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About Your Computer Front View 1 2 15 14 3 13 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 10 track stick 13 ambient light sensor 2 display 5 keyboard 8 speaker 11 keyboard status lights 14 mute button 7 6 3 power button 6 touch pad 9 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 12 volume control buttons 15 keyboard illumination lights 10 Quick Reference Guide
About Your Computer Front View 1 2 15 14 3 13 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 10 track stick 13 ambient light sensor 2 display 5 keyboard 8 speaker 11 keyboard status lights 14 mute button 7 6 3 power button 6 touch pad 9 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 12 volume control buttons 15 keyboard illumination lights 10 Quick Reference Guide
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... perform an operating system shutdown. If you begin any of time. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an extended period of the procedures in this section, follow the removal procedure in...
... perform an operating system shutdown. If you begin any of time. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an extended period of the procedures in this section, follow the removal procedure in...
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... on a floppy disk or CD. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed 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 O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - BACK UP...
... on a floppy disk or CD. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed 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 O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - BACK UP...
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...Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 20 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: If you want . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. The computer runs the... System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. If ...
...Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 20 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: If you want . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. The computer runs the... System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. If ...
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... 35 Accessing Power Options Properties 35 Charging the Battery 35 Replacing the Battery 36 Storing a Battery 37 Battery Errors 37 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 Keyboard Illumination 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 Display Functions 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch...
... 35 Accessing Power Options Properties 35 Charging the Battery 35 Replacing the Battery 36 Storing a Battery 37 Battery Errors 37 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 Keyboard Illumination 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 Display Functions 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch...
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... Software 75 Using the Security Management Software 75 Computer Tracking Software 75 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 75 Cleaning Your Computer 77 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 77 Touch Pad 77 Mouse 77 Floppy Drive 78 CDs and DVDs 78 6 Contents
... Software 75 Using the Security Management Software 75 Computer Tracking Software 75 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 75 Cleaning Your Computer 77 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 77 Touch Pad 77 Mouse 77 Floppy Drive 78 CDs and DVDs 78 6 Contents
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...79 Dell™ Technical Update Service 81 Dell Diagnostics 81 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 82 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 83 Dell Support Utility 84 Accessing the Dell ...86 Hard drive problems 86 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 86 Error Messages 88 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 91 Keyboard Problems 91 External Keyboard problems 92 Unexpected characters 92 Lockups and Software Problems 92 The computer does not start up 93 The computer stops ...
...79 Dell™ Technical Update Service 81 Dell Diagnostics 81 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 82 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 83 Dell Support Utility 84 Accessing the Dell ...86 Hard drive problems 86 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 86 Error Messages 88 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 91 Keyboard Problems 91 External Keyboard problems 92 Unexpected characters 92 Lockups and Software Problems 92 The computer does not start up 93 The computer stops ...
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... Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 115 Recommended Tools 115 Turning Off Your Computer 115 Before Working Inside Your Computer 116 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 120 Coin-Cell Battery 122 Memory 122 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 127 Mobile Broadband Card... 129 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 132 Hard Drive 132 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 134 Media Bay 135 Removing Media Bay Devices 135 FCM (Flash Cache Module) Card 135 15...
... Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 115 Recommended Tools 115 Turning Off Your Computer 115 Before Working Inside Your Computer 116 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 120 Coin-Cell Battery 122 Memory 122 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 127 Mobile Broadband Card... 129 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 132 Hard Drive 132 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 134 Media Bay 135 Removing Media Bay Devices 135 FCM (Flash Cache Module) Card 135 15...
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1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 10 track stick 13 ambient light sensor 2 display 5 keyboard 8 speaker 11 keyboard status lights 14 mute button DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 3 power button 6 touch pad 9 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 12 volume control buttons 15 keyboard illumination lights 16 About Your Computer
1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 10 track stick 13 ambient light sensor 2 display 5 keyboard 8 speaker 11 keyboard status lights 14 mute button DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 3 power button 6 touch pad 9 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 12 volume control buttons 15 keyboard illumination lights 16 About Your Computer
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... battery is adequately charged (or the computer is critically low. Solid orange: The battery charge is turned off). - D I S P L A Y - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - Turns on " position. If the computer is not available to the "on when wireless devices are enabled. Off...adequately charged (or external power is connected to release the display latch and open the display. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard" on when the computer reads or writes data. About Your Computer 17 Turns on page 39. Turns on steadily or...
... battery is adequately charged (or the computer is critically low. Solid orange: The battery charge is turned off). - D I S P L A Y - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - Turns on " position. If the computer is not available to the "on when wireless devices are enabled. Off...adequately charged (or external power is connected to release the display latch and open the display. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard" on when the computer reads or writes data. About Your Computer 17 Turns on page 39. Turns on steadily or...
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... 40). Turns on page 41). K E Y B O A R D I L L U M I N A T I O N L I C K B U T T O N S - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your Dell™ computer secure. Press and the right-arrow key to activate and use the touch pad and track stick to enter or exit a power management... T I O N A L ) - T O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts (see "Touch Pad and Track Stick" on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Press the power button to turn on the computer or...
... 40). Turns on page 41). K E Y B O A R D I L L U M I N A T I O N L I C K B U T T O N S - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your Dell™ computer secure. Press and the right-arrow key to activate and use the touch pad and track stick to enter or exit a power management... T I O N A L ) - T O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts (see "Touch Pad and Track Stick" on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Press the power button to turn on the computer or...
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... when a card is not installed (see "Using Multimedia" on page 65). Supports one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Press the latch release to appear. Stores software and data. About Your Computer 21 While working in Microsoft Windows operating... (2) 4 USB port cover M E D I V E - D E V I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a modem or network adapter. NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is designed not to eject any device installed...
... when a card is not installed (see "Using Multimedia" on page 65). Supports one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Press the latch release to appear. Stores software and data. About Your Computer 21 While working in Microsoft Windows operating... (2) 4 USB port cover M E D I V E - D E V I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a modem or network adapter. NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is designed not to eject any device installed...
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... page 11). About Your Computer 23 MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to the computer. SERIAL CONNECTOR Connects serial devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Connects an AC adapter to the modem connector. Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for wired...
... page 11). About Your Computer 23 MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to the computer. SERIAL CONNECTOR Connects serial devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Connects an AC adapter to the modem connector. Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for wired...
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The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard 39 To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard 39 To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
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... monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on light level in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 35). Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the... current environment. Dell QuickSet is required (see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on page 137). 40 Using the Keyboard You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. The options include the integrated display, an...
... monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on light level in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 35). Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the... current environment. Dell QuickSet is required (see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on page 137). 40 Using the Keyboard You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. The options include the integrated display, an...
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... to restore minimized windows following the use a mouse. 2 3 1 1 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 2 track stick 3 touch pad Using the Keyboard 41 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box... to allow you would use of your finger to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to move the cursor on the display. Touch Pad and Track Stick The touch pad detects the pressure ...
... to restore minimized windows following the use a mouse. 2 3 1 1 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 2 track stick 3 touch pad Using the Keyboard 41 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box... to allow you would use of your finger to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to move the cursor on the display. Touch Pad and Track Stick The touch pad detects the pressure ...
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... to change the direction of the touch pad or use the Mouse Properties window to move the selected object by visiting the Dell website at dell.com. 42 Using the Keyboard Press the track stick left touch-pad button twice. • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. •...
... to change the direction of the touch pad or use the Mouse Properties window to move the selected object by visiting the Dell website at dell.com. 42 Using the Keyboard Press the track stick left touch-pad button twice. • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. •...
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1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the square track stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post. NOTICE: The track stick can damage the display if it is not properly seated on the post. 3 Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly. Using the Keyboard 43
1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the square track stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post. NOTICE: The track stick can damage the display if it is not properly seated on the post. 3 Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly. Using the Keyboard 43
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...comfortable setting by pressing the and left-arrow key combination. Using the Ambient Light Sensor The ambient light sensor is located on the keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer or docking device. If covered up, the ambient light ...sensor automatically sets the display brightness to compensate for low-light and high-light environments. 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up-...
...comfortable setting by pressing the and left-arrow key combination. Using the Ambient Light Sensor The ambient light sensor is located on the keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer or docking device. If covered up, the ambient light ...sensor automatically sets the display brightness to compensate for low-light and high-light environments. 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up-...