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Troubleshooting
Specs
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
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Finding Information
Support.dell.com
What Are You Looking For?
Dell Support Website support.dell.com
Dell QuickSet Help
About Your Computer
Front View
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
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Microsoft Windows XP
Click Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Microsoft Windows Vista
Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Charge Gauge
Check the Battery Charge
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Check the Battery Health
Standby and Sleep Mode
Power Management Modes
Hibernate Mode
Accessing Power Options Properties
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Windows XP
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Battery Errors
Using a Battery
Using the Keyboard
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track Stick Cap
Mouse Properties window
Using the Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Using the Ambient Light Sensor
Switching the Video Image
Dual Independent Display Mode
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes
Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Wireless Local Area Network
Select an option under Choose a connection option
Start Button and Connect To Option
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties
Order Confirmation for Your Computer
Connecting to a Wlan
Help and Support
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Click Start→ Connect To→ Manage wireless networks
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Location Profile Settings General Mobility Settings
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Setting Up and Using Networks
Using Multimedia
Playing Media
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Using Blank Media
How to Copy Media
Copying Media
Helpful Tips
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Adjusting the Volume
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Adjusting the Picture
Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution
Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Using Cards
Card Types
Extended Cards
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
PC Card
Removing a Card or Blank
Using Cards
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
Smart Card
Installing a Smart Card
About Smart Cards
Passwords
Using a Primary or System Password
About Passwords
Type of Password Features
Using an Administrator Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
Enabling the TPM Feature
Trusted Platform Module TPM
Computer Tracking Software
Using the Security Management Software
Security Management Software
Activating the Security Management Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse
Touch Pad
Floppy Drive
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
CDs and DVDs
Diagnostic Lights
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Light Codes During Post
Suggested Resolution
Light Pattern
Dell Diagnostics
Dell Technical Update Service
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Dell Support Utility
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Tab Function
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support Settings
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Media drive problems
Hard drive problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Click Add or Remove Programs
External Keyboard problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Click Printers and Other Hardware
Computer does not start up
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer stops responding
Solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Click Task Manager
Memory Problems
Network Problems
General
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network
Icon on the Windows
PC Card Problems
Power Problems
Docking While the Computer Is Running
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Docking Power Considerations
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AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
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No sound from external speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
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No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
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If the display is difficult to read
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
Click Appearance and Themes
If only part of the display is readable
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Troubleshooting
Intel Active Management Technology
IAMT Features
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Turning off iAMT
Accessing iAMT setup
Out-of-Band Management
Select Return to Previous Menu twice
USB Provisioning
Unsupported AMT Features
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Intel Active Management Technology
Overview
System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
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Commonly Used Options
System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive
Changing COM Ports
Performing a One-Time Boot
Changing Printer Modes
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System Setup Program
Drivers
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Installing Drivers in the Correct Order
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Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
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Manually Reinstalling Drivers
118
Restoring Your Operating System
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Microsoft Windows XP
Undoing the Last System Restore
Starting System Restore
Enabling System Restore 120
Before You Begin
Using the Operating System Media
Reinstalling Windows
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Recommended Tools
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
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
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Removing Media Bay Devices
Media Bay
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FCM Flash Cache Module
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Dell QuickSet
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Dell QuickSet
Packing the Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
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Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
150
Processor
Specifications
151
System Information
PCI-E Card
Ports and Connectors
152
Memory
Communications
153
Video
Audio
154
Display
Keyboard
Battery
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Touch Pad
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AC Adapter
Physical
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Fingerprint Reader optional
Environmental
Specifications
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
Getting Help
159
DellConnect Online Services
160
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
161
Before You Call
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Diagnostics Checklist
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Visit support.dell.com
Contacting Dell
164
FCC Class B
Appendix
FCC Notice U.S. Only
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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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