User’s Guide
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
August HN566
Contents
Configuring Power Management Settings
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Contents
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Using a Primary or System Password
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Contents
Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
If only part of the display is readable
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Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 110
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 111
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 119
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 126
Technical Support and Customer Service 149
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 152
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How to set up my computer
Finding Information
Support.dell.com
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Microsoft Windows License Label
How to use Windows XP
How to work with programs and files
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
Flashing yellow Error
Right Side View
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
Microsoft Windows XP
To prepare the new computer for the file transfer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Click Finished and restart the new computer
Microsoft Windows Vista
Easy Transfer Cable for 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
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
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
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Battery Errors
Using a Battery
Using the Keyboard
Battery
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Power Management
Display Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Changing the Track Stick Cap
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Ambient Light Sensor
Using the Display
Switching the Video Image
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
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
Wireless Local Area Network
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
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
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Playing Media
Copying Media
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
How to Copy Media
Using Blank Media
Helpful Tips
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Using Cards
Card Types
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
Extended Cards
PC Card
Information Guide
Removing a Card or Blank
Using Cards
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Smart Card
Securing Your Computer
Installing a Smart Card
About Smart Cards
Passwords
About Passwords
Using a Primary or System Password
Using an Administrator Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
Enabling the TPM Feature
Trusted Platform Module TPM
Security Management Software
Using the Security Management Software
Enable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
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
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive 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
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Memory Problems
Other software problems
Solid blue screen appears
Network Problems
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network
General
PC Card Problems
Icon on the Windows
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Docking Power Considerations
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker 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
Error Message
Intel Active Management Technology
Basic Functionality
Advanced Functionality
Select None
ASF
Intel Active Management Technology 101
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System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
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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Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool
Microsoft Windows XP
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista
Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts
Using the Operating System Media
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Hinge Cover
Keyboard
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Hinge cover Plastic scribe
Screws Keyboard tabs Palm rest Pull-tab
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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Card cable Metal tab
Coin-Cell Battery
Battery connector Coin-cell battery Mylar
Memory
121
Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips
Securing clips 2 per connector
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Memory module cover
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Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card
126
Wlan card
127
Mobile Broadband Card
129
Mobile Broadband card
Mobile Broadband card 2 metal securing tabs
Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card
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Hard Drive
SIM card Metal brackets
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Screws Hard drive
Media Bay
FCM Flash Cache Module
Removing Media Bay Devices
Optical drive
Lift the card out of its connector
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FCM card Antennae cables
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FCM card
Dell QuickSet
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Dell QuickSet
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Specifications
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Core
Graphics
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Power Consumption panel with Backlight typical
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2373
2109
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Keycaps
Reduced under certain power-intensive
Information on battery life
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Conditions
147
Fingerprint Reader optional Type
Cmos active capacitive pixel-sensing
Technology
Specifications
Technical Support and Customer Service
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
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DellConnect Online Services
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
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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Appendix
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
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Macrovision Product Notice
Glossary
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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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