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N

network

installing WLAN Mini Card, 170 Mobile Broadband

(WWAN), 131 problems, 131 QuickSet, 183

network connector description, 30

O

operating system

reinstalling Windows Vista, 145

P

PC Restore, 147

phone numbers, 192

power

hibernate mode, 57 line conditioners, 39 problems, 132 protection devices, 39 standby mode, 56 surge protectors, 39 UPS, 39

power button description, 23

power light conditions, 132

power management adjusting settings, 183 QuickSet, 183

printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 problems, 133 setting up, 37 USB, 38

problems

blue screen, 128 CD drive, 115 CD-RW drive, 115 computer crashes, 127-128 computer does not start up, 127 computer stops responding, 127 conflicts, 143

Dell Diagnostics, 107

Dell MediaDirect, 128 drives, 114

DVD drive, 115 error messages, 119 hard drive, 116

IEEE 1394 connector, 124 keyboard, 125

lockups, 127 network, 131 power, 132

power light conditions, 132 printer, 133

program crashes repeatedly, 127 program stops responding, 127 programs and Windows

compatibility, 127

Index

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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 October UX862 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Memory Card Reader Setting Up and Using Networks Dell Technical Update Service 107 Dell MediaDirect problems 128 153 Adding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer 187 229 211 Contents Drivers and Utilities Media Finding Information Setup Diagram What Are You Looking For? Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Finding Information About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration Front View M E R a I N D I C a T O R selections you made camera V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Ieee 1394 connector Back View I D E O TV- O U T C O N N E C T O R Fan Hard drive About Your Computer Bottom View About Your Computer About Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Windows Easy Transfer Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplayUsing a Projector Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Control Panel Using the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Power Management BatteryKey Combinations System Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsDell QuickSet Key Combinations Click Hardware and Sound Click Keyboard Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Battery Performance Using a Battery Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Check the Battery Charge Microsoft Windows Battery MeterCheck the Battery Health Charge Gauge Power Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Standby and Sleep Mode Hibernate Mode Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Playing Media Using Multimedia CD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Click Start →All Programs→Roxio Creator→Projects→Copy How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BDCopying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media DVD-Writable Drives Helpful Tips Click Open Volume Mixer Adjusting the Volume If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode Adjusting the PictureUsing Dell MediaDirect If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Pdif digital audio connector Video and Standard Audio Standard S-video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite video adapter Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Component video cable Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Enabling the Display Settings for a TVClick Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface Click Advanced Click the tab for your video card Using Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCards Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Memory Card Blanks Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using Networks Wireless Local Area Network Setting Up a NetworkWindows XP What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection General tab Order Confirmation for Your Computer Checking Your Wireless Network CardStart 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 ManagerClick Start→Settings→Control Panel→Network Connections Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 101 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkClick Start →All Programs→Dell Wireless 102 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 103 Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock 104 Passwords 105 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 106 Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 108 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 109 110 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 111 Dell Support Center 112 Dell Support Dell PC CheckUp Dell PC Tune-UpDell Network Assistant 113 DellConnect Drive ProblemsClick Self Help→Network / Internet→Network Management 114 115 Optical drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive Hard drive problems 117 Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsClick Start→All Programs→Modem Helper 118 119 Error Messages 120 121 122 Click Uninstall 123 Click Start →Control Panel→Programs→Programs and Features 124 ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems 125 Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems 126 Unexpected characters Computer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 128 Dell MediaDirect problemsSolid blue screen appears 129 Other software problems 130 Memory Problems 131 Network ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 132 Power Problems 133 Printer Problems Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Printer Scanner ProblemsClick Properties and click Ports 134 No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers 135 No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsClick Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Mouse Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Mouse 137 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable 139 Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 141 Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaProperties Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Manually Reinstalling Drivers 143 Restoring Your Operating System Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start→Help and Support 144 Starting System Restore Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreClick Start →Help and Support 145 146 Undoing the Last System Restore 147 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image RestoreDell PC Restore 148 Removing PC Restore Click Dell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista Dell Factory Image RestoreSelect Repair Your Computer 149 Before You Begin Using the Operating System MediaInsert the Operating System disc 150 151 152 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Before Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerWindows XP Click Start→Shut Down→Shut down Windows Vista 154 155 156 Hard Drive 157 Removing the Hard Drive 158 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 159 Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover 160 161 KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover 162 Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard MemoryRemoving the Dimm a Memory Module 163 164 165 Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module 166 Removing the Dimm B Memory ModuleProperties→General Windows Vista 167 Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module 168 169 Subscriber Identity Module 170 Wireless Mini CardsRemoving a Wlan Card 171 172 Replacing a Wlan Card 173 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 174 175 176 Replacing a Wwan Card 177 Removing a Wpan Card Replacing a Wpan Card Flash Cache ModuleRemoving the FCM 178 179 Replacing the FCM 180 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Card 181 182 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 183 Dell QuickSet Features 184 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 185 186 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 187 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 188 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information 190 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 191 192 Contacting DellVisit support.dell.com 193 Specifications Sdio 194 USB 195 Lvds 196 Wxga 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix System Setup Screen Viewing the System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options 205 USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD 206 Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning an Optical Mouse Cleaning a Non-Optical MouseTouch Pad Mouse 208 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyMedia FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B 210 Macrovision Product Notice 211 Glossary 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 IndexBD. See Blu-ray Disc 230 231 FCM. See Flash Cache Module 232 See also wireless switch 233 234 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 235 See also Mobile Broadband 236