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 Problems
Setting 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 Discs
Connecting a Television to the Computer
Connecting to a Network Adapter
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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
 California Residents
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
 Touch pad buttons Speaker
Front View
Keyboard 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
 RJ-45
Parallel connector
Video TV-out connector Serial connector USB connectors
 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 Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
 Modem and Internet Connection Problems
 Mail Problems
Close the Phone and Modems Options window
 Transferring Information to a New Computer
 Setting Up a Printer
 Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Printer Cable
 USB connector on computer
Printer Problems
Connecting a USB Printer
USB printer On printer Cable
 Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network
Power Protection Devices
 Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Surge Protectors
 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 Bluetooth
Keyboard Shortcuts
CD or DVD Tray
 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Opens the System Properties dialog box
 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, and Other Multimedia
 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs
CD and DVD Problems
If you cannot play a CD or DVD
 If you have a problem with external speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
If 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
 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
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 Adapter
Network 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
 Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
 100 Solving Problems
If the display is difficult to read
 If only part of the display is readable
Scanner Problems
Solving Problems 101
Click Appearance and Themes
 If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
Drive Problems
102 Solving Problems
Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected
 Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start
PC Card Problems
If you have problems with a hard drive
Solving Problems 103
 Program crashes
General Program Problems
Error messages appear
Program stops responding
 Solving Problems 105
If Your Computer Gets Wet
 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Resolving Other Technical Problems
106 Solving Problems
 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 Restore
Creating 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 Windows XP
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Reinstall
 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
 Replacing the Hard Drive
Antenna connectors on card Antenna cables
Adding and Replacing Parts 123
 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 connectors
Fast 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
 134 Appendix
Operating Storage
Operating Storage Altitude maximum Grms 122 G 163 G
 System Setup Screens
Standard Settings
Viewing 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 Peripherals
Contacting Dell
Appendix 139
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 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
 Appendix 167
Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only
Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
 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, 26
Display description, 20 system view
Index 173
 174 Index
Power button description, 20 system view
PC Card slot description, 23 system view
 Smart card slot description, 24 system view
Serial connector description, 29 system view
Responding, 104 scanner problems, 101 System Restore
Speakers description, 22 system view
 176 Index