Right Side View | Dell RW491 instruction

N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R (RJ - 45)

NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.

Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections.

For information on using the network adapter, see the device user’s guide supplied with your computer.

USB C O N N E C T O R

Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.

HDMI C O N N E C T O R — High-Definition Multimedia Interface connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio.

IEEE 1394 C O N N E C T O R — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.

H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data.

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1	ExpressCard slot	2	optical drive
3	USB connector	4	security cable slot

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About Your Computer

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Dell RW491 owner manual Right Side View

Contents

Dell XPS M1330 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September RW491 Contents Using the System Setup Program Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Contents Using the Memory Card Reader Setting Up and Using Networks Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Dell MediaDirect problems Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Traveling With Your Computer Glossary Finding Information Drivers and Utilities Media Dell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your Computer Front View About Your Computer C R O P H O N E a N D a U D I O C O N N E C T O R S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Hard drive About Your Computer AC adapter port Right Side View Wireless On/Off Switch LED indicator Battery Air vents Back View Battery Bottom View About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer Connecting a USB Printer Printer Cable Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPS Line Conditioners Using the System Setup Program Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Diskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Mouse Media Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementAdjusting Keyboard Settings Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Charge Gauge Configuring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning 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 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional DVD drive includes the following basic buttons Stop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume Down Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips CD-Writable/DVD-ROM Drives Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Using Dell MediaDirect Connecting Your Computer to a TV Using the Hdmi Connector Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Enabling the Audio Settings for a TV Using Multimedia Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Memory Card Blanks Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Then click Help and Support Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan 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 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer When using passwords, observe the following guidelines Fingerprint Reader Optional If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing Configuration Dell Support Center Dell Support Dell PC Tune-Up Dell PC CheckUp DellConnect Drive ProblemsDell Network Assistant Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Optical drive problemsHardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on Or DVD creation software Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problems E a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames 100 101 Drive and try again Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems 103 Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problems Computer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Dell MediaDirect problemsMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Solid blue screen appears Other software problems 107 Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 109 Power Problems 110 Printer Problems 111 Disable mute or re-enable the integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones 113 Video and Display Problems If the display is blank 115 If the display is difficult to readGlare, which can cause poor picture quality If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Manually Reinstalling Drivers 119 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 120 Using Windows Vista System Restore 121 Troubleshooting 123 Using the Operating System Media 125 126 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 129 Removing the Hard Drive 131 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 133 Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 135 KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 137 MemoryRemoving the Dimm 1 Memory Module M2.5 x 5-mm screw Replacing the Dimm 1 Memory Module 139 Removing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 141 Replacing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 143 Wireless Mini-Cards Subscriber Identity Module Removing a Wlan Card 145 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card 147 Replacing a Wlan CardRemoving a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card 148 Replacing a Wwan Card 149 150 Flash Cache Module FCMRemoving the FCM Removing the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the FCM 151 152 Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Card 153 Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 154 Dell QuickSet 155 156 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 157 158 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 159 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product Information 162 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 163 Contacting Dell Specifications 165 166 Sdio 167 USB 168 169 170 171 172 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsAppendix 173 FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 174 Macrovision Product Notice 175 176 Glossary 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 Video resolution See resolution 192 193 194 Index 195 Index 197 198 199 Index 201 202