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... Display 39 Adjusting Brightness 39 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 39 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 40 4 Using 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®...
... Display 39 Adjusting Brightness 39 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 39 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 40 4 Using 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®...
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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 107 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 107 Keyboard Problems 108 External Keyboard problems 108 Unexpected characters 109 Lockups and Software...
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 107 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 107 Keyboard Problems 108 External Keyboard problems 108 Unexpected characters 109 Lockups and Software...
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... Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 134 Optical Drive 134 Removing the Optical Drive 134 Replacing the Optical Drive 135 Hinge Cover 135 Removing the Hinge Cover 136 Replacing... the Hinge Cover 136 Keyboard 137 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 139 Removing the Memory Module 139 Replacing the Memory Module 141 Modem 142 Subscriber Identity Module 144 ...
... Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 134 Optical Drive 134 Removing the Optical Drive 134 Replacing the Optical Drive 135 Hinge Cover 135 Removing the Hinge Cover 136 Replacing... the Hinge Cover 136 Keyboard 137 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 139 Removing the Memory Module 139 Replacing the Memory Module 141 Modem 142 Subscriber Identity Module 144 ...
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... of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 183 FCC Notice (U.S. Product Information 163 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 164 Before You Call 164 Contacting Dell 166 16 Specifications 167 17 Appendix 177 Using the System Setup Program 177 Viewing the System Setup Screen 178 System Setup Screen 178 Commonly Used...
... of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 183 FCC Notice (U.S. Product Information 163 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 164 Before You Call 164 Contacting Dell 166 16 Specifications 167 17 Appendix 177 Using the System Setup Program 177 Viewing the System Setup Screen 178 System Setup Screen 178 Commonly Used...
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...page 39. Mute the sound. D I G I T A L M I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - About Your Computer 23 Indicates camera ON/OFF status. Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y - Turn the volume up. Play the previous track. M E D I C R O P H O N E S - ...digital microphones (2) 5 media control buttons 7 touch pad buttons 9 headphone connectors (2) 11 device status lights 13 keyboard 15 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 touch pad 8 microphone connector 10 wireless switch 12 8-in ...
...page 39. Mute the sound. D I G I T A L M I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - About Your Computer 23 Indicates camera ON/OFF status. Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y - Turn the volume up. Play the previous track. M E D I C R O P H O N E S - ...digital microphones (2) 5 media control buttons 7 touch pad buttons 9 headphone connectors (2) 11 device status lights 13 keyboard 15 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 touch pad 8 microphone connector 10 wireless switch 12 8-in ...
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Turns on a memory card. The 8-in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch. The light turns on when a card with Bluetooth ...
Turns on a memory card. The 8-in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch. The light turns on when a card with Bluetooth ...
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...operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Turns on when the uppercase letter (caps lock) function is enabled. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). 26 About Your Computer P O W E R B U T T O...O N - A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on when the numeric keypad is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on page 48).
...operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Turns on when the uppercase letter (caps lock) function is enabled. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). 26 About Your Computer P O W E R B U T T O...O N - A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on when the numeric keypad is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on page 48).
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... Your Computer E J E C T B U T T O N - Supports one ExpressCard. For more information about the optical drive, see "ExpressCards" on page 53. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
... Your Computer E J E C T B U T T O N - Supports one ExpressCard. For more information about the optical drive, see "ExpressCards" on page 53. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
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Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. About Your Computer 29 USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a monitor. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. About Your Computer 29 USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a monitor. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
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The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
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Battery Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Restores all open windows. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 46). See "Configuring Power ... icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). Starts Windows Explorer. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 48.
Battery Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Restores all open windows. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 46). See "Configuring Power ... icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). Starts Windows Explorer. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 48.
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... is installed, you can use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch...
... is installed, you can use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch...
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... twice on the touch pad. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use your thumb to save the settings and close the window. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the... 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...
... twice on the touch pad. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use your thumb to save the settings and close the window. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the... 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...
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...Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. ...8226; During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: If you see...
...Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. ...8226; During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: If you see...
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... . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting 95 To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you select Test System to ... may result when a key on the keyboard is recommended that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they ...
... . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting 95 To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you select Test System to ... may result when a key on the keyboard is recommended that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they ...
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...L L O C A T I L U R E - Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 139). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A ...module may be faulty or improperly seated. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93). MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - A memory module may be ...
...L L O C A T I L U R E - Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 139). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A ...module may be faulty or improperly seated. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93). MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - A memory module may be ...
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... exit the program (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 166). TIME- TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. The operating system cannot find a specific track on...
... exit the program (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 166). TIME- TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. The operating system cannot find a specific track on...
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... the display. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 108 Troubleshooting If you perform the various checks. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. TO VERIFY THAT THE...
... the display. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 108 Troubleshooting If you perform the various checks. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. TO VERIFY THAT THE...
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...but did not with the external keyboard, you are displayed instead of the procedures in this happens. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. The ... until the computer turns off when this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on . 4 From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Accessories → Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear on page 166). R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D ...
...but did not with the external keyboard, you are displayed instead of the procedures in this happens. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. The ... until the computer turns off when this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on . 4 From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Accessories → Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear on page 166). R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D ...
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... A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for earlier versions of Windows. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - Follow the instructions on... off , then restart your computer, this software should already be installed. NOTE: The chkdsk program may run programs written for at least 8 to access Dell MediaDirect Help. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F...
... A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for earlier versions of Windows. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - Follow the instructions on... off , then restart your computer, this software should already be installed. NOTE: The chkdsk program may run programs written for at least 8 to access Dell MediaDirect Help. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F...