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Ports and Connectors

Audio	microphone-in connector, two stereo
	headphones/speakers connector
IEEE 1394a	4-pin mini, nonpowered connector
Consumer IR	sensor compatible with Philips RC6
	(receive only)
Network adapter	RJ-45 port
S-video TV-out	7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video
	to composite video adapter cable; optional
	S-video to component video adapter cable)
USB	four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
Dual link DVI-I (Digital Video	29-pin connector
Interface)

Communications

Network adapter	10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on system
	board
Wireless	internal PCI-e Mini-Card WLAN and
	WWAN support; internal card with
	Bluetooth® wireless technology support

Video

NOTE: Your computer comes in different configurations with different video controller cards.

Video controller:	NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS
Video type	discrete video adapter
Data bus	PCI Express x16
Video memory	256 MB
LCD interface	LVDS
TV support	NTSC or PAL in S-video, component, and
	composite modes

Specifications

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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 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 CableDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Computer, Keyboard, and Display Mail and Internet Problems Dell Technical Update ServiceExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems 129 128130 136 Automated Order-Status Service Technical Support and Customer ServiceTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Viewing the System Setup Screens 180 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditChanging the Boot Sequence 180 179 Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationDrivers 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 forWindows license label incorporates a Missing portion or hole to discourage How to work with programs and files How to use Windows XP orHow to personalize my desktop Problem Other items controlled by How to change the LED colors forDell QuickSet Zones, play various LED effects like Finding Information About Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View Display latch Camera indicatorTouch 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 connectorLeft Side View Sdio Secure Digital SD Express card slot Right Side ViewSecurity cable slot Off About Your Computer Back View Off No signal foundAir 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 BatteryBottom View About Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer USB printer cable USB connector on computer Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplayUsing 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 KeyboardKeyboard Illumination Key Combinations Power Management BatteryPower Options Properties window Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch pad Touch Pad Using the Keyboard Your computer Using a BatteryBattery Performance Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Check the Battery Charge Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Health Charge Gauge Standby and Sleep Mode Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Close the display Press FnEsc Hibernate ModePress the power button Close the display Press FnEsc Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Storing a Battery Removing the Battery Using a Battery Accessing the Camera’s Help File Using the CameraCamera Camera indicator Using the Camera Creating a Picture or a Video Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings GamePanel GamePanel toggle button Using GamePanelUsing GamePanel Clock with integrated counter for unread mail GamePanel Applications Playing Media Using MultimediaUsing 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 DownVolume 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 MediaDirectIf 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 connectorConnector 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 connectorStandard 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 CardsExpressCards ExpressCard/34 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 NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Windows XP Setting Up a Network What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking 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 100 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 101 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator 102 Security Cable Lock Securing Your Computer103 Securing Your Computer 104 Passwords Cleaning Your Computer Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display 105 106 CDs, DVDs and BDs Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePress and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on 109 110 Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function OptionFunction Tab Function Dell Support Utility111 112 Drive ProblemsClick the Dell Support icon in the notification area 113 Optical drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive 114 Mail and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems 115 Error Messages 116 117 118 119 120 ExpressCard Problems 121 Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems 122 External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops responding 124 Dell MediaDirect problemsSolid blue screen appears 125 Other software problems Network Problems Memory ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 126 127 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 128 Power Problems 129 Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers 131 132 Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones 133 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 134 If the display is difficult to read Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable 135 Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback 137 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Troubleshooting 139 140 Restoring Your Operating System 141 Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore 143 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image RestoreDell PC Restore Troubleshooting 145 Before You Begin Using the Operating System Media 147 148 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools 150 Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 151 Removing the Hard Drive Cage Hard Drive152 Captive screws 153 Screws Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage 155 MemoryReplacing the Hard Drive Cage Remove the module from the connector 156 Memory module Securing clip 157 Memory module Securing clip 159 Subscriber Identity Module Bluetooth compartment Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Slide the drive out of the bay Optical Drive161 Notch 162 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 163 164 Travel TipsTraveling by Air Obtaining Assistance Getting Help165 Getting Help 166 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information 168 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 169 Contacting Dell MB Intel 45 nm Core 2 Duo processor Specifications171 MultiMediaCard MMC 172Supports DDR-II up to 667 MHz 173 Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectorsBoard TV support 174 Bluetooth speaker adapterTransducers Codec 175 176 177 178 Overview Appendix179 Appendix System Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options 181 Performing a One-Time BootDiskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only 183 Macrovision Product Notice 184 185 Glossary 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 Index Index201 202 203 204 See also wireless switch 205 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 206 207 See also Mobile Broadband 208

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