W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
September RT722
Contents
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Using the Memory Card Reader
Securing Your Computer
External Keyboard problems
Adding and Replacing Parts
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Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer
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Glossary
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Finding Information
Drivers and Utilities Media
Setup Diagram
Go to support.dell.com, select your
Dell Support Utility
Operating System Media
Finding Information
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
About Your Computer
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
USB connectors
Right Side View
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
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up a Printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Windows Easy Transfer
Use one of the following methods for transferring data
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Numeric Keypad
Battery
Power Management
Key Combinations
System Functions
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Touch Pad
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Charge Gauge
Configuring Power Management Settings
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
To exit Sleep state, press the power button
Charging the Battery
Using the Sleep Power State
Replacing the Battery
To remove the battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Using Multimedia
Playing Media
CD player includes the following basic buttons
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote
To play media using Dell Travel Remote
Copying CD and DVD Media
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CD and DVD Media
Helpful Tips
DVD-Writable Drives
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
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
Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
Using ExpressCards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Using ExpressCards
Memory Card Blanks
Using the Memory Card Reader
Installing a Memory Card
To install a memory card
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Using the Memory Card Reader
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up a Network
Wireless Local Area Network
Before you can set up a WLAN, you need
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Click Properties Order Confirmation for Your Computer
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Device Manager
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting to a Wlan
To connect to the network
Click Connect to a network under Tasks
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
Securing Your Computer
When using passwords, observe the following guidelines
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
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Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
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Dell Support Center
Dell Support
Dell PC Tune-Up
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To access Dell Network Assistant
Dell PC CheckUp
Dell Network Assistant
DellConnect
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on
To begin a live session with a Dell associate
Hard drive problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive
Or DVD creation software Drive tray cannot eject
Drive makes an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Cannot open your e-mail attachments
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
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ExpressCard Problems
Drive and try again
Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer
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External Keyboard problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Unexpected characters
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Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Dell MediaDirect problems
Menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help
Solid blue screen appears
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Other software problems
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Memory Problems
Network 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
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Printer Problems
Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers
No sound from integrated speakers
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
No sound from external speakers
Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse
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Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
Glare, which can cause poor picture quality
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
If only part of the display is readable
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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Identifying Drivers
Click Properties→ Device Manager
Properties
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Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
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Using Windows Vista System Restore
For more information Click Start → Help and Support
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Click Next→ Finish
Click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next
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Using the Operating System Media
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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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Hard Drive
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Removing the Hard Drive
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Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
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Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
Hinge Cover
Replacing the Optical Drive
Removing the Hinge Cover
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Keyboard
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Removing the Keyboard
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Memory
Replacing the Keyboard
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
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Wireless Mini Cards
Removing a Wlan Card
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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
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Replacing a Wpan Card
Removing the Card
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Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Card
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Dell QuickSet Features
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Wireless switch on
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
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Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect Online Services
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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Specifications
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USB
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Wxga
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Using the System Setup Program
You can use system setup as follows
Appendix
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Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
Diskette Drive Internal HDD 190
USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD
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Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
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Mouse
Media
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
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Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Index
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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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