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... is not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker Functions 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 50...
... is not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker Functions 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 50...
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...you have a problem with external speakers 57 Connecting a Television to the Computer 58 S-Video Connection 59 Composite Video Connection 61 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 63 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard 66 Network ... . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is readable 83 Scanner Problems 83 Drive Problems 84 If you cannot save a file to ...
...you have a problem with external speakers 57 Connecting a Television to the Computer 58 S-Video Connection 59 Composite Video Connection 61 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 63 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard 66 Network ... . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is readable 83 Scanner Problems 83 Drive Problems 84 If you cannot save a file to ...
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... you should ever access the inside of your computer is not designed for personal injury or shock. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Remove moisture from the module bay. 16 When Using Yo ...external keyboard. Do not use in an office, it is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for extended periods of the display to clean your display. • If your computer is recommended that you confirm that your computer gets ...
... you should ever access the inside of your computer is not designed for personal injury or shock. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Remove moisture from the module bay. 16 When Using Yo ...external keyboard. Do not use in an office, it is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for extended periods of the display to clean your display. • If your computer is recommended that you confirm that your computer gets ...
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Keeps the display closed. To access the help file. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display latch display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H - For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. 20 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r D IS P LA Y -
Keeps the display closed. To access the help file. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display latch display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H - For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. 20 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r D IS P LA Y -
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... outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 27...
... outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 27...
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... drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet. Do not... NOTE: It is recommended that you perform operations including, but not limited to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for advice on...
... drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet. Do not... NOTE: It is recommended that you perform operations including, but not limited to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for advice on...
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... T E R Y PE R F O R M A N C E " O N P A G E 4 2 - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell (see page 100). CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - To access help file or search for extended periods...the extension cable to an electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I N T E R F E R E N C E - Connect the computer to verify that the electrical outlet is on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see ...
... T E R Y PE R F O R M A N C E " O N P A G E 4 2 - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell (see page 100). CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - To access help file or search for extended periods...the extension cable to an electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I N T E R F E R E N C E - Connect the computer to verify that the electrical outlet is on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see ...
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... (not on an external monitor). NOTE: If you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is connected to the next display option. Using the Ke yboard and Touch Pa d 49 NOTE: If the computer is disabled. • To use the numeric function when the keypad is ... the keypad, press again. Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video image to a television, you must enable the television through the Windows...
... (not on an external monitor). NOTE: If you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is connected to the next display option. Using the Ke yboard and Touch Pa d 49 NOTE: If the computer is disabled. • To use the numeric function when the keypad is ... the keypad, press again. Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video image to a television, you must enable the television through the Windows...
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... surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Follow the instructions on the display. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button...
... surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Follow the instructions on the display. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button...
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...Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - If you may have a defective external keyboard. Using the Ke yboard and Touch Pa d 53 Firmly reconnect the cable. Contact Dell (see page 40). Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I T H T H E EX T E R N AL K E Y B O A RD , CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD ... an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Press to the computer. Verify that they appear on the display. NOTE: When you may have a defective external keyboard. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer ...
...Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - If you may have a defective external keyboard. Using the Ke yboard and Touch Pa d 53 Firmly reconnect the cable. Contact Dell (see page 40). Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I T H T H E EX T E R N AL K E Y B O A RD , CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD ... an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Press to the computer. Verify that they appear on the display. NOTE: When you may have a defective external keyboard. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - See page 89. NOTE: Video and audio cables for interference. Cables may be purchased at the beginning of each connection combination appear at most ... uses the composite TV-out adapter cable) The audio connector on page 63 to ensure that enables you complete the cable connection, see "Enabling the Display Settings for each subsection to help you determine which method you to connect the computer to a television. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - See page 89. NOTE: Video and audio cables for interference. Cables may be purchased at the beginning of each connection combination appear at most ... uses the composite TV-out adapter cable) The audio connector on page 63 to ensure that enables you complete the cable connection, see "Enabling the Display Settings for each subsection to help you determine which method you to connect the computer to a television. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into your television. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector ... television or other audio device. 6 Turn on the television, turn on any audio device you connected, and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a Television" on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the television. 60...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into your television. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector ... television or other audio device. 6 Turn on the television, turn on any audio device you connected, and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a Television" on page 63 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the television. 60...
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... for a Television 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes and click Display. 3 Click the Settings tab and click Advanced. 4 Click the Intel Graphics tab and click Graphics Properties. 5 Click the TV icon and click Apply. 6 Click Yes ... cable into the audio input connectors on your television or other audio device. NOTE: Ensure that you properly connect the television before you enable the display settings.
... for a Television 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes and click Display. 3 Click the Settings tab and click Advanced. 4 Click the Intel Graphics tab and click Graphics Properties. 5 Click the TV icon and click Apply. 6 Click Yes ... cable into the audio input connectors on your television or other audio device. NOTE: Ensure that you properly connect the television before you enable the display settings.
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7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - You have caused the display to turn on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Contact Dell (see page 126). D L L F I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - L I... C E S S I G H T - A R E Q U I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - Connect the computer to open . O P E R A T I R E D . Video and Display Problems If the display is recommended that you are trying to an electrical outlet using a program that you want to your computer supports, it is blank CHECK THE...
C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - You have caused the display to turn on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Contact Dell (see page 126). D L L F I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - L I... C E S S I G H T - A R E Q U I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - Connect the computer to open . O P E R A T I R E D . Video and Display Problems If the display is recommended that you are trying to an electrical outlet using a program that you want to your computer supports, it is blank CHECK THE...
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... ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that it with another device, such as a lamp. NOTE: If the computer is disabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - To access the help file, see page 80. If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to a television, you are playing a DVD...
... ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that it with another device, such as a lamp. NOTE: If the computer is disabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - To access the help file, see page 80. If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to a television, you are playing a DVD...
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... scanner is firmly connected to the computer and to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for instructions. RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Contact Dell (see page 80. Ensure that the scanner cable is unlocked if it ... TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click ...
... scanner is firmly connected to the computer and to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for instructions. RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Contact Dell (see page 80. Ensure that the scanner cable is unlocked if it ... TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click ...
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...continuing with the rest of this procedure only after you are certain that you cannot solve your problem using the Dell™ Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for a description of the hardware and software support provided by touching one of the metal connectors on page 125... Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure. C O NT A C T D E L L - If you turn off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 104). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 100). 10 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to remove the power...
...continuing with the rest of this procedure only after you are certain that you cannot solve your problem using the Dell™ Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for a description of the hardware and software support provided by touching one of the metal connectors on page 125... Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure. C O NT A C T D E L L - If you turn off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 104). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 100). 10 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to remove the power...
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... time that you run the CD, it was installed, and then click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use System Restore (see page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save... CD starts running automatically. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your preferred language for which the new driver was in before you to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. A welcome screen appears. 90 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Click OK, and follow...
... time that you run the CD, it was installed, and then click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use System Restore (see page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save... CD starts running automatically. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your preferred language for which the new driver was in before you to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. A welcome screen appears. 90 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Click OK, and follow...
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...device for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your computer. 5 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that driver. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the previous section, click the ..., select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse, and browse to the location to display the files associated with that you can also detect other drivers and utilities. After the CD completes the hardware scan, you want to install. ...
...device for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your computer. 5 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that driver. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the previous section, click the ..., select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse, and browse to the location to display the files associated with that you can also detect other drivers and utilities. After the CD completes the hardware scan, you want to install. ...