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TX453 manual User’s Guide, W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Adding and Replacing Parts
Error messages
Connecting to a Wlan
Drive Problems
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Setting Up and Using Networks
Flashing yellow Error
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Contents
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
User’s Guide
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Setting Up and Using Networks
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Contents
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
If only part of the display is readable
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103
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Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards 120
Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 125
Technical Support and Customer Service 139
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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 141
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Finding Information
Documentation updates
Can be found at support.dell.com
Finding Information
Quick Reference Guide
Dell Support Website support.dell.com
Icon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar
To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell
QuickSet on
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Touch pad
Volume control buttons Mute button Ambient light sensor
Light is flashing
Solid orange The battery charge is critically low
Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S
Left Side View
D I O C O N N E C T O R S
Right Side View
Flashing yellow Error
Back View
Video TV-out connector
Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device
About Your Computer
Bottom View
Docking-device connector
About Your Computer
To prepare the new computer for the file transfer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Click Finished and restart the new computer
Windows Vista
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Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Power Management Modes
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Charging the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Power Management
Battery
Power Options Properties window see Configuring
Display Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track Stick Cap
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Playing CDs or DVDs
Adjusting the Picture
Adjusting the Volume
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Connecting Your Computer to a TV
Click the tab for your video card
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Using the Display
Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP
Click the Start button and click Control Panel
Using the Ambient Light Sensor
Ambient light sensor
Using the Display
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Setting Up and Using Networks
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting to a Wlan
Setting Up and Using Networks
Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Internet Connection Firewall
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
For information about Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet on
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
Using Cards
Card Types
Card Blanks
ExpressCard
PC Card
Removing a Card or Blank
Using Cards
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
Smart Cards
About Smart Cards
Installing a Smart Card
Passwords
Using an Administrator Password
Using a Primary/System Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
Trusted Platform Module TPM
Enabling the TPM Feature
Computer Tracking Software
Security Management Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Securing Your Computer
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Troubleshooting
Dell Support Utility
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
Click the Windows Vista Start button →Computer
Hard drive problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Right-click Local Disk C
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Keyword spyware
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs
Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
External keyboard problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer does not start up
Other software problems
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Network Problems
Memory Problems
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Power Problems
PC Card or ExpressCard Problems
Docking Power Considerations
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Extension cable to verify that the computer turns on
Scanner Problems
Printer Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones
No sound from integrated speakers
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
If only part of the display is readable
If the display is difficult to read
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Program
System Setup Program
Overview
Commonly Used Settings
System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
Changing COM Ports
Performing a One-Time Boot
System Setup Program
Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Attach a name tag or business card to the computer
Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
What Is a Driver?
Reinstalling Software
Reinstalling Software
Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Restoring Your Operating System
103
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked
Using the Operating System Media
105
Touch Pad Enhances the pointing device features Other
Chipset
Components and controllers
106
Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Hard Drive
Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on 108
Screws
109
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Media Bay
Removing the Device Security Screw
Foam packaging
111
Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices
Device security screw Device latch release
Push the new device into the bay until it clicks
Hinge Cover
113
Keyboard
Hinge cover
Keyboard Keyboard screws
Keyboard connector
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Memory
Memory module
Captive screw
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Memory module
Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card
Wireless Cards
119
SIM card
Antenna cables
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards
Wlan card Metal securing bracket
121
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Cards
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FCM Flash Cache Module
Wwan card Metal securing bracket
FCM card Antennae cables
Lift the card out of its connector 124
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
FCM card
Metal tab Card Cable connector
Card Card connector Cable connector
Coin-Cell Battery
Mylar Coin-cell battery
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Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
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Specifications
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Ieee Pin serial connector Video TV-out
To composite video adapter cable
Modem RJ-11 support Network adapter RJ-45 port Dock
LCD interface
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Certain power-intensive conditions see
Keycaps
Can be significantly reduced under
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Getting Help
Technical Support and Customer Service
Obtaining Assistance
139
DellConnect Online Services
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
141
Contacting Dell
Before You Call
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Appendix
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
CDs and DVDs
Mouse
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FCC Notice U.S. Only
Macrovision Product Notice
FCC Class B
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Glossary
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Extended display mode a display setting that allows Glossary
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Memory a temporary data storage area inside your Glossary
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Video resolution See resolution