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
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth
 Connecting to a Network Adapter
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
Connecting a Television to the Computer
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
 105
Reinstalling Drivers and Software 115 Contents
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Viewing the System Setup Screens 135
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 Index
 Contents
 General
 Power
 Battery
 EMC Instructions
Air Travel
California Residents
 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
Keyboard status lights Mute button
Touch pad buttons Speaker
 Light is flashing
 Keyboard Status Lights
 Left Side View
 Audio Connectors
 Device latch release
Right Side View
 Back View
 Video TV-out connector Serial connector USB connectors
Parallel connector
RJ-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
 Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
 Modem and Internet Connection Problems
 Close the Phone and Modems Options window
Mail Problems
 Transferring Information to a New Computer
 Setting Up a Printer
 Printer Cable
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches
 USB printer On printer Cable
Printer Problems
Connecting a USB Printer
USB connector on computer
 Power Protection Devices
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware
 Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
 Turning Off Your Computer
 Setting Up Your Computer
 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
 Battery Performance
Using a Battery
 Following icons appear in the Battery Meter screen
Checking the Battery Charge
 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
 Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed
 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
 Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
 CD or DVD Tray
Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth
Keyboard Shortcuts
System Functions
 Opens the System Properties dialog box
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
 Touch pad Touch pad buttons
 External Keyboard Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Customizing the Touch Pad
 Unexpected Characters
 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
 If you cannot play a CD or DVD
Using CDs and DVDs
CD and DVD Problems
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
If you have a problem with external speakers
 MusicCD allows you to burn custom music CDs
Copying CDs
 Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
Using Easy CD Creator Basic
Helpful Tips
 How to Copy a CD
 Connecting a Television to the Computer
 Video cable Audio cable
Video Connection
 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
 Network cable
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
 Restart the Computer Try to log on to the network again
Network Problems
 Determining your Network Type
Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks
 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
 Solving Problems
Finding Solutions
 See
 Error Messages
Accessing Help
 If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs
 If the display is difficult to read
100 Solving Problems
 Click Appearance and Themes
Scanner Problems
Solving Problems 101
If only part of the display is readable
 Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected
Drive Problems
102 Solving Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
 Solving Problems 103
PC Card Problems
If you have problems with a hard drive
Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start
 Program stops responding
General Program Problems
Error messages appear
Program crashes
 If Your Computer Gets Wet
Solving Problems 105
 106 Solving Problems
Resolving Other Technical Problems
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
 Identifying Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Solving Problems 107
Drivers
 108 Solving Problems
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
110 Solving Problems
 Solving Problems 111
Undoing the Last System Restore
 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
112 Solving Problems
 Before You Reinstall
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Reinstalling Windows XP
 114 Solving Problems
 Solving Problems 115
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
 Solving Problems
 Adding and Replacing Parts
 Adding Memory
118 Adding and Replacing Parts
 Adding and Replacing Parts 119
 Adding a Mini PCI Card
120 Adding and Replacing Parts
 Adding and Replacing Parts 121
 122 Adding and Replacing Parts
 Adding and Replacing Parts 123
Antenna connectors on card Antenna cables
Replacing the Hard Drive
 M2.5 x 5-mm screw
124 Adding and Replacing Parts
 Adding and Replacing Parts 125
 Adding and Replacing Parts
 P e n d i
 Specifications
 To composite video adapter cable
Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
Fast IR and IrDA Standard 1.0 Slow IR
Video TV-out
 4X AGP
 1400 x 1050 at 16.8 million colors SXGA+
 Key spacing
 Information on battery life
Approximately 2 to 3 hours 4-cell battery
 Operating Storage Altitude maximum Grms 122 G 163 G
Operating Storage
134 Appendix
 Appendix 135
Standard Settings
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
 136 Appendix
Commonly Used Options
 Appendix 137
Enter the system setup program a Turn on your computer
 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
 Appendix 139
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Contacting Dell
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
 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
 Appendix 157
Regulatory Notices
 158 Appendix
NOM Information Mexico Only
 Appendix 159
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
 160 Appendix
How long does this limited warranty last?
 Appendix 161
What do I do if I need warranty service?
 162 Appendix
What if I purchased a service contract?
 Appendix 163
Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only
 164 Appendix
 Appendix 165
 166 Appendix
 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only
Appendix 167
 168 Appendix
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
 Appendix 169
Making a Claim
 170 Appendix
Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
 What are Errata?
Appendix 171
 Appendix
 Index 173
Device latch release description, 26, 30 system view, 26
Display description, 20 system view
Description, 22 system view
 PC Card slot description, 23 system view
Power button description, 20 system view
174 Index
 Speakers description, 22 system view
Serial connector description, 29 system view
Responding, 104 scanner problems, 101 System Restore
Smart card slot description, 24 system view
 176 Index