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... Display 39 Adjusting Brightness 39 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 39 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 39 4 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®...
... Display 39 Adjusting Brightness 39 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 39 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 39 4 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®...
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... 114 External Keyboard problems 114 Unexpected characters 115 Lockups and Software Problems 116 The computer does not start 116 The computer stops responding 116 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 116 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 116 A solid blue screen appears 117 Dell MediaDirect problems...
... 114 External Keyboard problems 114 Unexpected characters 115 Lockups and Software Problems 116 The computer does not start 116 The computer stops responding 116 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 116 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 116 A solid blue screen appears 117 Dell MediaDirect problems...
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... the Optical Drive 141 Replacing the Optical Drive 142 Hinge Cover 142 Removing the Hinge Cover 143 Replacing the Hinge Cover 143 Keyboard 144 Removing the Keyboard 144 Replacing the Keyboard 145 Memory 146 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module 147 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 148 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module 149 Replacing...
... the Optical Drive 141 Replacing the Optical Drive 142 Hinge Cover 142 Removing the Hinge Cover 143 Replacing the Hinge Cover 143 Keyboard 144 Removing the Keyboard 144 Replacing the Keyboard 145 Memory 146 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module 147 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 148 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module 149 Replacing...
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...Index 213 12 Contents Only 191 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 192 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 192 FCC Notice (U.S. 16 Specifications 177 17 Appendix 185 Using the System Setup Program 185 ...Viewing the System Setup Screen 186 System Setup Screen 186 Commonly Used Options 186 About Your RAID Configuration 188 RAID Level 0 Configuration 188 RAID Level 1 Configuration 188 Cleaning Your Computer 188 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 188 Touch Pad 189 Mouse 190 Media 190 Dell...
...Index 213 12 Contents Only 191 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 192 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 192 FCC Notice (U.S. 16 Specifications 177 17 Appendix 185 Using the System Setup Program 185 ...Viewing the System Setup Screen 186 System Setup Screen 186 Commonly Used Options 186 About Your RAID Configuration 188 RAID Level 0 Configuration 188 RAID Level 1 Configuration 188 Cleaning Your Computer 188 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 188 Touch Pad 189 Mouse 190 Media 190 Dell...
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... your computer, 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... include a camera. 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 S P L A Y - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps...
... your computer, 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... include a camera. 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 S P L A Y - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps...
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NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when you turn off the computer ...
NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when you turn off the computer ...
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Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the scroll lock function is enabled. A Turns 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. 24 About Your Computer KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. Turns on page 59). 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 scroll lock function is enabled. A Turns 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. 24 About Your Computer KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. Turns on page 59). D E L L ™ M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S -
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... using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 28 About Your Computer VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
... using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 28 About Your Computer VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
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Back View 1 23 4 5 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 AC adapter connector 5 USB connector 2 USB connectors (2) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV. About Your Computer 29 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 4 5 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 AC adapter connector 5 USB connector 2 USB connectors (2) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV. About Your Computer 29 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.
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... brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 46). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 The 9 light indicates that option. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad...
... brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 46). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 The 9 light indicates that option. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad...
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... as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can reprogram this... keyboard shortcut to a network). For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 49). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the ...
... as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can reprogram this... keyboard shortcut to a network). For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 49). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the ...
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... your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the display. 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...
... your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the display. 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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...working properly. 2 Turn 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 start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . b Press and hold the...Press any questions that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down completely. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure...
...working properly. 2 Turn 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 start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . b Press and hold the...Press any questions that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down completely. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure...
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...to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until the boot device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you want to run a complete test ...on the keyboard is recommended that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your computer. Upon restart, the computer boots according to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and...
...to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until the boot device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you want to run a complete test ...on the keyboard is recommended that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your computer. Upon restart, the computer boots according to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and...
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... system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. 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 0 - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 97). Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Shut down the computer, remove...and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 97). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer...
... system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. 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 0 - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 97). Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Shut down the computer, remove...and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 97). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer...
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..."Memory" on page 146). N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I R E C T - Troubleshooting 111 Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 175). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see.... The operating system may be played (see "Memory" on page 97). If the error message still appears, see "Contacting Dell" on page 146). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The computer cannot find the hard drive...
..."Memory" on page 146). N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I R E C T - Troubleshooting 111 Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 175). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see.... The operating system may be played (see "Memory" on page 97). If the error message still appears, see "Contacting Dell" on page 146). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The computer cannot find the hard drive...
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... loose. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 175). Insert a disk into.... Ensure that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I B L E . Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 97). Correct the settings for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 175). The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. T H E D E V I C E I C A L L Y L O W - WA R N I ...
... loose. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 175). Insert a disk into.... Ensure that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I B L E . Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 97). Correct the settings for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 175). The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. T H E D E V I C E I C A L L Y L O W - WA R N I ...
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...Guide. When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, click Continue... 174 as you perform the various checks. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 175). If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it for damage, and then firmly reconnect the cable. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - P R O V I D E ...
...Guide. When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, click Continue... 174 as you perform the various checks. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 175). If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it for damage, and then firmly reconnect the cable. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - P R O V I D E ...
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... to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C K E Y P A D - Troubleshooting 115 If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 175).
... to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C K E Y P A D - Troubleshooting 115 If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 175).