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About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 6 1 display latch 2 display 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch-pad/track-stick buttons/ 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button 3 power button 6 touch pad 9 track stick 12 ambient light sensor (ALS) 10 Quick Reference Guide
About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 6 1 display latch 2 display 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch-pad/track-stick buttons/ 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button 3 power button 6 touch pad 9 track stick 12 ambient light sensor (ALS) 10 Quick Reference Guide
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... you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click... is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving 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 O N - END...
... you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click... is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving 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 O N - END...
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... If you see the Windows desktop. to continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. to retest the component that came with your docking device for one of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to... start -up, the computer boots according to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. See the documentation that failed, press ....
... If you see the Windows desktop. to continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. to retest the component that came with your docking device for one of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to... start -up, the computer boots according to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. See the documentation that failed, press ....
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... Power Management Settings 46 Accessing Power Options Properties 46 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 Battery Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
... Power Management Settings 46 Accessing Power Options Properties 46 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 Battery Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
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... Security Management Software 93 Computer Tracking Software 93 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 93 Cleaning Your Computer 95 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 95 Touch Pad 96 Mouse 96 Floppy Drive 97 CDs and DVDs 97 11 Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostic Lights 99 ...POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support ...
... Security Management Software 93 Computer Tracking Software 93 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 93 Cleaning Your Computer 95 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 95 Touch Pad 96 Mouse 96 Floppy Drive 97 CDs and DVDs 97 11 Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostic Lights 99 ...POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support ...
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... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 ... scraping or grinding sound 108 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 108 Error Messages 110 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 115 Keyboard Problems 115 External Keyboard problems 115 Unexpected characters 117 Lockups and Software Problems 117 The computer does not start up 117 The computer stops responding 117 A program stops...
... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 ... scraping or grinding sound 108 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 108 Error Messages 110 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 115 Keyboard Problems 115 External Keyboard problems 115 Unexpected characters 117 Lockups and Software Problems 117 The computer does not start up 117 The computer stops responding 117 A program stops...
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... and Replacing Parts 149 Before You Begin 149 Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off Your Computer 149 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hinge Cover 152 Keyboard 153 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 154 Coin-Cell Battery 156 Memory 157 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 163 Mobile Broadband Card...
... and Replacing Parts 149 Before You Begin 149 Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off Your Computer 149 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hinge Cover 152 Keyboard 153 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 154 Coin-Cell Battery 156 Memory 157 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 163 Mobile Broadband Card...
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1 display latch 3 power button 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 2 display 4 device status lights 6 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 10 keyboard status lights 12 ambient light sensor 22 About Your Computer
1 display latch 3 power button 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 2 display 4 device status lights 6 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 10 keyboard status lights 12 ambient light sensor 22 About Your Computer
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...battery charge status. Flashing green: The battery is low. - If the computer is in a power management mode. D I S P L A Y - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - See "wireless switch" on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: - Flashing orange... or writes data. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is an optional feature on your display, see "Using the Keyboard" on " position. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is flashing. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on page...
...battery charge status. Flashing green: The battery is low. - If the computer is in a power management mode. D I S P L A Y - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - See "wireless switch" on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: - Flashing orange... or writes data. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is an optional feature on your display, see "Using the Keyboard" on " position. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is flashing. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on page...
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... Helps to authenticate your user identity. A M B I E N T L I O N A L ) - P O W E R B U T T O N - F I N G E R P R I N T R E A D E R ( O P T I G H T S E N S O R - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green 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. A Turns... on page 92. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your Dell™...
... Helps to authenticate your user identity. A M B I E N T L I O N A L ) - P O W E R B U T T O N - F I N G E R P R I N T R E A D E R ( O P T I G H T S E N S O R - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green 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. A Turns... on page 92. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your Dell™...
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D E V I A B A Y - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 28 About Your Computer Press the latch release to eject any device installed in media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 media-bay device latch release M E D I C E L A T C H R E L EA S E - Right Side View 1 2 3 1 optical drive in the media bay. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 73).
D E V I A B A Y - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 28 About Your Computer Press the latch release to eject any device installed in media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 media-bay device latch release M E D I C E L A T C H R E L EA S E - Right Side View 1 2 3 1 optical drive in the media bay. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 73).
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MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to the computer. 30 About Your Computer SERIAL CONNECTOR Connects serial devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Connects an AC adapter to the modem connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer (see "Finding Information" on page 13). VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to the computer. 30 About Your Computer SERIAL CONNECTOR Connects serial devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Connects an AC adapter to the modem connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer (see "Finding Information" on page 13). VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
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Each key on the right of the keypad keys. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard 49 To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press .
Each key on the right of the keypad keys. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard 49 To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press .
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... and down-arrow key Power Management Opens the Task Manager window. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 42). Dell QuickSet is required (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 177). 50 Using the Keyboard Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). You...
... and down-arrow key Power Management Opens the Task Manager window. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 42). Dell QuickSet is required (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 177). 50 Using the Keyboard Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). You...
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... Start→ Help and Support). Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Using the Keyboard 51 Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the Windows logo... key and key combination. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as you would use of your finger to allow you to a network). Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows ...
... Start→ Help and Support). Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Using the Keyboard 51 Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the Windows logo... key and key combination. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as you would use of your finger to allow you to a network). Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows ...
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... stick buttons as you would use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings. 52 Using the Keyboard • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and...
... stick buttons as you would use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings. 52 Using the Keyboard • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and...
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Using the Keyboard 53 NOTICE: The track stick can damage the display if it wears down onto the post. Changing the Track Stick Cap You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at dell.com. 1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the square track stick post...
Using the Keyboard 53 NOTICE: The track stick can damage the display if it wears down onto the post. Changing the Track Stick Cap You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at dell.com. 1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the square track stick post...
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54 Using the Keyboard
54 Using the Keyboard
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...to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your computer is... the up , the ambient light sensor automatically sets the display brightness to the minimum level. 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing the and...
...to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your computer is... the up , the ambient light sensor automatically sets the display brightness to the minimum level. 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing the and...
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... Information Guide. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. NOTICE: To prevent damage to seep between the keys on the keyboard. You can also use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can of three parts water and ... detergent. Do not allow water from the cloth to the antiglare coating, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you begin any installed batteries. Do not use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for cleaning displays...
... Information Guide. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. NOTICE: To prevent damage to seep between the keys on the keyboard. You can also use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can of three parts water and ... detergent. Do not allow water from the cloth to the antiglare coating, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you begin any installed batteries. Do not use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for cleaning displays...
