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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
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Dell Technical Update Service
Mail and Internet Problems
External Keyboard problems
Lockups and Software Problems
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Technical Support and Customer Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Viewing the System Setup Screens 180
Changing the Boot Sequence 180
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Contents
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Drivers for my computer
My device documentation
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Diagram may vary
Other Dell customers Upgrades Upgrade information for
Measure,the newly designed Microsoft
Windows license label incorporates a
Missing portion or hole to discourage
How to use Windows XP or
How to work with programs and files
How to personalize my desktop
Problem
How to change the LED colors for
Other items controlled by
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
Secure Digital SD
Sdio
Right Side View
Express card slot
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
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
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 connector on computer
USB printer cable
Line Conditioners
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Using a Projector
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
Using the Keyboard
Numeric Keypad
Keyboard Illumination
Key Combinations
Battery
Power Management
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
Low-Battery Warning
Check the Battery Charge
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
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Accessing Power Options Properties
Windows XP
Removing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Using the Camera
Accessing the Camera’s Help File
Camera Camera indicator
Using the Camera
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
Creating a Picture or a Video
GamePanel GamePanel toggle button
Using GamePanel
Using GamePanel
GamePanel Applications
Clock with integrated counter for unread mail
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
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
Using Dell MediaDirect
If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode
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
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 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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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 Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up a Network
Windows XP
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
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
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Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
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Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
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Securing Your Computer
Passwords
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Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
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CDs, DVDs and BDs
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Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
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
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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
Error Messages
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ExpressCard Problems
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Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
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Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer does not start
Computer stops responding
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Dell MediaDirect problems
Solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
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Memory Problems
Network 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
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Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
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
If the display is difficult to read
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What Is a Driver?
Drivers
If only part of the display is readable
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Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
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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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Using the Operating System Media
Before You Begin
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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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Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive Cage
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Captive screws
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Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage
Screws
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Memory
Replacing the Hard Drive Cage
Remove the module from the connector 156
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Memory module Securing clip
Memory module Securing clip
Subscriber Identity Module
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Bluetooth compartment
Optical Drive
Slide the drive out of the bay
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Notch
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
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Getting Help
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Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect Online Services
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
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
Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
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Board
TV support
Bluetooth speaker adapter
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Transducers
Codec
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Appendix
Overview
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Appendix
Viewing the System Setup Screens
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 Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
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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