Tour of Your Computer | Dell 500m instruction

F AN — 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 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.

M I N I PCI CA R D CO V E R — Covers the compartment that contains the Mini PCI card. See "Adding a Mini PCI Card" on page 108.

H A R D DR I V E — Stores software and data.

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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 Radios Including Wireless Networking Removing and Installing Devices While the ComputerMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions 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 Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Modem and Internet Connection Problems Transferring Information to a New Computer Mail ProblemsClose the Phone and Modems Options window Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Printer Problems Power Protection Devices Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkSurge Protectors Turning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Using Batteries Module Bay Devices Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing Batteries and Module Bay Devices Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Low-Battery Warning Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Microsoft Windows Power MeterCharge Gauge 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 Speaker Functions Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch pad Touch pad buttons External Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad 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 Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful 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 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 If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs 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 If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start 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 Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Click Properties Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Creating a Restore Point Using System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Before You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP100 Solving Problems 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 Communications Ports and ConnectorsPpendix 117 118 Ap pe nd VideoAudio Display Touch Pad KeyboardPpendix 119 120 Ap pe nd BatteryInformation on battery life AC Adapter Ppendix 121 Physical Environmental Standard Settings122 Ap pe nd System Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensPpendix 123 124 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 Jamaica Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comPpendix 135 Korea Seoul Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com136 Ap pe nd 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 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.comPpendix 141 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? How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?Appendix 149 150 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