W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Installing the Optional Extended Battery
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer
Removing and Installing Devices When the Computer
Radios Including Wireless Networking
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
Resolving Other Technical Problems
Program stops responding Solid blue screen appears
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Viewing the System Setup Screens 123
Using the System Setup Program 122
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125
General
Power
Battery
EMC Instructions
Air Travel
When Using Your Computer
When Using Your Computer
Ergonomic Computing Habits
When Working Inside Your Computer
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Battery Disposal
What are you looking for? Find It Here
Finding Information for Your Computer
I v e r s a n d U t i l i t i e s C D
T u p D i a g r a m
L l S u p p o r t We b s i t e support.dell.com
N d o w s H e l p a n d S u p p o r t C e n t e r
E r a t i n g S y s t e m C D
Tour of Your Computer
Tour of Your Computer
Front View
Light is flashing
Device Status Lights
Keyboard Status Lights
Touch pad Touch pad button
If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect
Left Side View
T W O R K C O N N E C T O R
Tour of Your Computer
BA Y C O N N E C T O R
Right Side View
Video connector Air vent Infrared sensor
Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer
Security cable slot
Back View
Release
Bottom View
Tour of Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Mail Problems
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Close the Phone and Modems Options window
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
USB connector on computer
Printer Problems
USB printer On printer Cable
Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Turn off computer window, click Turn off
Turning Off Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Using a Batter y
Using a Batter y
Battery Performance
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Low-Battery Warning
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Removing a Battery
Charging the Battery
Installing a Battery
Storing a Battery
Power Problems
Installing the Optional Extended Battery
Using a Batter y
Using the Dell D/Bay
About the Dell D/Bay
Using the Dell D/Bay
Using the Dell D/Bay
Using the Dell D/Bay
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Keyboard Shortcuts
System Functions
Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth Card
Power Management
Display Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Speaker Functions
Touch Pad
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Customizing the Touch Pad
Unexpected Characters
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia
CD or DVD Problems
Using CDs and DVDs
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
Sound and Speaker Problems
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Helpful Tips
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network cable Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Network Problems
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining Your Network Type
Connecting to a Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Networks
Wireless network properties window appears
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Click Properties
Finalizing Your Network Connection Security Settings
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Click Properties
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Solving Problems
Solving Problems
Error Messages
Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs
Click the Remove or Change/Remove button
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Click Appearance and Themes
Scanner Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
Drive Problems
Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on
PC Card Problems
Error messages appear
General Program Problems
Program crashes
Program stops responding
If Your Computer Gets Wet
Resolving Other Technical Problems
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Click Performance and Maintenance and click System
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Enabling System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Reinstalling Windows XP
Before You Begin
Windows XP Setup
Booting From the Operating System CD
When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next
Solving Problems
Adding and Replacing Parts
102 Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Add or Replace Parts
Adding Memory
Adding and Replacing Parts 103
104 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 105
106 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding a Mini PCI Card
Adding and Replacing Parts 107
108 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 109
110 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 111
Adding a Modem
112 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 113
114 Adding and Replacing Parts
P e n d i
Specifications
Ports and Connectors
Communications
Appendix 117
Video
Audio
118 Appendix
Display
Keyboard
Appendix 119
Battery
Touch Pad
120 Appendix
Physical
AC Adapter
Environmental
Appendix 121
Using the System Setup Program
Overview
122 Appendix
System Setup Screens
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
124 Appendix
Changing Printer Modes
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
Changing COM Ports
Appendix 125
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
126 Appendix
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Contacting Dell
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Bahamas
Barbados
Brazil
Bolivia
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Colombia
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Costa Rica
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Dominica
Denmark Copenhagen
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Home and Small Business
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Corporate
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Guatemala
Grenada
Guyana
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Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com
Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com
Jamaica
134 Appendix
Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com
Korea Seoul
Appendix 135
Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com
Latin America
Macao
Malaysia Penang
Montserrat
Mexico
Netherlands Antilles
Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com
Nicaragua
New Zealand
Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com
Panama
Puerto Rico
Portugal Website support.euro.dell.com
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com
Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com
140 Appendix
Taiwan
Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com
Thailand
Trinidad/Tobago
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Uruguay
142 Appendix
Business
A. Austin, Texas
Virgin Islands
Venezuela
144 Appendix
Regulatory Notices
Appendix 145
NOM Information Mexico Only
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
What is covered by this limited warranty?
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
146 Appendix
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
Appendix 147
What will Dell do?
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you fix my product?
148 Appendix
May I transfer the limited warranty?
Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only
Appendix 149
150 Appendix
Appendix 151
152 Appendix
Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Return Policy
Guarantee
Exclusions
Making a Claim
Dell World Trade LP
Appendix 155
156 Appendix
Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
What are Errata?
Appendix 157
Appendix
Index 159
D ex
160 Index
Index 161
162 Index