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support website, 15

System Restore, 140-141

system setup program commonly used options, 180 purpose, 179

screens, 180 viewing, 180

U

uninterruptible power supply. See UPS

UPS

USB connector description, 30

T

taskbar

Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, 127

Safely Remove Hardware, 120 wireless activity indicator, 98

telephone numbers, 170

touch pad, 45

track stick/touch pad buttons description, 22

traveling with the computer by air, 164 identification tag, 163 packing, 163

tips, 164

troubleshooting conflicts, 139

Dell Diagnostics, 107 Hardware Troubleshooter, 139 restore computer to previous

operating state, 140-141

turning off your computer, 150

TV connecting, 68

V

video problems, 133

video controller determining configuration, 19

volume adjusting, 131

W

warranty information, 14

Windows Vista

Device Driver Rollback, 137 Factory Image Restore, 143 Program Compatibility

wizard, 124 reinstalling, 141 System Restore, 140-141

Windows XP

Device Driver Rollback, 137 device driver rollback, 136 Hardware Troubleshooter, 139 PC Restore, 143

Program Compatibility wizard, 124

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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 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Accessing Power Options Properties Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Computer, Keyboard, and Display External Keyboard problems Dell Technical Update ServiceMail and Internet Problems Lockups and Software Problems 130 128129 136 Turning Off Your Computer Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Before Working Inside Your Computer Changing the Boot Sequence 180 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditViewing the System Setup Screens 180 179 Contents Drivers for my computer Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here My device documentation What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Diagram may vary Windows license label incorporates a Other Dell customers Upgrades Upgrade information forMeasure,the newly designed Microsoft Missing portion or hole to discourage How to personalize my desktop How to use Windows XP orHow to work with programs and files Problem Dell QuickSet How to change the LED colors forOther items controlled by 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 Secure Digital SD Sdio Security cable slot Right Side ViewExpress card 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 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer USB connector on computer USB printer cable Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Using a Projector Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper Microsoft Windows XP Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Keyboard Illumination Using the KeyboardNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Power Options Properties window BatteryPower Management 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 Health Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge 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 Accessing Power Options Properties Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Windows XP Removing the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Camera Camera indicator Using the CameraAccessing the Camera’s Help File Using the Camera Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings Creating a Picture or a Video GamePanel GamePanel toggle button Using GamePanelUsing GamePanel GamePanel Applications Clock with integrated counter for unread mail 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 How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write Rewritable Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Using Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode Dell MediaDirect button Using Multimedia Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Connector Using Multimedia Video TV-out connectorConnector Audio connector Video and Standard Audio Standard S-video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cable 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 ExpressCards Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCard/34 Installing an ExpressCard ExpressCard Blanks Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Memory Card Reader Secure Digital SD Installing a Memory Card Memory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network Windows XP 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 Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Completing the Connection to the Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Your order confirmation Microsoft Windows Help and Support 100 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator 101 102 103 Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer Passwords 104 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerCleaning Your Computer 105 CDs, DVDs and BDs 106 Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service 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 Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu110 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 Error Messages 115 116 117 118 119 ExpressCard Problems 120 121 Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problems 122 Computer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops responding 124 Dell MediaDirect problemsSolid blue screen appears Other software problems 125 Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems 126 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 127 Power Problems 128 Printer Problems 129 Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers 131 132 Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones 133 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read 134 If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 135 Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 137 Troubleshooting 139 Restoring Your Operating System 140 141 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 Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin 147 148 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Recommended Tools 150 Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 151 152 Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Cage Captive screws 153 Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage Screws 155 MemoryReplacing the Hard Drive Cage Remove the module from the connector 156 157 Memory module Securing clip Memory module Securing clip Subscriber Identity Module 159 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth compartment 161 Optical DriveSlide the drive out of the bay Notch 162 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 163 164 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 165 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Getting Help 166 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech 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 Board Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors173 TV support Transducers Bluetooth speaker adapter174 Codec 175 176 177 178 179 AppendixOverview Appendix Changing the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used Options 181 Performing a One-Time BootDiskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice 183 184 Glossary 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 Index Index201 202 203 See also wireless switch 204 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 205 206 See also Mobile Broadband 207 208