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... 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 and Touch Pad 47 Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 47 System Functions 47 Display Functions 47 Battery 47 Power Management 48 Microsoft® Windows®...
... 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 and Touch Pad 47 Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 47 System Functions 47 Display Functions 47 Battery 47 Power Management 48 Microsoft® Windows®...
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Dell PC Checkup 112 Dell Network Assistant 112 DellConnect 112 Drive Problems 113 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 115 Error Messages 117 ExpressCard Problems 122 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 123 Keyboard Problems 123 External Keyboard problems 123 Unexpected characters 124 Lockups and Software Problems 125 The computer...
Dell PC Checkup 112 Dell Network Assistant 112 DellConnect 112 Drive Problems 113 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 115 Error Messages 117 ExpressCard Problems 122 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 123 Keyboard Problems 123 External Keyboard problems 123 Unexpected characters 124 Lockups and Software Problems 125 The computer...
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... 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 the Hinge Cover 160 Replacing the Hinge Cover 160 Keyboard 161 Removing the Keyboard 161 Replacing the Keyboard 162 Memory 163 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 164 Replacing the...
... 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 the Hinge Cover 160 Replacing the Hinge Cover 160 Keyboard 161 Removing the Keyboard 161 Replacing the Keyboard 162 Memory 163 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 164 Replacing the...
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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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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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... configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 9 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 - Based on page 47. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer...
... configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 9 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 - Based on page 47. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer...
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Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - Battery status light - Turns on steadily or blinks to the right of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks ...
Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - Battery status light - Turns on steadily or blinks to the right of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks ...
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...M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Turn the volume up. Stop. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat. 26 About ...Your Computer A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Play or pause. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard...
...M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Turn the volume up. Stop. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat. 26 About ...Your Computer A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Play or pause. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard...
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USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. About Your Computer 31 Back View 1 23 45 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 AC adapter connector 5 USB connector 2 USB connectors (2) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. About Your Computer 31 Back View 1 23 45 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 AC adapter connector 5 USB connector 2 USB connectors (2) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
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... representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 47 Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external...
... representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 47 Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external...
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...Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to restore minimized windows following the use ...other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Restores all open windows. Opens the Run dialog box. Power Management Activates a power management mode. For more information about Dell...
...Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to restore minimized windows following the use ...other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Restores all open windows. Opens the Run dialog box. Power Management Activates a power management mode. For more information about Dell...
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... detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 49 On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over...
... detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 49 On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over...
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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 Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 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. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 50 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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 Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 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. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 50 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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...-boot System Assessment, write down the error codes and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, and hard drive. • During the assessment...
...-boot System Assessment, write down the error codes and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, and hard drive. • During the assessment...
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...versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests...: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even...
...versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests...: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even...
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... a utility. If the error message still appears, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N E R R O R - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) ... O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - Try to run the program again. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 105). Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. The message...
... a utility. If the error message still appears, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N E R R O R - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) ... O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - Try to run the program again. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 105). Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. The message...
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...keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be listed. Ensure that the ExpressCard is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL...- Insert a disk into the connector. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 195). P R O V I B L E . otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. If the ...
...keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be listed. Ensure that the ExpressCard is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL...- Insert a disk into the connector. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 195). P R O V I B L E . otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. If the ...
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... B L E - If your administrator to the computer. Shut down the computer, disconnect the keyboard cable and check it and connect the keyboard directly to continue the desired action. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue;...DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. ...
... B L E - If your administrator to the computer. Shut down the computer, disconnect the keyboard cable and check it and connect the keyboard directly to continue the desired action. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue;...DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. ...
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... page 195). If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Verify that they appear on page 195). TO VERIFY THAT THE...→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C K E Y P A D - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. 124 Troubleshooting ...
... page 195). If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Verify that they appear on page 195). TO VERIFY THAT THE...→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C K E Y P A D - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. 124 Troubleshooting ...
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... the electrical outlet. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - NOTE: The chkdsk program may run when 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 10 seconds, and then connect it back on, disconnect the AC adapter from the...
... the electrical outlet. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - NOTE: The chkdsk program may run when 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 10 seconds, and then connect it back on, disconnect the AC adapter from the...