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User’s Guide
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 Contents
 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Configuring Power Management Settings
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Contents
 What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
 Using a Primary or System Password
 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Contents
Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon
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Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
If only part of the display is readable
103
 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 126
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 110
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 111
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 119
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Technical Support and Customer Service 149
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 152
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 Support.dell.com
How to set up my computer
Finding Information
 Microsoft Windows License Label
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
 Click the topic that describes your problem
How to use Windows XP
How to work with programs and files
How to personalize my desktop
 Dell QuickSet Help
 About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Front View
 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
 Transferring Information to a New Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
To prepare the new computer for the file transfer
 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
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
 Charge Gauge
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
 Check the Battery Health
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
 Hibernate Mode
Power Management Modes
Standby and Sleep Mode
 Accessing Power Options Properties
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
 Storing a Battery
Replacing the Battery
 Battery Errors
 Using a Battery
 Key Combinations
Using the Keyboard
Battery
Numeric Keypad
 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Power Management
Display Functions
 Touch Pad
 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track Stick Cap
 Using the Display
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Ambient Light Sensor
 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Switching the Video Image
 Dual Independent Display Mode
 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
 Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard
Wireless Local Area Network
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
 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
 Playing Media
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
 DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Copying Media
 Using Blank Media
How to Copy Media
 Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Helpful Tips
 Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
 Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
 Card Types
Using Cards
 Information Guide
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
Extended Cards
PC Card
 Removing a Card or Blank
 Using Cards
 Securing Your Computer
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Smart Card
 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
 Security Management Software
Enabling the TPM Feature
Trusted Platform Module TPM
 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Using the Security Management Software
Enable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on
Computer Tracking Software
 Securing Your Computer
 Mouse
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
 CDs and DVDs
Floppy Drive
 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
 Troubleshooting
 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
 Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Dell Support Utility
 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
Media drive problems
 Click the Tools tab
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
 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
 Computer stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer does not start up
 Solid blue screen appears
Memory Problems
Other software problems
 General
Network Problems
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network
 Icon on the Windows
PC Card Problems
 Power Problems
 Docking Power Considerations
Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
 If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
 No sound from external speakers
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
 If the display is difficult to read
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel
If only part of the display is readable
Picture quality
 Advanced Functionality
Error Message
Intel Active Management Technology
Basic Functionality
 Select None
 Intel Active Management Technology 101
ASF
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 Overview
System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
 Shut down the computer through the Start menu 104
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
 105
Changing Printer Modes
Changing COM Ports
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 Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
 Microsoft Windows XP
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
108
 Microsoft Windows Vista
109
 Microsoft Windows XP
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool
 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista
 Using the Operating System Media
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To reinstall Windows, you need the following items
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 Turning Off Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
 Adding and Replacing Parts
 Hinge cover Plastic scribe
Hinge Cover
Keyboard
117
 Screws Keyboard tabs Palm rest Pull-tab
 Card cable Metal tab
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
119
 Coin-Cell Battery
 121
Battery connector Coin-cell battery Mylar
Memory
 Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips
 123
Securing clips 2 per connector
 Memory module cover
 125
 Wlan card
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card
126
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 Mobile Broadband Card
 Mobile Broadband card
129
 Mobile Broadband card 2 metal securing tabs
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Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card
 SIM card Metal brackets
Hard Drive
 Screws Hard drive
133
 Optical drive
Media Bay
FCM Flash Cache Module
Removing Media Bay Devices
 FCM card Antennae cables
Lift the card out of its connector
135
 FCM card
136
 Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
137
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 Travel Tips
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
 Traveling by Air
 Graphics
Specifications
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Core
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 2109
Power Consumption panel with Backlight typical
144
2373
 Keycaps
145
 Conditions
Reduced under certain power-intensive
Information on battery life
146
 Technology
147
Fingerprint Reader optional Type
Cmos active capacitive pixel-sensing
 Specifications
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Technical Support and Customer Service
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
 DellConnect Online Services
 Product Information
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
 152
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
 153
 Contacting Dell
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Appendix
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
 Macrovision Product Notice
 ALS ambient light sensor
Glossary
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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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