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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 30 Back View 31 Bottom View 34 3 Setting Up Your Computer 37 Connecting to the Internet 37 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 38 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 39 Microsoft Windows XP 39 Microsoft Windows Vista 43 Setting Up a Printer 43 Printer Cable 43 Connecting a USB Printer 44 Power Protection Devices 45 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 30 Back View 31 Bottom View 34 3 Setting Up Your Computer 37 Connecting to the Internet 37 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 38 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 39 Microsoft Windows XP 39 Microsoft Windows Vista 43 Setting Up a Printer 43 Printer Cable 43 Connecting a USB Printer 44 Power Protection Devices 45 Contents 3
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Surge Protectors 45 Line Conditioners 46 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 46 4 Using the Display 47 Adjusting Brightness 47 Using a Projector 47 Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper . . . 47 Microsoft® Windows® ... 51 Windows Vista 51 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 53 Numeric Keypad 53 Key Combinations 54 System Functions 54 Display Functions 54 Battery 54 Power Management 54 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 55 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 55 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 55 4 Contents
Surge Protectors 45 Line Conditioners 46 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 46 4 Using the Display 47 Adjusting Brightness 47 Using a Projector 47 Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper . . . 47 Microsoft® Windows® ... 51 Windows Vista 51 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 53 Numeric Keypad 53 Key Combinations 54 System Functions 54 Display Functions 54 Battery 54 Power Management 54 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 55 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 55 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 55 4 Contents
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... Battery 59 Battery Performance 59 Checking the Battery Charge 60 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 60 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 61 Charge Gauge 61 Low-Battery Warning 62 Conserving Battery Power 62 Power Management Modes 63 Standby and Sleep Mode 63 Hibernate Mode... 63 Configuring Power Management Settings 64 Accessing Power Options Properties 64 Charging the Battery 65 Replacing the Battery 65 Storing a...
... Battery 59 Battery Performance 59 Checking the Battery Charge 60 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 60 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 61 Charge Gauge 61 Low-Battery Warning 62 Conserving Battery Power 62 Power Management Modes 63 Standby and Sleep Mode 63 Hibernate Mode... 63 Configuring Power Management Settings 64 Accessing Power Options Properties 64 Charging the Battery 65 Replacing the Battery 65 Storing a...
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Dell MediaDirect problems 134 Other software problems 135 Memory Problems 136 Network Problems 136 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 137 Power Problems 137 Printer Problems 139 Scanner Problems 140 Sound and Speaker Problems 141 No sound from integrated speakers 141 No sound from external speakers 141 ...
Dell MediaDirect problems 134 Other software problems 135 Memory Problems 136 Network Problems 136 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 137 Power Problems 137 Printer Problems 139 Scanner Problems 140 Sound and Speaker Problems 141 No sound from integrated speakers 141 No sound from external speakers 141 ...
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... icon in the Windows notification area. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Find It Here Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one...
... icon in the Windows notification area. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Find It Here Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one...
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Front View 12 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 consumer IR sensor 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 22 About Your Computer 9 8 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones
Front View 12 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 consumer IR sensor 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 22 About Your Computer 9 8 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones
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... chat. Keeps the display closed. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. D I S P L A Y - PO WE R B U T T O N - KE Y BOA RD - CA ME R A - Based on configuration selections you made ...include a camera. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using the Display" on . CA ME R A I N D I C A T O R - Press the power button to turn off completely (may not include a camera. NOTICE: To...
... chat. Keeps the display closed. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. D I S P L A Y - PO WE R B U T T O N - KE Y BOA RD - CA ME R A - Based on configuration selections you made ...include a camera. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using the Display" on . CA ME R A I N D I C A T O R - Press the power button to turn off completely (may not include a camera. NOTICE: To...
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... lights located to indicate battery charge status. Turns on steadily or blinks to the right of data, never turn on when wireless networking is in a power management mode. Hard-drive activity light - NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following...
... lights located to indicate battery charge status. Turns on steadily or blinks to the right of data, never turn on when wireless networking is in a power management mode. Hard-drive activity light - NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following...
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... • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Right Side View 1 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 1 battery status light 3 power light 5 eject button 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 network connector (RJ-45) 2 hard-drive activity light 4 optical drive 6 8-in-1 memory card reader 8 video connector (VGA) 10 USB...
... • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Right Side View 1 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 1 battery status light 3 power light 5 eject button 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 network connector (RJ-45) 2 hard-drive activity light 4 optical drive 6 8-in-1 memory card reader 8 video connector (VGA) 10 USB...
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... the discrete video configuration, you must use the 90 W AC adapter that is firmly attached to a TV. NOTE: Ensure the power cord is shipped with your computer turned on the AC adapter indicates a proper connection. 32 About Your Computer Also connects digital audio-..., or printer. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - A green LED light on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. Using the incorrect AC adapter will prevent optimal system performance and produce a BIOS warning. S-VIDEO TV...
... the discrete video configuration, you must use the 90 W AC adapter that is firmly attached to a TV. NOTE: Ensure the power cord is shipped with your computer turned on the AC adapter indicates a proper connection. 32 About Your Computer Also connects digital audio-..., or printer. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - A green LED light on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. Using the incorrect AC adapter will prevent optimal system performance and produce a BIOS warning. S-VIDEO TV...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to the cable. For information on using the modem, see the online modem ... prevent damage to the modem connector. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to the cable. For information on using the modem, see the online modem ... prevent damage to the modem connector. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
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... connection instructions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Compare joule ratings to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. NOTICE:...When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. If your computer from the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection...
... connection instructions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Compare joule ratings to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. NOTICE:...When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. If your computer from the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection...
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...device is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. A ...UPS protects against power interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 46 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: To ensure maximum...
...device is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. A ...UPS protects against power interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 46 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: To ensure maximum...
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If your computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • Press and the up-arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (... the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may appear on the screen by adjusting display resolution. 4 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change back to the previous settings if you need to switch the video...
If your computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • Press and the up-arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (... the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may appear on the screen by adjusting display resolution. 4 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change back to the previous settings if you need to switch the video...
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...to that option. Highlight the desired icon to switch the 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 63). 54 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad.... Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Power Management Modes" on page 60). Activates a power management mode. Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or...
...to that option. Highlight the desired icon to switch the 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 63). 54 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad.... Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Power Management Modes" on page 60). Activates a power management mode. Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or...
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Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to move the cursor on the display. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 55 Microsoft® Windows®...pressure and movement of the Windows logo key and combination. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Opens the ...
Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to move the cursor on the display. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 55 Microsoft® Windows®...pressure and movement of the Windows logo key and combination. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Opens the ...
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...electrical outlet the first time you connect your computer. 6 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used , you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in maximum performance mode (... notification area. Using a Battery 59 Battery operating time varies depending on page 63 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Power Management Modes" on operating conditions. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which...
...electrical outlet the first time you connect your computer. 6 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used , you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in maximum performance mode (... notification area. Using a Battery 59 Battery operating time varies depending on page 63 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Power Management Modes" on operating conditions. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which...
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..., and then click Battery Meter. or • Press . The battery is low. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from children. Do not use batteries from other computers with your local waste disposal or .... Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to alert you insert the battery into the computer. You can also set power management options to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is designed ...
..., and then click Battery Meter. or • Press . The battery is low. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from children. Do not use batteries from other computers with your local waste disposal or .... Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to alert you insert the battery into the computer. You can also set power management options to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is designed ...
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... page 63). 62 Using a Battery If the battery runs completely out of time. See "Power Management Modes" on page 63. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is at...the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Battery" on page 210 for long periods of power, Sleep state begins automatically. You can change the settings for the battery alarms in standby ...
... page 63). 62 Using a Battery If the battery runs completely out of time. See "Power Management Modes" on page 63. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is at...the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Battery" on page 210 for long periods of power, Sleep state begins automatically. You can change the settings for the battery alarms in standby ...
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...in before entering standby or sleep mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it was in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. To...drive and then completely turning off the computer. Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you set the power management options. Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista...
...in before entering standby or sleep mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it was in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. To...drive and then completely turning off the computer. Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you set the power management options. Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista...