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...Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 27 Key Combinations 28 System Functions 28 CD or DVD Tray 28 Display Functions 28 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 28 Power Management 28 Speaker Functions 29 Microsoft® 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 ...
...Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 27 Key Combinations 28 System Functions 28 CD or DVD Tray 28 Display Functions 28 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 28 Power Management 28 Speaker Functions 29 Microsoft® 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 ...
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... a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 49 Network Setup Wizard 49 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 50 Determining Your Network Type 50 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 50 9 Dell™ QuickSet Features Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Right-Clicking...
... a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 49 Network Setup Wizard 49 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 50 Determining Your Network Type 50 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 50 9 Dell™ QuickSet Features Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Right-Clicking...
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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 ...Turning Off Your 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 ...
... 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 ...Turning Off Your 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 ...
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...through the Start menu instead of Your Computer 13 Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." To enable or disable wireless networking, press . NOTICE: To avoid losing data when you turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is critically...; Solid orange: The battery charge is in a power management mode. K E Y B O A R D - P O W E R B U T T O N - A Tour of pressing the power button. NOTE: Wireless networking is almost fully charged. Press the power button to enter or exit a power management mode. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off...
...through the Start menu instead of Your Computer 13 Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." To enable or disable wireless networking, press . NOTICE: To avoid losing data when you turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is critically...; Solid orange: The battery charge is in a power management mode. K E Y B O A R D - P O W E R B U T T O N - A Tour of pressing the power button. NOTE: Wireless networking is almost fully charged. Press the power button to enter or exit a power management mode. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off...
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For more information on replacing the Mini PCI card, see "Wireless Mini PCI Card." For more information, see "CD/DVD Drive." For more information, see "Hard Drive." B A Y L A T C H L O C K - Releases the battery from the battery bay. F A N - Secures the ...
For more information on replacing the Mini PCI card, see "Wireless Mini PCI Card." For more information, see "CD/DVD Drive." For more information, see "Hard Drive." B A Y L A T C H L O C K - Releases the battery from the battery bay. F A N - Secures the ...
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... can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features." NOTE: Wireless networking is installed). and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on your computer. Radios (Including...
... can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features." NOTE: Wireless networking is installed). and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on your computer. Radios (Including...
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...risk of fire or chemical burn. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is used , you may increase the risk ...including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives NOTE: It is designed to a CD or DVD. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Do not ...
...risk of fire or chemical burn. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is used , you may increase the risk ...including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives NOTE: It is designed to a CD or DVD. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Do not ...
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... affect the display on battery power. Selecting a Power Scheme NOTE: The Network Disabled power scheme disables your internal network and wireless activity when your portable computer, not monitors that you create, but you to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears.... You must enable brightness-level power schemes through QuickSet power schemes. The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). You must select the power scheme ...
... affect the display on battery power. Selecting a Power Scheme NOTE: The Network Disabled power scheme disables your internal network and wireless activity when your portable computer, not monitors that you create, but you to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears.... You must enable brightness-level power schemes through QuickSet power schemes. The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). You must select the power scheme ...
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...50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network The user's guide is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on the screen. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. An infrastructure network uses ... or corrupted, follow the instructions on your wireless network card. Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of computers that broadcast to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Wireless networking is detected in order to connect to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. An...
...50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network The user's guide is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on the screen. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. An infrastructure network uses ... or corrupted, follow the instructions on your wireless network card. Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of computers that broadcast to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Wireless networking is detected in order to connect to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. An...
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... you log on to a network. If you select a secure network (identified by a icon), you must enter a password when prompted. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in the list. Dell cannot provide this information. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 51 NOTE: Network security settings are unique to configure, and...
... you log on to a network. If you select a secure network (identified by a icon), you must enter a password when prompted. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in the list. Dell cannot provide this information. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 51 NOTE: Network security settings are unique to configure, and...
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For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume." • Turn the wireless activity indicator on your computer. Dell™ QuickSet Features 53 Clicking the QuickSet Icon Click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Adjust power management settings using the ... on the screen. Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-click the Wizard. icon to adjust power management settings using the Power Management Wizard. Dell QuickSet is activated from the icon on the taskbar and functions differently when you set in the taskbar and click Help. For more information ...
For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume." • Turn the wireless activity indicator on your computer. Dell™ QuickSet Features 53 Clicking the QuickSet Icon Click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Adjust power management settings using the ... on the screen. Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-click the Wizard. icon to adjust power management settings using the Power Management Wizard. Dell QuickSet is activated from the icon on the taskbar and functions differently when you set in the taskbar and click Help. For more information ...
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If you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Wireless Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is not already installed, go to step 4. NOTICE: To avoid damaging ...
If you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Wireless Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is not already installed, go to step 4. NOTICE: To avoid damaging ...
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... type Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Audio Mini PCI Modem Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface 98 Appendix 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-2 256 MB 2 GB microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers...connector v.92 56K MDC Conexant CX11254/CX20493 internal HDA bus 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi wireless technology support integrated on system board Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Up to 64 MB of shared memory (when less ...
... type Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Audio Mini PCI Modem Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface 98 Appendix 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-2 256 MB 2 GB microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers...connector v.92 56K MDC Conexant CX11254/CX20493 internal HDA bus 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi wireless technology support integrated on system board Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Up to 64 MB of shared memory (when less ...
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...setup.) For more information on configuring features for new settings to take effect. Certain changes might make your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The window at the bottom tells you reboot the computer for your computer and try again. ...drive password settings • Power management settings • Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings • Docking-device settings • Wireless control settings NOTICE: Unless you can show or hide the related subcategories. The window on the right contains information about the category or ...
...setup.) For more information on configuring features for new settings to take effect. Certain changes might make your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The window at the bottom tells you reboot the computer for your computer and try again. ...drive password settings • Power management settings • Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings • Docking-device settings • Wireless control settings NOTICE: Unless you can show or hide the related subcategories. The window on the right contains information about the category or ...
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...extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to carry with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food. Travelling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer •...credit card company and ask if it does not slide around in a safe place away from hazards such as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the computer or carrying case. See "Configuring Power Management...
...extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to carry with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food. Travelling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer •...credit card company and ask if it does not slide around in a safe place away from hazards such as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the computer or carrying case. See "Configuring Power Management...
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...Code: 673 Customer Care (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) Customer Care (med./large... Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government) Technical Support (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital jukebox, and wireless) Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) Sales (med./large bus., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales 112 Appendix Area ...
...Code: 673 Customer Care (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) Customer Care (med./large... Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government) Technical Support (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital jukebox, and wireless) Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) Sales (med./large bus., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales 112 Appendix Area ...
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... damaged or your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to the computer. The length of heat output. A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the ...the operating system. bootable CD - British thermal unit - basic input/output system - battery life span - bits per second - Bluetooth® wireless technology - A power management specification that you understand what effect these settings have on a floppy, CD, DVD, or hard drive. antivirus software...
... damaged or your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to the computer. The length of heat output. A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the ...the operating system. bootable CD - British thermal unit - basic input/output system - battery life span - bits per second - Bluetooth® wireless technology - A power management specification that you understand what effect these settings have on a floppy, CD, DVD, or hard drive. antivirus software...