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... Brightness 39 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 39 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 40 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Display Functions 42 Battery 42 Power Management ...42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 43 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the Touch Pad 45 5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery ...
... Brightness 39 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 39 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 40 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Display Functions 42 Battery 42 Power Management ...42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 43 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the Touch Pad 45 5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery ...
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... problems 80 Hard drive problems 81 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 81 Error Messages 82 ExpressCard Problems 87 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 88 Keyboard Problems 88 External Keyboard problems 89 Unexpected characters 90 Lockups and Software Problems 90 The computer does not start 90 The computer stops responding 90 A program stops responding...
... problems 80 Hard drive problems 81 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 81 Error Messages 82 ExpressCard Problems 87 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 88 Keyboard Problems 88 External Keyboard problems 89 Unexpected characters 90 Lockups and Software Problems 90 The computer does not start 90 The computer stops responding 90 A program stops responding...
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... the Hard Drive 111 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 111 Optical Drive 112 Removing the Optical Drive 112 Replacing the Optical Drive 112 Hinge Cover 113 Removing the Hinge Cover 113 Replacing the Hinge Cover 114 Keyboard 114 Removing the Keyboard 114 Replacing the Keyboard 115 Memory 116 Removing Memory Module 116 Replacing Memory...
... the Hard Drive 111 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 111 Optical Drive 112 Removing the Optical Drive 112 Replacing the Optical Drive 112 Hinge Cover 113 Removing the Hinge Cover 113 Replacing the Hinge Cover 114 Keyboard 114 Removing the Keyboard 114 Replacing the Keyboard 115 Memory 116 Removing Memory Module 116 Replacing Memory...
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Only 146 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 146 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 146 FCC Notice (U.S. A Appendix 141 Using the System Setup Program 141 Viewing the System Setup Screen 142 System Setup Screen 142 Commonly Used Options 142 Cleaning Your Computer 144 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 144 Touch Pad 145 Mouse 145 Media 145 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 147 FCC Class B 147 Macrovision Product Notice 148 Glossary 149 Index 165 Contents 11
Only 146 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 146 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 146 FCC Notice (U.S. A Appendix 141 Using the System Setup Program 141 Viewing the System Setup Screen 142 System Setup Screen 142 Commonly Used Options 142 Cleaning Your Computer 144 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 144 Touch Pad 145 Mouse 145 Media 145 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 147 FCC Class B 147 Macrovision Product Notice 148 Glossary 149 Index 165 Contents 11
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...If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 39. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Press the power button to turn off ... R D - 1 display 3 media control buttons (7) 5 touch pad 7 analog microphone 9 headphone connectors (2) 11 device status lights 2 power button 4 keyboard 6 8-in-1 media card reader 8 microphone connector 10 touch pad buttons (2) 12 keyboard status lights D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Configuring...
...If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 39. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Press the power button to turn off ... R D - 1 display 3 media control buttons (7) 5 touch pad 7 analog microphone 9 headphone connectors (2) 11 device status lights 2 power button 4 keyboard 6 8-in-1 media card reader 8 microphone connector 10 touch pad buttons (2) 12 keyboard status lights D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Configuring...
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... is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. A Turns on when the scroll lock function is adequately charged. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on a battery, the light operates as • Solid blue: The battery is charging. • Flashing blue: The...
... is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. A Turns on when the scroll lock function is adequately charged. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on a battery, the light operates as • Solid blue: The battery is charging. • Flashing blue: The...
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... ensure that the green light is on using the network adapter, see the modem documentation available online. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. About Your Computer 25 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to...
... ensure that the green light is on using the network adapter, see the modem documentation available online. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. About Your Computer 25 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to...
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... "Using Multimedia" on page 55. Press the eject button to rapidly turn off or on page 85. The Wi-Fi catcher light operates as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 26 About Your Computer O P T I C A L D R I T C H - USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as follows: • ...switch 3 ExpressCard slot 5 eject button 4 5 6 2 Wi-Fi catcher light 4 optical drive 6 USB connector W I R E L E S S S W I V E - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it to open the optical drive. You can scan for networks • Solid blue: Strong network found • Solid...
... "Using Multimedia" on page 55. Press the eject button to rapidly turn off or on page 85. The Wi-Fi catcher light operates as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 26 About Your Computer O P T I C A L D R I T C H - USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as follows: • ...switch 3 ExpressCard slot 5 eject button 4 5 6 2 Wi-Fi catcher light 4 optical drive 6 USB connector W I R E L E S S S W I V E - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it to open the optical drive. You can scan for networks • Solid blue: Strong network found • Solid...
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Each key on an external keyboard. To type a number or symbol, press . • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.
Each key on an external keyboard. To type a number or symbol, press . • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.
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... display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 51). 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48). Displays icons representing all currently available...
... display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 51). 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48). Displays icons representing all currently available...
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... Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43 Windows logo key and Opens...
... Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43 Windows logo key and Opens...
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... pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your finger to allow you to press the left touch pad button twice. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the...
... pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your finger to allow you to press the left touch pad button twice. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the...
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 45 Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Keyboard. 3 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 4 Click OK to save the settings and close the window.
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 45 Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Keyboard. 3 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 4 Click OK to save the settings and close the window.
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... from your hard drive. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found,...: If the computer is connected to the next test, press ; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" on your Drivers and Utilities media. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is...
... from your hard drive. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found,...: If the computer is connected to the next test, press ; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" on your Drivers and Utilities media. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is...
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... down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Troubleshooting 77 NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the ...the boot sequence specified in even intervals until the boot device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list.
... down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Troubleshooting 77 NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the ...the boot sequence specified in even intervals until the boot device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list.
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...boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists, try another drive. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109), and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk ...INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 75). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 75). Take the appropriate action. HA ...
...boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists, try another drive. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109), and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk ...INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 75). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 75). Take the appropriate action. HA ...
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... VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The software you are attempting to run is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - If the hard drive is your boot...
... VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The software you are attempting to run is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - If the hard drive is your boot...
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..." on page 141). P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I L E D - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Windows taskbar. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the...
..." on page 141). P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I L E D - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Windows taskbar. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the...
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...System Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394a device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 131 as you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. 88 Troubleshooting Ensure that the ...F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394a device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of...
...System Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394a device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 131 as you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. 88 Troubleshooting Ensure that the ...F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394a device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of...