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... products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either potential damage to change without the...
... products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either potential damage to change without the...
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...40 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 40 3 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 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 Your Computer Display ...
...40 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 40 3 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 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 Your Computer Display ...
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...Warning 50 Conserving Battery Power 50 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 50 Using the Sleep Power State 51 Charging the Battery 51 Replacing the Battery 52 Storing a Battery 53 6 Using Multimedia 55 Playing Media 55 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 57 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media... . . . 58 How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD 58 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 59 ...
...Warning 50 Conserving Battery Power 50 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 50 Using the Sleep Power State 51 Charging the Battery 51 Replacing the Battery 52 Storing a Battery 53 6 Using Multimedia 55 Playing Media 55 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 57 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media... . . . 58 How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD 58 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 59 ...
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...and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 75 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 78 7 Using ExpressCards 79 ExpressCard Blanks 79 Installing an ExpressCard 80 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 81 8 Using the Memory Card Reader 83 Memory Card Blanks 83 Installing a Memory Card 83 Removing a Memory Card ...or Blank 84 9 Setting Up and Using Networks 85 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 85 Setting Up ...
...and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 75 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 78 7 Using ExpressCards 79 ExpressCard Blanks 79 Installing an ExpressCard 80 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 81 8 Using the Memory Card Reader 83 Memory Card Blanks 83 Installing a Memory Card 83 Removing a Memory Card ...or Blank 84 9 Setting Up and Using Networks 85 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 85 Setting Up ...
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Wireless Local Area Network 86 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 87 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 87 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem . . . . 88 Connecting to a WLAN 89 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 91 ...Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . . . . . 91 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 92 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 92 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 93 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 94 10 Securing Your Computer 95 Security Cable Lock ...
Wireless Local Area Network 86 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 87 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 87 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem . . . . 88 Connecting to a WLAN 89 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 91 ...Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . . . . . 91 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 92 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 92 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 93 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 94 10 Securing Your Computer 95 Security Cable Lock ...
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... Drivers 130 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 130 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 132 Restoring Your Operating System 133 Using Windows Vista System Restore 134 Contents 9
... Drivers 130 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 130 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 132 Restoring Your Operating System 133 Using Windows Vista System Restore 134 Contents 9
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... 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 188 Cleaning Your Computer 190 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 190 Touch Pad 191...
... 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 188 Cleaning Your Computer 190 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 190 Touch Pad 191...
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...Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Drivers and Utilities Media Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 99). Readme files may be available in certain countries. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use... the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be found at support.dell.com.
...Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Drivers and Utilities Media Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 99). Readme files may be available in certain countries. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use... the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be found at support.dell.com.
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only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • ...174; Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. 16 Finding Information • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label...
only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • ...174; Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. 16 Finding Information • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label...
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... other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Center" on page 104. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™... that describes your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the ...
... other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Center" on page 104. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™... that describes your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the ...
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.... NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to restore your computer. Your operating system product key label ... For? • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Finding Information 19 After you ordered. To reinstall your operating system, use it to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you received operating system...
.... NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to restore your computer. Your operating system product key label ... For? • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Finding Information 19 After you ordered. To reinstall your operating system, use it to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you received operating system...
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..., select Hardware. About Your Computer 21 To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer, as well as the other hardware components. About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on selections that you can...
..., select Hardware. About Your Computer 21 To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer, as well as the other hardware components. About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on selections that you can...
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...computer may not include a camera. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows®...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 - Based on page 41. C A M E...
...computer may not include a camera. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows®...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 - Based on page 41. C A M E...
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...). 24 About Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - WiFi status light - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on when wireless networking is enabled. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate battery charge status. Turns...
...). 24 About Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - WiFi status light - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on when wireless networking is enabled. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate battery charge status. Turns...
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... ordered the card with your computer. Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. The light turns on only if you use the wireless switch (see "Touch Pad" on page 43). Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is enabled. For more information, see ..."Touch Pad" on page 43). Bluetooth® status light - Use these buttons much like the buttons on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is adequately charged.
... ordered the card with your computer. Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. The light turns on only if you use the wireless switch (see "Touch Pad" on page 43). Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is enabled. For more information, see ..."Touch Pad" on page 43). Bluetooth® status light - Use these buttons much like the buttons on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is adequately charged.
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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. D I G I T A L A R R A Y M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on page 62). D E L L ™ M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat. 26 About Your Computer
A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function 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 - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on page 62). D E L L ™ M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat. 26 About Your Computer
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... I T C H - Restricting the airflow can also use it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Fan noise is running. The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on when the...Stores software and data. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to the computer (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 95). The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your computer in a low-airflow environment...
... I T C H - Restricting the airflow can also use it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Fan noise is running. The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on when the...Stores software and data. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to the computer (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 95). The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your computer in a low-airflow environment...
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... optical drive. 8 - I V E - E J E C T B U T T O N - Press the eject button to the connector. Provides a fast and convenient way to the connector. For more information about the optical drive see "Using Multimedia" on a memory card. O P T I C A L D R I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R -
... optical drive. 8 - I V E - E J E C T B U T T O N - Press the eject button to the connector. Provides a fast and convenient way to the connector. For more information about the optical drive see "Using Multimedia" on a memory card. O P T I C A L D R I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R -
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... modem connector. Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. The two lights next to a network. 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 monitor. • Memory Stick • Memory...
... modem connector. Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. The two lights next to a network. 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 monitor. • Memory Stick • Memory...
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USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. About Your Computer 31 Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 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.
USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. About Your Computer 31 Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 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.