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
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Installing the Optional Extended Battery
Radios Including Wireless Networking
Removing and Installing Devices When the Computer
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Program stops responding Solid blue screen appears
Resolving Other Technical Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
116
Using the System Setup Program 122
Viewing the System Setup Screens 123
125
General
Power
Battery
Air Travel
EMC Instructions
When Using Your Computer
When Using Your Computer
When Working Inside Your Computer
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Battery Disposal
I v e r s a n d U t i l i t i e s C D
Finding Information for Your Computer
What are you looking for? Find It Here
T u p D i a g r a m
E r a t i n g S y s t e m C D
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
Tour of Your Computer
Front View
Tour of Your Computer
Device Status Lights
Light is flashing
Keyboard Status Lights
Touch pad Touch pad button
Left Side View
If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect
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
Video connector Air vent Infrared sensor
Right Side View
Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer
Back View
Security cable slot
Bottom View
Release
Tour of Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
Close the Phone and Modems Options window
Mail Problems
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Printer Cable
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
USB printer On printer Cable
Printer Problems
USB connector on computer
Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Turning Off Your Computer
Turn off computer window, click Turn off
Setting Up Your Computer
Using a Batter y
Battery Performance
Using a Batter y
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Charging the Battery
Removing a Battery
Installing a Battery
Installing the Optional Extended Battery
Storing a Battery
Power Problems
Using a Batter y
Using the Dell D/Bay
Using the Dell D/Bay
About the Dell D/Bay
Using the Dell D/Bay
Using the Dell D/Bay
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Keyboard Shortcuts
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
System Functions
Display Functions
Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth Card
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Unexpected Characters
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs
CD or DVD Problems
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
Sound and Speaker Problems
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Copying CDs and DVDs
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Helpful Tips
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network cable Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Network Setup Wizard
Network Problems
Connecting to a Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Determining Your Network Type
Networks
Wireless network properties window appears
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Finalizing Your Network Connection Security Settings
Click Properties
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
Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs
Error Messages
Solving Problems
Click the Remove or Change/Remove button
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
Click Appearance and Themes
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Scanner Problems
Drive Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
PC Card Problems
Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on
Program crashes
General Program Problems
Error messages appear
Program stops responding
Resolving Other Technical Problems
If Your Computer Gets Wet
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Identifying Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Click Performance and Maintenance and click System
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
Before You Begin
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Reinstalling Windows XP
Booting From the Operating System CD
Windows XP Setup
When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next
Solving Problems
Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding Memory
102 Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Add or Replace Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 103
104 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 105
106 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 107
Adding a Mini PCI Card
108 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 109
110 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts 111
112 Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding a Modem
Adding and Replacing Parts 113
114 Adding and Replacing Parts
P e n d i
Specifications
Appendix 117
Ports and Connectors
Communications
118 Appendix
Video
Audio
Appendix 119
Display
Keyboard
120 Appendix
Battery
Touch Pad
Environmental
AC Adapter
Physical
Appendix 121
122 Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
Overview
Changing the Boot Sequence
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
124 Appendix
Changing COM Ports
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
Changing Printer Modes
Appendix 125
126 Appendix
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Contacting Dell
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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Barbados
British Virgin Islands
Bolivia
Brazil
Brunei
Costa Rica
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Colombia
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Dominican Republic
Denmark Copenhagen
Dominica
Ecuador
Corporate
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Home and Small Business
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Guyana
Grenada
Guatemala
Hong Kong Website support.ap.dell.com
Jamaica
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Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com
134 Appendix
Appendix 135
Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com
Korea Seoul
Macao
Latin America
Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com
Malaysia Penang
Netherlands Antilles
Mexico
Montserrat
Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com
Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Panama
St. Kitts and Nevis
Portugal Website support.euro.dell.com
Puerto Rico
St. Lucia
140 Appendix
Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com
Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com
Thailand
Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com
Taiwan
Trinidad/Tobago
142 Appendix
Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com
Uruguay
Virgin Islands
A. Austin, Texas
Business
Venezuela
Regulatory Notices
144 Appendix
NOM Information Mexico Only
Appendix 145
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
146 Appendix
Appendix 147
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
How will you fix my product?
What if I purchased a service contract?
What will Dell do?
148 Appendix
Appendix 149
May I transfer the limited warranty?
Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only
150 Appendix
Appendix 151
152 Appendix
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only
Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Exclusions
Guarantee
Return Policy
Making a Claim
Appendix 155
Dell World Trade LP
Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
156 Appendix
Appendix 157
What are Errata?
Appendix
D ex
Index 159
160 Index
Index 161
162 Index