Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
1 A Tour of Your Computer
2 Setting Up Your Computer
3 Optimizing Performance
4 Using a Battery
5 Using the Module Bay
6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
7 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
8 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
9 Solving Problems
10 Adding and Replacing Parts
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
SAFETY: General
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SAFETY: Power
SAFETY: Battery
Safety Instructions 11
SAFETY: Air Travel
SAFETY: EMC Instructions
When Using Your Computer
NOTICE: When taking the computer from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from
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SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits
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SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
SAFETY: Battery Disposal
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Finding Information
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A Tour of Your Computer
Front View
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Solid green: The battery is charging. Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.
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Left Side View
Press this to release the device latch.
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Right Side View
Back View
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Bottom View
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Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Turning Off Your Computer
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Optimizing Performance
DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus
Hyper-Threading
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Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Charging the Battery
Removing a Battery
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Using the Module Bay
About the Module Bay
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turn ed O ff
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Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
System Functions
Battery CD or DVD Tray
Display Functions
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track Stick Cap
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Helpful Tips
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
S-Video and Standard Audio
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
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Composite Video and Standard Audio
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
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Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
Setting Up the Dolby Headphone
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining Your Network Type
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
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Configuring Security Settings (Optional)
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Solving Problems
Error Messages
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 have problems with a hard drive
Hard Drive Problems
PC Card Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Power Problems
Unexpected Characters
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Printer Problems
Network Problems
General Program Problems
A program crashes
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A program stops responding
CD or DVD Problems
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If the CD-RW drive stops writing
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
If you have a problem with external speakers
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Resolving Other Technical Problems
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Undoing the Last System Restore
Using the Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
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Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Begin
Reinstalling Windows XP
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Shutting Down Your Computer
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Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Memory
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Mini PCI Card
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Subwoofer
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Fans
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Hinge Covers
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Display
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Keyboard
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Reserve Battery
Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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Appendix
Specifications
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NOTICE:
Using the System Setup Program
Overview
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
Contacting Dell
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Limited Warranties
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
NOTE:
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)
What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
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What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Return Policy
1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)
Making a Claim
Limitation and Statutory Rights
Intel Warranty Statement for Pentium and Celeron Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)
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