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
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Contents
Configuring Power Management Settings
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
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
Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Contents
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
103
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
If only part of the display is readable
104
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 119
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 110
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 111
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 126
140
Technical Support and Customer Service 149
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 152
149
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 personalize my desktop
How to use Windows XP
How to work with programs and files
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
To prepare the new computer for the file transfer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
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
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery 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
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard
Battery
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 Ambient Light Sensor
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
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
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Wireless Local Area Network
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
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
PC Card
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
Extended Cards
Information Guide
Removing a Card or Blank
Using Cards
Smart Card
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
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
Computer Tracking Software
Using the Security Management Software
Enable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Touch Pad
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
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
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
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
Computer does not start up
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer stops responding
Memory Problems
Other software problems
Solid blue screen appears
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network
Network Problems
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
General
PC Card Problems
Icon on the Windows
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Docking Power Considerations
No sound from integrated speakers
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
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
Basic Functionality
Error Message
Intel Active Management Technology
Advanced Functionality
Select None
ASF
Intel Active Management Technology 101
102
System Setup Screens
System Setup Program
Viewing the 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
105
106
Drivers
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
108
Microsoft Windows XP
109
Microsoft Windows Vista
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts
Using the Operating System Media
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items
113
114
Recommended Tools
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
117
Hinge Cover
Keyboard
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
Securing clips 2 per connector
123
Memory module cover
125
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
131
Hard Drive
SIM card Metal brackets
133
Screws Hard drive
Removing Media Bay Devices
Media Bay
FCM Flash Cache Module
Optical drive
Lift the card out of its connector
135
FCM card Antennae cables
136
FCM card
Dell QuickSet
137
Dell QuickSet
138
Packing the Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Core
Specifications
141
Graphics
142
143
2373
Power Consumption panel with Backlight typical
144
2109
145
Keycaps
146
Reduced under certain power-intensive
Information on battery life
Conditions
Cmos active capacitive pixel-sensing
147
Fingerprint Reader optional Type
Technology
Specifications
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
Getting Help
149
DellConnect Online Services
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
152
153
Contacting Dell
155
156
FCC Class B
Appendix
FCC Notice U.S. Only
157
Macrovision Product Notice
Glossary
159
ALS ambient light sensor
160
161
To bypass the processor Docking device See APR
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166
Analog format, which could degrade the quality of the file
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