Left Side View | Dell 500m specs

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

9Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.

A

Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.

Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.

Left Side View

PC Card slot

air vents (2)

infrared sensor

audio connectors (2)

security cable slot

hard drive

A I R V EN TS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

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Dell 500m manual Left Side View

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Co n ten ts Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkUninterruptible Power Supplies Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Removing and Installing Devices While the ComputerRadios Including Wireless Networking Connecting to a Network Adapter Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsConnecting a Television to the Computer Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 101 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 100Reinstalling Drivers and Software 103 Viewing the System Setup Screens 123 Index Co n ten ts General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air Travel When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal When Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Front View 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 Device latch release Right Side View 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 Bottom View Fan Battery charge gauge battery Docking device slot 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 InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Mail ProblemsTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a USB Printer Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Printer Problems Surge Protectors Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Using Batteries Module Bay Devices Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a BatteryBattery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Charge Gauge Microsoft Windows Power MeterLow-Battery Warning Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Removing a Battery Charging the Battery Installing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Storing a Battery Power Problems About the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second Battery 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 Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad CD or DVD Tray Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth CardKeyboard Shortcuts System Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Touch pad Touch pad buttons Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD or DVD Using CDs and DVDsCD and DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you have a problem with external speakers Copying CDs Helpful Tips Using Easy CD Creator BasicUsing 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 ATI Video Controller Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Problems Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving Problems Finding Solutions Solving Problems Error Messages Accessing Help Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Scanner Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive Problems Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive Program stops responding General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program crashes If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Click Properties Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore 100 Solving Problems Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Solving Problems 101 Reinstalling Windows XPBooting From the Operating System CD Windows XP Setup 102 Solving Problems Solving Problems 103 Reinstalling Drivers and Software Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 106 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 107 Adding a Mini PCI Card 108 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 109 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Hard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts 111 112 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Ppendix 117 Ports and ConnectorsCommunications 118 Ap pe nd VideoAudio Display Ppendix 119 KeyboardTouch Pad 120 Ap pe nd BatteryInformation on battery life AC Adapter Ppendix 121 Physical 122 Ap pe nd Standard SettingsEnvironmental Ppendix 123 Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens 124 Ap pe nd Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot Commonly Used Options Ppendix 125 Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports Enabling the Infrared Sensor 126 Ap pe nd Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Ppendix 127 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Aruba AnguillaAntigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos Aires Brazil Belgium BrusselsBermuda Bolivia 130 Ap pe nd Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands Chile Santiago Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com China XiamenColombia Costa Rica Ecuador Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.comDominica Dominican Republic Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business Corporate 134 Ap pe nd Hong KongIndia Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Ppendix 135 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica 136 Ap pe nd Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul Malaysia Penang Latin AmericaLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Macao Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com MexicoMontserrat Netherlands Antilles Panama New ZealandNicaragua Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com St. Lucia PortugalPuerto Rico St. Kitts and Nevis Ppendix 141 Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.comSweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Trinidad/Tobago Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comTaiwan Thailand Ppendix 143 Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservicesBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Uruguay Venezuela A. Austin, TexasBusiness Virgin Islands Ppendix 145 Regulatory Notices 146 Ap pe nd NOM Information Mexico Only Limited Warranties and Return Policy Limited Warranty for the U.SWhat is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty? 148 Ap pe nd How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? What will Dell do? Appendix 149 What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? 150 Ap pe nd May I transfer the limited warranty?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only What do I do if I am not satisfied? Appendix 151 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada 152 Ap pe nd Appendix 153 154 Ap pe nd Appendix 155 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyDell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Exclusions GuaranteeDell-Branded Peripheral Products Return Policy Appendix 157 Limitation and Statutory Rights 158 Ap pe nd Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty What are ’Errata’? Appendix 159 Ap pe nd Index 161 D ex 162 Dex Index 163 164 Dex Dell Information Development Dell Confidential