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Dell TX453 manual 148

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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 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 repeatedly100 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103If only part of the display is readable 102Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 125 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards 120 Technical Support and Customer Service 139145 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 141142 146Can be found at support.dell.com Documentation updatesFinding Information Finding InformationQuick Reference Guide Dell Support Website support.dell.com For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuicksetIcon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar 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 PerformanceMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Standby ModeHibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key CombinationsPower Options Properties window see Configuring BatteryPower Management 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 a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksChecking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows VistaWireless Local Area Network Wlan 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 Card Types Using CardsInstalling a PC Card or ExpressCard Card BlanksPC Card ExpressCardRemoving a Card or Blank Using Cards Smart Cards Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock 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 Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service 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 Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems 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 Computer stops responding Other software problemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyIf necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems 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 ProblemsNo sound from headphones Sound and Speaker ProblemsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems 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 System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens OverviewSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used SettingsChanging the Boot Sequence Performing a One-Time Boot Changing COM PortsSystem Setup Program Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Attach a name tag or business card to the computerTravel Tips Traveling by AirReinstalling Software Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? 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 uncheckedChipset Touch Pad Enhances the pointing device features Other105 Components and controllers106 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerFollow the procedures in Before You Begin on 108 Hard Drive109 ScrewsRemoving the Device Security Screw Media BayReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 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 119 Wireless CardsSubscriber Identity Module SIM Card 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 Mylar Coin-cell battery Coin-Cell BatteryCard Card connector Cable connector 127128 Dell QuickSet 129Dell QuickSet 130 Specifications 131To composite video adapter cable Ieee Pin serial connector Video TV-out132 Modem RJ-11 support Network adapter RJ-45 port Dock133 LCD interface134 Keycaps Certain power-intensive conditions see135 Can be significantly reduced under136 137 138 Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help 139DellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service 141Before You Call Contacting Dell143 144 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerAppendix Touch PadMouse CDs and DVDs146 FCC Class B Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Notice U.S. Only 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