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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Install
Adding and Replacing Parts
Error codes
Connecting to a Wlan
Drive Problems
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Setting Up and Using Networks
Flashing yellow Error
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Getting Help
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Contents
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
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Setting Up and Using Networks
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Contents
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
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Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103
If only part of the display is readable
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 125
Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards 120
Technical Support and Customer Service 139
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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 141
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Can be found at support.dell.com
Documentation updates
Finding Information
Finding Information
Quick Reference Guide
Dell Support Website support.dell.com
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell
To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset
Icon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar
QuickSet on
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Volume control buttons Mute button Ambient light sensor
Touch pad
Solid orange The battery charge is critically low
Light is flashing
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
Flashing yellow Error
Right Side View
Video TV-out connector
Back View
Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device
About Your Computer
Docking-device connector
Bottom View
About Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
To prepare the new computer for the file transfer
Click Finished and restart the new computer
Windows Vista
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Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Replacing the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Storing a Battery
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Key Combinations
Power Options Properties window see Configuring
Battery
Power Management
Display Functions
Touch Pad
Changing the Track Stick Cap
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Playing CDs or DVDs
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Connecting Your Computer to a TV
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Click the tab for your video card
Using the Display
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Microsoft Windows XP
Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel
Microsoft Windows XP
Using the Ambient Light Sensor
Click the Start button and click Control Panel
Ambient light sensor
Using the Display
Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Setting 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 Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network Card
For information about Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet on
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Internet Connection Firewall
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
Card Types
Using Cards
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
Card Blanks
PC Card
ExpressCard
Removing a Card or Blank
Using Cards
Smart Cards
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
About Smart Cards
Passwords
Installing a Smart Card
Using a Primary/System Password
Using an Administrator Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
Enabling the TPM Feature
Trusted Platform Module TPM
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
Securing Your Computer
Securing Your Computer
Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Troubleshooting
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Dell Support Utility
Click the Windows Vista Start button →Computer
Drive Problems
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
CD and DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
Right-click Local Disk C
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
Keyword spyware
Troubleshooting
Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
External keyboard problems
Computer stops responding
Other software problems
Computer does not start up
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
PC Card or ExpressCard Problems
Power Problems
Extension cable to verify that the computer turns on
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Docking Power Considerations
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from headphones
Sound and Speaker Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
System Setup Program
System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Overview
Changing the Boot Sequence
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Settings
Performing a One-Time Boot
Changing COM Ports
System Setup Program
Packing the Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Attach a name tag or business card to the computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Reinstalling Software
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Restoring Your Operating System
102
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
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Using the Operating System Media
Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked
Chipset
Touch Pad Enhances the pointing device features Other
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Components and controllers
106
Recommended Tools
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on 108
Hard Drive
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Screws
Removing the Device Security Screw
Media Bay
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Foam packaging
Device security screw Device latch release
Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices
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Hinge Cover
Push the new device into the bay until it clicks
Hinge cover
Keyboard
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Keyboard connector
Keyboard Keyboard screws
Memory
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Memory module
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Captive screw
Memory module
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Wireless Cards
Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card
SIM card
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards
Antenna cables
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Wlan card Metal securing bracket
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Cards
Wwan card Metal securing bracket
FCM Flash Cache Module
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Lift the card out of its connector 124
FCM card Antennae cables
FCM card
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
125
Metal tab Card Cable connector
Mylar Coin-cell battery
Coin-Cell Battery
Card Card connector Cable connector
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Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
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Specifications
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To composite video adapter cable
Ieee Pin serial connector Video TV-out
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Modem RJ-11 support Network adapter RJ-45 port Dock
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LCD interface
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Keycaps
Certain power-intensive conditions see
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Can be significantly reduced under
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Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
Getting Help
139
DellConnect Online Services
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
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Before You Call
Contacting Dell
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Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
Appendix
Touch Pad
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Mouse
CDs and DVDs
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
FCC Notice U.S. Only
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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
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