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Numerics

8-in-1 memory card reader, 88

A

air vents description, 25, 28, 31

audio device connecting, 68 enabling, 82

audio. See sound

B

battery

charge gauge, 49 charging, 52 checking the charge, 48 performance, 47 power meter, 48 removing, 53 storing, 53

blank cards ExpressCards, 86 memory card, 89 removing, 87, 90

Blu-ray Disc, 65, 113

boot sequence, 180

brightness adjusting, 39

C

camera, 20, 24

carnet, 164

CD blank, 63

CD-RW drive problems, 113 drive problems, 113

Check Disk, 114

computer crashes, 123-124

restore to previous operating state, 141

slow performance, 115, 125 specifications, 172

stops responding, 123

conflicts

software and hardware incompatibilities, 139

connecting audio device, 68

Mobile Broadband network, 98 TV, 68

contacting Dell, 170

copying CDs helpful tips, 64

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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 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayMail and Internet Problems Dell Technical Update ServiceExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems129 128130 136Automated Order-Status Service Technical Support and Customer ServiceTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerViewing the System Setup Screens 180 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditChanging the Boot Sequence 180 179Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationDrivers for my computer My device documentationDiagram may vary What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationMeasure,the newly designed Microsoft Other Dell customers Upgrades Upgrade information forWindows license label incorporates a Missing portion or hole to discourageHow to work with programs and files How to use Windows XP orHow to personalize my desktop ProblemOther items controlled by How to change the LED colors forDell QuickSet Zones, play various LED effects likeFinding 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 SDExpress card slot Right Side ViewSecurity cable slot Off About Your ComputerOff 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 Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring 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 Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplayUsing a Projector Using the DisplayMicrosoft Windows XP Making Images and Text Look Bigger or SharperWindows Vista Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateMicrosoft Windows XP Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardKeyboard Illumination Key CombinationsPower Management BatteryPower Options Properties window Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch pad Touch PadUsing the Keyboard Using a Battery Battery PerformanceYour computer Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Check the Battery Charge Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Health Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Power Management ModesStandby and Sleep Mode Hibernate Mode Press the power button Close the display Press FnEscClose the display Press FnEsc Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Windows XPStoring a Battery Removing the BatteryUsing a Battery Accessing the Camera’s Help File Using the CameraCamera Camera indicator Using the CameraCreating 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 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 MultimediaConnecting 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 Using Cards Using CardsExpressCards ExpressCard/34ExpressCard 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 Security Cable Lock Securing Your Computer103 Securing Your Computer104 PasswordsCleaning Your Computer Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display 105106 CDs, DVDs and BDsDell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the 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 109 110 Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function OptionFunctionDell 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 problemsUnexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appears124 125 Other software problemsNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 126127 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan128 Power Problems129 Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers 131Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphones132 Video and Display Problems If the display is blank133 134 If the display is difficult to readDrivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable 135Reinstalling 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 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer150 151 Removing the Hard Drive Cage Hard Drive152 Captive screws153 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 TechnologySlide the drive out of the bay Optical Drive161 Notch162 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 163Travel Tips Traveling by Air164 Obtaining Assistance Getting Help165 Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services166 AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning 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 173 Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectorsBoard TV support174 Bluetooth speaker adapterTransducers Codec175 176 177 178 Overview Appendix179 AppendixSystem Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsPerforming 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