User’s Guide
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Accessing Power Options Properties
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Customizing the Touch Pad
Installing an ExpressCard
Using a Primary Password
Using an Administrator Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
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Replacing the Hard Drive 161
Removing the Display Assembly
Replacing the Display Assembly
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors 223
Video TV-Out Connector 224
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Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your Order
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Identifying Your Computer
Macrovision Product Notice
Contents
Finding Information
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For?
Drivers for my computer My device documentation Find It Here
Quick Reference Guide
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here
Dell Support Website support.dell.com
How to reinstall my operating system
Icon in the taskbar
Optional and may not ship with your
Computer
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Finding Information
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
About Your Computer
About 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
Right Side View
Smart card slot Hard drive ExpressCard slot
Back 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 Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
To copy data from the old computer
To transfer data to the new computer
To copy data from the old computer
Microsoft Windows Vista
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Vista Power Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Perform the following actions to conserve battery power
Power Management Modes
Standby and Sleep Mode
Hibernate Mode
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Accessing Power Options Properties
Removing the Battery
To remove the battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Using the Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Numeric Keypad
Battery
Key Combinations
System Functions
CD or DVD Tray
Power Management
Power Options Properties window. See Power
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Microsoft Windows Vista Logo Key Functions
Touch pad buttons
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Using a Projector
Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
Windows Vista
Using the Display
Using the Display
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Playing CDs or DVDs
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media
CD-Writable Drives
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Helpful Tips
BD-Writable Drives
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Volume icon
Mute icon
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Video connector Using Multimedia
Connector
Audio connector
Video and Standard Audio
Standard S-video cable
Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Pdif digital audio cable
Audio input connector
Composite video adapter Using Multimedia
Composite Video and Standard Audio
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
Component video cable
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Using Multimedia
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Before you can set up a WLAN, you need
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Order Confirmation for Your Computer
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting to a Wlan
Windows Vista
Mobile Broadband / Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
Using Cards
Using Cards
ExpressCards
Express Card/34
Installing an ExpressCard
ExpressCard Blanks
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Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
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Release button
Smart Cards
About Smart Cards
Installing a Smart Card
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Gold contact pad
ExpressCard slot Using Cards
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Smart card slot
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers
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Passwords
About Passwords
When using passwords, observe the following guidelines
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Using a Primary Password
Using an Administrator Password
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Using a Hard Drive Password
Enabling the TPM Feature
Trusted Platform Module TPM
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Using the Security Management Software
Security Management Software
Activating the Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
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Alert Standard Format ASF
Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Touch Pad
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Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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Function
Solving Problems
Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer
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Battery Problems
Drive Problems
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Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Hard drive problems
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Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Windows XP Click Start→All Programs→Modem Helper
Error Messages
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Ieee 1394 Device Problems
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Windows XP Click Start and click Control Panel
Lockups and Software Problems
Other software problems
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Solid blue screen appears
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Memory Problems
Network Problems
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Power Problems
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Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
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Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
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Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
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Video and Monitor Problems
Screen is blank Screen is difficult to read
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If only part of the display is readable
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Power Lights
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System Setup Program
You can use the system setup program as follows
System Setup Program
Overview
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive
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System Setup Program
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Reinstalling Software
Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Microsoft Windows Vista
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Manually Reinstalling Drivers
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
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Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
You can restore your operating system in the following ways
Restoring Your Operating System
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To see if System Restore is enabled
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Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
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Using the Operating System Media
Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore
Confirm Data Deletion screen appears
Before You Begin
To reinstall Windows , you need the following items
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Your computer ships with a fixed optical drive installed
Optical Drive
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Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
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Screw
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Memory
Replacing the Hard Drive
Removing the Memory Modules
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Replacing the Memory Modules
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Modem
Removing the Modem
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System board connector
Replacing the Modem
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Pull-tab Modem Modem cable
Mini Card
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Antenna connectors
Mini-card connector
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Securing clips
Securing clips Antenna connectors Mini-card connector
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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Card connector
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Technology
Card door M2.5 x 8-mm screw
Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
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Keyboard
Replacing the Hinge Cover
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Tabs Adding and Replacing Parts
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Keyboard cable
Removing the Display Assembly
Display
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Keyboard M2 x 5-mm screws Mini-card antenna cables
Board
Display cable in cable channel
Replacing the Display Assembly
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Display Bezel
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Tab
Removing the Display Bezel
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Screw covers
Two at the bottom
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Display back cover
Display Panel
Replacing the Display Bezel
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Removing the Display Panel
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Display panel M2 x 3-mm screws Display back cover
Connector Display cable connector Inverter connector
Replacing the Display Panel
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Display Latch
Removing the Display Latch
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Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Display Latch
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Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Flash Cache Module
Removing the FCM
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Palm Rest
Replacing the FCM
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Removing the Palm Rest
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Biometric reader connector
LED board connector
Replacing the Palm Rest
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Speakers
Removing the Speakers
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USB Port Board
Replacing the Speakers
Removing the USB Port Board
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System board connector Tab Pin
Replacing the USB Port Board
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USB port board M2.5 x 5-mm screw Notch
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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Processor thermal-cooling
Thermal pad
Processor Module
Removing the Processor Module
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ZIF-socket cam screw
IF-socket
Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Module
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Replacing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
System Fans
Removing the System Fans
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Assembly Fan cable
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M2.5 x 5-mm screws
Assembly, if installed Fan cable
ExpressCard Cage
Replacing the System Fans
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Smart Card Reader
Removing the Smart Card Reader
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Hard drive bay ExpressCard cage X 3-mm screws
System Board
Replacing the Smart Card Reader
Removing the System Board
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ExpressCard connector
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Technology connector
Speaker connector
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Replacing the System Board
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Battery Latch Assembly
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
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Hard drive bay
221
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
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Flashing the Bios
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
USB Connector
223
Video Connector
Video TV-Out Connector
Pin Signal
224
Ieee 1394 Connector
Video PinSignal
Composite Video PinSignal
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Dell QuickSet
227
Dell QuickSet
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
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Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
233
Getting Help
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect Online Services
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Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
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Before You Call
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Diagnostics Checklist
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Contacting Dell
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Specifications
ExpressCard Specifications
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Processor
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ExpressCard
Memory
In-1 media memory card reader
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AC Adapter Height
Physical
With optical drive
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Environmental Storage
Appendix
Macrovision Product Notice
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
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Glossary
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Glossary
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Product ID
Device driver See driver
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NIC See network adapter
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Video resolution See resolution
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