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NOTE: If the infrared device cannot communicate with your computer after you repeat steps 1 through 5 to change the system setup program setting to Slow IR, contact the infrared device manufacturer.

2Press until you locate Infrared Data Port under Basic Device Configuration.

3Press the down-arrow key to highlight Disabled next to Infrared Data Port.

4Press the right-arrow key to change the setting to a COM port.

Ensure that the COM port that you select is different from the COM port assigned to the serial connector.

5Press the down-arrow key to select Infrared Mode, and press the right- arrow key to change the setting to Fast IR or Slow IR.

It is recommended that you use Fast IR. If the infrared device cannot communicate with your computer, turn off the computer and repeat steps 1 through 5 to change the setting to Slow IR.

6Press to save the changes and exit the system setup program. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.

7Follow the instructions on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is being installed.

8At the end of the installation process, click Yes to restart the computer.

After you enable the infrared sensor, you can use it to establish a link to an infrared device. To set up and use an infrared device, see the infrared device documentation and the Windows Help and Support Center.

Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)

Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell- installed hardware. In addition to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com. Additional technical support options may be available for purchase.

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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 Uninterruptible Power Supplies Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsSetting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Microsoft 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 104 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 115 Contents102 105 120 Viewing the System Setup Screens 135118 123 Index Contents General Power Battery Air Travel EMC InstructionsCalifornia Residents 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 Touch pad buttons Speaker Front ViewKeyboard status lights Mute button Tour of Your Computer Light is flashing Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Right Side View Device latch release Back View Parallel connector Video TV-out connector Serial connector USB connectorsRJ-45 Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Serial Connector 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 Mail Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel Printer Printer CableScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches USB connector on computer Printer ProblemsConnecting a USB Printer USB printer On printer Cable Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection DevicesClick Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Uninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Turning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Following icons appear in the Battery Meter screen 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 About the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second Battery If the Device Screw Is Not Installed Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Installed Device latch release If the Device Screw Is Not Installed Device latch release If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad System Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothKeyboard Shortcuts CD or DVD Tray Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Opens the System Properties dialog box 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, and 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 MusicCD allows you to burn custom music 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 Video cable Audio cable Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Video TV-out connector 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 AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Network cable Network Problems Restart the Computer Try to log on to the network again Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Determining your Network Type Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Click Add Setting Up a Home and Office Network Finalizing your Network Connection Security Settings From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Finding Solutions Solving Problems See Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems If the display is blankClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs 100 Solving Problems If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Scanner ProblemsSolving Problems 101 Click Appearance and Themes If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive Problems102 Solving Problems Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive Solving Problems 103 Program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program stops responding Solving Problems 105 If Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems 106 Solving ProblemsIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Solving Problems 107 Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108 Solving Problems Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 110 Solving Problems Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Solving Problems 111 112 Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You ReinstallReinstalling Windows XP 114 Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Software Solving Problems 115 Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts 118 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Adding and Replacing Parts 119 120 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts 121 122 Adding and Replacing Parts Antenna connectors on card Antenna cables Adding and Replacing Parts 123Replacing the Hard Drive 124 Adding and Replacing Parts M2.5 x 5-mm screw Adding and Replacing Parts 125 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Video TV-out Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectorsFast IR and IrDA Standard 1.0 Slow IR To composite video adapter cable 4X AGP 1400 x 1050 at 16.8 million colors SXGA+ Key spacing Approximately 2 to 3 hours 4-cell battery Information on battery life Operating Storage Operating Storage Altitude maximum Grms 122 G 163 G134 Appendix System Setup Screens Standard SettingsViewing the System Setup Screens Appendix 135 Commonly Used Options 136 Appendix Enter the system setup program a Turn on your computer Appendix 137 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Appendix 139 140 Appendix Appendix 141 142 Appendix Appendix 143 144 Appendix Appendix 145 146 Appendix Appendix 147 148 Appendix Appendix 149 150 Appendix Appendix 151 152 Appendix Appendix 153 154 Appendix Appendix 155 156 Appendix Regulatory Notices Appendix 157 NOM Information Mexico Only 158 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy Appendix 159 How long does this limited warranty last? 160 Appendix What do I do if I need warranty service? Appendix 161 What if I purchased a service contract? 162 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Appendix 163 164 Appendix Appendix 165 166 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyAppendix 167 Dell-Branded Peripheral Products 168 Appendix Making a Claim Appendix 169 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 170 Appendix Appendix 171 What are Errata? Appendix Description, 22 system view Device latch release description, 26, 30 system view, 26Display description, 20 system view Index 173 Power button description, 20 system view PC Card slot description, 23 system view174 Index Smart card slot description, 24 system view Serial connector description, 29 system viewResponding, 104 scanner problems, 101 System Restore Speakers description, 22 system view 176 Index