W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
February 2008 P/N DT549
Contents
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using a Battery Battery Performance
Using the Memory Card Reader
Securing Your Computer
External keyboard problems
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Adding and Replacing Parts
137
Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer
Technical Support and Customer Service
Glossary
Contents
Finding Information
Drivers and Utilities Media
Setup Diagram
Site
Dell Support Utility
Operating System Media
Finding Information
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
About Your Computer
Front View
Keyboard status lights
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
About Your Computer
Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S
Left Side View
Right Side View
Eject button Optical drive Audio connectors
Connects video devices, such as a monitor
USB connector
Back View
D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ
Bottom View
Air vents Hard drive About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Windows Easy Transfer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Key Combinations
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Power Management
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Using the Display
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Using the Sleep Power State
Replacing the Battery
To remove the battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Using Multimedia
Playing Media
CD player includes the following basic buttons
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote
How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
To copy the CD, DVD, or BD
Helpful Tips
DVD-Writable Drives
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Using Dell MediaDirect
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Connector
Video and Standard Audio
Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Pdif digital audio cable
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Standard audio cable
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Composite video adapter
Component Video and Standard Audio
Component video adapter
Component video adapter
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Standard audio cable
Component video cable
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Using ExpressCards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Using ExpressCards
Installing a Memory Card
Using the Memory Card Reader
Memory Card Blanks
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up a Network
Wireless Local Area Network
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting to a Wlan
Page
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Securing Your Computer
Passwords
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
If Your Computer is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on
During the assessment, answer any questions that appear
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Dell Support Center
Dell Support
DellConnect
105
PC CheckUp
Network Assistant
PC TuneUp
106
Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
109
Error Messages
110
Do not use these characters in filenames
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Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer
ExpressCard Problems
Drive and try again
115
Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
External keyboard problems
Unexpected characters
117
Computer stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Solid blue screen appears
Dell MediaDirect problems
Menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help
119
Memory Problems
Other software problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Network Problems
121
Power Problems
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
123
Scanner Problems
Printer Problems
124
No sound from integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from external speakers
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
127
If the display is difficult to read
Glare, which can cause poor picture quality
If only part of the display is readable
What is a Driver?
Drivers
129
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore your operating system in the following ways
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Using Windows Vista System Restore
135
Troubleshooting
Recommended Tools
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Hard Drive
139
Removing the Hard Drive
140
Replacing the Hard Drive
141
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
Hinge Cover
143
Removing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Lift and remove the keyboard
Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
145
Replacing the Keyboard
146
Replace the four screws on the top of the keyboard
Memory
147
Removing the Dimm a Memory Module
Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module
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Removing the Dimm B Memory Module
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Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module
Subscriber Identity Module
153
Wireless Mini Cards
Removing a Wlan Card
155
Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card
Replacing a Wlan Card
157
Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card
Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card
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Replacing a Wwan Card
Removing a Wpan Card
161
Replacing a Wpan Card
Flash Cache Module
Removing the FCM
Replacing the FCM
163
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Card
Replacing the Card
Coin-Cell Battery
165
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Slide the battery out of the mylar sleeve
Dell QuickSet Features
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Packing the Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
169
Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
170
Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
171
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect Online Services
Automated Order-Status Service
AutoTech Service
173
Problems With Your Order
Before You Call
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176
Contacting Dell
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178
Specifications
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USB
182
Lvds
183
WXGA+
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Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
187
Commonly Used Options
Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Diskette Drive Internal HDD 188
USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD
189
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Mouse
Touch Pad
191
Media
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
192
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Index
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Index
End User License Agreement Icons Ergonomics information
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Index
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Index
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