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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
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Mail and Internet Problems
Dell Technical Update Service
External Keyboard problems
Lockups and Software Problems
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Automated Order-Status Service
Technical Support and Customer Service
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Viewing the System Setup Screens 180
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Changing the Boot Sequence 180
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Contents
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Finding Information
Drivers for my computer
My device documentation
Diagram may vary
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Measure,the newly designed Microsoft
Other Dell customers Upgrades Upgrade information for
Windows license label incorporates a
Missing portion or hole to discourage
How to work with programs and files
How to use Windows XP or
How to personalize my desktop
Problem
Other items controlled by
How to change the LED colors for
Dell QuickSet
Zones, play various LED effects like
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
Express card slot
Right Side View
Security cable slot
Off About Your Computer
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
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer
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
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Using a Projector
Using the Display
Microsoft Windows XP
Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
Windows Vista
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Microsoft Windows XP
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard
Keyboard Illumination
Key Combinations
Power Management
Battery
Power Options Properties window
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
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
Check the Battery Charge
Low-Battery Warning
Check the Battery Health
Charge Gauge
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
Charging the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Accessing Power Options Properties
Windows XP
Storing a Battery
Removing the Battery
Using a Battery
Accessing the Camera’s Help File
Using the Camera
Camera Camera indicator
Using the Camera
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
If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode
Using Dell MediaDirect
If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode
Dell MediaDirect button Using Multimedia
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
Using Cards
Using Cards
ExpressCards
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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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Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
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Securing Your Computer
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Passwords
Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
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CDs, DVDs and BDs
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the 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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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
OptionFunction
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
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start
Computer stops responding
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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
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Power Problems
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Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
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
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
If only part of the display is readable
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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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Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
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Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Removing the Hard Drive Cage
Hard Drive
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Captive screws
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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
Slide the drive out of the bay
Optical Drive
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Notch
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Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
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Getting Help
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Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect Online Services
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
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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
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Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
Board
TV support
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Bluetooth speaker adapter
Transducers
Codec
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Overview
Appendix
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Appendix
System Setup Screens
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
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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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