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User’s Guide
August HN566
Contents
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Configuring Power Management Settings
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Contents
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Using a Primary or System Password
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Contents
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
If only part of the display is readable
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
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Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 111
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 110
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 119
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 126
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 152
Technical Support and Customer Service 149
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How to set up my computer
Finding Information
Support.dell.com
Microsoft Windows License Label
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
How to work with programs and files
How to use Windows XP
How to personalize my desktop
Click the topic that describes your problem
Dell QuickSet Help
About Your Computer
Front View
About Your Computer
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
Solid orange The battery charge is critically low
Left Side View
D I O C O N N E C T O R S
Right Side View
Flashing yellow Error
Back View
Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer
About Your Computer
Bottom View
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
Transferring Information to a New Computer
To prepare the new computer for the file transfer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Click Finished and restart the new computer
Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Select Yes Computer reboots and the transfer is complete
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Check the Battery Health
Power Management Modes
Standby and Sleep Mode
Hibernate Mode
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Accessing Power Options Properties
Storing a Battery
Replacing the Battery
Battery Errors
Using a Battery
Battery
Using the Keyboard
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Power Management
Display Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track Stick Cap
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Using the Ambient Light Sensor
Using the Display
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Switching the Video Image
Dual Independent Display Mode
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Wireless Local Area Network
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard
Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties
Connecting to a Wlan
Setting Up and Using Networks
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Playing Media
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Copying Media
Using Blank Media
How to Copy Media
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Card Types
Using Cards
Extended Cards
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
PC Card
Information Guide
Removing a Card or Blank
Using Cards
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
Smart Card
Securing Your Computer
About Smart Cards
Installing a Smart Card
About Passwords
Passwords
Using a Primary or System Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
Using an Administrator Password
Enabling the TPM Feature
Trusted Platform Module TPM
Security Management Software
Enable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on
Using the Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
Touch Pad
Mouse
CDs and DVDs
Floppy Drive
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Dell Support Utility
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
Media drive problems
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Click the Tools tab
Click the Start button and click Control Panel
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
Click Add or Remove Programs
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
External Keyboard problems
Keyboard Problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Memory Problems
Other software problems
Solid blue screen appears
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Network Problems
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network
General
Icon on the Windows
PC Card Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Docking Power Considerations
Sound and Speaker Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
No sound from external speakers
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Picture quality
Click the Start button and then click Control Panel
Intel Active Management Technology
Error Message
Basic Functionality
Advanced Functionality
Select None
Intel Active Management Technology 101
ASF
102
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Program
System Setup Screens
Overview
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
Shut down the computer through the Start menu 104
Changing Printer Modes
Changing COM Ports
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What Is a Driver?
Reinstalling Software
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
108
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
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Microsoft Windows XP
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Microsoft Windows Vista
Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts
Using the Operating System Media
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To reinstall Windows, you need the following items
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Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Keyboard
Hinge Cover
117
Hinge cover Plastic scribe
Screws Keyboard tabs Palm rest Pull-tab
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
119
Card cable Metal tab
Coin-Cell Battery
Battery connector Coin-cell battery Mylar
Memory
121
Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips
123
Securing clips 2 per connector
Memory module cover
125
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card
126
Wlan card
127
Mobile Broadband Card
Mobile Broadband card
129
Mobile Broadband card 2 metal securing tabs
131
Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card
SIM card Metal brackets
Hard Drive
Screws Hard drive
133
FCM Flash Cache Module
Media Bay
Removing Media Bay Devices
Optical drive
Lift the card out of its connector
135
FCM card Antennae cables
FCM card
136
Dell QuickSet
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Dell QuickSet
138
Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
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Specifications
Core
Graphics
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Power Consumption panel with Backlight typical
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Keycaps
145
Information on battery life
Reduced under certain power-intensive
146
Conditions
Fingerprint Reader optional Type
147
Cmos active capacitive pixel-sensing
Technology
Specifications
Getting Help
Technical Support and Customer Service
Obtaining Assistance
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DellConnect Online Services
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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FCC Notice U.S. Only
Appendix
FCC Class B
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Macrovision Product Notice
Glossary
159
ALS ambient light sensor
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To bypass the processor Docking device See APR
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Analog format, which could degrade the quality of the file
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