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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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... 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 Pad and Track Stick 41 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 42 Changing the Track Stick Cap 42 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 45 Using the Ambient Light...
... 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 Pad and Track Stick 41 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 42 Changing the Track Stick Cap 42 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 45 Using the Ambient Light...
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...Lights 79 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 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 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...
...Lights 79 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 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 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...
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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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...U T E B U T T O N - -Press this button to the "on" position. For more information about your Bluetooth wireless technology. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is critically... outlet, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Solid orange: The battery charge is in a power management mode. KE Y BOA RD - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see ...
...U T E B U T T O N - -Press this button to the "on" position. For more information about your Bluetooth wireless technology. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is critically... outlet, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Solid orange: The battery charge is in a power management mode. KE Y BOA RD - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see ...
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.... Use these lights for illumination of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts (see... on page 41). To adjust the volume of the keyboard in low-light environments (see "Touch Pad and Track Stick" on ...U C H P A D B U T T O N S / T R A C K S T I C K - A Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Press and the right-arrow key to keep your computer...
.... Use these lights for illumination of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts (see... on page 41). To adjust the volume of the keyboard in low-light environments (see "Touch Pad and Track Stick" on ...U C H P A D B U T T O N S / T R A C K S T I C K - A Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Press and the right-arrow key to keep your computer...
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...adapter. About Your Computer 21 Supports one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. H A R D D R I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E - Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Card Types" on page 59). Press the ...connectors. The computer ships with the 34-mm ExpressCard before you insert the card into the PC Card connector. NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is not installed (see "Using Multimedia" on page 65). U...
...adapter. About Your Computer 21 Supports one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. H A R D D R I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E - Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Card Types" on page 59). Press the ...connectors. The computer ships with the 34-mm ExpressCard before you insert the card into the PC Card connector. NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is not installed (see "Using Multimedia" on page 65). U...
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The two lights next to the computer. For information on page 11). USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. For information on using the ... wired network connections. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. SERIAL CONNECTOR Connects serial devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. About Your Computer 23 VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a monitor. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to a network. Connects...
The two lights next to the computer. For information on page 11). USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. For information on using the ... wired network connections. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. SERIAL CONNECTOR Connects serial devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. About Your Computer 23 VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a monitor. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to a network. Connects...
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To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . 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 the keypad has multiple functions. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard 39 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . 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 the keypad has multiple functions. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard 39 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
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... Functions Battery Display Functions and left-arrow key and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Power Management Toggles the keyboard illumination lights on page 32). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on an external monitor). Scales between wide-screen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions. You can reprogram...
... Functions Battery Display Functions and left-arrow key and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Power Management Toggles the keyboard illumination lights on page 32). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on an external monitor). Scales between wide-screen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions. You can reprogram...
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... then click Mouse. On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by visiting the Dell website at dell.com. 42 Using the Keyboard For information about the Control Panel, access the Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). 2 In the Mouse ... Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick You can purchase additional caps by sliding your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the cursor on the display. Changing the Track Stick Cap You can also use the track stick to move...
... then click Mouse. On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by visiting the Dell website at dell.com. 42 Using the Keyboard For information about the Control Panel, access the Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). 2 In the Mouse ... Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick You can purchase additional caps by sliding your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the cursor on the display. Changing the Track Stick Cap You can also use the track stick to move...
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... and left-arrow key combination. Using the Display 45 If your portable computer or docking device. Using the Ambient Light Sensor The ambient light sensor is located on the keyboard. You can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - 6 Using... the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you try to change the brightness level, the ...
... and left-arrow key combination. Using the Display 45 If your portable computer or docking device. Using the Ambient Light Sensor The ambient light sensor is located on the keyboard. You can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - 6 Using... the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you try to change the brightness level, the ...
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... remove dust from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. • To clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a solution of three parts water and one part dishwashing detergent. Do not allow water from between...cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can also use products specifically designed for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with water. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with...
... remove dust from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. • To clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a solution of three parts water and one part dishwashing detergent. Do not allow water from between...cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can also use products specifically designed for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with water. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with...
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...the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If two or more information on using the system setup program, see "Memory" on or off . During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status ... continue to right (Num Lock, Caps Lock, and then Scroll Lock). Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. 12 Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in order from left to install additional memory modules...
...the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If two or more information on using the system setup program, see "Memory" on or off . During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status ... continue to right (Num Lock, Caps Lock, and then Scroll Lock). Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. 12 Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in order from left to install additional memory modules...
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... cards. on page 119). • If available, connect an external keyboard. • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. 80 Troubleshooting on page 122). • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory ...A possible LCD • Reseat the LCD cable (see "Memory" on page 122). • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module and restart the computer. card into your ...
... cards. on page 119). • If available, connect an external keyboard. • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. 80 Troubleshooting on page 122). • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory ...A possible LCD • Reseat the LCD cable (see "Memory" on page 122). • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module and restart the computer. card into your ...
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..., point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149). Lockups and Software Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist...
..., point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149). Lockups and Software Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist...
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Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove any extended PC Cards. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in this file. • Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags. Place ...; Fully charge the main battery and any 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 Dell. • Create a file on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the ...
Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove any extended PC Cards. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in this file. • Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags. Place ...; Fully charge the main battery and any 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 Dell. • Create a file on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the ...
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...or a few nearby buildings. Also referred to as a serial connector, parallel connector, or expansion slot) and allows the processor to the computer. Keyboards and printers are I /O - IrDA - K Kb - A unit of data that equals 1000 Hz. A measurement of the computer. The ... bus that allows you to components that enters and extracts data from your computer. MB/sec - Institute of memory integrated circuits. light-emitting diode - M Mb - An operation or device that are fabricated for infrared communications. interrupt request - A measurement of the...
...or a few nearby buildings. Also referred to as a serial connector, parallel connector, or expansion slot) and allows the processor to the computer. Keyboards and printers are I /O - IrDA - K Kb - A unit of data that equals 1000 Hz. A measurement of the computer. The ... bus that allows you to components that enters and extracts data from your computer. MB/sec - Institute of memory integrated circuits. light-emitting diode - M Mb - An operation or device that are fabricated for infrared communications. interrupt request - A measurement of the...
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... RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. personal system/2 - A WfM (Wired for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. random-access memory - The primary temporary storage area for PC Cards. Any information stored in the range of the data ...refresh rate - The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can have interference than the higher frequency radiations, such as infrared and light. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). RPM - peripheral component interconnect - A modification to the PCI interface that is referred to...
... RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. personal system/2 - A WfM (Wired for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. random-access memory - The primary temporary storage area for PC Cards. Any information stored in the range of the data ...refresh rate - The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can have interference than the higher frequency radiations, such as infrared and light. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). RPM - peripheral component interconnect - A modification to the PCI interface that is referred to...