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...Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40... Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 ...
...Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40... Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 ...
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E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 84 Error Messages 85 ExpressCard Problems 89 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 89 Keyboard Problems 90 External Keyboard problems 90 Unexpected characters 90 Lockups and Software Problems 91 The computer does not start up 91 The ...computer stops responding 91 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell...
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 84 Error Messages 85 ExpressCard Problems 89 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 89 Keyboard Problems 90 External Keyboard problems 90 Unexpected characters 90 Lockups and Software Problems 91 The computer does not start up 91 The ...computer stops responding 91 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell...
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...and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended... Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127...
...and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended... Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127...
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...Traveling With Your Computer 131 Identifying Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer 131 Travel Tips 132 Traveling by Air 132 14 Contacting Dell 133 15 Specifications 155 16 Appendix 163 Using the System Setup Program 163 Viewing the System Setup Screen 163 System Setup Screen... 163 Commonly Used Options 164 Cleaning Your Computer 165 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 165 Touch Pad 165 Floppy Drive 166 CDs and DVDs 166 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 166 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 167 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and ...
...Traveling With Your Computer 131 Identifying Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer 131 Travel Tips 132 Traveling by Air 132 14 Contacting Dell 133 15 Specifications 155 16 Appendix 163 Using the System Setup Program 163 Viewing the System Setup Screen 163 System Setup Screen... 163 Commonly Used Options 164 Cleaning Your Computer 165 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 165 Touch Pad 165 Floppy Drive 166 CDs and DVDs 166 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 166 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 167 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and ...
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For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer Press to release the display latches and open the display. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Front View 1 12 2 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 Dell MediaDirect™ button 11 keyboard and wireless status lights 12 display latches (2) D I S P L A Y -
For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer Press to release the display latches and open the display. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Front View 1 12 2 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 Dell MediaDirect™ button 11 keyboard and wireless status lights 12 display latches (2) D I S P L A Y -
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... button to launch either Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or another version of Windows XP with Dell Media Experience if either of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. Stop. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. D E L L...Player playback. S P E A K E R S - For more information, see "Key Combinations" on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities. Play or pause. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. T O U C H P A D - Turn the volume down. T O U C ...
... button to launch either Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or another version of Windows XP with Dell Media Experience if either of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. Stop. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. D E L L...Player playback. S P E A K E R S - For more information, see "Key Combinations" on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities. Play or pause. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. T O U C H P A D - Turn the volume down. T O U C ...
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... STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - A Turns on when the numeric keypad ...
... STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - A Turns on when the numeric keypad ...
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...-11) 4 USB connectors (2) 5 video connector 6 S-video TV-out connector 22 About Your Computer Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppydrive cable. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such...
...-11) 4 USB connectors (2) 5 video connector 6 S-video TV-out connector 22 About Your Computer Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppydrive cable. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such...
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... key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on battery power, you change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the keyboard. Using the Display 33 If your computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change any of the default display settings, make... the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on an external monitor).
... key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on battery power, you change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the keyboard. Using the Display 33 If your computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change any of the default display settings, make... the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on an external monitor).
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To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. Each key on an external keyboard. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.
To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. Each key on an external keyboard. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.
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...(not on an external monitor). Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Power Management Activates a power management mode. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not...Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab...
...(not on an external monitor). Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Power Management Activates a power management mode. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not...Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab...
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... in the taskbar, and click Help. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. This command functions as a toggle to a network). Windows logo key and... all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat rate, open windows. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help...
... in the taskbar, and click Help. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. This command functions as a toggle to a network). Windows logo key and... all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat rate, open windows. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help...
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... Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad The touch pad has silk screening on two sides to indicate scrolling capability in these scroll zones. To disable this feature, modify...
... Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad The touch pad has silk screening on two sides to indicate scrolling capability in these scroll zones. To disable this feature, modify...
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... Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any ...key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appear. •...
... Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any ...key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appear. •...
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... connection. M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I R E C T - The software you are attempting to occur after a memory module is most likely to run the program again. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 79). KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE - 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 N G V A L U E - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Solving Problems 87 Shut down the computer, remove the hard...
... connection. M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I R E C T - The software you are attempting to occur after a memory module is most likely to run the program again. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 79). KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE - 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 N G V A L U E - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Solving Problems 87 Shut down the computer, remove the hard...
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... not match the system clock. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I B L E . See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S N O T R E A D Y -...E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I N D O W S - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. Insert a disk into the connector. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Ensure that...
... not match the system clock. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I B L E . See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S N O T R E A D Y -...E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I N D O W S - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. Insert a disk into the connector. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Ensure that...
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.... If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Press to Programs→ Accessories, and then click Notepad. 4 Type some...
.... If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Press to Programs→ Accessories, and then click Notepad. 4 Type some...
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...- If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy... tab and select the program that is designed for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C ...
...- If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy... tab and select the program that is designed for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C ...
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... and Utilities CD may be defective. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Contact Dell. Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. If your computer to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for operating systems...installation or configuration is needed. If only part of specialized commands that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver is a program that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 ...
... and Utilities CD may be defective. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Contact Dell. Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. If your computer to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for operating systems...installation or configuration is needed. If only part of specialized commands that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver is a program that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 ...
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...Utilities CD is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with a [!]) on the device icon. You may not ship with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Identifying Drivers If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for which the new driver...
...Utilities CD is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with a [!]) on the device icon. You may not ship with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Identifying Drivers If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for which the new driver...
