
Netherlands Antilles
Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com
Panama
Portugal
Puerto Rico
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
Ppendix 141
Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com
Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com
Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com
Taiwan
Thailand
Trinidad/Tobago
Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices
Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com
Uruguay
Ppendix 143
A. Austin, Texas
Business
Virgin Islands
Venezuela
Regulatory Notices
Ppendix 145
NOM Information Mexico Only
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Limited Warranty for the U.S
What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
148 Ap pe nd
Appendix 149
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only
What do I do if I am not satisfied?
150 Ap pe nd
Limited Warranty Terms for Canada
Appendix 151
152 Ap pe nd
Appendix 153
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Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only
Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Appendix 155
Guarantee
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Return Policy
Exclusions
Limitation and Statutory Rights
Appendix 157
Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
158 Ap pe nd
Appendix 159
What are ’Errata’?
Ap pe nd
D ex
Index 161
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Index 163
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