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Dell GU051 manual Glossary

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16Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

17Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Using the System Setup Program	185
Viewing the System Setup Screen	186
System Setup Screen	186
Commonly Used Options	186
About Your RAID Configuration	188
RAID Level 0 Configuration	188
RAID Level 1 Configuration	188
Cleaning Your Computer	188
Computer, Keyboard, and Display	188
Touch Pad	189
Mouse	190
Media	190
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	191
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software
and Peripherals	192
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and
Peripherals	192
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)	192
FCC Class B	192
Macrovision Product Notice	193

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

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Dell GU051 manual Glossary

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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 Finding Information Drivers and Utilities MediaDell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Features on To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-clickDell QuickSet icon Windows notification areaOperating System Media Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerFront 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 USB connector Back ViewD E M C O N N E C T O R RJ Bottom View Air vents Hard driveAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Printer Transferring Information to a New ComputerWindows Easy Transfer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Be installed Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Power Management Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key CombinationsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningConfiguring Power Management Settings Using the Sleep Power StateCharging the Battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery To remove the batteryUsing a Battery Using Multimedia Playing MediaCD player includes the following basic buttons DVD player includes the following basic buttonsPlaying Media Using Dell Travel Remote How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CDs and DVDs To copy the CD or DVDHelpful Tips Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureUsing 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 Using ExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Installing a Memory CardMemory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up a Network Wireless Local Area NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Checking Your Wireless Network Card 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 CardEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock If Your Computer is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on During the assessment, answer any questions that appearShut down and restart the computer Option Function Option Function Dell Support Center 101Dell Support DellConnect 103Network Assistant PC TuneUpPC CheckUp 104Drive Problems Optical drive problemsHardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RWHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 107Error Messages 108Do not use these characters in filenames 109110 111 112 ExpressCard Problems Drive and try againContact the ExpressCard manufacturer 113Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Unexpected characters 115Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not startComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyDell MediaDirect problems Menu to access Dell MediaDirect HelpSolid blue screen appears 117Other software problems 118Memory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 119Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Power Problems 121Printer Problems 122Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesNo sound from external speakers Video and Display Problems If the display is blank125 If the display is difficult to read Glare, which can cause poor picture quality126 What is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable 127Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers128 129 Manually Reinstalling Drivers You can restore your operating system in the following ways Restoring Your Operating System131 Using Windows Vista System Restore 133 Troubleshooting Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 137 Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive139 Replacing the Hard Drive Optical Drive Returning a Hard Drive to DellRemoving the Optical Drive 141Hinge Cover Replacing the Optical Drive142 Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover143 Keyboard Removing the KeyboardLift and remove the keyboard 144 Replacing the Keyboard 145Memory Replace the four screws on the top of the keyboardRemoving the Dimm a Memory Module 147Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module Removing the Dimm B Memory Module 149Memory module/coin-cell battery Captive screw Compartment Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module 151152 Subscriber Identity Module 153Wireless Mini Cards Removing a Wlan Card154 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card 155Replacing a Wlan Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 157158 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card 159Replacing a Wwan Card Removing a Wpan Card 161Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing a Wpan CardRemoving the Card Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Card163 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell BatterySlide the battery out of the mylar sleeve Dell QuickSet Features 165166 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 167Travel Tips Traveling by Air168 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance169 Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutoTech Service 171Problems With Your Order Automated Order-Status Service172 Before You Call 173174 Contacting Dell 175176 Specifications 177178 179 USB180 WXGA+181 Wuxga182 183 184 Storage GrmsUsing the System Setup Program Appendix185 Viewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Internal HDD 186USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD 187About Your RAID Configuration Cleaning Your ComputerRAID Level 0 Configuration RAID Level 1 ConfigurationTouch Pad 189Mouse MediaDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 191Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 193194 Glossary 195196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 Index 213Index 215 Index 217 Index See also Mobile Broadband installing 219220