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User’s Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using the Keyboard Setting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Traveling With Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts 149 Finding Information Drivers and Utilities CDQuick 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 Front ViewTrack stick 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 Right Side View Back View Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device About Your Computer Bottom View Transferring Information to a New Computer To prepare the new computer for the file transferClick Finished and restart the new computer Windows Vista 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 Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Key Combinations Using the KeyboardNumeric Keypad System FunctionsDisplay Functions BatteryPower Management Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick CapPull the cap off the track stick Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDsVolume Control Window Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Volume Control ButtonsUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessMicrosoft 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 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Checking 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 CardInternet Connection Firewall Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorFor information about Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet on Button →Help and Support 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 TPMComputer Tracking Software Security Management SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Diagnostic Lights TroubleshootingDiagnostic Light Codes During Post Computer. If the computer starts When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDell Diagnostics Main Menu Troubleshooting Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Drive Problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconProblems 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 Troubleshooting Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs For Windows XP Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems For Windows VistaExternal keyboard problems Lockups and Software 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 GeneralPC Card or ExpressCard Problems Power ProblemsDocking Power Considerations Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerMemory modules see Memory 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 readableViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramOverview Commonly Used Settings System Setup ScreensChanging 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 AirDrivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities 101 Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103Using the Operating System CD Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked105 106 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerFollow the procedures in Before You Begin on 108 Hard Drive109 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Media BayRemoving the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111Hinge Cover Keyboard 113Keyboard Keyboard screws Memory 115Memory module 117 Memory module Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card Wireless Cards119 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards 121 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Cards FCM Flash Cache Module 123FCM card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 125Coin-Cell Battery 127 128 Dell QuickSet 129130 Specifications 131132 PC/SC133 Lvds134 135 136 137 138 Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help 139DellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service 141Before You Call 142For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell143 Visit support.dell.com Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerAppendix Touch PadFloppy Drive MouseCDs and DVDs FCC Class B Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Notice U.S. Only 147148 Glossary 149150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 Video resolution See resolution 158