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...is used in this document to refer to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in this document is here, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either potential damage to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks ...and tells you make better use of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. AMD, AMD Turion, HyperMemory, ATI Radeon and combinations thereof are trademarks of your computer. ...
...is used in this document to refer to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in this document is here, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either potential damage to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks ...and tells you make better use of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. AMD, AMD Turion, HyperMemory, ATI Radeon and combinations thereof are trademarks of your computer. ...
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Contents Finding Information 13 1 About Your Computer 19 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 19 Front View 20 Left Side View 25 Right Side View 26 Back View 29 Bottom View 31 2 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Connecting to the Internet 33 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 34 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 35 Windows Easy Transfer 35 Setting Up a Printer 35 Printer Cable 36 Connecting a USB Printer 36 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 13 1 About Your Computer 19 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 19 Front View 20 Left Side View 25 Right Side View 26 Back View 29 Bottom View 31 2 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Connecting to the Internet 33 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 34 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 35 Windows Easy Transfer 35 Setting Up a Printer 35 Printer Cable 36 Connecting a USB Printer 36 Contents 3
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... 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 Contents
... 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 Contents
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5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 47 Charge Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 48 Conserving Battery Power 48 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 49 Using the Sleep Power State ...
5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 47 Charge Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 48 Conserving Battery Power 48 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 49 Using the Sleep Power State ...
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PC TuneUp 104 PC CheckUp 104 Drive Problems 105 Optical drive problems 105 Hard drive problems 106 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 107 Error Messages 108 ExpressCard Problems 113 ... 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 117 Other software problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 120...
PC TuneUp 104 PC CheckUp 104 Drive Problems 105 Optical drive problems 105 Hard drive problems 106 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 107 Error Messages 108 ExpressCard Problems 113 ... 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 117 Other software problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 120...
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...Identifying Drivers 128 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 128 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 130 Restoring Your Operating System 131 Using Windows Vista System Restore 132 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 135 Before You Begin 135 ...Recommended Tools 135 Turning Off Your Computer 135 Before Working Inside Your Computer 136 Hard Drive 138 Removing the Hard Drive 138 Replacing the Hard Drive 140 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell...
...Identifying Drivers 128 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 128 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 130 Restoring Your Operating System 131 Using Windows Vista System Restore 132 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 135 Before You Begin 135 ...Recommended Tools 135 Turning Off Your Computer 135 Before Working Inside Your Computer 136 Hard Drive 138 Removing the Hard Drive 138 Replacing the Hard Drive 140 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell...
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...newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security portal," which looks like a missing portion of the label, to direct your call when contacting support. Finding Information 15 What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product ...Key Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your ...
...newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security portal," which looks like a missing portion of the label, to direct your call when contacting support. Finding Information 15 What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product ...Key Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your ...
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...installed on your computer. 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 165. Access the Dell Support Utility from the...Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Finding Information 17...
...installed on your computer. 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 165. Access the Dell Support Utility from the...Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Finding Information 17...
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...system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. ..., you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - After you can use one of your operating system installation media varies according to restore your computer. • Operating System...
...system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. ..., you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - After you can use one of your operating system installation media varies according to restore your computer. • Operating System...
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... exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Based on page 39. P O W E R B U T T O N... 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 -...
... exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Based on page 39. P O W E R B U T T O N... 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 -...
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... If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet. If you cannot connect to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ...ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on page 107. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:...
... If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet. If you cannot connect to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ...ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on page 107. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:...
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...box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer... the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers...
...box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer... the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers...
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... choosing a surge protector. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not...
... choosing a surge protector. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not...
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...program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. As you choose a resolution or color palette...with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the ...
...program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. As you choose a resolution or color palette...with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the ...
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... 41 Decreases 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). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To...
... 41 Decreases 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). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To...
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... activating power management modes. Opens the Run dialog box. 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). Opens the System Properties dialog... box. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to activate a different...
... activating power management modes. Opens the Run dialog box. 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). Opens the System Properties dialog... box. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to activate a different...
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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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...: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use the computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in maximum...
...: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use the computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in maximum...
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...or environmental agency for advice on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide). CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may ...battery only with household waste. The battery is low. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows® battery meter icon area located in the notification • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of a lithium...
...or environmental agency for advice on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide). CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may ...battery only with household waste. The battery is low. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows® battery meter icon area located in the notification • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of a lithium...
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...battery health using the Battery Meter in one of times it is in the notification area. Therefore, a battery can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon, and then click Help. To check the battery meter, double-click the... icon in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in your computer. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery is charged. After hundreds of charged...
...battery health using the Battery Meter in one of times it is in the notification area. Therefore, a battery can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon, and then click Help. To check the battery meter, double-click the... icon in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in your computer. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery is charged. After hundreds of charged...