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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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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 - For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer 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 -
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 - For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer 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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... T O N - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - For more information, see "Key Combinations" on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities. To adjust the volume of a mouse. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Play or pause. T O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the media control.... 18 About Your Computer 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.
... T O N - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - For more information, see "Key Combinations" on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities. To adjust the volume of a mouse. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Play or pause. T O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the media control.... 18 About Your Computer 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.
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... enabled. Keep the display closed. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right...
... enabled. Keep the display closed. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right...
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... digital video cameras. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Attach a microphone to a USB connector using the optional floppydrive cable. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to the connector. Back View 1 23 4 56 1 AC adapter connector 2 network connector (RJ-45...
... digital video cameras. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Attach a microphone to a USB connector using the optional floppydrive cable. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to the connector. Back View 1 23 4 56 1 AC adapter connector 2 network connector (RJ-45...
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...you try to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the ... between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future ...
...you try to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the ... between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future ...
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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. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 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. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
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... only (not key on an external monitor). Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab...
... only (not key on an external monitor). Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab...
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... and Support Center. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open windows. For information about QuickSet key combinations, rightclick the icon in the taskbar...; Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Restores all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Using the...
... and Support Center. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open windows. For information about QuickSet key combinations, rightclick the icon in the taskbar...; Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Restores all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Using the...
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The touch pad has silk screening on two sides to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To disable this feature, modify the mouse properties through the Control Panel. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows ...
The touch pad has silk screening on two sides to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To disable this feature, modify the mouse properties through the Control Panel. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows ...
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... option from the menu that failed, press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write... down and restart the computer. to continue to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to run. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you...
... option from the menu that failed, press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write... down and restart the computer. to continue to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to run. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you...
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... the hardware configuration. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE - Restart the.... HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE - Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 163). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated....
... the hardware configuration. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE - Restart the.... HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE - Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 163). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated....
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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 - A chip on page 79). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be loose. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . P R O V I N D O W S - See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. Solving Problems 89 Connect your IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the...
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 - A chip on page 79). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be loose. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . P R O V I N D O W S - See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. Solving Problems 89 Connect your IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the...
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... THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. Contact Dell. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external...
... THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. Contact Dell. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external...
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...: Before you are unable to Programs→Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. Then restart 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 C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD...
...: Before you are unable to Programs→Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. Then restart 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 C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD...
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... to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to access Help. CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES... XP operating system environment, access to licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to them. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. Click the ? 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 ...
... to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to access Help. CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES... XP operating system environment, access to licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to them. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. Click the ? 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 ...
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... for Color quality and Screen resolution. If only part of specialized commands that use the device. See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other programs that only its own... drivers for operating systems that the subwoofer is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. Dell ships your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on your operating system. Press and ...The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. Ensure that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard.
... for Color quality and Screen resolution. If only part of specialized commands that use the device. See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other programs that only its own... drivers for operating systems that the subwoofer is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. Dell ships your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on your operating system. Press and ...The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. Ensure that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard.
