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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Adding and Replacing Parts
Error messages
Password
Connecting to the Internet
About Your RAID Configuration
External Keyboard problems
Setting Up a Printer
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Contents
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
September GU051
Contents
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Using the Memory Card Reader
Securing Your Computer
External Keyboard problems
Adding and Replacing Parts
Removing the Optical Drive
Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer
Glossary
Drivers and Utilities Media
Finding Information
Dell Product Information Guide
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows
Site
To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click
Features on
Dell QuickSet icon
Windows notification area
Operating System Media
About Your Computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
Front View
Keyboard status lights
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
Information, see the documentation that came with your card
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
Back View
USB connector
D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ
Air vents Hard drive
Bottom View
About Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Windows Easy Transfer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Be installed
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Key Combinations
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Power Management
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Charge Gauge
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Using the Sleep Power State
Configuring Power Management Settings
Replacing the Battery
Charging the Battery
To remove the battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Playing Media
Using Multimedia
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
CD player includes the following basic buttons
Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
To copy the CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Picture
Adjusting the Volume
Using Dell MediaDirect
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Video TV-out connector Video cable Composite video adapter
Video and Standard Audio
Standard S-video cable
Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Video cable
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Composite video adapter
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Pdif digital audio cable
Component Video and Standard Audio
Component video adapter
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Standard audio cable
Component video cable
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Using Multimedia
ExpressCard Blanks
Using ExpressCards
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
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Wireless Local Area Network
Setting Up a Network
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting to a Wlan
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Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Securing Your Computer
Passwords
Security Cable Lock
If Your Computer is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Securing Your Computer
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
During the assessment, answer any questions that appear
Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on
Shut down and restart the computer
Option Function
Option Function
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Dell Support Center
Dell Support
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DellConnect
PC TuneUp
Network Assistant
PC CheckUp
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Optical drive problems
Drive Problems
Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on
Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW
Hard drive problems
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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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Drive and try again
ExpressCard Problems
Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer
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Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
External Keyboard problems
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Unexpected characters
Computer does not start
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help
Dell MediaDirect problems
Solid blue screen appears
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Other software problems
Network Problems
Memory Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
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Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
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Power Problems
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Printer Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from external speakers
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
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Glare, which can cause poor picture quality
If the display is difficult to read
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Drivers
What is a Driver?
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
Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Removing the Hard Drive
Hard Drive
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Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
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Replacing the Optical Drive
Hinge Cover
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Replacing the Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
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Removing the Keyboard
Keyboard
Lift and remove the keyboard 144
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Replacing the Keyboard
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
Memory module/coin-cell battery Captive screw Compartment
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Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module
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Subscriber Identity Module
Removing a Wlan Card
Wireless Mini Cards
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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
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Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card
Replacing a Wwan Card
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Removing a Wpan Card
Replacing a Wpan Card
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
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Dell QuickSet Features
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Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With 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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DellConnect Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
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AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
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Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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Specifications
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USB
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WXGA+
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Wuxga
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Storage Grms
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Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
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System Setup Screen
Viewing the System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
Diskette Drive Internal HDD 186
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USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD
Cleaning Your Computer
About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0 Configuration
RAID Level 1 Configuration
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Touch Pad
Media
Mouse
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Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
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Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Index
Index
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See also Mobile Broadband installing
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