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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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.... 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 page 119 and the documentation that came with your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer 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 start the Add Printer ...
.... 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 page 119 and the documentation that came with your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer 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 start the Add Printer ...
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Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 58). D E L L M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S - Indicates that the camera is turned on page 46). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 41. D U A L D I G I T A L M I R E C T ™ ... responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on . 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 page 58). D E L L M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S - Indicates that the camera is turned on page 46). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 41. D U A L D I G I T A L M I R E C T ™ ... responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on . Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds).
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...) is enabled. Bluetooth® status light - For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. To turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is enabled. Off: The battery is charging. - About Your Computer 29 Solid blue: The...: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - light operates as follows: - The light turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. A Turns on only if you turn off ). - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off...
...) is enabled. Bluetooth® status light - For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. To turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is enabled. Off: The battery is charging. - About Your Computer 29 Solid blue: The...: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - light operates as follows: - The light turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. A Turns on only if you turn off ). - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off...
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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 - Press these buttons to fastforward within a track Mute Turn the volume down Turn the volume up 30 About Your Computer
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You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. H D M I E E E 1 3 9 4 A C O N N E C T O R - About ...
You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. H D M I E E E 1 3 9 4 A C O N N E C T O R - About ...
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... does not support audio. You need to use it to the computer (see "Using Multimedia" on page 51. For more information see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off or on : Enables wireless devices. 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™... Network Locator About Your Computer 33 Connects your vicinity. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. S E C U R I V E - USB CONNECTOR ...
... does not support audio. You need to use it to the computer (see "Using Multimedia" on page 51. For more information see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off or on : Enables wireless devices. 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™... Network Locator About Your Computer 33 Connects your vicinity. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. S E C U R I V E - USB CONNECTOR ...
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..., such as follows: - Fan noise is running. Push this button to scan specifically for networks - Off: No signal found - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to... not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. 34 About Your Computer Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). Solid orange: Weak network found - D E L L W I C A T C H E R ™...
..., such as follows: - Fan noise is running. Push this button to scan specifically for networks - Off: No signal found - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to... not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. 34 About Your Computer Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). Solid orange: Weak network found - D E L L W I C A T C H E R ™...
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... 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. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you disconnect the AC... to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTICE: When you turn on or off. Attaches an AC adapter to the cable. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. ...
... 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. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you disconnect the AC... to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTICE: When you turn on or off. Attaches an AC adapter to the cable. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. ...
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... 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. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change 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. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the...
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... the battery from the computer. NOTICE: If you have up to 1 minute to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer to replace... the battery with your Dell computer. Do not use batteries from other external cables from the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch...
... the battery from the computer. NOTICE: If you have up to 1 minute to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer to replace... the battery with your Dell computer. Do not use batteries from other external cables from the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch...
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... bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Colors, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by... pressing the following keys: • Press to increase volume. • Press to decrease volume. • Press to launch Dell MediaDirect. ...
... bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Colors, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by... pressing the following keys: • Press to increase volume. • Press to decrease volume. • Press to launch Dell MediaDirect. ...
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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 the component video adapter. Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector 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
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 the component video adapter. Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector 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
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... the other end of the audio cable into the component video-input connectors on page 67 to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on any audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. 4 Plug all three connectors from the 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 the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV.
... the other end of the audio cable into the component video-input connectors on page 67 to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on any audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. 4 Plug all three connectors from the 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 the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV.
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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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... Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on page 67 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer... two RCA connectors on the other 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 the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on any audio device that the display settings are correct for your video...
... Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on page 67 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer... two RCA connectors on the other 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 the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on any audio device that the display settings are correct for your video...
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... integrated dual digital microphones allow you to take photos and videos and to the touch when the computer is running and when the camera is turned on page 159. Click Help from the menu and select Contents. The blue camera light appears when the camera is in use. 12 3 1 camera indicator...
... integrated dual digital microphones allow you to take photos and videos and to the touch when the computer is running and when the camera is turned on page 159. Click Help from the menu and select Contents. The blue camera light appears when the camera is in use. 12 3 1 camera indicator...
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The blue camera light turns on page 69). 70 Using the Camera Unless you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. The screen shows you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder...
The blue camera light turns on page 69). 70 Using the Camera Unless you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. The screen shows you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder...