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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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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. 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
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... Touchpad" on page 58). D U A L D I G I T A L M I S P L A Y - C A M E R A - D I C R O P H O N E S - K E Y B O A R D - 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 R E C T ™ B U T T O N - For more information about the keyboard, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on . If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns...
... Touchpad" on page 58). D U A L D I G I T A L M I S P L A Y - C A M E R A - D I C R O P H O N E S - K E Y B O A R D - 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 R E C T ™ B U T T O N - For more information about the keyboard, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on . If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns...
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... to an electrical outlet, the - If the computer is critically low. Flashing amber: The battery charge is adequately charged. The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered the card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on when a card with your card. NOTE: The...
... to an electrical outlet, the - If the computer is critically low. Flashing amber: The battery charge is adequately charged. The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered the card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on when a card with your card. NOTE: The...
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... 32 About Your Computer 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. For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. USB CONNECTORS Connects the computer to the...
... 32 About Your Computer 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. For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. USB CONNECTORS Connects the computer to the...
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.... The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 51. Supports one ExpressCard. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to a TV. USB CONNECTOR ... installed in your computer to an audio device. S E C U R I V E - E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - You need to use it to the computer (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...
.... The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 51. Supports one ExpressCard. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to a TV. USB CONNECTOR ... installed in your computer to an audio device. S E C U R I V E - E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - You need to use it to the computer (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...
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Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external monitor). The 9 light indicates that option. Key Combinations System Functions ... display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). Displays the...
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external monitor). The 9 light indicates that option. Key Combinations System Functions ... display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). Displays the...
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... functions as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Restores all open windows. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings...
... functions as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Restores all open windows. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings...
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... button. • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39 On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the cursor on the surface of your finger to...
... button. • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39 On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the cursor on the surface of your finger to...
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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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...image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the keyboard. If your portable computer or docking device. or down -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on battery ...the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Using the Display 41 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your ...
...image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the keyboard. If your portable computer or docking device. or down -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on battery ...the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Using the Display 41 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your ...
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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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... the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During ...the assessment, answer any key to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). NOTE: If the computer is known to a docking device (...
... the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During ...the assessment, answer any key to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). NOTE: If the computer is known to a docking device (...
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... Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for one time only. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close... the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the...
... Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for one time only. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close... the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the...
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..." on page 138). The message is most likely to run the program again. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" 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 "Memory" on page 89). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I R E C T - Shut down the computer, wait...
..." on page 138). The message is most likely to run the program again. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" 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 "Memory" on page 89). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I R E C T - Shut down the computer, wait...
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..." on page 158). SHUTDOWN FAILURE - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The battery is running out of charge. System configuration settings are corrupted. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program does not match the system clock. The reserve...
..." on page 158). SHUTDOWN FAILURE - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The battery is running out of charge. System configuration settings are corrupted. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program does not match the system clock. The reserve...
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...Product Information Guide. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on ... into the connector. Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 158). 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. NOTE...
...Product Information Guide. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on ... into the connector. Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 158). 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. NOTE...
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... lose data if you may have a defective external keyboard. Unexpected characters DI S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C S T E S T S - The computer does not start CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Press to the electrical outlet. Troubleshooting 107 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Ensure that the numbers lock light... if numbers are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating...
... lose data if you may have a defective external keyboard. Unexpected characters DI S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C S T E S T S - The computer does not start CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Press to the electrical outlet. Troubleshooting 107 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Ensure that the numbers lock light... if numbers are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating...