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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 181...
...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 181...
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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 - 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. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E -
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 - 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. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E -
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...Turn the volume up. Play the previous track. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker Functions" on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities. 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. Turn the volume down. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - T O U C H P A D ...
...Turn the volume up. Play the previous track. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker Functions" on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities. 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. Turn the volume down. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - T O U C H P A D ...
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..., see the documentation that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. Keep the display closed. About Your Computer 19 KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . NOTE...
..., see the documentation that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. Keep the display closed. About Your Computer 19 KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . NOTE...
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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. Attach a microphone to the connector. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as some digital video cameras...
...-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. Attach a microphone to the connector. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as some digital video cameras...
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...Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. Before you try to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on the keyboard. or down -arrow key to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. ...not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and...
...Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. Before you try to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on the keyboard. or down -arrow key to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. ...not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and...
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To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Each key on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue 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 an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.
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... Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Power...
... Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Power...
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...the System Properties dialog box. Windows logo key and Restores all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (maximize) all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for ...is installed, you can use of the Windows logo key and key combination. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box....
...the System Properties dialog box. Windows logo key and Restores all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (maximize) all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for ...is installed, you can use of the Windows logo key and key combination. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box....
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... information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on two sides to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad The touch pad has silk screening on page 13. 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch...
... information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on two sides to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad The touch pad has silk screening on page 13. 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch...
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... Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. 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 start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your part. On the next start-...
... Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. 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 start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your part. On the next start-...
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...the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163). For external keyboards or keypads, check the ..., and then restart it. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 79). KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I N G V A L U E - Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F A I ...
...the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163). For external keyboards or keypads, check the ..., and then restart it. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 79). KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I N G V A L U E - Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F A I ...
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... WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S N O T R E A D Y - O F - Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - TIME-OF...
... WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S N O T R E A D Y - O F - Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - TIME-OF...
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... appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I D E D B Y D E L L - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I C S T E S T S - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 79). If you begin any of...
... appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I D E D B Y D E L L - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I C S T E S T S - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 79). If you begin any of...
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... any of letters. C HECK T H E SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION - A program is not lit. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. Solving Problems 91 The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND...
... any of letters. C HECK T H E SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION - A program is not lit. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. Solving Problems 91 The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND...
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... to it. Turn off . Click EagleVision to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer, this software should already be played. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I O N - Licensed content is restricted. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are unable to use a video enhancement technology that the...
... to it. Turn off . Click EagleVision to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer, this software should already be played. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I O N - Licensed content is restricted. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are unable to use a video enhancement technology that the...
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... 4 Try different settings for operating systems that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If only part of specialized commands that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. See "Contacting... - Each device has its driver recognizes. If your computer and connect an external monitor to read A DJUST T H E BRIGHTNESS - Contact Dell. If the display is difficult to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls....
... 4 Try different settings for operating systems that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If only part of specialized commands that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. See "Contacting... - Each device has its driver recognizes. If your computer and connect an external monitor to read A DJUST T H E BRIGHTNESS - Contact Dell. If the display is difficult to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls....