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... and Replacing Parts 129 Before You Begin 129 Recommended Tools 129 Turning Off Your Computer 129 Before Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control...
... and Replacing Parts 129 Before You Begin 129 Recommended Tools 129 Turning Off Your Computer 129 Before Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control...
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Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer. 4 ... printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer and the printer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119 and the documentation that came with your printer. 22...
Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer. 4 ... printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer and the printer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119 and the documentation that came with your printer. 22...
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... digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 37. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on . K E Y B O A R D - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). D I C R O P H O N E S - P O W E R B U T T O N - 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 volume control...
... digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 37. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on . K E Y B O A R D - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). D I C R O P H O N E S - P O W E R B U T T O N - 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 volume control...
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...The battery is running on when the scroll lock function is an optional feature. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is adequately charged. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices,... use the wireless switch (see the documentation that came with your card. A Turns on page 33). Solid blue: The battery is enabled. Solid amber: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the -...
...The battery is running on when the scroll lock function is an optional feature. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is adequately charged. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices,... use the wireless switch (see the documentation that came with your card. A Turns on page 33). Solid blue: The battery is enabled. Solid amber: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the -...
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Press these buttons to fastforward within a track Mute Turn the volume down Turn the volume up 30 About Your Computer Eject Play the previous track or press and hold to rewind within a track Stop Play or pause Play the next track or press and hold to adjust the volume. V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S -
Press these buttons to fastforward within a track Mute Turn the volume down Turn the volume up 30 About Your Computer Eject Play the previous track or press and hold to rewind within a track Stop Play or pause Play the next track or press and hold to adjust the volume. V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S -
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You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to the computer. Attaches an AC adapter to produce hi-...
You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to the computer. Attaches an AC adapter to produce hi-...
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...such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your computer to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - For more information see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off : Disables ...wireless devices. 2 on page 51. NOTE: The S-Video port does not support audio. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to the computer (see "Using Multimedia" on ...
...such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your computer to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - For more information see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off : Disables ...wireless devices. 2 on page 51. NOTE: The S-Video port does not support audio. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to the computer (see "Using Multimedia" on ...
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... from overheating. Push this button to scan specifically for networks - Solid blue: Strong network found - F I - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The... computer turns on page 83). Fan noise is running. Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the air vents. Off: No signal...
... from overheating. Push this button to scan specifically for networks - Solid blue: Strong network found - F I - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The... computer turns on page 83). Fan noise is running. Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the air vents. Off: No signal...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTICE: When you turn on or off. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you disconnect the AC .... Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on power. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide.
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTICE: When you turn on or off. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you disconnect the AC .... Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on power. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide.
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... Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector When you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on... either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change .
... Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector When you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on... either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change .
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...cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the...and loses any other computers with your computer. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of fire or explosion. Do not use batteries from Dell. Replace the battery only with the computer in reverse order. 48 Using a Battery...
...cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the...and loses any other computers with your computer. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of fire or explosion. Do not use batteries from Dell. Replace the battery only with the computer in reverse order. 48 Using a Battery...
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...to decrease volume. • Press to launch Dell MediaDirect. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for ...the display properties: 1 Click the Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help.
...to decrease volume. • Press to launch Dell MediaDirect. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for ...the display properties: 1 Click the Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help.
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S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-Video TV-out connector 1 2 1 standard S-Video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you can connect an S-Video cable directly to connect. NOTE: If your TV or ...
S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-Video TV-out connector 1 2 1 standard S-Video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you can connect an S-Video cable directly to connect. NOTE: If your TV or ...
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... other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the computer...
... other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the computer...
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1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component videooutput connectors on your computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 64 Using Multimedia Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on the component video adapter.
1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component videooutput connectors on your computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 64 Using Multimedia Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on the component video adapter.
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... other end of the component video cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV. Composite Video and Standard Audio...
... other end of the component video cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV. Composite Video and Standard Audio...
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1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 66 Using Multimedia
1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 66 Using Multimedia
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... end of video card installed in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the display...
... end of video card installed in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the display...
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The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on page 159. For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . NOTE: It is normal for the camera to feel warm to communicate visually ...
The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on page 159. For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . NOTE: It is normal for the camera to feel warm to communicate visually ...
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...person that you want to adjust audio settings, such as contrast and brightness. • Click the Effects tab to record. The blue camera light turns on page 69). 70 Using the Camera The screen shows you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My... Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on page 69). Unless you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start...
...person that you want to adjust audio settings, such as contrast and brightness. • Click the Effects tab to record. The blue camera light turns on page 69). 70 Using the Camera The screen shows you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My... Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on page 69). Unless you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start...