W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
August RW491
Contents
Viewing the System Setup Screen
Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPS
Customizing the Touch Pad Contents
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Switching the Video Image From Your Computer
Removing a Memory Card or Blank Contents
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Connecting a Network or Broadband
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Dell Technical Update Service
External Keyboard problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 113
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area
104
105
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Automated Order-Status Service
Technical Support and Customer Service
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Definition of Dell-Installed Software
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Finding Information
Drivers for my computer
Device documentation
Diagram may vary
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Computer when you use
Use the Service Tag to identify your
Enter the Express Service Code to
Direct your call when contacting
System, and installs the updates
Enter your Service Tag or product
Site
Other Dell customers
How to personalize my desktop Then click Help and Support
How to work with programs and files
Problem
Computing environment
Dell PC Restore Dell PC Restore
Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restore your operating system
Returns your computer to an earlier
About Your Computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
About Your Computer
Front View
Touch pad Media direct button Power button
Touch pad buttons
About Your Computer
C R O P H O N E a N D a U D I O C O N N E C T O R S
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
Hdmi connector
Video connector
Left Side View
Hard drive About Your Computer
AC adapter port
Right Side View
Wireless On/Off Switch LED indicator
Back View
Battery Air vents
Battery charge/health gauge
Battery
Bottom View
About Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPS
Using the System Setup Program
Using the System Setup Program
System Setup Screen
Viewing the System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
Diskette Drive Internal HDD
USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD
Performing a One-Time Boot
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
Mouse
Touch Pad
Media
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
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Using the Display
Using the Display
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
Configuring Power Management Settings
Using the Sleep Power State
Charging the Battery
To remove the battery
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Playing Media
Drive opening
DVD drive includes the following basic buttons
Copying CDs and DVDs
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Volume
Using Dell MediaDirect
Adjusting the Picture
Dell MediaDirect button
Connecting Your Computer to a TV Using the Hdmi Connector
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Enabling the Audio Settings for a TV
Using ExpressCards
Using ExpressCards
ExpressCard Blanks
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Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Using ExpressCards
Installing a Memory Card
Using the Memory Card Reader
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
Setting Up and Using Networks
Then click Help and Support
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Setting Up a Network
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting to a Wlan
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Setting Up and Using Networks
Securing Your Computer
Passwords
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
Fingerprint Reader Optional
When using passwords, observe the following guidelines
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
During the assessment, answer any questions that appear
Press and hold the Fn key while turning the computer on
Insert your Drivers and Utilities media
Test based on the symptom of the problem you are having
Problem quickly
Option Function Express Test
Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing
Dell Support Utility
Hardware Problems on
Drive Problems
Hard drive problems
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
Do not use these characters in filenames
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Drive and try again
ExpressCard Problems
Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer
Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
External Keyboard problems
100
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
Power Problems
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106
Scanner Problems
Printer Problems
107
No sound from integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from external speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Shut down the computer Disconnect the mouse
109
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
Glare, which can cause poor picture quality
If the display is difficult to read
111
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
If only part of the display is readable
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
113
Troubleshooting
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
115
You can restore your operating system in the following ways
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
116 did not resolve your operating system problem
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
117
Troubleshooting
Before You Begin
Using the Operating System Media
119
Troubleshooting
Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer
123
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Replacing the Hard Drive
125
Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
Center control cover
127
Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
Removing the Keyboard
Keyboard
129
M2 x 2-mm screw Keyboard Keyboard tabs
Replacing the Keyboard
Plastic securing bar
Removing the Dimm 1 Memory Module
Memory
131
M2.5 x 5-mm screw
133
Replacing the Dimm 1 Memory Module
Securing clips
Tab
Removing the Dimm 2 Memory Module
135
Replacing the Dimm 2 Memory Module
137
Battery bay
Wireless Mini-Cards
Subscriber Identity Module
Removing a Wlan Card
Captive screw Adding and Replacing Parts
139
Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card
Wlan Card M2 x 3-mmscrew 3 antenna cable connectors
Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card
Replacing a Wlan Card
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Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card
Captive screw
143
Replacing a Wwan Card
Removing the FCM
Flash Cache Module FCM
144
FCM Card
Replacing the FCM
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Card
145
Replacing the Card
Coin-Cell Battery
146
Card Securing tabs Cable
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Coin-cell battery
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Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
150
Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
151
Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
152
Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
153
Getting Help
DellConnect Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
Before You Call
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
156
157
Contacting Dell
159
Specifications
160
Memory Memory module connector
TV support Ntsc or PAL in Hdmi modes Specifications
Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector
161
LCD interface
162
Headphones/speakers connector
1280 x 800 at 262 K colors
Refresh rate 60 Hz
2235 mm
163
90/107 Japan
Conditions see Power Problems on
Reduced under certain power-intensive
Information on battery life
164
Continuous
165
90W
62 a 90 W continuous
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Appendix
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
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Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
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Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Video resolution See resolution
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Index
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