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User’s Guide
August HN566
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
104
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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Finding Information
How to set up my computer
Support.dell.com
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
Front View
About Your Computer
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
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
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Using a Battery
Charge Gauge
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Check the Battery Health
Standby and Sleep Mode
Power Management Modes
Hibernate Mode
Charging the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Accessing Power Options Properties
Storing a Battery
Replacing the Battery
Battery Errors
Using a Battery
Key Combinations
Using the Keyboard
Battery
Numeric Keypad
Display Functions
Power Management
Microsoft Windows Logo Key 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
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
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
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 Picture
Adjusting the Volume
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
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
Trusted Platform Module TPM
Enabling the TPM Feature
Security Management Software
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
Dell Support Utility
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Media drive problems
Drive Problems
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
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
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Solid blue screen appears
General
Network Problems
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network
Icon on the Windows
PC Card Problems
Power Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Printer Problems
Docking Power Considerations
If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from external speakers
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
If the display is difficult to read
Picture quality
If only part of the display is readable
Click the Start button and then click Control Panel
Advanced Functionality
Error Message
Intel Active Management Technology
Basic Functionality
Select None
Intel Active Management Technology 101
ASF
102
Overview
System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Changing the Boot Sequence
Shut down the computer through the Start menu 104
Changing COM Ports
Changing Printer Modes
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Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
108
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Microsoft Windows XP
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
113
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items
114
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
119
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Card cable Metal tab
Coin-Cell Battery
Memory
Battery connector Coin-cell battery Mylar
121
Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips
123
Securing clips 2 per connector
Memory module cover
125
126
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card
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
Optical drive
Media Bay
FCM Flash Cache Module
Removing Media Bay Devices
135
Lift the card out of its connector
FCM card Antennae cables
FCM card
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Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
138
Travel Tips
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Traveling by Air
Graphics
Specifications
141
Core
142
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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
149
Technical Support and Customer Service
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
DellConnect Online Services
Product Information
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Before You Call
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
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Contacting Dell
155
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Appendix
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
159
Glossary
ALS ambient light sensor
160
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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