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3 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 25 Switching the Video Image 25 Setting Display Resolution 26 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 27 Key Combinations 28 System Functions 28 CD or DVD Tray 28 Display Functions 28 Radios (Including Wireless...Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring...
3 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 25 Switching the Video Image 25 Setting Display Resolution 26 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 27 Key Combinations 28 System Functions 28 CD or DVD Tray 28 Display Functions 28 Radios (Including Wireless...Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring...
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10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard Problems 64 External Keyboard problems 64 Unexpected characters 64 Lockups and Software Problems 65 The computer does not start up 65 The computer stops responding...
10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard Problems 64 External Keyboard problems 64 Unexpected characters 64 Lockups and Software Problems 65 The computer does not start up 65 The computer stops responding...
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... Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 ... Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the System Setup Program 103 Overview 103 Viewing the System ...
... Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 ... Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the System Setup Program 103 Overview 103 Viewing the System ...
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..." Software and Peripherals 109 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 109 Contacting Dell 110 Glossary 127 Index 137 8 Contents System Setup Screen 103 Commonly Used Options 103 Travelling With Your Computer 105 Identifying Your Computer 105 Packing the ...Computer 105 Travel Tips 105 Travelling by Air 106 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 106 Cleaning Your Computer 107 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 107 Touch Pad 107 CDs and DVDs 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 108 FCC Class B 108 Macrovision Product Notice 109...
..." Software and Peripherals 109 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 109 Contacting Dell 110 Glossary 127 Index 137 8 Contents System Setup Screen 103 Commonly Used Options 103 Travelling With Your Computer 105 Identifying Your Computer 105 Packing the ...Computer 105 Travel Tips 105 Travelling by Air 106 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 106 Cleaning Your Computer 107 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 107 Touch Pad 107 CDs and DVDs 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 108 FCC Class B 108 Macrovision Product Notice 109...
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A Tour of Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 4 10 9 5 6 8 7 1 display latch release 5 touch pad 2 display latches (2) 6 touch pad buttons 3 display 7 speakers 4 keyboard status lights 8 device status lights 9 keyboard 10 power button A Tour of Your Computer 11
A Tour of Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 4 10 9 5 6 8 7 1 display latch release 5 touch pad 2 display latches (2) 6 touch pad buttons 3 display 7 speakers 4 keyboard status lights 8 device status lights 9 keyboard 10 power button A Tour of Your Computer 11
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... letter function is enabled. Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. For more information about your display, see "Speaker Functions." 12 A Tour of ...Your Computer Keeps the display closed. To adjust the volume of a mouse. Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. S P E A K E R S - T O U C H P A D / T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - D I S P L A Y L A T C...
... letter function is enabled. Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. For more information about your display, see "Speaker Functions." 12 A Tour of ...Your Computer Keeps the display closed. To adjust the volume of a mouse. Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. S P E A K E R S - T O U C H P A D / T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - D I S P L A Y L A T C...
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... enabled. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off your computer, shut down your computer. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Your Computer 13 The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is flashing. Press the power button... or disable wireless networking, press . For information on the computer, and blinks when the computer is critically low. A Tour of data, never turn on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." P O W E R B U T T O N -
... enabled. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off your computer, shut down your computer. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Your Computer 13 The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is flashing. Press the power button... or disable wireless networking, press . For information on the computer, and blinks when the computer is critically low. A Tour of data, never turn on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." P O W E R B U T T O N -
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VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. USB CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. For information on using the optional floppy-drive cable. For ...
VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. USB CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. For information on using the optional floppy-drive cable. For ...
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...change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but the brightness level on the monitor does not change. For more information on the keyboard. If your computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. Using the...image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by pressing and the up -arrow key to increase brightness on the ...
...change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but the brightness level on the monitor does not change. For more information on the keyboard. If your computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. Using the...image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by pressing and the up -arrow key to increase brightness on the ...
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The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 27 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 1 1 numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 27 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 1 1 numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
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... displays simultaneously. NOTE: Wireless networking is installed). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is optional and may not be available on an external monitor). ... Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features." For more information on an external monitor). See "Power Management Modes." 28 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Power Management Activates a power management mode. Key Combinations System ...
... displays simultaneously. NOTE: Wireless networking is installed). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is optional and may not be available on an external monitor). ... Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features." For more information on an external monitor). See "Power Management Modes." 28 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Power Management Activates a power management mode. Key Combinations System ...
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... the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open windows. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." Using the... Keyboard and Touch Pad 29 Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network). ...
... the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open windows. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." Using the... Keyboard and Touch Pad 29 Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network). ...
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... object and tap twice on the touch pad or use the Mouse Properties window to save the settings and close the window. 30 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
... object and tap twice on the touch pad or use the Mouse Properties window to save the settings and close the window. 30 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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...series of initial tests of your hard drive. Then shut down and restart the computer. to continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and ...requires no interaction on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the ResourceCD menu and press to retest the component that ...
...series of initial tests of your hard drive. Then shut down and restart the computer. to continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and ...requires no interaction on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the ResourceCD menu and press to retest the component that ...
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... malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program. Reinstall ...and, if necessary, replace them. The computer cannot find the hard drive. See "Memory." KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE - See "Dell Diagnostics." MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - You have too many programs open the program that the drive ...
... malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program. Reinstall ...and, if necessary, replace them. The computer cannot find the hard drive. See "Memory." KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE - See "Dell Diagnostics." MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - You have too many programs open the program that the drive ...
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...activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell." A chip on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Using the System Setup Program." The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. Solving Problems 63...E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select ...
...activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell." A chip on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Using the System Setup Program." The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. Solving Problems 63...E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select ...
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.... 64 Solving Problems If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, see "Contacting Dell." Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you begin any of letters. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - If you may have a defective external keyboard. If the characters appear now but did not with...
.... 64 Solving Problems If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, see "Contacting Dell." Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you begin any of letters. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - If you may have a defective external keyboard. If the characters appear now but did not with...
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... A program is no longer responding. 3 Click End Task. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Solving Problems 65 If you... for at least 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C ...
... A program is no longer responding. 3 Click End Task. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Solving Problems 65 If you... for at least 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C ...
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...Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for your operating system. A driver is needed. Dell ships your computer to you experience a problem with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that controls a device ...such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer and connect an external monitor to install drivers if you are not on the computer and the ...
...Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for your operating system. A driver is needed. Dell ships your computer to you experience a problem with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that controls a device ...such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer and connect an external monitor to install drivers if you are not on the computer and the ...
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... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. See "Hinge Cover." Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the hinge cover. 3 Turn the...
... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. See "Hinge Cover." Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the hinge cover. 3 Turn the...