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Dell PY760 manual Setting Up Your Computer

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Dell PY760 manual Setting Up Your Computer

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User’s Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Accessing Power Options PropertiesCustomizing the Touch Pad Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableUsing a Primary Password Installing an ExpressCardUsing an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password115 113141 137158 155159 Replacing the Hard Drive 161Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryVideo TV-Out Connector 224 Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors 223202 206Identifying Your Computer Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Macrovision Product Notice Contents Finding Information Finding InformationDrivers for my computer My device documentation Find It Here What Are You Looking For?Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LicenseDell Support Website support.dell.com Icon in the taskbar How to reinstall my operating systemOptional and may not ship with your ComputerWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding Information About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Lights located above the keyboard indicate the following About Your Computer Left Side View Smart card slot Hard drive ExpressCard slot Right Side ViewBack View I D E O TV- O U T C O N N E C T O R Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer About Your Computer Bottom View About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XPTo transfer data to the new computer Running the Files and Settings Transfer WizardTo copy data from the old computer To copy data from the old computer Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Vista Power MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Perform the following actions to conserve battery power Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Hibernate Mode Power Management ModesStandby and Sleep Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Accessing Power Options Properties Charging the BatteryTo remove the battery Removing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard Key Combinations BatterySystem Functions CD or DVD TrayPower Options Properties window. See Power Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Vista Logo Key Functions Touch PadTouch pad buttons Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Projector Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Windows Vista Making Images and Text Look Bigger or SharperUsing the Display Using the Display Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media Media Type Read Write Rewritable CD-Writable DrivesBD-Writable Drives Helpful TipsAdjusting the Volume Mute icon Adjusting the PictureVolume icon Video connector Using Multimedia Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceConnector Standard S-video cable Audio connectorVideo and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Audio input connectorComposite video adapter Using Multimedia Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video cable Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video cableEnabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using Networks Checking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area Network WlanBefore you can set up a WLAN, you need What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Windows Vista Mobile Broadband / Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you needMicrosoft Windows Firewall Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkSetting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Using Cards Using CardsExpressCards Express Card/34100 Installing an ExpressCardExpressCard Blanks Release button Removing an ExpressCard or Blank101 About Smart Cards Smart CardsGold contact pad Installing a Smart Card103 Smart card slot ExpressCard slot Using Cards104 Security Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerSmart Cards and Fingerprint Readers 105About Passwords PasswordsWhen using passwords, observe the following guidelines 106107 Using a Primary PasswordUsing an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password 109 Enabling the TPM FeatureTrusted Platform Module TPM Activating the Security Management Software Using the Security Management SoftwareSecurity Management Software 111 Computer Tracking SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Alert Standard Format ASF Cleaning Your Computer Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Touch Pad114 Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive116 117 Dell Diagnostics Main MenuFunction 118119 Solving ProblemsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer 120 Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Problems writing to an optical drive Optical drive problemsHard drive problems 121Windows XP Click Start→All Programs→Modem Helper Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems122 123 Error MessagesWindows XP Click Start and click Control Panel Ieee 1394 Device Problems124 Lockups and Software Problems Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears 126127 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems 128 Power Problems129 Printer ProblemsScanner Problems 130 Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers 131 Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones 132 Video and Monitor ProblemsScreen is blank Screen is difficult to read 133 If only part of the display is readable134 Power Lights135 136 You can use the system setup program as follows System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program OverviewSystem Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options139 Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical DriveSystem Setup Program What Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Software Drivers142 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesMicrosoft Windows Vista 143 144 Manually Reinstalling Drivers145 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways 147 148 To see if System Restore is enabled149 150 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore151 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System MediaConfirm Data Deletion screen appears Before You Begin153 To reinstall Windows , you need the following items154 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer156 Before Working Inside Your Computer157 158 Your computer ships with a fixed optical drive installedOptical Drive Removing the Hard Drive Hard Drive159 Screw160 Replacing the Hard Drive MemoryRemoving the Memory Modules 161162 163 Replacing the Memory Modules164 165 ModemRemoving the Modem Replacing the Modem System board connector166 Pull-tab Modem Modem cable167 Mini Card168 Antenna connectorsMini-card connector Securing clips 169170 Securing clips Antenna connectors Mini-card connector171 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology172 Card connectorTechnology Card door M2.5 x 8-mm screw173 Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover 174 KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard cable Tabs Adding and Replacing Parts175 176 Removing the Display AssemblyDisplay 177 Keyboard M2 x 5-mm screws Mini-card antenna cables 178Board Display cable in cable channel179 Replacing the Display Assembly180 Tab Display Bezel181 182 Removing the Display BezelScrew covers Two at the bottom183 Display back cover 184185 Display PanelReplacing the Display Bezel Display panel M2 x 3-mm screws Display back cover Removing the Display Panel186 187 Connector Display cable connector Inverter connectorReplacing the Display Panel 188 Display LatchRemoving the Display Latch Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Display Latch 189190 Flash Cache Module Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the FCM 191192 Palm RestReplacing the FCM 193 Removing the Palm Rest194 LED board connector Biometric reader connectorReplacing the Palm Rest 195196 SpeakersRemoving the Speakers Replacing the Speakers USB Port BoardRemoving the USB Port Board 197198 Replacing the USB Port Board System board connector Tab Pin199 USB port board M2.5 x 5-mm screw Notch200 Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 201 Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyProcessor thermal-cooling Thermal pad202 Processor ModuleRemoving the Processor Module IF-socket 203ZIF-socket cam screw Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly Video Card/Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Processor Module 204205 System Fans Replacing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the System Fans 206207 M2.5 x 5-mm screws Assembly Fan cable208 ExpressCard Cage Assembly, if installed Fan cableReplacing the System Fans 209210 Removing the Smart Card Reader Smart Card Reader211 Hard drive bay ExpressCard cage X 3-mm screwsReplacing the Smart Card Reader System BoardRemoving the System Board 212213 214 ExpressCard connector215 Technology connectorSpeaker connector 216 217 218 Replacing the System Board219 Battery Latch AssemblyRemoving the Battery Latch Assembly Hard drive bay 220221 222 Replacing the Battery Latch AssemblyPin Assignments for I/O Connectors Flashing the BiosUSB Connector 223Video TV-Out Connector Video ConnectorPin Signal 224Video PinSignal Ieee 1394 ConnectorComposite Video PinSignal 225226 Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet227 228 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 229230 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 231 232 Obtaining Assistance Getting Help233 Getting Help234 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service 235236 Before You Call237 238 Diagnostics Checklist239 Contacting Dell240 ExpressCard Specifications Specifications241 ProcessorExpressCard 242Memory In-1 media memory card reader243 244 245 246 AC Adapter Height 247Physical With optical driveEnvironmental Storage 248Macrovision Product Notice AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B250 Glossary Glossary251 252 Device driver See driver 253Product ID 254 255 256 257 258 NIC See network adapter 259260 261 262 263 264 265 Video resolution See resolution266 267 268