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Bottom View

battery-bay latch release

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memory module cover

hard drive

Mini PCI card cover

fan

battery charge gauge battery

docking device slot

M E M O R Y M O D U L E CO V ER — Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). See "Adding Memory" on page 106.

B AT TE R Y -B AY LA TC H RE L EA S E — Releases the battery. See "Using a Battery" on page 44 for instructions.

B AT TE R Y C H A RG E G AU GE — Provides information on the battery charge. See "Using a Battery" on page 44.

B AT TE R Y — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Battery" on page 44.

D OC K I N G D E VI CE S L O T — Lets you attach your computer to a docking device. See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional information.

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Dell 500m manual Bottom View, Fan Battery charge gauge battery Docking device slot

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 Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkUninterruptible Power Supplies Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Co n ten ts Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Radios Including Wireless NetworkingMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsConnecting a Television to the Computer Connecting to a Network Adapter Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Viewing the System Setup Screens 123 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 100Reinstalling Drivers and Software 103 101 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 Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Computer Modem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Mail Problems Transferring Information to a New ComputerClose the Phone and Modems Options window Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Printer Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerLine Conditioners Using Batteries Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing Batteries and Module Bay Devices Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesCharge Gauge 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 System Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth CardKeyboard Shortcuts CD or DVD Tray Power Management Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch pad Touch pad buttons Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsCD and DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD or DVD If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Copying CDs Using Easy CD Creator Basic Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsHelpful Tips 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 Video and Display Problems If the display is blankClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs 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 PC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard driveUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program stops responding If Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Click Properties Using System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You Reinstall100 Solving Problems Windows XP Setup Reinstalling Windows XPBooting From the Operating System CD 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 Ports and Connectors CommunicationsPpendix 117 Display VideoAudio 118 Ap pe nd Keyboard Touch PadPpendix 119 AC Adapter BatteryInformation on battery life 120 Ap pe nd Physical Ppendix 121 Standard Settings Environmental122 Ap pe nd Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensPpendix 123 Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot 124 Ap pe nd Enabling the Infrared Sensor Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports Ppendix 125 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 126 Ap pe nd Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Ppendix 127 Argentina Buenos Aires AnguillaAntigua and Barbuda Aruba Bolivia Belgium BrusselsBermuda Brazil Chile Santiago Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands 130 Ap pe nd Costa Rica China XiamenColombia Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com Dominican Republic Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.comDominica Ecuador Corporate France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Hong KongIndia 134 Ap pe nd Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaPpendix 135 Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul136 Ap pe nd Macao Latin AmericaLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Malaysia Penang Netherlands Antilles MexicoMontserrat Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com New ZealandNicaragua Panama St. Kitts and Nevis PortugalPuerto Rico St. Lucia Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.comPpendix 141 Thailand Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comTaiwan Trinidad/Tobago Uruguay Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservicesBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Ppendix 143 Virgin Islands A. Austin, TexasBusiness Venezuela Regulatory Notices Ppendix 145 NOM Information Mexico Only 146 Ap pe nd What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty for the U.SWhat is covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return Policy What will Dell do? How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? 148 Ap pe nd What if I purchased a service contract? How will you fix my product?Appendix 149 What do I do if I am not satisfied? May I transfer the limited warranty?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 150 Ap pe nd Limited Warranty Terms for Canada Appendix 151 152 Ap pe nd Appendix 153 154 Ap pe nd Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyDell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Appendix 155 Return Policy GuaranteeDell-Branded Peripheral Products 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 161 162 Dex Index 163 164 Dex Dell Information Development Dell Confidential