Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2 Using the Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4 Using the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6 Setting Up Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8U s i n g C a r d s
9 Securing Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
11 System Setup Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
12 Traveling With Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
13 Reinstalling Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
14 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
18 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Finding Information
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About Your Computer
Front View
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Left View
Right View
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Back View
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Bottom View
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Using the Keyboard and Mouse
Pairing the Keyboard
Keyboard Pairing Failed
Pairing the Mouse
Mouse Pairing With the Wizard
Mouse Pairing Failed
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
System Functions
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Battery Display Functions Wireless Networking Technology Function Display Switch
Power Management
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad and Mouse
Keyboard Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Replacing the Keyboard Battery
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Using Multimedia
Playing Media
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Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CD, DVD, and BD Media
How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
Helpful Tips
Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect
If the computer is turned on or in standby mode
If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode
Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help
Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device
Connecting a Composite Video Adapter
Connecting a Component Video Adapter
Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter
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Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink PowerDVD
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver
Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Using the Display
Opening the Display Panel
Closing the Display Panel
Adjusting the Display Panel
Adjusting Brightness
Switching the Video Image
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Dual Independent Display Mode
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
Using the Camera
Setting Up the Camera
Accessing Help
Taking a Picture or Recording a Video
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Using a Battery
Replacing the Battery
Inserting the Battery
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Removing the Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Charging the Battery
Conserving Battery Power
Storing a Battery
Power Management Modes
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Configuring Power Management Settings
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Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Installation Media
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Installation Media
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Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
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Using Networks (LAN or Wireless)
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Network Setup Wizard
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New WLAN
Connecting to a WLAN
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Completing the Connection to the WLAN
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Windows Firewall
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Using Cards
Supported Cards
Media Memory Card Reader
Compact Flash Card Reader
ExpressCard Reader
Extended Cards
Installing a Media Memory Card or ExpressCard
Removing a Card
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Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer is Lost or Stolen
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Dell Support Utility
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
DVD drive problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
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IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Keyboard problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears
Dell MediaDirect problems
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
General
Mobile Broadband Network
Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems
Power Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
No sound from headphones
Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
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System Setup Program
Overview
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Settings
Changing the Boot Sequence
About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0 Configuration
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RAID Level 1 Configuration
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility
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Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Reinstalling Software
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
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Using the Operating System Installation Media
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Memory
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Mini Card
WLAN Cards
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Coin-Cell Battery
Dell QuickSet
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Specifications
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Obtaining Assistance
Online Services
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Support Service
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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Appendix
Caution Regarding Safety and Bluetooth devices
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
Macrovision Product Notice
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
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