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Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
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
Connecting a Television to the Computer
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Reinstalling Drivers and Software 103
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 100
Viewing the System Setup Screens 123
101
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 Internet
Setting 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 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
Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware
Printer Problems
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
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Charge Gauge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Low-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
Keyboard Shortcuts
Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth Card
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
CD and DVD Problems
Using CDs and DVDs
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
If you cannot play a CD or DVD
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
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
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 Problems
If 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 Problems
If you have problems with a hard drive
Error messages appear
General Program Problems
Program crashes
Program stops responding
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 Utilities
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Click Properties
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
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
Booting From the Operating System CD
Reinstalling Windows XP
Windows XP Setup
Solving Problems 101
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 Connectors
Communications
Audio
Video
Display
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Ppendix 119
Keyboard
Touch Pad
Information on battery life
Battery
AC Adapter
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Ppendix 121
Physical
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Standard Settings
Environmental
Ppendix 123
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Performing a One-Time Boot
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
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Changing COM Ports
Changing Printer Modes
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
Ppendix 125
126 Ap pe nd
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Contacting Dell
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Ppendix 127
Antigua and Barbuda
Anguilla
Argentina Buenos Aires
Aruba
Bermuda
Belgium Brussels
Bolivia
Brazil
Cayman Islands
Canada North York, Ontario
Chile Santiago
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Colombia
China Xiamen
Costa Rica
Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com
Dominica
Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.com
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Home and Small Business
France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com
Corporate
Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com
India
Hong Kong
Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com
134 Ap pe nd
Ppendix 135
Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com
Jamaica
136 Ap pe nd
Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com
Korea Seoul
Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com
Latin America
Macao
Malaysia Penang
Montserrat
Mexico
Netherlands Antilles
Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com
Nicaragua
New Zealand
Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com
Panama
Puerto Rico
Portugal
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
Ppendix 141
Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com
Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com
Taiwan
Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com
Thailand
Trinidad/Tobago
Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com
Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices
Uruguay
Ppendix 143
Business
A. Austin, Texas
Virgin Islands
Venezuela
Ppendix 145
Regulatory Notices
146 Ap pe nd
NOM Information Mexico Only
What is covered by this limited warranty?
Limited Warranty for the U.S
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
What do I do if I need warranty service?
How long does this limited warranty last?
What will Dell do?
148 Ap pe nd
Appendix 149
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only
May I transfer the limited warranty?
What do I do if I am not satisfied?
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Appendix 151
Limited Warranty Terms for Canada
152 Ap pe nd
Appendix 153
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Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Appendix 155
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Guarantee
Return Policy
Exclusions
Appendix 157
Limitation and Statutory Rights
158 Ap pe nd
Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
What are ’Errata’?
Appendix 159
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Index 161
D ex
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Index 163
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