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...Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40... Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 ...
...Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40... Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 ...
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E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 84 Error Messages 85 ExpressCard Problems 89 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 89 Keyboard Problems 90 External Keyboard problems 90 Unexpected characters 90 Lockups and Software Problems 91 The computer does not start up 91 The ...computer stops responding 91 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell...
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 84 Error Messages 85 ExpressCard Problems 89 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 89 Keyboard Problems 90 External Keyboard problems 90 Unexpected characters 90 Lockups and Software Problems 91 The computer does not start up 91 The ...computer stops responding 91 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell...
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... and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended...Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127...
... and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended...Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127...
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... Traveling With Your Computer 131 Identifying Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer 131 Travel Tips 132 Traveling by Air 132 14 Contacting Dell 133 15 Specifications 155 16 Appendix 163 Using the System Setup Program 163 Viewing the System Setup Screen 163 System Setup Screen ...163 Commonly Used Options 164 Cleaning Your Computer 165 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 165 Touch Pad 165 Floppy Drive 166 CDs and DVDs 166 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 167 FCC Class B 167 Macrovision Product Notice 168 Glossary 169 Index ...
... Traveling With Your Computer 131 Identifying Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer 131 Travel Tips 132 Traveling by Air 132 14 Contacting Dell 133 15 Specifications 155 16 Appendix 163 Using the System Setup Program 163 Viewing the System Setup Screen 163 System Setup Screen ...163 Commonly Used Options 164 Cleaning Your Computer 165 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 165 Touch Pad 165 Floppy Drive 166 CDs and DVDs 166 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 167 FCC Class B 167 Macrovision Product Notice 168 Glossary 169 Index ...
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D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer Press to release the display latches and open the display. Front View 1 12 2 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 Dell MediaDirect™ button 11 keyboard and wireless status lights 12 display latches (2) D I S P L A Y -
D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer Press to release the display latches and open the display. Front View 1 12 2 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 Dell MediaDirect™ button 11 keyboard and wireless status lights 12 display latches (2) D I S P L A Y -
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... B U T T O N S - Turn the volume down. K E Y B O A R D - D E L L M E D I A D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - For more information, see "Key Combinations" on page 36. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker Functions" on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities. S P E A K E R S - Turn the volume up. Play or pause. You can press the... Dell MediaDirect button to launch either Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or another version of Windows XP with Dell Media Experience if either of a mouse. The keyboard includes a ...
... B U T T O N S - Turn the volume down. K E Y B O A R D - D E L L M E D I A D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - For more information, see "Key Combinations" on page 36. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker Functions" on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities. S P E A K E R S - Turn the volume up. Play or pause. You can press the... Dell MediaDirect button to launch either Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or another version of Windows XP with Dell Media Experience if either of a mouse. The keyboard includes a ...
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... STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when a card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . Turns on when the ...
... STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when a card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . Turns on when the ...
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...-11) 4 USB connectors (2) 5 video connector 6 S-video TV-out connector 22 About Your Computer Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
...-11) 4 USB connectors (2) 5 video connector 6 S-video TV-out connector 22 About Your Computer Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
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... to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned ...values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up...
... to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned ...values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up...
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The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
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... Properties window. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Enables and ...disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Power Management Activates a power management mode. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached.
... Properties window. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Enables and ...disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Power Management Activates a power management mode. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached.
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...the taskbar, and click Help. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (...and Minimizes all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Restores all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. This command functions as a toggle to a network). Windows logo key...
...the taskbar, and click Help. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (...and Minimizes all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Restores all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. This command functions as a toggle to a network). Windows logo key...
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... pad or use your finger on two sides to use the Mouse Properties window to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad The touch pad has silk screening on the touch pad and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object...
... pad or use your finger on two sides to use the Mouse Properties window to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad The touch pad has silk screening on the touch pad and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object...
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...and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your part. Then shut down and restart the computer. to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, ... to continue. 4 Press any questions that failed, press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for 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 appear...
...and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your part. Then shut down and restart the computer. to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, ... to continue. 4 Press any questions that failed, press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for 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 appear...
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...The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the... 87 If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112), and boot the computer from the ...
...The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the... 87 If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112), and boot the computer from the ...
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... system setup program does not match the system clock. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. Solving Problems 89 The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. The reserve battery that the ExpressCard is listed. 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 - Ensure that...
... system setup program does not match the system clock. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. Solving Problems 89 The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. The reserve battery that the ExpressCard is listed. 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 - Ensure that...
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... external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 133. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 79). Disconnect the keyboard cable...
... external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 133. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 79). Disconnect the keyboard cable...
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.... Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you restart the computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD...
.... Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you restart the computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD...
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...Problems This feature takes advantage of the special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. ADJUSTING THE ...COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO DARK OR TOO BRIGHT - Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with your computer meets the minimum hardware ... you are unable to it. Click EagleVision to them. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer.
...Problems This feature takes advantage of the special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. ADJUSTING THE ...COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO DARK OR TOO BRIGHT - Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with your computer meets the minimum hardware ... you are unable to it. Click EagleVision to them. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer.
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... - If only part of specialized commands that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Solving Problems 99 or down your operating system. A driver is a program that only its driver ...settings for operating systems that use the device. M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video ...
... - If only part of specialized commands that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Solving Problems 99 or down your operating system. A driver is a program that only its driver ...settings for operating systems that use the device. M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video ...