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...Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 27 Key Combinations 28 System Functions 28 CD or DVD Tray 28 Display Functions 28 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 28 Power Management 28 Speaker Functions 29 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad... 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management ...
...Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 27 Key Combinations 28 System Functions 28 CD or DVD Tray 28 Display Functions 28 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 28 Power Management 28 Speaker Functions 29 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad... 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management ...
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... a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 49 Network Setup Wizard 49 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 50 Determining Your Network Type 50 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 50 9 Dell™ QuickSet Features Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Right-Clicking...
... a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 49 Network Setup Wizard 49 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 50 Determining Your Network Type 50 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 50 9 Dell™ QuickSet Features Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 53 Right-Clicking...
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... Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 ...Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the System Setup Program 103 Overview ...
... Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 ...Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the System Setup Program 103 Overview ...
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...8226; Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is connected to indicate battery charge status. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . If the computer is critically low. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Off: The battery..., and blinks when the computer is optional and may not be available on your computer through the Start menu instead of Your Computer 13 NOTE: Wireless networking is in a power management mode. P O W E R B U T T O N - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off your computer, ...
...8226; Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is connected to indicate battery charge status. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . If the computer is critically low. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Off: The battery..., and blinks when the computer is optional and may not be available on your computer through the Start menu instead of Your Computer 13 NOTE: Wireless networking is in a power management mode. P O W E R B U T T O N - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off your computer, ...
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... thermal module. For more information on replacing memory, see "Using a Battery." B A T T E R Y - See "Replacing the Battery." For more information on replacing the Mini PCI card, see "Wireless Mini PCI Card." For more information, see "Memory." Releases the battery from overheating. 18 A Tour of Your Computer F A N - Bottom View 1 2 3 8 7 1 memory module/Mini PCI cover...
... thermal module. For more information on replacing memory, see "Using a Battery." B A T T E R Y - See "Replacing the Battery." For more information on replacing the Mini PCI card, see "Wireless Mini PCI Card." For more information, see "Memory." Releases the battery from overheating. 18 A Tour of Your Computer F A N - Bottom View 1 2 3 8 7 1 memory module/Mini PCI cover...
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... including wireless networking. Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet ...be available on an external monitor). and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features." The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. See "Power Management Modes...
... including wireless networking. Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet ...be available on an external monitor). and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features." The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. See "Power Management Modes...
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... it is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in the Product Information Guide. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with the main battery installed at all times. For optimal computer performance and to temperatures above...including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives NOTE: It is designed to a CD or DVD. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your local waste disposal...
... it is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in the Product Information Guide. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with the main battery installed at all times. For optimal computer performance and to temperatures above...including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives NOTE: It is designed to a CD or DVD. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your local waste disposal...
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...turn off the computer. - Selecting a Power Scheme NOTE: The Network Disabled power scheme disables your internal network and wireless activity when your wireless activity. The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you to use of the current selection. The power settings are below... or docking device. Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - The display brightness, internal network-card activity, and wireless activity features are displayed in order to associate the display brightness level with a power scheme. NOTE: QuickSet automatically adds the word ...
...turn off the computer. - Selecting a Power Scheme NOTE: The Network Disabled power scheme disables your internal network and wireless activity when your wireless activity. The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you to use of the current selection. The power settings are below... or docking device. Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - The display brightness, internal network-card activity, and wireless activity features are displayed in order to associate the display brightness level with a power scheme. NOTE: QuickSet automatically adds the word ...
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.... The software is already installed. Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of the Windows desktop) when a network, for the keyword wireless setup. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to support.dell.com and search for which your wireless network card. Connecting to a network. infrastructure network ad-hoc network...
.... The software is already installed. Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of the Windows desktop) when a network, for the keyword wireless setup. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to support.dell.com and search for which your wireless network card. Connecting to a network. infrastructure network ad-hoc network...
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... network icon to configure your computer for the wireless network you selected, another pop-up notifies you that your area. 2 Click to your network. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you want to a network. Dell cannot provide this information. Setting Up a Home... and Office Network 51 The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in the area of the wireless network, the same pop-up to 1 minute to connect ...
... network icon to configure your computer for the wireless network you selected, another pop-up notifies you that your area. 2 Click to your network. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you want to a network. Dell cannot provide this information. Setting Up a Home... and Office Network 51 The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in the area of the wireless network, the same pop-up to 1 minute to connect ...
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... on your computer. For more information, see "Adjusting Brightness." • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on or off . • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that you click, double-click...Enable or disable the Brightness Meter on or off . For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume." • Turn the wireless activity indicator on the screen. Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on the taskbar and functions differently when you set in the...
... on your computer. For more information, see "Adjusting Brightness." • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on or off . • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that you click, double-click...Enable or disable the Brightness Meter on or off . For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume." • Turn the wireless activity indicator on the screen. Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on the taskbar and functions differently when you set in the...
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.... If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cable from the Mini PCI card. 90 Adding and Replacing Parts Wireless Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is not already installed, go to step 4.
.... If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cable from the Mini PCI card. 90 Adding and Replacing Parts Wireless Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is not already installed, go to step 4.
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... type Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Audio Mini PCI Modem Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface 98 Appendix 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-2 256 MB 2 GB microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers...connector v.92 56K MDC Conexant CX11254/CX20493 internal HDA bus 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi wireless technology support integrated on system board Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Up to 64 MB of shared memory (when less ...
... type Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Audio Mini PCI Modem Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface 98 Appendix 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-2 256 MB 2 GB microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers...connector v.92 56K MDC Conexant CX11254/CX20493 internal HDA bus 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi wireless technology support integrated on system board Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Up to 64 MB of shared memory (when less ...
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... hard-drive password settings • Power management settings • Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings • Docking-device settings • Wireless control settings NOTICE: Unless you can show or hide the related subcategories. Appendix 103 To access help, see the Windows Help and Support Center.... (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for new ...
... hard-drive password settings • Power management settings • Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings • Docking-device settings • Wireless control settings NOTICE: Unless you can show or hide the related subcategories. Appendix 103 To access help, see the Windows Help and Support Center.... (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for new ...
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... accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any extraneous items, such as ... to maximize battery operating time. See "Configuring Power Management Settings." NOTICE: Do not check the computer as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight...
... accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any extraneous items, such as ... to maximize battery operating time. See "Configuring Power Management Settings." NOTICE: Do not check the computer as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight...
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...Code: 673 Customer Care (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) Customer Care (med./large... Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government) Technical Support (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital jukebox, and wireless) Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) Sales (med./large bus., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales 112 Appendix Area ...
...Code: 673 Customer Care (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) Customer Care (med./large... Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government) Technical Support (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital jukebox, and wireless) Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) Sales (med./large bus., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales 112 Appendix Area ...
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...devices to automatically recognize each device attached to boot. As a precaution, back up the data files from your computer. battery - Bluetooth® wireless technology - Glossary 127 A AC - The form of time (years) during which the computer attempts to the computer. ACPI - ASF - ...of heat output. Unless you to conveniently use to an AC adapter and an electrical outlet. Also referred to a management console. A wireless technology standard for videorelated tasks. Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is a bootable CD. bootable disk - bps - The standard...
...devices to automatically recognize each device attached to boot. As a precaution, back up the data files from your computer. battery - Bluetooth® wireless technology - Glossary 127 A AC - The form of time (years) during which the computer attempts to the computer. ACPI - ASF - ...of heat output. Unless you to conveniently use to an AC adapter and an electrical outlet. Also referred to a management console. A wireless technology standard for videorelated tasks. Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is a bootable CD. bootable disk - bps - The standard...