W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
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Contents
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Accessing Power Options Properties
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Lockups and Software Problems
Dell Technical Update Service
Mail and Internet Problems
External Keyboard problems
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Before Working Inside Your Computer
Technical Support and Customer Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Turning Off Your Computer
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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Viewing the System Setup Screens 180
Changing the Boot Sequence 180
Contents
My device documentation
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Drivers for my computer
Diagram may vary
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Missing portion or hole to discourage
Other Dell customers Upgrades Upgrade information for
Measure,the newly designed Microsoft
Windows license label incorporates a
Problem
How to use Windows XP or
How to work with programs and files
How to personalize my desktop
Zones, play various LED effects like
How to change the LED colors for
Other items controlled by
Dell QuickSet
Finding Information
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Front View
Display latch
Camera indicator
Touch pad Left speaker
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
About Your Computer
Dell MediaDirect button About Your Computer
Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S
Optical drive
DVI-I connector Dual link Video connector USB connector
Left Side View
Sdio
Secure Digital SD
Off About Your Computer
Right Side View
Express card slot
Security cable slot
Back View
Off No signal found
Air vents AC adapter connector
AC a D a P T E R C O N N E C T O R
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer
Hard drive Air vents
Battery
Bottom View
About Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Printer Cable
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
USB printer cable
USB connector on computer
Line Conditioners
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Using the Display
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Using a Projector
Microsoft Windows XP
Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
Windows Vista
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Microsoft Windows XP
Key Combinations
Using the Keyboard
Numeric Keypad
Keyboard Illumination
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Battery
Power Management
Power Options Properties window
Touch pad
Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard
Your computer
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Check the Battery Charge
Check the Battery Health
Standby and Sleep Mode
Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
Close the display Press FnEsc
Hibernate Mode
Press the power button Close the display Press FnEsc
Windows XP
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Accessing Power Options Properties
Storing a Battery
Removing the Battery
Using a Battery
Using the Camera
Using the Camera
Accessing the Camera’s Help File
Camera Camera indicator
Creating a Picture or a Video
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
GamePanel GamePanel toggle button
Using GamePanel
Using GamePanel
Clock with integrated counter for unread mail
GamePanel Applications
Playing Media
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Using Multimedia
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media
Stop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume Down
Volume Up
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Dell MediaDirect button Using Multimedia
Using Dell MediaDirect
If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode
If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Connector Using Multimedia
Video TV-out connector
Connector
Video and Standard Audio
Audio connector
Standard S-video cable
Video cable
Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Video cable
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Audio input connector
Standard audio cable Using Multimedia
Composite video adapter
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Composite video adapter Pdif digital audio cable
Component Video and Standard Audio
Component video adapter
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Component video-output connectors
DVI to Hdmi and Standard Audio
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Windows Vista
ExpressCard/34
Using Cards
Using Cards
ExpressCards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Secure Digital SD
Memory Card Reader
Memory Card Blanks
Installing a Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Windows XP
Setting Up a Network
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Wireless Local Area Network
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Start Button and Connect To Option
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting to a Wlan
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Your order confirmation Microsoft Windows Help and Support
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
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Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
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Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
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Securing Your Computer
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
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Passwords
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Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
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CDs, DVDs and BDs
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
During the assessment, answer any questions that appear
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on
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OptionFunction
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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Option Function
Tab Function
Dell Support Utility
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Drive Problems
Click the Dell Support icon in the notification area
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Optical drive problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive
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Mail and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
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Error Messages
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ExpressCard Problems
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Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
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External Keyboard problems
Computer stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer does not start
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Dell MediaDirect problems
Solid blue screen appears
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Other software problems
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Memory Problems
Network Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
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Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
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Power Problems
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Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
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Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
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Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
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Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
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If the display is difficult to read
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What Is a Driver?
Drivers
If only part of the display is readable
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
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Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Troubleshooting
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Restoring Your Operating System
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Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Starting System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
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Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
Dell PC Restore
Troubleshooting
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Before You Begin
Using the Operating System Media
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Recommended Tools
Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
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Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Captive screws
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive Cage
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Screws
Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage
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Memory
Replacing the Hard Drive Cage
Remove the module from the connector 156
Memory module Securing clip
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Memory module Securing clip
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Subscriber Identity Module
Bluetooth compartment
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Notch
Optical Drive
Slide the drive out of the bay
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Getting Help
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
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Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect Online Services
Product Information
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
MB Intel 45 nm Core 2 Duo processor
Specifications
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MultiMediaCard MMC
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Supports DDR-II up to 667 MHz
TV support
Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
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Board
Codec
Bluetooth speaker adapter
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Transducers
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Appendix
Appendix
Overview
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Commonly Used Options
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
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Performing a One-Time Boot
Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive
FCC Class B
FCC Notice U.S. Only
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Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Index
Index
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See also wireless switch
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SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module
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See also Mobile Broadband
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