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... Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness 41 Switching the Video Image From...
... Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness 41 Switching the Video Image From...
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... 106 External Keyboard problems 106 Unexpected characters 107 Lockups and Software Problems 107 The computer does not start 107 The computer stops responding 107 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems...
... 106 External Keyboard problems 106 Unexpected characters 107 Lockups and Software Problems 107 The computer does not start 107 The computer stops responding 107 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems...
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... 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 Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover and... Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-...
... 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 Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover and... Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-...
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Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents 16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents 16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... off your display, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 58). Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on . C A M E R A - Built-in camera for... avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 41. For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 46). D U A L D I G I T A L M I C A T O R - K E Y B O A R D - For more information about...
... off your display, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 58). Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on . C A M E R A - Built-in camera for... avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 41. For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 46). D U A L D I G I T A L M I C A T O R - K E Y B O A R D - For more information about...
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... Disable Bluetooth Radio. Off: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - If the computer is adequately charged. The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered the card with your computer. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth...
... Disable Bluetooth Radio. Off: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - If the computer is adequately charged. The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered the card with your computer. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth...
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... lights next to a network. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.
... lights next to a network. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.
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...-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off or on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to a TV. VI D E O C O N N E C T O R - USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, ...
...-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off or on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to a TV. VI D E O C O N N E C T O R - USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, ...
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.... The 9 light indicates that option. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). Decreases brightness on the...
.... The 9 light indicates that option. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). Decreases brightness on the...
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...of the Windows logo key and combination. Opens the System Properties dialog box. 3D Windows Flip on page 46). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. This key combination functions as a toggle to a ...click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character ...
...of the Windows logo key and combination. Opens the System Properties dialog box. 3D Windows Flip on page 46). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. This key combination functions as a toggle to a ...click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character ...
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... your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the display. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39
... your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the display. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39
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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. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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... to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external...
... to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external...
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... Playing Media NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media. NOTE: This system supports only 12cm discs. 1 Press the eject button located above the keyboard on the center-control cover. 2 Slide the disc, label side up, in the drive opening. 1 1 drive opening To format media for storing or copying data...
... Playing Media NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media. NOTE: This system supports only 12cm discs. 1 Press the eject button located above the keyboard on the center-control cover. 2 Slide the disc, label side up, in the drive opening. 1 1 drive opening To format media for storing or copying data...
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... has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive,... your hard drive. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on . to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to...
... has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive,... your hard drive. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on . to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to...
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...to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Troubleshooting 91 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down any error codes and problem descriptions ...exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down for the current boot only. NOTE: Write...
...to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Troubleshooting 91 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down any error codes and problem descriptions ...exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down for the current boot only. NOTE: Write...
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... file, so the file cannot be faulty or improperly seated. Try to run is installed. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 89). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 89). L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N D E L L M E D I A D I L U R E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see...
... file, so the file cannot be faulty or improperly seated. Try to run is installed. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 89). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 89). L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N D E L L M E D I A D I L U R E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see...
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... persists, try again. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. TI M E - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 169). The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. D A Y N O T S E T - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I S N O T R E A D Y - The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 158...
... persists, try again. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. TI M E - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 169). The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. D A Y N O T S E T - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I S N O T R E A D Y - The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 158...
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.... When you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 157 as you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it for damage, and then firmly reconnect the cable. CHECK THE EXTERNAL...
.... When you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 157 as you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it for damage, and then firmly reconnect the cable. CHECK THE EXTERNAL...
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... H E N U M E R I C S T E S T S - TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If the characters appear now, but did not with the external keyboard, you begin any of letters. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you may have a defective external... If you are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to the electrical...
... H E N U M E R I C S T E S T S - TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If the characters appear now, but did not with the external keyboard, you begin any of letters. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you may have a defective external... If you are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to the electrical...
