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... Key Combinations 41 System Functions 41 Display Functions 41 Battery 41 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 42 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 42 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Using the Display 45 Adjusting Brightness 45 Switching the Video Image From...
... Key Combinations 41 System Functions 41 Display Functions 41 Battery 41 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 42 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 42 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Using the Display 45 Adjusting Brightness 45 Switching the Video Image From...
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Dell Support Center 104 Dell Support 3 104 DellConnect 105 Network Assistant 106 PC TuneUp 106 PC CheckUp 106 Drive Problems 107 Optical drive problems 107 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 109 Error Messages 110 ExpressCard Problems 115 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 116 Keyboard Problems 116 External keyboard problems 116 Unexpected characters...
Dell Support Center 104 Dell Support 3 104 DellConnect 105 Network Assistant 106 PC TuneUp 106 PC CheckUp 106 Drive Problems 107 Optical drive problems 107 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 109 Error Messages 110 ExpressCard Problems 115 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 116 Keyboard Problems 116 External keyboard problems 116 Unexpected characters...
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...Working Inside Your Computer 138 Hard Drive 139 Removing the Hard Drive 140 Replacing the Hard Drive 141 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 142 Optical Drive 142 Removing the Optical Drive 142 Replacing the Optical Drive 143 Hinge Cover 143 Removing the Hinge Cover 144 ...Replacing the Hinge Cover 144 Keyboard 145 Removing the Keyboard 145 Replacing the Keyboard 146 Memory 147 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module 148 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 149 Removing the ...
...Working Inside Your Computer 138 Hard Drive 139 Removing the Hard Drive 140 Replacing the Hard Drive 141 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 142 Optical Drive 142 Removing the Optical Drive 142 Replacing the Optical Drive 143 Hinge Cover 143 Removing the Hinge Cover 144 ...Replacing the Hinge Cover 144 Keyboard 145 Removing the Keyboard 145 Replacing the Keyboard 146 Memory 147 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module 148 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 149 Removing the ...
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... Order-Status Service 173 Problems With Your Order 174 Product Information 174 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 174 Before You Call 175 Contacting Dell 177 16 Specifications 179 A Appendix 187 Using the System Setup Program 187 Viewing the System Setup Screen 188 System Setup Screen 188 Commonly Used Options...
... Order-Status Service 173 Problems With Your Order 174 Product Information 174 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 174 Before You Call 175 Contacting Dell 177 16 Specifications 179 A Appendix 187 Using the System Setup Program 187 Viewing the System Setup Screen 188 System Setup Screen 188 Commonly Used Options...
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... turns off your computer may take several seconds). For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your... U T T O N - D I S P L A Y - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display latch 5 power button 7 device status lights 9 consumer IR 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R -
... turns off your computer may take several seconds). For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your... U T T O N - D I S P L A Y - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display latch 5 power button 7 device status lights 9 consumer IR 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R -
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... - Turns on page 27). 24 About Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on steadily or blinks to the right of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use...
... - Turns on page 27). 24 About Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on steadily or blinks to the right of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use...
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A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on page 62). Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. D I G I T A L A R R A Y M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat. 26 About Your Computer D E L L ™ M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S -
A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on page 62). Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. D I G I T A L A R R A Y M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat. 26 About Your Computer D E L L ™ M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S -
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... connections. For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 30 About Your Computer USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a monitor. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger...
... connections. For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 30 About Your Computer USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a monitor. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger...
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Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Back View 1 23 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 AC adapter connector 5 USB connector S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR 4 5 2 USB connectors (2) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) Connects your computer to a TV. About Your Computer 31
Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Back View 1 23 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 AC adapter connector 5 USB connector S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR 4 5 2 USB connectors (2) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) Connects your computer to a TV. About Your Computer 31
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... both display and projector, etc). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Highlight the desired...that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. The 9 light indicates that option. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display...
... both display and projector, etc). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Highlight the desired...that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. The 9 light indicates that option. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display...
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... click Help. Opens the Run dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Starts Windows Explorer. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the ... Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Opens the System Properties dialog box. You can use of the Windows logo key and combination. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in...
... click Help. Opens the Run dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Starts Windows Explorer. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the ... Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Opens the System Properties dialog box. You can use of the Windows logo key and combination. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in...
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... button. • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43 Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the...
... button. • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43 Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the...
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Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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... to the next test, press ; to continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to retest the component that no diagnostics...
... to the next test, press ; to continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to retest the component that no diagnostics...
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..., then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly...and follow the instructions on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears,...
..., then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly...and follow the instructions on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears,...
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...commands from the computer. K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). H A R D - HA R D - Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the ...Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 187). K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (...
...commands from the computer. K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). H A R D - HA R D - Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the ...Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 187). K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (...
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Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on the file, so the file cannot be malfunctioning. M EMORY A L L O C A T I N T E R R U... 147). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 147). K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I V E - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Try to run the program again. MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory...
Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on the file, so the file cannot be malfunctioning. M EMORY A L L O C A T I N T E R R U... 147). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 147). K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I V E - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Try to run the program again. MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory...
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...the Date and Time options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 122. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 177). D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program ... 115 P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - The reserve battery that the ExpressCard is running out of the procedures in this section...
...the Date and Time options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 122. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 177). D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program ... 115 P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - The reserve battery that the ExpressCard is running out of the procedures in this section...
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.... otherwise, contact your IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I T H A D E L L - Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
.... otherwise, contact your IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I T H A D E L L - Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
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... computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click Start →All Programs→ Accessories→Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on page 177). If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). Run the PC-AT Compatible...
... computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click Start →All Programs→ Accessories→Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on page 177). If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). Run the PC-AT Compatible...