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... cable slot. Flashing blue: The battery is low. - Left View 1 2 3 45 6 1 security cable slot 4 headphone connector 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 wireless connection button (Bluetooth wireless technology) 3 microphone connector 6 display latch release S E C U R I V E - O P T I C A L D R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Plays CD, DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) media. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. Flashing orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - For more information, see "Using Multimedia" on a battery, the light operates...
... cable slot. Flashing blue: The battery is low. - Left View 1 2 3 45 6 1 security cable slot 4 headphone connector 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 wireless connection button (Bluetooth wireless technology) 3 microphone connector 6 display latch release S E C U R I V E - O P T I C A L D R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Plays CD, DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) media. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. Flashing orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - For more information, see "Using Multimedia" on a battery, the light operates...
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... multiple functions. • To enable the keypad, press . Power on the mouse by sliding the switch on the bottom of the mouse to the On position, and press the wireless (Bluetooth) connection button on the bottom of the mouse. 5 Click Next on the Wizard within 30 seconds to restart the computer. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is complete. 3 Using the keyboard or touchpad, select Start→ Turn...
... multiple functions. • To enable the keypad, press . Power on the mouse by sliding the switch on the bottom of the mouse to the On position, and press the wireless (Bluetooth) connection button on the bottom of the mouse. 5 Click Next on the Wizard within 30 seconds to restart the computer. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is complete. 3 Using the keyboard or touchpad, select Start→ Turn...
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... that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Display. 2 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Dual Independent Display Mode You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. This mode allows you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear...
... that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Display. 2 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Dual Independent Display Mode You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. This mode allows you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear...
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... once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is in Dell QuickSet. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Microsoft Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Then connect the computer to illuminate the charge-level lights. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. After hundreds...
... once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is in Dell QuickSet. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Microsoft Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Then connect the computer to illuminate the charge-level lights. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. After hundreds...
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... Using a Battery To enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by pressing a key or touching the touch pad if this option has been enabled. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on how you must also be connected to AC power. Power State Normal operating state Low power state Standby mode Hibernate mode Mechanically off (no AC power) Power LED Blue solid light Blue light blinking...
... Using a Battery To enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by pressing a key or touching the touch pad if this option has been enabled. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on how you must also be connected to AC power. Power State Normal operating state Low power state Standby mode Hibernate mode Mechanically off (no AC power) Power LED Blue solid light Blue light blinking...
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... connection manually, continue to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, go to support.microsoft.com and search for this process or you can use the optional Operating System installation media for Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #293118, titled How to the Internet but you did not receive a setup disc, click Set up my connection manually. • If you have a setup disc, click Use...
... connection manually, continue to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, go to support.microsoft.com and search for this process or you can use the optional Operating System installation media for Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #293118, titled How to the Internet but you did not receive a setup disc, click Set up my connection manually. • If you have a setup disc, click Use...
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... Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet, you want to connect to your WLAN • A network cable with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 4 Complete the checklist. 5 Return to determine the type of card, use one of configurations. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for your computer has a wireless network card and to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on...
... Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet, you want to connect to your WLAN • A network cable with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 4 Complete the checklist. 5 Return to determine the type of card, use one of configurations. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for your computer has a wireless network card and to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on...
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... having problems connecting to copy is not listed, see "Using the Keyboard and Mouse" on page 87. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE - C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. See "Dell Support Utility" on page 149. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION - The amount of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics...
... having problems connecting to copy is not listed, see "Using the Keyboard and Mouse" on page 87. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE - C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. See "Dell Support Utility" on page 149. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION - The amount of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics...
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... to occur after a memory module is installed. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the system setup program. P L E A S E R U N S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The message is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics. KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. 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 M E D I A D I O N E R R O R - See "Memory" on page 87. MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - The software you are attempting to...
... to occur after a memory module is installed. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the system setup program. P L E A S E R U N S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The message is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics. KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. 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 M E D I A D I O N E R R O R - See "Memory" on page 87. MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - The software you are attempting to...
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... operating system cannot locate a sector on page 150. Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. The computer cannot find a specific track on the system board may be malfunctioning. Contact Dell. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Connect your boot device, ensure that you want to open . Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
... operating system cannot locate a sector on page 150. Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. The computer cannot find a specific track on the system board may be malfunctioning. Contact Dell. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Connect your boot device, ensure that you want to open . Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
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... adapter cable connections. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse if using a USB mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it with the computer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 120. CHECK THE BATTERY - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Bypass power protection devices, power...
... adapter cable connections. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse if using a USB mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it with the computer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 120. CHECK THE BATTERY - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Bypass power protection devices, power...
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... and starts the operating system. Boot sequence changes take effect. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Sequence page, which is located in the System category. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to the following: • Modular bay HDD • Internal HDD • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at...
... and starts the operating system. Boot sequence changes take effect. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Sequence page, which is located in the System category. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to the following: • Modular bay HDD • Internal HDD • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at...
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... . A replacement drive can use one of 120 GB on page 115. and right-arrow keys to highlight Save/Exit, and press to configure RAID hard drive volumes. You can then be rebuilt using the Intel RAID Option ROM utility, ideally the drives should be used . If the pop-up window will be the size of the smallest drive multiplied by the number (two) of the configuration will not display...
... . A replacement drive can use one of 120 GB on page 115. and right-arrow keys to highlight Save/Exit, and press to configure RAID hard drive volumes. You can then be rebuilt using the Intel RAID Option ROM utility, ideally the drives should be used . If the pop-up window will be the size of the smallest drive multiplied by the number (two) of the configuration will not display...
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... need to you experience a problem with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that only its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Reinstalling Software 119 Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may contain drivers for operating systems that you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver...
... need to you experience a problem with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that only its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Reinstalling Software 119 Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may contain drivers for operating systems that you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver...
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... Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on page 122. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to the operating state that came installed in your computer appears. 120 Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for the new hardware might not work...
... Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on page 122. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to the operating state that came installed in your computer appears. 120 Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for the new hardware might not work...
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... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use it to restore your operating system. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on using the Operating System installation media also deletes all data on the hard drive. However, using...
... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use it to restore your operating system. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on using the Operating System installation media also deletes all data on the hard drive. However, using...
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... any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System installation media. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System Installation Media • Dell Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. Depending on the region from where you ordered your primary hard drive. Reinstalling Windows XP...
... any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System installation media. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System Installation Media • Dell Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. Depending on the region from where you ordered your primary hard drive. Reinstalling Windows XP...
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... when you begin working inside the computer. The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B, located under the memory module cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on each end of the computer to the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must be the same size. b Remove the module from the notches in the cover, then lifting the cover off. 1 1 captive screw...
... when you begin working inside the computer. The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B, located under the memory module cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on each end of the computer to the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must be the same size. b Remove the module from the notches in the cover, then lifting the cover off. 1 1 captive screw...
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... computer networks. Enables Windows programs to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by y rows of unshielded wires are twisted to a multi-port hub that supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with the monitor-for a limited amount of cable used...
... computer networks. Enables Windows programs to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by y rows of unshielded wires are twisted to a multi-port hub that supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with the monitor-for a limited amount of cable used...
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... Windows XP, 122 Operating System CD, 14 P passwords about, 85 security, 85 phone numbers, 150 picture adjusting, 40 power hibernate mode, 62 line conditioners, 70 protection devices, 70 standby mode, 62 surge protectors, 70 troubleshooting, 102 UPS, 70 power button description, 16 system view, 16 power light conditions, 102 power management about, 61 hibernate mode, 62 settings, 63 standby mode, 62 printer cable, 69 connecting, 69 setting up, 69 troubleshooting, 103 USB, 69 problems conflicts, 122 restore...
... Windows XP, 122 Operating System CD, 14 P passwords about, 85 security, 85 phone numbers, 150 picture adjusting, 40 power hibernate mode, 62 line conditioners, 70 protection devices, 70 standby mode, 62 surge protectors, 70 troubleshooting, 102 UPS, 70 power button description, 16 system view, 16 power light conditions, 102 power management about, 61 hibernate mode, 62 settings, 63 standby mode, 62 printer cable, 69 connecting, 69 setting up, 69 troubleshooting, 103 USB, 69 problems conflicts, 122 restore...
