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problems (continued) restore operating system to

previous state, 148, 153 scanner, 138

slow computer performance, 122, 133

software, 130-131, 133 sound and speakers, 138 speakers, 138 spyware, 122, 133

Product Information Guide, 14

protecting your computer, 85

R

RAM. See memory

regulatory information, 14

reinstalling Windows Vista, 154

S

Safely Remove Hardware icon, 128

safety instructions, 14

scanner problems, 138

screen. See display

security cable slot description, 24

Service Tag, 15

software problems, 131, 133

software and hardware incompatibilities, 147

sound problems, 138 volume, 138

speakers description, 22 problems, 138 volume, 138

specifications, 167

spyware, 122, 133

standby mode about, 56

stolen computer, 86

support contacting Dell, 165

support website, 16

System Restore, 148, 153-154

system setup screens, 176

system setup program commonly used options, 177

T

taskbar

Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, 135

Safely Remove Hardware, 128

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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 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Uninterruptible Power SuppliesCustomizing the Touch Pad Using Blank CDs and DVDs Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory CardPhysically Connecting to a Network or Connecting a Network or BroadbandEnabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide AreaReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Contents Microsoft Windows FirewallDell Technical Update Service 111 116117 118External Keyboard problems 129 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide AreaTouch Pad or Mouse Problems 140 Contents 129Video and Display Problems 141 Using Windows Vista System Restore 149Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 154 Using the Operating System Media 157177 179Computer, Keyboard, and Display 179 180Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information With your computerUse the Service Tag to identify your Computer when you useYour call when contacting support Microsoft Windows License LabelHow to find information about my How to connect to the InternetTips articles from technicians online SiteUpdates appropriate for your Configuration How to use the Windows operatingProblem into the Search box, click Describes your problemMicrosoft Windows System Restore Restore your operating systemReturns your computer to an earlier FilesAbout Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View Display latches Power button Device status lightsSpeakers Touch pad buttons V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Air ventOptical drive bay Optical-drive-tray eject buttonUSB connectors About Your Computer Right Side ViewHard drive ExpressCard slot Card readerUSB C O N N E C T O R S RJ-45 RJ-11 USB connectors Video connector AC adapter connector Network connectorBack View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Battery Hard drive Bottom ViewRelease Module coverAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XPTo copy data from the old computer On the old computer, insert the wizard disk Click Start→ Run Microsoft Windows Vista Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Setting Up Your Computer Power Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessUsing a Projector Using the DisplayWindows Vista Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display Click OK to close the Display Settings windowUsing Catalyst Control Center Using Hot Keys Using the Desktop ShortcutLaunching Catalyst Control Center Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog boxTouch Pad Touch padCustomizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Health Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes Standby ModePress the power button Close the display Press FnEsc Hibernate ModeConfiguring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryAccessing Power Options Properties Replacing the Battery To remove the batteryStoring a Battery Battery-bay latch releaseCD/DVD tray Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsTo copy the CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesVolume icon Mute icon Using MultimediaClick Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes Using Multimedia Using Cards Using CardsExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard Using CardsRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Release latchInstalling a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsRemoving a Media Memory Card Media memory card slotUsing Cards Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using Networks Checking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area Network WlanWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Completing the Connection to the WlanMobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Microsoft Windows FirewallMobile Broadband card is listed under Modems Setting Up and Using Networks Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Press the power button to ground the system board Hard Drive Optical DriveOptical drive Device security screw Hard drive screws Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Foam packagingMemory Clips 2 per connector Memory moduleNotch Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover 101 KeyboardHinge cover 102 Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connectorKeyboard 103 Wireless Mini-CardMini-Card Metal securing tab Mini-Card 105 Connector Coin-Cell BatterySystem board Antenna cables Display 107Screws Display cable Lift the display away from the computer 108Board 109 110 Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics Troubleshooting 113 114 Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function 115 Tab FunctionDell Support Center Dell SupportDell PC TuneUp Click the Dell Support iconDesktop 117Dell PC Checkup Dell Network AssistantDellConnect 118Drive Problems Optical drive problemsClick Start and click My Computer Click the Windows Vista Start button and click ComputerHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems 121Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper 122Error Messages 123124 125 Windows XP 127 ExpressCard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Keyboard Problems129 Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersComputer does not start 130Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Computer stops responding131 Solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems132 Other software problems Memory Problems133 Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Network Problems134 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Power Problems135 136 Printer Problems 137Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner Problems138 No sound from headphones No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers 139Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Remote Control ProblemsShut down the computer Disconnect the mouse 140 If the display is blank Video and Display Problems141 If the display is difficult to read 142What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media 145Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 147Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating SystemCreating a Restore Point Using Windows Vista System Restore149 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 150Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 151Before You Begin Using the Operating System Media152 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System 153Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore155 Troubleshooting 157 Troubleshooting Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features159 160 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 161Travel Tips 162Traveling by Air 163164 165 Contacting DellContacting Dell 166 Specifications 167168 169 ATI R485M170 171 Reduced under certain power-intensive Conditions. See Power Problems onInformation on battery life 172173 174 Using the System Setup Program Appendix175 AppendixViewing the System Setup Screens 176Commonly Used Options 177Changing the Boot Sequence 178Cleaning Your Computer Performing a One-Time BootComputer, Keyboard, and Display 179Touch Pad MouseCDs and DVDs Floppy Drive181 FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 183184 Glossary 185186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 IndexIndex See also hard drive See also optical drive 204205 206 207 208 209 WWAN. See Mobile Broadband 210