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3 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 25 Switching the Video Image 25 Setting Display Resolution 26 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 27 Key Combinations 28 System Functions 28 CD or DVD Tray 28 Display Functions 28 Radios (Including Wireless...Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring...
3 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 25 Switching the Video Image 25 Setting Display Resolution 26 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 27 Key Combinations 28 System Functions 28 CD or DVD Tray 28 Display Functions 28 Radios (Including Wireless...Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring...
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10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard Problems 64 External Keyboard problems 64 Unexpected characters 64 Lockups and Software Problems 65 The computer does not start up 65 The computer stops responding...
10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard Problems 64 External Keyboard problems 64 Unexpected characters 64 Lockups and Software Problems 65 The computer does not start up 65 The computer stops responding...
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... Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 ... Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the System Setup Program 103 Overview 103 Viewing the System ...
... Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 ... Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the System Setup Program 103 Overview 103 Viewing the System ...
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..." Software and Peripherals 109 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 109 Contacting Dell 110 Glossary 127 Index 137 8 Contents System Setup Screen 103 Commonly Used Options 103 Travelling With Your Computer 105 Identifying Your Computer 105 Packing the ...Computer 105 Travel Tips 105 Travelling by Air 106 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 106 Cleaning Your Computer 107 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 107 Touch Pad 107 CDs and DVDs 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 108 FCC Class B 108 Macrovision Product Notice 109...
..." Software and Peripherals 109 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 109 Contacting Dell 110 Glossary 127 Index 137 8 Contents System Setup Screen 103 Commonly Used Options 103 Travelling With Your Computer 105 Identifying Your Computer 105 Packing the ...Computer 105 Travel Tips 105 Travelling by Air 106 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 106 Cleaning Your Computer 107 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 107 Touch Pad 107 CDs and DVDs 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 108 FCC Class B 108 Macrovision Product Notice 109...
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A Tour of Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 4 10 9 5 6 8 7 1 display latch release 5 touch pad 2 display latches (2) 6 touch pad buttons 3 display 7 speakers 4 keyboard status lights 8 device status lights 9 keyboard 10 power button A Tour of Your Computer 11
A Tour of Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 4 10 9 5 6 8 7 1 display latch release 5 touch pad 2 display latches (2) 6 touch pad buttons 3 display 7 speakers 4 keyboard status lights 8 device status lights 9 keyboard 10 power button A Tour of Your Computer 11
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.... For more information, see "Using the Display." S P E A K E R S - A Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Provides the functionality of a mouse. Slide to release the display latches and open ...
.... For more information, see "Using the Display." S P E A K E R S - A Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Provides the functionality of a mouse. Slide to release the display latches and open ...
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...button. NOTE: Wireless networking is optional and may not be available on steadily or blinks to turn on when wireless networking is enabled. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off). •...; Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is running on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off your computer, shut down your computer. If the computer is...
...button. NOTE: Wireless networking is optional and may not be available on steadily or blinks to turn on when wireless networking is enabled. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off). •...; Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is running on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off your computer, shut down your computer. If the computer is...
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... with a plastic blank installed in the slot. A Tour of Your Computer 15 Supports one ExpressCard. USB CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the connector. For information on using the optional floppy-drive cable. Attach headphones or speakers...
... with a plastic blank installed in the slot. A Tour of Your Computer 15 Supports one ExpressCard. USB CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the connector. For information on using the optional floppy-drive cable. Attach headphones or speakers...
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...arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Right-click the icon in the taskbar to a preferred location. NOTE: By default, the Brightness Meter appears in the taskbar and click Help. ...or docking device. Press to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but the brightness level on ...
...arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Right-click the icon in the taskbar to a preferred location. NOTE: By default, the Brightness Meter appears in the taskbar and click Help. ...or docking device. Press to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but the brightness level on ...
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Each key on the right of the keypad keys. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 27 To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 1 1 numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
Each key on the right of the keypad keys. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 27 To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 1 1 numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
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...mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Radios (Including Wireless Networking) Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking. CD or DVD Tray... Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is optional and may not be available on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features." and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not...
...mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Radios (Including Wireless Networking) Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking. CD or DVD Tray... Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is optional and may not be available on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features." and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not...
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...speakers and external speakers, if attached. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows. To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. For information about... the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 29 Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network)....
...speakers and external speakers, if attached. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows. To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. For information about... the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 29 Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network)....
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... on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to save the settings and close the window. 30 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to move the cursor...
... on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to save the settings and close the window. 30 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to move the cursor...
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... are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start ...the ResourceCD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. to continue to increase the possibility...
... are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start ...the ResourceCD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. to continue to increase the possibility...
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... them . See "Memory." A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be malfunctioning. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. Try to occur after a memory module is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. See...
... them . See "Memory." A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be malfunctioning. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. Try to occur after a memory module is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. See...
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...." WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S N O T R E A D Y - OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - If a large number of charge. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - See "Contacting Dell." See "Contacting Dell." Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the...
...." WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S N O T R E A D Y - OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - If a large number of charge. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - See "Contacting Dell." See "Contacting Dell." Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the...
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... the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the "Dell Diagnostics" or the system setup program. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - See "Dell Diagnostics." If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, see "Contacting Dell." Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you are displayed instead of the...
... the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the "Dell Diagnostics" or the system setup program. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - See "Dell Diagnostics." If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, see "Contacting Dell." Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you are displayed instead of the...
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... Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you restart the computer. Then restart your computer. Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M... a floppy disk or CD. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click ...
... Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you restart the computer. Then restart your computer. Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M... a floppy disk or CD. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click ...
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...system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - See "Contacting Dell." All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display...acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may be defective. A driver is the ...
...system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - See "Contacting Dell." All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display...acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may be defective. A driver is the ...
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See "Replacing the Battery." See "Hinge Cover." Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the hinge cover. 3 Turn the computer right-side up , ...
See "Replacing the Battery." See "Hinge Cover." Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the hinge cover. 3 Turn the computer right-side up , ...