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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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... Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 37. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 46). Built-in -1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 volume control...
... Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 37. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 46). Built-in -1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 volume control...
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... (see "wireless On/Off switch" on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is charging. - WiFi status light - Turns on page 33). The light turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Off: The battery ...is adequately charged (or the computer is almost fully charged. - Turns on only if you turn off ). - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on when wireless networking...
... (see "wireless On/Off switch" on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is charging. - WiFi status light - Turns on page 33). The light turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Off: The battery ...is adequately charged (or the computer is almost fully charged. - Turns on only if you turn off ). - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on when wireless networking...
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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 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.
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... signal to the DC power required by the computer. I C O N N E C T O R - H D M I E E E 1 3 9 4 A C O N N E C T O R - Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some digital video cameras. About Your Computer 31 Left Side View 12 3 4 56 7 1 AC adapter...
... signal to the DC power required by the computer. I C O N N E C T O R - H D M I E E E 1 3 9 4 A C O N N E C T O R - Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some digital video cameras. About Your Computer 31 Left Side View 12 3 4 56 7 1 AC adapter...
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...L D R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your computer to the computer (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 85). NOTE: The S-Video port does not support audio... Locator About Your Computer 33 You need to use it to an audio device. VI D E O C O N N E C T O R - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to rapidly...
...L D R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your computer to the computer (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 85). NOTE: The S-Video port does not support audio... Locator About Your Computer 33 You need to use it to an audio device. VI D E O C O N N E C T O R - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to rapidly...
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... the computer. 34 About Your Computer Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the air vents. Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. F I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R... - Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). Solid blue: Strong network found - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which...
... the computer. 34 About Your Computer Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the air vents. Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. F I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R... - Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). Solid blue: Strong network found - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which...
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CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on power. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the cable. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not ... cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you turn on or off. Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. You...
CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on power. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the cable. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not ... cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you turn on or off. Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. You...
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... Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display 41 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the...computer, not monitors or projectors that 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 keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your...
... Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display 41 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the...computer, not monitors or projectors that 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 keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your...
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... You must remove all external cables from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any unsaved data. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of fire or explosion. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with ...your Dell computer. 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 complete ...
... You must remove all external cables from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any unsaved data. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of fire or explosion. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with ...your Dell computer. 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 complete ...
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... following keys: • Press to increase volume. • Press to decrease volume. • Press to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the... drop-down menu under Colors, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. When your computer is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the current...
... following keys: • Press to increase volume. • Press to decrease volume. • Press to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the... drop-down menu under Colors, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. When your computer is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the current...
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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 the S-Video TV-out connector on ...
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 the S-Video TV-out connector on ...
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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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... the other end of the audio 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 page 67 to ensure that the red...
... the other end of the audio 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 page 67 to ensure that the red...
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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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...connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for your video card. NOTE: To determine the type of the audio cable in ... display or multiple displays, ensuring that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on page 67 to view your TV or other end of video card installed in to the audio input connectors on your computer information and...
...connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for your video card. NOTE: To determine the type of the audio cable in ... display or multiple displays, ensuring that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on page 67 to view your TV or other end of video card installed in to the audio input connectors on your computer information and...
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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. Using the Camera 69 The blue camera light appears when the camera is in use. 12 3 1 camera indicator 2 camera 3 dual digital microphones...
... 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. Using the Camera 69 The blue camera light appears when the camera is in use. 12 3 1 camera indicator 2 camera 3 dual digital microphones...
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Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . To record a video, click the Video Recording tab and then click Start. To record a video, click Record. You can now direct ... and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File" on page 69). The blue camera light turns on your hard drive. The screen shows you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start.
Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . To record a video, click the Video Recording tab and then click Start. To record a video, click Record. You can now direct ... and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File" on page 69). The blue camera light turns on your hard drive. The screen shows you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start.
