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Dell TX453 manual 130

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Dell TX453 manual 130

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User’s Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Setting Up and Using Networks What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon ContentsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore 103 If only part of the display is readable100 102Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards 120Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 125 Technical Support and Customer Service 139Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 141 142145 146Documentation updates Finding InformationCan be found at support.dell.com Finding InformationQuick Reference Guide Dell Support Website support.dell.com To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset Icon in the Microsoft Windows taskbarFor more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet onAbout Your Computer About Your ComputerVolume control buttons Mute button Ambient light sensor Touch padSolid orange The battery charge is critically low Light is flashingY 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 Flashing yellow Error Right Side ViewVideo TV-out connector Back ViewConnects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device About Your Computer Docking-device connector Bottom ViewAbout Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer To prepare the new computer for the file transferClick Finished and restart the new computer Windows Vista Page Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Power Management ModesLow-Battery Warning Standby ModeHibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key CombinationsBattery Power ManagementPower Options Properties window see Configuring Display FunctionsTouch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track StickUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureConnecting Your Computer to a TV Enabling the Display Settings for a TVClick the tab for your video card Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessUsing the Display Microsoft Windows XP Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control PanelMicrosoft Windows XP Using the Ambient Light Sensor Click the Start button and click Control PanelAmbient light sensor Using the Display Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Setting Up and Using Networks Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Checking Your Mobile Broadband CardConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network CardDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Internet Connection FirewallFor information about Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet on Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Using Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardCard Types Card BlanksPC Card ExpressCardRemoving a Card or Blank Using Cards Securing Your Computer Security Cable LockSmart Cards About Smart CardsPasswords Installing a Smart CardUsing a Primary/System Password Using an Administrator PasswordUsing a Hard Drive Password Enabling the TPM Feature Trusted Platform Module TPMSecurity Management Software Computer Tracking SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Troubleshooting Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Drive Problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconClick the Windows Vista Start button →Computer CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Right-click Local Disk CMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyword spywareTroubleshooting Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems External keyboard problemsUnexpected characters Other software problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyMemory Problems Network ProblemsIf necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics onPC Card or ExpressCard Problems Power ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Docking Power ConsiderationsExtension cable to verify that the computer turns on Printer Problems Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from integrated speakersVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableSystem Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Program OverviewSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used SettingsChanging the Boot Sequence Performing a One-Time Boot Changing COM PortsSystem Setup Program Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer Attach a name tag or business card to the computerTravel Tips Traveling by AirReinstalling Software What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Software DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities 101 Restoring Your Operating System 102Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103Using the Operating System Media Ensure that Turn off System Restore is uncheckedTouch Pad Enhances the pointing device features Other 105Chipset Components and controllers106 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerFollow the procedures in Before You Begin on 108 Hard Drive109 ScrewsMedia Bay Returning a Hard Drive to DellRemoving the Device Security Screw Foam packagingRemoving and Installing Media Bay Devices 111Device security screw Device latch release Hinge Cover Push the new device into the bay until it clicksKeyboard 113Hinge cover Keyboard connector Keyboard Keyboard screwsMemory 115Memory module 117 Captive screwMemory module Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card119 SIM cardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards Antenna cables121 Wlan card Metal securing bracketMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Cards FCM Flash Cache Module 123Wwan card Metal securing bracket Lift the card out of its connector 124 FCM card Antennae cablesInternal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 125FCM card Metal tab Card Cable connector Coin-Cell Battery Card Card connector Cable connectorMylar Coin-cell battery 127128 Dell QuickSet 129Dell QuickSet 130 Specifications 131Ieee Pin serial connector Video TV-out 132To composite video adapter cable Modem RJ-11 support Network adapter RJ-45 port Dock133 LCD interface134 Certain power-intensive conditions see 135Keycaps Can be significantly reduced under136 137 138 Technical Support and Customer Service Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 139DellConnect Online Services Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 141Before You Call Contacting Dell143 144 Cleaning Your Computer AppendixComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch PadMouse CDs and DVDs146 Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 147148 Glossary 149150 Extended display mode a display setting that allows Glossary 151152 153 Memory a temporary data storage area inside your Glossary154 155 156 157 Video resolution See resolution 158