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Contents
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Using the Memory Card Reader
Securing Your Computer
External Keyboard problems
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer
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Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Glossary
Drivers and Utilities Media
Finding Information
Setup Diagram
Go to support.dell.com, select your
Dell Support Utility
Operating System Media
Finding Information
About Your Computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
Front View
M E R a I N D I C a T O R selections you made camera
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
About Your Computer
Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S
Left Side View
Flashing green Searching for networks
Right Side View
USB connectors
Back View
I D E O TV- O U T C O N N E C T O R
Bottom View
Left speaker
About Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Windows Easy Transfer
Use one of the following methods for transferring data
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Using the Display
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Power Management
Battery
Key Combinations
System Functions
Touch Pad
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Battery Meter
Charge Gauge
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Configuring Power Management Settings
Using the Sleep Power State
Charging the Battery
To exit Sleep state, press the power button
To remove the battery
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Playing Media
Using Multimedia
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
CD player includes the following basic buttons
To play media using Dell Travel Remote
Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote
Copying CD and DVD Media
Using Blank CD and DVD Media
How to Copy a CD or DVD
DVD-Writable Drives
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Picture
Adjusting the Volume
Using Dell MediaDirect
Click Open Volume Mixer
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Video connector Using Multimedia
Connector
Video and Standard Audio
Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Pdif digital audio cable
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 adapter
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Standard audio cable
Component video cable
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface
ExpressCard Blanks
Using ExpressCards
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Using ExpressCards
Installing a Memory Card
Using the Memory Card Reader
Memory Card Blanks
To install a memory card
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Using the Memory Card Reader
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Wireless Local Area Network
Setting Up a Network
Before you can set up a WLAN, you need
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Device Manager
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Click Properties Order Confirmation for Your Computer
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting to a Wlan
Click Connect to a network under Tasks
To connect to the network
To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Securing Your Computer
Passwords
Security Cable Lock
When using passwords, observe the following guidelines
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
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Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
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Dell Support
Dell Support Center
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Dell PC Tune-Up
Dell PC CheckUp
To access Dell Network Assistant
Dell Network Assistant
DellConnect
Optical drive problems
Drive Problems
Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on
To begin a live session with a Dell associate
Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive
Hard drive problems
Or DVD creation software Drive tray cannot eject
Drive makes an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Cannot open your e-mail attachments
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Click Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options
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Error Messages
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Do not use these characters in filenames
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Under Programs, click Uninstall a Program
Drive and try again
ExpressCard Problems
Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer
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Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
External Keyboard problems
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Unexpected characters
Computer does not start
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help
Dell MediaDirect problems
Solid blue screen appears
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Other software problems
Network Problems
Memory Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
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Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
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Power Problems
Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers
Printer Problems
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Sound and Speaker Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from external speakers
Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
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Glare, which can cause poor picture quality
If the display is difficult to read
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
If only part of the display is readable
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Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Click Properties→ Device Manager
Properties
At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
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Manually Reinstalling Drivers
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Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
For more information Click Start → Help and Support
Using Windows Vista System Restore
Click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next
Click Next→ Finish
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Using the Operating System Media
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Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
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Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Hard Drive
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Removing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Replacing the Hard Drive
145
Removing the Optical Drive
Optical Drive
146
Replacing the Optical Drive
Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
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Replacing the Hinge Cover
Keyboard
149
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
Memory
Removing the Dimm a Memory Module
Dimm a memory module is located under the keyboard
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Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module
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Removing the Dimm B Memory Module
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Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module
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Subscriber Identity Module
Removing a Wlan Card
Wireless Mini Cards
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Replacing a Wlan Card
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Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card
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Replacing a Wwan Card
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Removing a Wpan Card
Replacing a Wpan Card
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Card
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Replacing the Card
Coin-Cell Battery
166
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Dell QuickSet Features
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Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Travel Tips
Wireless switch on
Traveling by Air
172
Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
173
DellConnect Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
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Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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Specifications
182
USB
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Wxga
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You can use system setup as follows
Using the System Setup Program
Appendix
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System Setup Screen
Viewing the System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
Diskette Drive Internal HDD 190
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USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
Touch Pad
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Media
Mouse
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Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
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Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Index
Adjusting brightness, 39 adjusting the size of icons
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Index
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Safely Remove Hardware, 117 wireless activity indicator
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