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 Contents
 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
 Using the Optional Camera
 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card
 Using the Memory Card Reader
 Securing Your Computer
 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 125
 Sound and Speaker Problems
 Adding and Replacing Parts
 Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer
 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
 Glossary
 Finding Information
Drivers and Utilities Media
 Dell Product Information Guide
 Service Tag and Microsoft Windows
 Site
 Dell Support Center
 Dell QuickSet Help
 Operating System Media
 Finding Information
 Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
About Your Computer
 Front View
 Device status lights
 D I O C O N N E C T O R S
 Flashing green Searching for networks
 About Your Computer
 Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S
 USB connectors ExpressCard slot
Left Side View
 Video connector VGA
Right Side View
 Back View
 D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ
 Bottom View
Compartment
 Module
 About Your Computer
 Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
 Windows XP
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
 Microsoft Windows XP
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Windows Vista
 To prepare a new computer for the file transfer
 Next
 Next
 Setting Up a Printer
Microsoft Windows Vista
 Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
 Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Click Start→ Printers and Faxes
 Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
 Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
 Windows Vista
 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
 Key Combinations
 Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Click Hardware and Sound Click Keyboard
 Touch Pad
 Customizing the Touch Pad
Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse
 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
 Using a Battery
Battery Performance
 Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
 Check the Battery Health
Check the Battery Charge
Charge Gauge
 Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Microsoft Windows XP Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Vista Battery Meter
 Standby and Sleep Mode
Power Management Modes
Hibernate Mode
 Configuring Power Management Settings
Accessing Power Options Properties
 Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
 Storing a Battery
 Using the Optional Camera
Accessing the Camera’s Help File
 Creating a Picture or a Video
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
Webcam Console window
 Using the Optional Camera
 Using the Optional Camera
 Using Multimedia
Playing Media
 DVD player includes the following basic buttons
 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control
 OK/Enter/Select Arrow Right Arrow Down Play/Pause Forward
 How to Copy a CD or DVD
Copying CD and DVD Media
 Using Blank CD and DVD Media
Helpful Tips
 Adjusting the Volume
 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect
Adjusting the Picture
Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
 If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode
If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode
 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help
 Connector
 Video and Standard Audio
 Using Multimedia
 Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
 Video cable
 Composite Video and Standard Audio
 Composite video adapter
 Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
 Pdif digital audio cable
 Component Video and Standard Audio
 Component video adapter
 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
 Standard audio cable
 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface
 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Microsoft Windows XP
Click Advanced
Microsoft Windows Vista
 Using Multimedia
 Using ExpressCards
ExpressCard Blanks
 Installing an ExpressCard
 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
 Using ExpressCards
 Installing a Memory Card
Using the Memory Card Reader
Memory Card Blanks
 Removing a Memory Card or Blank
 Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
 Select an option under Choose a connection option
100
 Wireless Local Area Network
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Start Button and Connect To Option
 Order Confirmation for Your Computer
Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties
102
 Connecting to a Wlan
103
 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
104
 Completing the Connection to the Wlan
105
 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
106
 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
107
 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
108
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 110
 Passwords
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
111
 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
112
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 Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
 116
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 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
118
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 Dell Support
Dell Support Center
120
 Dell PC Tune-Up
121
 Dell PC Checkup
Dell Network Assistant
DellConnect
Click Self Help→ Network /Internet→ Network Management
 Drive Problems
123
 Optical drive problems
Hard drive problems
 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
125
 Windows XP Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper
126
 Error Messages
127
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 130
 Click Uninstall
131
 ExpressCard Problems
132
 Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
133
 Unexpected characters
134
 Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
 Solid blue screen appears
Dell MediaDirect problems
136
 Other software problems
137
 Memory Problems
138
 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Network Problems
139
 Power Problems
140
 Printer Problems
141
 Click Properties and click Ports
Scanner Problems
Windows XP 142
 Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
143
 No sound from headphones
Remote Control Problems
144
 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
145
 Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
146
 What Is a Driver?
Drivers
If only part of the display is readable
147
 Identifying Drivers
Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel
Click Properties→ Device Manager
148
 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Properties Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver
149
 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
150
 Manually Reinstalling Drivers
151
 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter
Windows XP Click Start→ Help and Support
152
 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Using Windows Vista System Restore
153
 Creating a Restore Point
Click Start → Help and Support
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
154
 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration
Click Next→ Finish
Click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next
155
 Using the Operating System Media
Before You Begin
 Reinstalling Windows Vista
157
 Starting System Restore
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
 Using Dell PC Restore
159
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 162
 Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
163
 Before Working Inside Your Computer
Turning Off Your Computer
164
 165
 Removing the Hard Drive
Hard Drive
166
 167
 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Replacing the Hard Drive
168
 Removing the Optical Drive
Optical Drive
169
 Replacing the Optical Drive
Central Control Cover
170
 Replacing the Central Control Cover
Removing the Central Control Cover
171
 Removing the Keyboard
Keyboard
172
 Replacing the Keyboard
173
 Removing the Memory Module
Memory
174
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 Replacing the Memory Module
176
 Modem
177
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 Subscriber Identity Module
Wireless Mini-Cards
179
 Removing a Wlan Card
180
 Replacing a Wlan Card
181
 Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
182
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 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card
184
 Replacing a Wwan Card
185
 Removing the FCM
Flash Cache Module
186
 Replacing the FCM
187
 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Coin-Cell Battery
188
 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
189
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 Dell QuickSet Features
191
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 Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
193
 Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
194
 Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
195
 DellConnect Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
196
 Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
197
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 Before You Call
199
 200
 Contacting Dell
201
 202
 Specifications
203
 204
Sdio
 205
USB
 206
Lvds
 207
Wxga
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 Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
213
 Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
 215
 Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
216
 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
Touch Pad
Mouse
 Media
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
218
 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
 220
PP26L
 Macrovision Product Notice
221
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 Glossary
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 Index
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 See also hard drive See also optical drive 242
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 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module
246
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 See also Mobile Broadband 248