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Contents
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Contents
Accessing Power Options Properties
Dell Technical Update Service
Connecting a Network or Broadband
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
External Keyboard problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using the Operating System Media
Restoring Your Operating System
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Replacing the Hard Drive 111 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
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Automated Order-Status Service
Technical Support and Customer Service
Computer, Keyboard, and Display 144
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Definition of Third-Party Software
Contents
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Finding Information
Drivers for my computer
Device documentation
Microsoft Windows License Label
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
System, and installs the updates
Enter your Service Tag or product
Appropriate for your configuration
Other Dell customers
How to use Windows XP
See Drive Problems on
How to work with programs and files
How to personalize your desktop
Restore your operating system
Microsoft Windows System Restore
Returns your computer to an earlier
Operating state without affecting
Finding Information
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Front View
Analog microphone
Headphone connectors Touch pad buttons Device status lights
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
Left Side View
USB connectors Video connector VGA
Security cable slot
Hard drive
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer
ExpressCard slot Optical drive
USB connector
Right Side View
Back View
Battery Air vents
Bottom View
Optical drive Battery Battery release latch
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Windows Easy Transfer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
To copy data from the old computer
To transfer data to the new computer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Setting Up Your Computer
Using the Display
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Numeric keypad
Power Management
Battery
Key Combinations
System Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Click Start, and then click Control Panel Click Keyboard
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Check the Battery Health
Standby Mode
Power Management Modes
Hibernate Mode
Close the display Press FnEsc
Charging the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Accessing Power Options Properties
Press the power button Close the display Press FnEsc
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Playing Media
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Copying CD and DVD Media
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Using Blank CD and DVD Media
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
ExpressCards
Using Cards
ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using Cards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Memory Card Reader
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Memory Card Blanks
Secure Digital SD
Installing a Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Using Cards
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Wireless Local Area Network
Setting Up a Network
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
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
Securing Your Computer
Passwords
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
During the assessment, answer any questions that appear
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on
Page
Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
OptionFunction
Tab Function
Drive Problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW, or DVD+/-RW drive
Optical drive problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
ExpressCard Problems
Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
External Keyboard problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start
Computer stops responding
Solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Memory Problems
Power Problems
Network Problems
Below 0C 32F, the computer will not start
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from external speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
If only part of the display is readable
If the display is difficult to read
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager
Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver
Troubleshooting
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Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Starting System Restore
Reinstalling Windows XP
Using the Operating System Media
Before You Begin
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Troubleshooting
Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Hard Drive
Screws
Removing the Hard Drive
Slide the hard drive out of the computer 110
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Replacing the Hard Drive
111
Foam packaging
Removing the Optical Drive
Optical Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
Optical drive Locking screw
Removing the Hinge Cover
Hinge Cover
113
Hinge cover
Removing the Keyboard
Keyboard
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Keyboard
Keyboard connector latch
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Screws Keyboard Keyboard tabs
Memory
Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on
Removing Memory Module
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Cover
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Securing clips
Replacing Memory Module
Tab
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Wireless Mini-Cards
Removing Mini-Card
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Mini-Card Adding and Replacing Parts
Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card
Removing the Card
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Replacing Mini-Card
Securing screw
Replacing the Card
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Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
127
Getting Help
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Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect Online Services
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
131
Contacting Dell
133
Specifications
134
Memory Memory module connector
TV support
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LCD interface
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Display Maximum resolutions
1280 x 800 at 262 K colors
258 mm
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Reduced under certain power-intensive
Information on battery life
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30G
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Ms halfsine pulse for storage Operating
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Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
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Appendix
System Setup Screen
Viewing the System Setup Screen
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
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Performing a One-Time Boot
USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
Touch Pad
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
Mouse
Media
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
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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
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See also hard drive See also optical drive
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