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Contents
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Accessing Power Options Properties
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Contents
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Connecting a Network or Broadband
Dell Technical Update Service
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
External Keyboard problems
Using the Operating System Media
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Replacing the Hard Drive 111 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
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Technical Support and Customer Service
Automated Order-Status Service
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Computer, Keyboard, and Display 144
Definition of Third-Party Software
Contents
Drivers for my computer
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Device documentation
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Microsoft Windows License Label
Appropriate for your configuration
Enter your Service Tag or product
System, and installs the updates
Other Dell customers
How to work with programs and files
See Drive Problems on
How to use Windows XP
How to personalize your desktop
Returns your computer to an earlier
Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restore your operating system
Operating state without affecting
Finding Information
Front View
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Headphone connectors Touch pad buttons Device status lights
Analog microphone
D I O C O N N E C T O R S
Information, see the documentation that came with your card
Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S
Security cable slot
USB connectors Video connector VGA
Left Side View
Hard drive
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer
Right Side View
USB connector
ExpressCard slot Optical drive
Battery Air vents
Back View
Optical drive Battery Battery release latch
Bottom View
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Windows Easy Transfer
To copy data from the old computer
To transfer data to the new computer
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Setting Up Your Computer
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Using the Display
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric keypad
Key Combinations
Battery
Power Management
System Functions
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Click Start, and then click Control Panel Click Keyboard
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Check the Battery Health
Hibernate Mode
Power Management Modes
Standby Mode
Close the display Press FnEsc
Accessing Power Options Properties
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Press the power button Close the display Press FnEsc
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Playing Media
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Copying CD and DVD Media
Helpful Tips
Using Blank CD and DVD Media
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using Cards
Using Cards
ExpressCards
Installing an ExpressCard
ExpressCard Blanks
Memory Card Blanks
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Memory Card Reader
Secure Digital SD
Installing a Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Using Cards
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a Network
Wireless Local Area Network
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Start Button and Connect To Option
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting to a Wlan
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
Securing Your Computer
Securing Your Computer
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
During the assessment, answer any questions that appear
Page
OptionFunction
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Drive Problems
Tab Function
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW, or DVD+/-RW drive
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
ExpressCard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Computer does not start
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer stops responding
Other software problems
Solid blue screen appears
Memory Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Below 0C 32F, the computer will not start
Scanner Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from external speakers
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Identifying Drivers
Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver
Troubleshooting
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
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Starting System Restore
Before You Begin
Using the Operating System Media
Reinstalling Windows XP
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Troubleshooting
Recommended Tools
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Hard Drive
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Slide the hard drive out of the computer 110
Removing the Hard Drive
Screws
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Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Foam packaging
Replacing the Optical Drive
Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
Optical drive Locking screw
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Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
Hinge cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
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Keyboard connector latch
Replacing the Keyboard
Screws Keyboard Keyboard tabs
Removing Memory Module
Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on
Memory
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Cover
Replacing Memory Module
Securing clips
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Tab
Removing Mini-Card
Wireless Mini-Cards
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Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card
Mini-Card Adding and Replacing Parts
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Replacing Mini-Card
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Card
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Replacing the Card
Securing screw
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Packing the Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
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Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
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Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
DellConnect Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
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Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Product Information
Before You Call
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
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Contacting Dell
Specifications
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Memory Memory module connector
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LCD interface
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TV support
1280 x 800 at 262 K colors
Display Maximum resolutions
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258 mm
Information on battery life
Reduced under certain power-intensive
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Ms halfsine pulse for storage Operating
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30G
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Using the System Setup Program
Appendix
Appendix
Changing the Boot Sequence
Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD
Performing a One-Time Boot
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Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Mouse
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
Touch Pad
Media
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
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FCC Class B
FCC Notice U.S. Only
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Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Module bay See media bay Glossary
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Index
Index
See also hard drive See also optical drive
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