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.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Intel, Celeron, and Core...
.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Intel, Celeron, and Core...
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Contents Finding Information 15 1 About Your Computer 21 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 21 Front View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 28 Back View 30 Bottom View 31 2 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Connecting to the Internet 33 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 34 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 35 Windows Easy Transfer 35 Setting Up a Printer 35 Printer Cable 36 Connecting a USB Printer 36 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 15 1 About Your Computer 21 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 21 Front View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 28 Back View 30 Bottom View 31 2 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Connecting to the Internet 33 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 34 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 35 Windows Easy Transfer 35 Setting Up a Printer 35 Printer Cable 36 Connecting a USB Printer 36 Contents 3
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... the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Display Functions 42 Battery 42 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 43 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Contents
... the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Display Functions 42 Battery 42 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 43 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Contents
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5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 47 Charge Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 48 Conserving Battery Power 48 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State ... the Camera's Help File 51 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 52 Creating a Picture or a Video 52 7 Using Multimedia 53 Playing Media 53 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control 55 Contents 5
5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 47 Charge Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 48 Conserving Battery Power 48 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State ... the Camera's Help File 51 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 52 Creating a Picture or a Video 52 7 Using Multimedia 53 Playing Media 53 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control 55 Contents 5
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11 Troubleshooting 93 Dell Technical Update Service 93 Dell Diagnostics 93 Dell Support Utility 97 Drive Problems 98 Optical drive problems 99 Hard drive problems 100 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 100 Error Messages 102 ExpressCard Problems... computer does not start 109 The computer stops responding 109 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 110 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 110 A solid blue screen appears 110 Dell MediaDirect problems 110 Other software problems 111 Memory Problems 112 8 Contents
11 Troubleshooting 93 Dell Technical Update Service 93 Dell Diagnostics 93 Dell Support Utility 97 Drive Problems 98 Optical drive problems 99 Hard drive problems 100 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 100 Error Messages 102 ExpressCard Problems... computer does not start 109 The computer stops responding 109 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 110 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 110 A solid blue screen appears 110 Dell MediaDirect problems 110 Other software problems 111 Memory Problems 112 8 Contents
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... What Is a Driver 121 Identifying Drivers 121 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 122 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 124 Restoring Your Operating System 124 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 124 Using the Operating System Media 125 Contents 9
... What Is a Driver 121 Identifying Drivers 121 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 122 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 124 Restoring Your Operating System 124 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 124 Using the Operating System Media 125 Contents 9
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...; Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label.... 16 Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security portal," which ...
...; Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label.... 16 Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security portal," which ...
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... automated upgrade and notification system installed on network activity, the hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on the taskbar. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting...
... automated upgrade and notification system installed on network activity, the hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on the taskbar. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting...
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Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system, use one of your computer. For ... operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 124. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you ordered. To reinstall your computer. Finding Information 19 What Are You Looking For? • How to an earlier operating state without...
Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system, use one of your computer. For ... operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 124. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you ordered. To reinstall your computer. Finding Information 19 What Are You Looking For? • How to an earlier operating state without...
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... enabled. About Your Computer 25 WiFi status light - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. Off: The battery is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality...
... enabled. About Your Computer 25 WiFi status light - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. Off: The battery is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality...
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... computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. A Turns on when the uppercase letter (caps lock) function...losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the scroll lock function is enabled. P O W E R B U T T O N - Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on when the numeric keypad is enabled. ...
... computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. A Turns on when the uppercase letter (caps lock) function...losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the scroll lock function is enabled. P O W E R B U T T O N - Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on when the numeric keypad is enabled. ...
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... past, the ISP may have an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. 34 Setting Up Your Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if... Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your ISP to complete the setup. If you do not have a service outage.
... past, the ISP may have an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. 34 Setting Up Your Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if... Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your ISP to complete the setup. If you do not have a service outage.
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... Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers.... box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the printer owner's manual or contact...
... Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers.... box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the printer owner's manual or contact...
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... Several devices are available to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Compare joule ratings to start the...
... Several devices are available to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Compare joule ratings to start the...
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...you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your computer and display. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may... benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to the previous settings if needed.
...you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your computer and display. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may... benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to the previous settings if needed.
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...projector, etc). This key combination functions as a toggle to that option. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on an external monitor). Display Functions and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Displays ...46). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows logo key and combination. Battery Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Restores all minimized...
...projector, etc). This key combination functions as a toggle to that option. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on an external monitor). Display Functions and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Displays ...46). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows logo key and combination. Battery Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Restores all minimized...
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... key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Opens the System Properties dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities Using the Keyboard and ...adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box.
... key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Opens the System Properties dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities Using the Keyboard and ...adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box.
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... finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 4... In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to...
... finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 4... In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to...
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... charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. Battery operating time varies depending on page 48 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. Operating time is fully charged. NOTE: Because...conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, which it is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running...
... charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. Battery operating time varies depending on page 48 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. Operating time is fully charged. NOTE: Because...conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, which it is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running...
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...waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery ...household waste. You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or explosion....
...waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery ...household waste. You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or explosion....