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... Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Bluetooth is here, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are trademarks of Dell Inc. ...Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Yours is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to change without the written permission of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; AMD, AMD Turion...
... Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Bluetooth is here, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are trademarks of Dell Inc. ...Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Yours is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to change without the written permission of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; AMD, AMD Turion...
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Contents Finding Information 13 1 About Your Computer 19 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 19 Front View 20 Left Side View 25 Right Side View 26 Back View 29 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 13 1 About Your Computer 19 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 19 Front View 20 Left Side View 25 Right Side View 26 Back View 29 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 41 System Functions 41 Display Functions 41 Battery 41 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 42 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 42 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Contents
... the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 41 System Functions 41 Display Functions 41 Battery 41 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 42 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 42 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 . . . . . 49 Using the Sleep Power State ...
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 . . . . . 49 Using the Sleep Power State ...
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PC TuneUp 104 PC CheckUp 104 Drive Problems 105 Optical drive problems 105 Hard drive problems 106 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 107 Error Messages 108 ExpressCard Problems 113 ... The computer stops responding 116 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 116 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 116 A solid blue screen appears 117 Dell MediaDirect problems 117 Other software problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 120...
PC TuneUp 104 PC CheckUp 104 Drive Problems 105 Optical drive problems 105 Hard drive problems 106 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 107 Error Messages 108 ExpressCard Problems 113 ... The computer stops responding 116 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 116 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 116 A solid blue screen appears 117 Dell MediaDirect problems 117 Other software problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 120...
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...Identifying Drivers 128 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 128 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 130 Restoring Your Operating System 131 Using Windows Vista System Restore 132 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 135 Before You Begin 135 ...Recommended Tools 135 Turning Off Your Computer 135 Before Working Inside Your Computer 136 Hard Drive 138 Removing the Hard Drive 138 Replacing the Hard Drive 140 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell...
...Identifying Drivers 128 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 128 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 130 Restoring Your Operating System 131 Using Windows Vista System Restore 132 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 135 Before You Begin 135 ...Recommended Tools 135 Turning Off Your Computer 135 Before Working Inside Your Computer 136 Hard Drive 138 Removing the Hard Drive 138 Replacing the Hard Drive 140 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell...
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...of the label. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Find It Here 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...
...of the label. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Find It Here 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...
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... • Information on page 165. Finding Information 17 Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system... 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. What Are You Looking For? For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Center" on page 101. ...
... • Information on page 165. Finding Information 17 Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system... 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. What Are You Looking For? For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Center" on page 101. ...
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... operating system, use it to restore your operating system. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 131. ...8226; How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall...
... operating system, use it to restore your operating system. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 131. ...8226; How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall...
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..., your display, see "Using the Display" on . Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode... device status lights 9 consumer IR 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R -
..., your display, see "Using the Display" on . Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode... device status lights 9 consumer IR 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R -
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... 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 the screen to complete the setup. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in ... programs. 2 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. If you want to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up if you obtain one. The Connect to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will ...
... 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 the screen to complete the setup. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in ... programs. 2 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. If you want to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up if you obtain one. The Connect to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will ...
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...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. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one of the following methods for setup ...: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one computer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up Your ...
...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. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one of the following methods for setup ...: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one computer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up Your ...
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. ...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. ...
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...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 decrease/increase the screen resolution. If you increase resolution, items appear ... and change the appearance of images on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To display a program at a specific resolution...
...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 decrease/increase the screen resolution. If you increase resolution, items appear ... and change the appearance of images on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To display a program at a specific resolution...
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...; QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad ... and projector, etc). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window.
...; QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad ... and projector, etc). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window.
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... tab in the notification area, and then click Help. Opens the System Properties dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 49). Opens the Search Results dialog box. Opens the Search Results...
... tab in the notification area, and then click Help. Opens the System Properties dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 49). Opens the Search Results dialog box. Opens the Search Results...
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Customizing the Touch Pad You can 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 Mouse. 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 save the settings and close the window. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad You can 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 Mouse. 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 save the settings and close the window. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet when ... for your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Depending on how often the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the Windows notification area. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use to purchase a new battery during...
Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet when ... for your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Depending on how often the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the Windows notification area. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use to purchase a new battery during...
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...your computer. 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 area located in the notification • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of a ... 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 Product Information Guide). CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase ...
...your computer. 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 area located in the notification • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of a ... 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 Product Information Guide). CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase ...
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...the Battery Meter in one of times it is largely determined by the number of two ways: by using the charge gauge on . Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its Using a Battery 47... After hundreds of the total battery charge. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. If no charge. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to...
...the Battery Meter in one of times it is largely determined by the number of two ways: by using the charge gauge on . Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its Using a Battery 47... After hundreds of the total battery charge. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. If no charge. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to...