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Dell GU051 manual Eject button Optical drive Audio connectors

Models: GU051

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O P T I C A L D R I V E

1	battery status light	2	hard drive activity light
3	power light	4	USB connectors (2)
5	network connector (RJ-45)	6	video connector
7	IEEE 1394 connector	8	8-in-1 memory card reader
9	eject button	10	optical drive
11	audio connectors

A U D I O C O N N E C T O R S

Attach headphones to the connector.

Attach a microphone to the connector.

— For more information about the optical drive see "Using Multimedia" on page 53.

E J E C T B U T T O N — Press the eject button to open the optical drive.

8 - I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following digital memory cards:

•Secure Digital (SD) memory card

•Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card

About Your Computer

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Dell GU051 manual Eject button Optical drive Audio connectors

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 InformationDell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Windows notification area Features onTo view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click Dell QuickSet iconOperating System Media About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront 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 connectorD E M C O N N E C T O R RJ Air vents Hard drive Bottom ViewAbout Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Printer Transferring Information to a New ComputerWindows Easy Transfer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Be installed Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Power ManagementAdjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery MeterLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerUsing the Sleep Power State Configuring Power Management SettingsReplacing the Battery Charging the BatteryTo remove the battery Storing a BatteryUsing a Battery Playing Media Using MultimediaDVD player includes the following basic buttons CD player includes the following basic buttonsPlaying Media Using Dell Travel Remote Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDTo copy the CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful 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 ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsInstalling 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 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting 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 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/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 101 Dell Support CenterDell Support 103 DellConnect104 Network AssistantPC TuneUp PC CheckUpProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System onHard drive problems 107 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems108 Error Messages109 Do not use these characters in filenames110 111 112 113 ExpressCard ProblemsDrive and try again Contact the ExpressCard manufacturerIeee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems 115 Unexpected charactersProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops responding117 Dell MediaDirect problemsMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Solid blue screen appears118 Other software problems119 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics onMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 121 Power Problems122 Printer ProblemsScanner 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 127 What is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readableReinstalling 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 Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 137 Removing the Hard Drive Hard Drive139 Replacing the Hard Drive 141 Optical DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing the Optical DriveHinge Cover Replacing the Optical Drive142 Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover143 Keyboard Removing the KeyboardLift and remove the keyboard 144 145 Replacing the KeyboardReplace the four screws on the top of the keyboard Memory147 Removing the Dimm a Memory ModuleReplacing the Dimm a Memory Module 149 Removing the Dimm B Memory ModuleMemory module/coin-cell battery Captive screw Compartment 151 Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module152 153 Subscriber Identity ModuleWireless Mini Cards Removing a Wlan Card154 155 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan cardReplacing a Wlan Card 157 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card158 159 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan cardReplacing a Wwan Card 161 Removing a Wpan CardInternal 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 165 Dell QuickSet Features166 167 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTravel Tips Traveling by Air168 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance169 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service171 AutoTech ServiceProblems With Your Order Automated Order-Status Service172 173 Before You Call174 175 Contacting Dell176 177 Specifications178 USB 179WXGA+ 180Wuxga 181182 183 Storage Grms 184Using the System Setup Program Appendix185 Diskette Drive Internal HDD 186 Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Commonly Used Options187 USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDDRAID Level 1 Configuration About Your RAID ConfigurationCleaning Your Computer RAID Level 0 Configuration189 Touch PadMedia Mouse191 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals193 Macrovision Product Notice194 195 Glossary196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 IndexIndex 215 Index 217 Index 219 See also Mobile Broadband installing220

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