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4Restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.

5When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.

6Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM.

7Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m April TM373 Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateAccessing Power Options Properties Microsoft Windows Battery MeterInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Computer, Keyboard, and Display Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorLockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update ServiceMail and Internet Problems External Keyboard problems136 128129 130Before Working Inside Your Computer Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Turning Off Your Computer179 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditViewing the System Setup Screens 180 Changing the Boot Sequence 180Contents My device documentation Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Drivers for my computerDiagram may vary What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationMissing portion or hole to discourage Other Dell customers Upgrades Upgrade information forMeasure,the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates aProblem How to use Windows XP orHow to work with programs and files How to personalize my desktopZones, play various LED effects like How to change the LED colors forOther items controlled by Dell QuickSetFinding Information About Your Computer Front ViewAbout Your Computer Camera indicator Touch pad Left speakerDisplay latch 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 DVI-I connector Dual link Video connector USB connector Left Side ViewOptical drive Sdio Secure Digital SDOff About Your Computer Right Side ViewExpress card slot Security cable slotOff No signal found Air vents AC adapter connectorBack View 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 Battery Bottom ViewHard drive Air vents About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable USB printer cable USB connector on computerPower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Using the Display Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using a ProjectorMicrosoft Windows XP Making Images and Text Look Bigger or SharperWindows Vista Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateMicrosoft Windows XP Key Combinations Using the KeyboardNumeric Keypad Keyboard IlluminationMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions BatteryPower Management Power Options Properties windowTouch pad Touch PadUsing the Keyboard Using a Battery Battery PerformanceYour computer Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery HealthConserving Battery Power Power Management ModesStandby and Sleep Mode Hibernate Mode Press the power button Close the display Press FnEscClose the display Press FnEsc Windows XP Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Accessing Power Options PropertiesStoring a Battery Removing the BatteryUsing a Battery Using the Camera Using the CameraAccessing the Camera’s Help File Camera Camera indicatorCreating a Picture or a Video Manually Adjusting the Camera SettingsUsing GamePanel Using GamePanelGamePanel GamePanel toggle button Clock with integrated counter for unread mail GamePanel ApplicationsUsing Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons Using Multimedia Stop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume Down Volume UpCopying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media How to Copy a CD, DVD or BDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Dell MediaDirect button Using Multimedia Using Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode If the computer is turned off or in hibernate modeConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video TV-out connector ConnectorConnector Using Multimedia Video and Standard Audio Audio connectorStandard S-video cable Video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioVideo cable Audio input connector Standard audio cable Using MultimediaComposite Video and Standard Audio 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 CardsUsing Cards ExpressCardsExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Secure Digital SD Memory Card ReaderMemory Card Blanks Installing a Memory CardRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up and Using Networks Windows XP Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection 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 ManagerMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Your order confirmation Microsoft Windows Help and Support Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband CardConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card100 101 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator102 Securing Your Computer Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock 103104 Passwords105 Cleaning Your ComputerCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display106 CDs, DVDs and BDsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer onDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear 109 OptionFunction Dell Diagnostics Main Menu110 Option FunctionDell Support Utility 111Tab Function Drive Problems Click the Dell Support icon in the notification area112 Optical drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive113 Mail and Internet Problems Hard drive problems114 115 Error Messages116 117 118 119 120 ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems121 122 External Keyboard problemsComputer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not startDell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appears124 125 Other software problems126 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on127 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan128 Power Problems129 Printer ProblemsScanner Problems 131 Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphones132 Video and Display Problems If the display is blank133 134 If the display is difficult to read135 What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readableReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers 137 Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaTroubleshooting 139 140 Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System Restore141 Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Dell PC Restore143 Troubleshooting 145 Before You Begin Using the Operating System Media147 148 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer150 151 Captive screws Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Cage 152153 Screws Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive CageMemory Replacing the Hard Drive Cage155 Remove the module from the connector 156 Memory module Securing clip 157Memory module Securing clip 159 Subscriber Identity ModuleBluetooth compartment Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyNotch Optical DriveSlide the drive out of the bay 161162 163 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTravel Tips Traveling by Air164 Getting Help Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 165Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services166 Product Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call168 169 Contacting Dell Specifications 171MB Intel 45 nm Core 2 Duo processor 172 Supports DDR-II up to 667 MHzMultiMediaCard MMC TV support Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors173 BoardCodec Bluetooth speaker adapter174 Transducers175 176 177 178 Appendix AppendixOverview 179Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive181 FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only183 Macrovision Product Notice184 185 Glossary186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 Index 201Index 202 203 204 See also wireless switch205 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module206 207 See also Mobile Broadband208