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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Install
Adding and Replacing Parts
Error codes
Password
Connecting to the Internet
Video and Display Problems 141
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Setting Up a Printer
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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 Supplies
Customizing the Touch Pad
Physically Connecting to a Network or
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card
Connecting a Network or Broadband
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Contents
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network
Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area
Microsoft Windows Firewall
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Dell Technical Update Service 111
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Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 140 Contents
External Keyboard problems 129
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area
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Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 154
Video and Display Problems 141
Using Windows Vista System Restore 149
Using the Operating System Media 157
Computer, Keyboard, and Display 179
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Contents
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
With your computer
Your call when contacting support
Use the Service Tag to identify your
Computer when you use
Microsoft Windows License Label
Tips articles from technicians online
How to find information about my
How to connect to the Internet
Site
Problem into the Search box, click
Updates appropriate for your Configuration
How to use the Windows operating
Describes your problem
Returns your computer to an earlier
Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restore your operating system
Files
About Your Computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
About Your Computer
Speakers Touch pad buttons
Display latches Power button Device status lights
Front View
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
Optical drive bay
Left Side View
Air vent
Optical-drive-tray eject button
Hard drive ExpressCard slot
USB connectors About Your Computer
Right Side View
Card reader
USB C O N N E C T O R S
Back View
AC adapter connector Network connector
RJ-45 RJ-11 USB connectors Video connector
Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor
Release
Battery Hard drive
Bottom View
Module cover
About Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
To copy data from the old computer
On the old computer, insert the wizard disk Click Start→ Run
Microsoft Windows Vista
Printer Cable
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Setting Up Your Computer
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Setting Up Your Computer
Using a Projector
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Windows Vista
Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display
Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display
Click OK to close the Display Settings window
Using Catalyst Control Center
Launching Catalyst Control Center
Using the Desktop Shortcut
Using Hot Keys
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Key Combinations
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Speaker Functions
Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box
Touch Pad
Touch pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using a Battery
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Check the Battery Health
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Check the Battery Charge
Charge Gauge
Power Management Modes
Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning
Standby Mode
Press the power button Close the display Press FnEsc
Hibernate Mode
Accessing Power Options Properties
Charging the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Replacing the Battery
To remove the battery
Storing a Battery
Battery-bay latch release
Playing a CD or DVD
Using Multimedia
CD/DVD tray Using Multimedia
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Copying CDs and DVDs
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
To copy the CD or DVD
Helpful Tips
DVD-Writable Drives
Volume icon
Mute icon Using Multimedia
Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes
Using Multimedia
ExpressCards
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Using Cards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
ExpressCard Using Cards
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Release latch
Installing a Media Memory Card
Media Memory Cards
Removing a Media Memory Card
Media memory card slot
Using Cards
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Setting Up and Using Networks
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
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 Wlan
Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Mobile Broadband card is listed under Modems
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Setting Up and Using Networks
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
Securing Your Computer
Securing Your Computer
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Securing Your Computer
Before You Begin
Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Press the power button to ground the system board
Optical drive Device security screw
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Hard drive screws
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Foam packaging
Memory
Clips 2 per connector
Memory module
Notch
Modem
Adding and Replacing Parts
Hinge Cover
Hinge cover
Keyboard
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Keyboard
Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connector
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Mini-Card
Wireless Mini-Card
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Metal securing tab Mini-Card
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System board Antenna cables
Coin-Cell Battery
Connector
Display
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Board
Lift the display away from the computer 108
Screws Display cable
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Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
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Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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Tab Function
Dell Support Center
Dell Support
Desktop
Dell PC TuneUp
Click the Dell Support icon
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DellConnect
Dell PC Checkup
Dell Network Assistant
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Click Start and click My Computer
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer
Hard drive problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper
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Error Messages
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Windows XP
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ExpressCard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
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Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Computer does not start
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
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Computer stops responding
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
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Dell MediaDirect problems
Solid blue screen appears
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Memory Problems
Other software problems
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Network Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
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Power Problems
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
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Printer Problems
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Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from external speakers
No sound from headphones
No sound from integrated speakers
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Shut down the computer Disconnect the mouse 140
Remote Control Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
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Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
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If only part of the display is readable
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
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Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter
Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
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Using Windows Vista System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
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Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration
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Using the Operating System Media
Before You Begin
Restoring Your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
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Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
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Using Dell PC Restore
Enabling System Restore
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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Dell QuickSet Features
Dell QuickSet Features
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Packing the Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
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Travel Tips
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Traveling by Air
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Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell
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Specifications
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ATI R485M
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Information on battery life
Reduced under certain power-intensive
Conditions. See Power Problems on
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Using the System Setup Program
Appendix
Appendix
Viewing the System Setup Screens
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Commonly Used Options
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Changing the Boot Sequence
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Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Cleaning Your Computer
Performing a One-Time Boot
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Touch Pad
Mouse
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Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Index
Index
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See also hard drive See also optical drive
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WWAN. See Mobile Broadband 210
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