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... a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Memory 121 Modem 124 Mini-Card 125 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 131 Coin-Cell Battery 132 Optical Drive 133 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 133 13 Traveling With Your Computer 135 Identifying Your Computer 135 Packing the Computer 135 Travel Tips 136 Traveling by Air 136 14 Specifications 137 15 Getting Help 145 Obtaining Assistance 145 Online Services...
... a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Memory 121 Modem 124 Mini-Card 125 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 131 Coin-Cell Battery 132 Optical Drive 133 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 133 13 Traveling With Your Computer 135 Identifying Your Computer 135 Packing the Computer 135 Travel Tips 136 Traveling by Air 136 14 Specifications 137 15 Getting Help 145 Obtaining Assistance 145 Online Services...
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... Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. The software automatically detects your configuration. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your Dell computer. Online discussion with programs and files • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - To download Notebook System Software...
... Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. The software automatically detects your configuration. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your Dell computer. Online discussion with programs and files • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - To download Notebook System Software...
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For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of Your Computer 15 A Tour of video controller installed in your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Windows Help and Support Center. From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. A Tour of Your Computer Determining...
For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of Your Computer 15 A Tour of video controller installed in your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Windows Help and Support Center. From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. A Tour of Your Computer Determining...
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... Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the Windows taskbar (in the lower-right corner of Your Computer 19 A Tour of your card. To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press . To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled...
... Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the Windows taskbar (in the lower-right corner of Your Computer 19 A Tour of your card. To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press . To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled...
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To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. 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. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39
To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. 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. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39
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...: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Charge time is too hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the wall connector and computer, and remove any field in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Power Options. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer...
...: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Charge time is too hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the wall connector and computer, and remove any field in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Power Options. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer...
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... following instructions explain how to computers that you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from the source CD or DVD to DVD media. This section applies only to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to save the settings...
... following instructions explain how to computers that you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from the source CD or DVD to DVD media. This section applies only to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to save the settings...
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... or deselect Wireless Activity Indicator Off to turn your cellular service provider. Monitoring the Status of your computer's wireless networking function on and off , press to Establish a WLAN Connection" on using ExpressCards, see the Dell QuickSet Help file. What You Need to monitor the status of interconnected computers that your computer's wireless devices. If the wireless networking function is turned on or off . Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you are enabled or disabled. For...
... or deselect Wireless Activity Indicator Off to turn your cellular service provider. Monitoring the Status of your computer's wireless networking function on and off , press to Establish a WLAN Connection" on using ExpressCards, see the Dell QuickSet Help file. What You Need to monitor the status of interconnected computers that your computer's wireless devices. If the wireless networking function is turned on or off . Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you are enabled or disabled. For...
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... the cable connection. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD. M E M O R Y A D D R E S S L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I L U R E 0 - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Troubleshooting 95 Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the system setup...
... the cable connection. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD. M E M O R Y A D D R E S S L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I L U R E 0 - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Troubleshooting 95 Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the system setup...
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...U E - Reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on the system board may be malfunctioning. See "Contacting Dell" on page 87. A chip on page 121) and, if necessary, replace them . Reinstall the hard drive (see the software documentation. The software you are trying to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the hard drive. M E M O R Y D O U B L E W O R D L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The computer cannot find the hard drive. The operating system may...
...U E - Reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on the system board may be malfunctioning. See "Contacting Dell" on page 87. A chip on page 121) and, if necessary, replace them . Reinstall the hard drive (see the software documentation. The software you are trying to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the hard drive. M E M O R Y D O U B L E W O R D L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The computer cannot find the hard drive. The operating system may...
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..., follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of your computer. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it is...
..., follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of your computer. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it is...
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... display. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 94 If Only Part of the Display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to Read A D J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - If your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel...
... display. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 94 If Only Part of the Display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to Read A D J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - If your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel...
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... your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. A driver is the source of specialized commands that are installing software appropriate for your computer to install drivers if you with any other sources, your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list...
... your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. A driver is the source of specialized commands that are installing software appropriate for your computer to install drivers if you with any other sources, your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list...
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... Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Click OK, and follow the instructions on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore...
... Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Click OK, and follow the instructions on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore...
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... driver files, click the CD directory on my computer, and click Next. 110 Troubleshooting For installation instructions, either not detected during the operating system setup or is not an option. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either see the appropriate instructions in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter...
... driver files, click the CD directory on my computer, and click Next. 110 Troubleshooting For installation instructions, either not detected during the operating system setup or is not an option. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either see the appropriate instructions in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter...
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... boot properly. 3 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. No error message indicates this failure. 122 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. 4 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart...
... boot properly. 3 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. No error message indicates this failure. 122 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. 4 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart...
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... you need to remove the computer covers, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone near or at the computer so that technical support can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 148 and fill it out. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at support.dell.com. If you with installation and troubleshooting...
... you need to remove the computer covers, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone near or at the computer so that technical support can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 148 and fill it out. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at support.dell.com. If you with installation and troubleshooting...
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... processor and devices such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. A type of memory, such as video, drives, and networks. A drive that equals one thousandth of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. PCMCIA - The process by which connects to programs and computer functions, such as an LPT port. MHz - ns - nanosecond - Example of a second. A removable I /O port often used for providing quick access to the system board. A temporary data...
... processor and devices such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. A type of memory, such as video, drives, and networks. A drive that equals one thousandth of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. PCMCIA - The process by which connects to programs and computer functions, such as an LPT port. MHz - ns - nanosecond - Example of a second. A removable I /O port often used for providing quick access to the system board. A temporary data...
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... operating system. A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Small UPS systems provide battery power for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. A video standard for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of a portable computer to an unacceptable voltage level. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number...
... operating system. A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Small UPS systems provide battery power for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. A video standard for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of a portable computer to an unacceptable voltage level. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number...
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... V video problems, 106 video connector description, 25 volume adjusting, 105 W warranty information, 11 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 109 enabling display settings for a TV, 70 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110 Help and Support Center, 13-14 hibernate mode, 46 Internet Connection Firewall, 84 Program Compatibility Wizard, 99 reinstalling, 14, 111 standby mode, 45 System Restore, 111 wireless turning activity on and off your computer, 117 TV connecting, 57 enabling display settings, 70 U uninterruptible power...
... V video problems, 106 video connector description, 25 volume adjusting, 105 W warranty information, 11 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 109 enabling display settings for a TV, 70 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110 Help and Support Center, 13-14 hibernate mode, 46 Internet Connection Firewall, 84 Program Compatibility Wizard, 99 reinstalling, 14, 111 standby mode, 45 System Restore, 111 wireless turning activity on and off your computer, 117 TV connecting, 57 enabling display settings, 70 U uninterruptible power...