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
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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
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Windows Easy Transfer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Using a Projector
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
System Functions
Battery
Power Management
Key Combinations
Click Hardware and Sound Click Keyboard
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Battery Meter
Charge Gauge
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Check the Battery Charge
Check the Battery Health
Standby and Sleep Mode
Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
Low-Battery Warning
Hibernate Mode
Windows XP
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Accessing Power Options Properties
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Playing Media
Using Multimedia
CD player includes the following basic buttons
Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media
How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD
Click Start →All Programs→Roxio Creator→Projects→Copy
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
DVD-Writable Drives
Helpful Tips
Click Open Volume Mixer
Adjusting the Volume
Using Dell MediaDirect
Adjusting the Picture
If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode
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
Click Advanced
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface
Click the tab for your video card
Using Multimedia
ExpressCard Blanks
Using ExpressCards
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Using ExpressCards
Installing a Memory Card
Using the Memory Card Reader
Memory Card Blanks
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Setting Up a Network
Wireless Local Area Network
Windows XP
Start Button and Connect To Option
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
General tab Order Confirmation for Your Computer
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting to a Wlan
Click Start→Settings→Control Panel→Network Connections
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
Click Start →All Programs→Dell Wireless
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
101
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
102
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
103
104
Passwords
105
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
106
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
108
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
109
110
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
111
Dell Support Center
112
Dell Support
113
Dell PC Tune-Up
Dell PC CheckUp
Dell Network Assistant
114
Drive Problems
DellConnect
Click Self Help→Network / Internet→Network Management
Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive
Optical drive problems
115
Hard drive problems
Click Start→All Programs→Modem Helper
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
117
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119
Error Messages
120
121
122
Click Uninstall
123
Click Start →Control Panel→Programs→Programs and Features
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
ExpressCard Problems
124
External Keyboard problems
Keyboard Problems
125
126
Unexpected characters
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start
Computer stops responding
Solid blue screen appears
Dell MediaDirect problems
128
129
Other software problems
130
Memory Problems
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Network Problems
131
132
Power Problems
133
Printer Problems
134
Scanner Problems
Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Printer
Click Properties and click Ports
135
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Mouse
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Mouse
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
137
If the display is difficult to read
139
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
If only part of the display is readable
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Properties Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
141
At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
143
144
Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter
Restoring Your Operating System
Click Start→Help and Support
145
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Starting System Restore
Click Start →Help and Support
146
Undoing the Last System Restore
Dell PC Restore
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
147
148
Removing PC Restore
149
Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore
Click Dell Factory Image Restore
Select Repair Your Computer
150
Using the Operating System Media
Before You Begin
Insert the Operating System disc
151
152
Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
154
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Windows XP Click Start→Shut Down→Shut down Windows Vista
155
156
Hard Drive
157
Removing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Replacing the Hard Drive
158
Removing the Optical Drive
Optical Drive
159
160
Hinge Cover
Replacing the Optical Drive
Removing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Keyboard
161
162
Removing the Keyboard
163
Memory
Replacing the Keyboard
Removing the Dimm a Memory Module
164
165
Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module
Properties→General Windows Vista
Removing the Dimm B Memory Module
166
167
Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module
168
169
Subscriber Identity Module
Removing a Wlan Card
Wireless Mini Cards
170
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
178
Flash Cache Module
Replacing a Wpan Card
Removing the FCM
179
Replacing the FCM
Removing the Card
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
180
181
Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Card
182
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
183
Dell QuickSet Features
184
185
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
186
Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
187
DellConnect Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
188
Product Information
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Before You Call
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
190
191
Visit support.dell.com
Contacting Dell
192
193
Specifications
Sdio
194
USB
195
Lvds
196
Wxga
197
198
199
200
201
202
Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
203
Commonly Used Options
Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Changing the Boot Sequence
205
USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
206
Mouse
Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
Touch Pad
Media
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
208
FCC Class B
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
210
Macrovision Product Notice
211
Glossary
212
213
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227
228
BD. See Blu-ray Disc
Index
229
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FCM. See Flash Cache Module
232
See also wireless switch
233
234
SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module
235
See also Mobile Broadband 236