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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 computer and the printer. 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 the USB connectors on the computer. 4 ...
... the computer and the printer. 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 the USB connectors on the computer. 4 ...
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... L M E D I A D I S P L A Y - D U A L D I G I T A L M I C A T O R - 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 - C A M E R A - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® ...Dell MediaDirect™" on page 41. Indicates that the camera is turned on page 37. P O W E R B U T T O N - Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on . Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn...
... L M E D I A D I S P L A Y - D U A L D I G I T A L M I C A T O R - 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 - C A M E R A - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® ...Dell MediaDirect™" on page 41. Indicates that the camera is turned on page 37. P O W E R B U T T O N - Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on . Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn...
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...computer is charging. - Solid blue: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Solid amber: The battery charge is enabled. Turns on when wireless networking is critically low. NOTE: The card with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth ...function is low. - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on page 33). A Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is enabled. About Your Computer 29 The...
...computer is charging. - Solid blue: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Solid amber: The battery charge is enabled. Turns on when wireless networking is critically low. NOTE: The card with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth ...function is low. - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on page 33). A Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is enabled. About Your Computer 29 The...
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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. V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S -
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... signal 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 - Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as a monitor. Left Side View 12 3 4 56 7 1 AC adapter connector 3 VGA connector...
... signal 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 - Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as a monitor. Left Side View 12 3 4 56 7 1 AC adapter connector 3 VGA connector...
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... technology (see "Using ExpressCards" on : Enables wireless devices. 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator About Your Computer 33 For more information see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off or on page 85). You can scan for a wireless local area ... (see "Using Multimedia" on page 51. O P T I C A L D R I T C H - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 71. You need to use it to an audio device...
... technology (see "Using ExpressCards" on : Enables wireless devices. 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator About Your Computer 33 For more information see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off or on page 85). You can scan for a wireless local area ... (see "Using Multimedia" on page 51. O P T I C A L D R I T C H - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 71. You need to use it to an audio device...
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... allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks ...in your computer in the air vents. Solid blue: Strong network found - Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). Push this button to scan specifically for networks - D E L L W I R V E N T - F I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C...
... allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks ...in your computer in the air vents. Solid blue: Strong network found - Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). Push this button to scan specifically for networks - D E L L W I R V E N T - F I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C...
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...not the cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on power. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. About Your Computer 35 ...However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Attaches an AC adapter to the cable. NOTICE: When you turn on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O ...
...not the cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on power. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. About Your Computer 35 ...However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Attaches an AC adapter to the cable. NOTICE: When you turn on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O ...
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...Your Computer Display To a Projector When 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 external device does not change. You can conserve power by pressing and the... external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Using the Display 41 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). NOTE...
...Your Computer Display To a Projector When 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 external device does not change. You can conserve power by pressing and the... external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Using the Display 41 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). NOTE...
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... Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer, and then remove the battery 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 ...work with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with...
... Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer, and then remove the battery 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 ...work with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with...
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...click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. When your computer is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for digital media. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or...; Press to mute volume. When the meter is an instant-on the hinge cover, to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the current resolution ...
...click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. When your computer is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for digital media. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or...; Press to mute volume. When the meter is an instant-on the hinge cover, to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the current resolution ...
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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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... 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 any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV.
... 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 any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then 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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... or other 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 any audio device that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization, click Adjust.... The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Advanced. 3 Click the tab for a TV" on page 67 to the computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for your video card.
... or other 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 any audio device that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization, click Adjust.... The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Advanced. 3 Click the tab for a TV" on page 67 to the computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for your video card.
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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.
... 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.
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The blue camera light turns on page 69). Creating a Picture or a Video 1 Click the icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Console. 2 In the Webcam Console window: • ... shows you want the camera to use automatic settings, you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on page 69). 70 Using the Camera You can manually adjust the camera settings. 1 Right-click the icon in the notification area...
The blue camera light turns on page 69). Creating a Picture or a Video 1 Click the icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Console. 2 In the Webcam Console window: • ... shows you want the camera to use automatic settings, you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on page 69). 70 Using the Camera You can manually adjust the camera settings. 1 Right-click the icon in the notification area...