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 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
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 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
 Power Management
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
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
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 Network Assistant
PC TuneUp
PC CheckUp
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 Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on
Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive
 Hard drive problems
 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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 Error Messages
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 Do not use these characters in filenames
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 ExpressCard Problems
Drive and try again
Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer
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 Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
External keyboard problems
 Unexpected characters
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 Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
 Dell MediaDirect problems
Menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help
Solid blue screen appears
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 Memory Problems
Other software problems
 Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Network Problems
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 Power Problems
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
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 Scanner Problems
Printer Problems
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 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
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 If the display is difficult to read
Glare, which can cause poor picture quality
 What is a Driver?
Drivers
If only part of the display is readable
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 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
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 Troubleshooting
 Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
 Before Working Inside Your Computer
 Hard Drive
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 Removing the Hard Drive
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 Replacing the Hard Drive
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 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
 Replacing the Optical Drive
Hinge Cover
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 Removing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover
 Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
Lift and remove the keyboard
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 Replacing the Keyboard
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 Replace the four screws on the top of the keyboard
Memory
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 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
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 Wireless Mini Cards
 Removing a Wlan Card
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 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card
 Replacing a Wlan Card
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 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
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 Replacing a Wpan Card
Flash Cache Module
Removing the FCM
 Replacing the FCM
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 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Card
 Replacing the Card
Coin-Cell Battery
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 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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 Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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 Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
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 Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
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 Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect Online Services
 Automated Order-Status Service
AutoTech Service
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 Problems With Your Order
 Before You Call
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 Contacting Dell
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 Specifications
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USB
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Lvds
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WXGA+
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 Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
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 Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
Diskette Drive Internal HDD 188
 USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD
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 Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
 Mouse
Touch Pad
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 Media
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
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 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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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