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Troubleshooting
Specification
Install
Adding and Replacing Parts
Error codes
Disables wireless devices
Drive Problems
Diagnostic Lights
Setting Up and Using Networks
Battery Errors
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Contents
User’s Guide
September HN566
Contents
Using the Keyboard
Setting Up and Using Networks
Using Cards
Troubleshooting
Intel Active Management Technology System Setup Program
Reinstalling Software
Dell QuickSet Traveling With Your Computer
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Support.dell.com
What Are You Looking For?
Dell Support Website support.dell.com
Dell QuickSet Help
Front View
About Your Computer
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
Light is flashing
Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S
Left Side View
Disables wireless devices
Right Side View
Back View
Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device
Bottom View
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
Click Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Charge Gauge
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Check the Battery Health
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Check the Battery Charge
Power Management Modes
Standby and Sleep Mode
Hibernate Mode
Windows XP
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Accessing Power Options Properties
Replacing the Battery
Battery Errors
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard
Key Combinations
Touch Pad
Changing the Track Stick Cap
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Mouse Properties window
Using the Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Ambient Light Sensor
Switching the Video Image
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Dual Independent Display Mode
Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Wireless Local Area Network
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Select an option under Choose a connection option
Order Confirmation for Your Computer
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties
Start Button and Connect To Option
Connecting to a Wlan
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Click Start→ Connect To→ Manage wireless networks
Help and Support
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Location Profile Settings General Mobility Settings
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Setting Up and Using Networks
Playing Media
Using Multimedia
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
How to Copy Media
Using Blank Media
Copying Media
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Volume
Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Adjusting the Picture
Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Card Types
Using Cards
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
Extended Cards
PC Card
Removing a Card or Blank
Using Cards
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Smart Card
About Smart Cards
Installing a Smart Card
Passwords
About Passwords
Using a Primary or System Password
Type of Password Features
Using a Hard Drive Password
Using an Administrator Password
Trusted Platform Module TPM
Enabling the TPM Feature
Activating the Security Management Software
Using the Security Management Software
Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Touch Pad
Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights
Diagnostic Light Codes During Post
Light Pattern
Suggested Resolution
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Dell Support Utility
Tab Function
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support Settings
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Media drive problems
Hard drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Click Add or Remove Programs
Click Printers and Other Hardware
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Computer stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer does not start up
Click Task Manager
Other software problems
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Solid blue screen appears
Network Problems
Memory Problems
Icon on the Windows
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network
General
Power Problems
PC Card Problems
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Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Docking Power Considerations
Docking While the Computer Is Running
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Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked
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Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
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Click Appearance and Themes
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
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If only part of the display is readable
Troubleshooting
IAMT Features
Intel Active Management Technology
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Select Return to Previous Menu twice
Accessing iAMT setup
Out-of-Band Management
Turning off iAMT
Unsupported AMT Features
USB Provisioning
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Intel Active Management Technology
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System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Overview
Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive
System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
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Performing a One-Time Boot
Changing Printer Modes
Changing COM Ports
System Setup Program
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Installing Drivers in the Correct Order
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver
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Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Microsoft Windows XP
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Starting System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore 120
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Using the Operating System Media
Reinstalling Windows
Before You Begin
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Turning Off Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
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Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Hinge Cover
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Keyboard
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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Coin-Cell Battery
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Memory
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Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card
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Mobile Broadband Card
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Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card
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Hard Drive
Media Bay
Removing Media Bay Devices
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FCM Flash Cache Module
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Adding and Replacing Parts
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Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
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System Information
Specifications
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Processor
Memory
Ports and Connectors
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PCI-E Card
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Communications
Video
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Audio
Display
Touch Pad
Battery
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Keyboard
AC Adapter
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Environmental
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Fingerprint Reader optional
Physical
Specifications
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Technical Support and Customer Service
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
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DellConnect Online Services
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Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
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Before You Call
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Diagnostics Checklist
Contacting Dell
Visit support.dell.com
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Appendix
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
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Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Product ID
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Module bay See media bay
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Video resolution See resolution
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