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... is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Microsoft, Windows, Outlook, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either trademarks or registered trademarks...marks and names or their products. Information in this document to refer to change without the written permission of your computer. Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is used in trademarks and trade names other countries; and...
... is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Microsoft, Windows, Outlook, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either trademarks or registered trademarks...marks and names or their products. Information in this document to refer to change without the written permission of your computer. Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is used in trademarks and trade names other countries; and...
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Contents 1 Finding Information 15 2 About Your Computer 21 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 21 Front View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 29 Back View 31 Bottom View 33 3 Setting Up Your Computer 35 Connecting to the Internet 35 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 36 Transferring Information to a New Computer 37 Microsoft Windows XP 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 41 Setting Up a Printer 41 Printer Cable 41 Connecting a USB Printer 42 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 15 2 About Your Computer 21 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 21 Front View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 29 Back View 31 Bottom View 33 3 Setting Up Your Computer 35 Connecting to the Internet 35 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 36 Transferring Information to a New Computer 37 Microsoft Windows XP 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 41 Setting Up a Printer 41 Printer Cable 41 Connecting a USB Printer 42 Contents 3
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...43 Surge Protectors 43 Line Conditioners 44 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 44 4 Using the Display 45 Adjusting Brightness 45 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector 45 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 45 Microsoft® Windows XP 46 Windows Vista 46 5 Using the Keyboard... 47 System Functions 47 Display Functions 47 Battery 47 Power Management 48 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 48 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 48 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 48 Touch Pad 49 Customizing the Touch Pad 50 4 Contents
...43 Surge Protectors 43 Line Conditioners 44 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 44 4 Using the Display 45 Adjusting Brightness 45 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector 45 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 45 Microsoft® Windows XP 46 Windows Vista 46 5 Using the Keyboard... 47 System Functions 47 Display Functions 47 Battery 47 Power Management 48 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 48 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 48 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 48 Touch Pad 49 Customizing the Touch Pad 50 4 Contents
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Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 66 S-Video and Standard Audio 69 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 70 Composite Video and Standard Audio 72 Composite Video ...
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 66 S-Video and Standard Audio 69 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 70 Composite Video and Standard Audio 72 Composite Video ...
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... Connection 97 Checking Your Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card . . . 97 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 98 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 99 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 99 11 Securing Your Computer 101 Security Cable Lock ...101 Passwords 101 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 102 12 Troubleshooting 105 Dell Technical Update Service 105 Dell Diagnostics 105 Dell Support Center 110 Dell Support 110 Dell...
... Connection 97 Checking Your Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card . . . 97 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 98 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 99 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 99 11 Securing Your Computer 101 Security Cable Lock ...101 Passwords 101 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 102 12 Troubleshooting 105 Dell Technical Update Service 105 Dell Diagnostics 105 Dell Support Center 110 Dell Support 110 Dell...
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... not start 125 The computer stops responding 125 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 125 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . 126 A solid blue screen appears 126 Dell MediaDirect problems 126 Other software problems 127 Memory Problems 128 Network Problems 128 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area...
... not start 125 The computer stops responding 125 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 125 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . 126 A solid blue screen appears 126 Dell MediaDirect problems 126 Other software problems 127 Memory Problems 128 Network Problems 128 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area...
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... and Replacing Parts 153 Before You Begin 153 Recommended Tools 153 Turning Off Your Computer 153 Before Working Inside Your Computer 154 Hard Drive 155 Removing the Hard Drive 156 Replacing the Hard Drive 157 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 158 Optical Drive 158 Removing the Optical Drive 158 Hinge Cover 159 Removing...
... and Replacing Parts 153 Before You Begin 153 Recommended Tools 153 Turning Off Your Computer 153 Before Working Inside Your Computer 154 Hard Drive 155 Removing the Hard Drive 156 Replacing the Hard Drive 157 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 158 Optical Drive 158 Removing the Optical Drive 158 Hinge Cover 159 Removing...
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... 181 Coin-Cell Battery 182 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 182 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 183 14 Dell™ QuickSet Features 185 15 Traveling With Your Computer 187 Identifying Your Computer 187 Packing the Computer 187 Travel Tips 188 Traveling by Air 188 16 Getting Help 189 Obtaining Assistance 189 Technical Support and...
... 181 Coin-Cell Battery 182 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 182 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 183 14 Dell™ QuickSet Features 185 15 Traveling With Your Computer 187 Identifying Your Computer 187 Packing the Computer 187 Travel Tips 188 Traveling by Air 188 16 Getting Help 189 Obtaining Assistance 189 Technical Support and...
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... Order-Status Service 191 Problems With Your Order 191 Product Information 192 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 192 Before You Call 193 Contacting Dell 195 17 Specifications 197 18 Appendix 205 Using the System Setup Program 205 Viewing the System Setup Screen 206 System Setup Screen 206 Commonly Used...
... Order-Status Service 191 Problems With Your Order 191 Product Information 192 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 192 Before You Call 193 Contacting Dell 195 17 Specifications 197 18 Appendix 205 Using the System Setup Program 205 Viewing the System Setup Screen 206 System Setup Screen 206 Commonly Used...
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... updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 138) or run the Dell Support 3 utility (see "Dell Support" on your computer. Readme files may not be found at support.dell.com. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information...
... updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 138) or run the Dell Support 3 utility (see "Dell Support" on your computer. Readme files may not be found at support.dell.com. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information...
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...and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your computer. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed ...portion of the label, to discourage removal of the label. 16 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How...
...and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your computer. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed ...portion of the label, to discourage removal of the label. 16 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How...
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...and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates... • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your computer • Reference - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract,...
...and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates... • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your computer • Reference - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract,...
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...8226; Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you can use one of your computer. If you received operating system media with your computer, you ordered. What Are You Looking... your operating system, use it to restore your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer. For more information, see "Restoring your computer. Your operating system product key label is already ...
...8226; Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you can use one of your computer. If you received operating system media with your computer, you ordered. What Are You Looking... your operating system, use it to restore your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer. For more information, see "Restoring your computer. Your operating system product key label is already ...
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... as the other hardware components. About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My...
... as the other hardware components. About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My...
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Front View 1 2 3 4 14 13 5 12 6 7 11 10 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display latch 5 power button 7 device status lights 9 8 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 22 About Your Computer
Front View 1 2 3 4 14 13 5 12 6 7 11 10 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display latch 5 power button 7 device status lights 9 8 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 22 About Your Computer
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... consumer IR sensor 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y L A T C H - C A M E R A - For more information about your computer may take several seconds). P O W E R B U T T O N -... Y - Indicates that the camera is turned on page 54). Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Press the ...
... consumer IR sensor 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y L A T C H - C A M E R A - For more information about your computer may take several seconds). P O W E R B U T T O N -... Y - Indicates that the camera is turned on page 54). Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Press the ...
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...mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to the right of data, never turn on when wireless networking is enabled. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing. Hard-drive activity light - NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - Battery ... light - WiFi status light - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on page 27). 24 About Your Computer DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate battery charge status.
...mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to the right of data, never turn on when wireless networking is enabled. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing. Hard-drive activity light - NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - Battery ... light - WiFi status light - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on page 27). 24 About Your Computer DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate battery charge status.
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... card. M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Turn the volume down. T O U C H P A D - Mute the sound. About Your Computer 25 If the computer is adequately charged. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Solid amber: The battery charge is enabled. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Play the previous track. ...almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is low. - Flashing amber: The battery charge is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the ...
... card. M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Turn the volume down. T O U C H P A D - Mute the sound. About Your Computer 25 If the computer is adequately charged. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Solid amber: The battery charge is enabled. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Play the previous track. ...almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is low. - Flashing amber: The battery charge is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the ...
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Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. A Turns on page 65). Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat. 26 About Your Computer D I G I T A L A R R A Y M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on...
Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. A Turns on page 65). Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat. 26 About Your Computer D I G I T A L A R R A Y M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on...
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... in your computer in the slot. For more information see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 85. Restricting the airflow can also use it is normal and does not indicate a problem with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 99). A I V E - E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - Supports one ExpressCard. You can damage the computer or cause...
... in your computer in the slot. For more information see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 85. Restricting the airflow can also use it is normal and does not indicate a problem with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 99). A I V E - E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - Supports one ExpressCard. You can damage the computer or cause...
