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3 Using the Display 37 Adjusting Brightness 37 Switching the Video Image 37 Setting Display Resolution 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Wireless...® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 44 Charge Gauge 44 Low-Battery Warning 45 Conserving Battery Power 45 Power Management...
3 Using the Display 37 Adjusting Brightness 37 Switching the Video Image 37 Setting Display Resolution 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Wireless...® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 44 Charge Gauge 44 Low-Battery Warning 45 Conserving Battery Power 45 Power Management...
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... Drive Problems 92 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 92 Error Messages 94 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 97 Keyboard Problems 98 External Keyboard Problems 98 Unexpected Characters 98 Lockups and Software Problems 99 The Computer Does Not Start Up 99 The Computer... Stops Responding 99 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 99 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 99 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 99 Dell...
... Drive Problems 92 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 92 Error Messages 94 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 97 Keyboard Problems 98 External Keyboard Problems 98 Unexpected Characters 98 Lockups and Software Problems 99 The Computer Does Not Start Up 99 The Computer... Stops Responding 99 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 99 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 99 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 99 Dell...
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Hard Drive 119 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Memory 121 Modem 124 Mini-Card 125 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 131 Coin-Cell Battery 132 Optical Drive 133 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 133 13 Traveling With Your Computer 135 Identifying Your Computer ...
Hard Drive 119 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Memory 121 Modem 124 Mini-Card 125 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 131 Coin-Cell Battery 132 Optical Drive 133 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 133 13 Traveling With Your Computer 135 Identifying Your Computer ...
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Only 153 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 153 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 154 17 Contacting Dell 155 Glossary 173 Index 183 10 Contents 16 Appendix 149 Using the System Setup Program 149 Viewing the System Setup Screens 149 System Setup Screen 149 Commonly Used Options 150 Cleaning Your Computer 151 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 151 Touch Pad 151 CDs and DVDs 151 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 152 FCC Class B 152 Macrovision Product Notice 153 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 153 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 153 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 154 17 Contacting Dell 155 Glossary 173 Index 183 10 Contents 16 Appendix 149 Using the System Setup Program 149 Viewing the System Setup Screens 149 System Setup Screen 149 Commonly Used Options 150 Cleaning Your Computer 151 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 151 Touch Pad 151 CDs and DVDs 151 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 152 FCC Class B 152 Macrovision Product Notice 153 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... 5 11 10 6 9 7 8 1 display latches (2) 2 display latch release 3 display 4 power button 5 device status lights 6 touch pad 7 media control buttons 8 speakers 9 touch pad buttons 10 keyboard 11 Dell MediaDirect button 12 keyboard and wireless status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Press to turn on page 37. For more information about your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 45...
... 5 11 10 6 9 7 8 1 display latches (2) 2 display latch release 3 display 4 power button 5 device status lights 6 touch pad 7 media control buttons 8 speakers 9 touch pad buttons 10 keyboard 11 Dell MediaDirect button 12 keyboard and wireless status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Press to turn on page 37. For more information about your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 45...
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...right side of a mouse. Touch pad buttons provide the same functionality as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Stop. K E Y B O A R D - Turn the volume up. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as mouse buttons. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Mute the sound. Play the previous track. S P E A K E R S -... is located on page 40. See "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect™" on page 41. Play or pause. To adjust the volume of Your Computer For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker Functions" on page 56...
...right side of a mouse. Touch pad buttons provide the same functionality as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Stop. K E Y B O A R D - Turn the volume up. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as mouse buttons. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Mute the sound. Play the previous track. S P E A K E R S -... is located on page 40. See "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect™" on page 41. Play or pause. To adjust the volume of Your Computer For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker Functions" on page 56...
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.... Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. For more information, see the documentation that came with your screen) and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
.... Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. For more information, see the documentation that came with your screen) and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
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... available antitheft device to the computer. The computer uses fan(s) to accumulate in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can install devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. D R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - This button only works when the computer is running. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through...
... available antitheft device to the computer. The computer uses fan(s) to accumulate in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can install devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. D R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - This button only works when the computer is running. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through...
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... a 10-Mb/sec link, and orange indicates a 100-Mb/sec link. DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. To access the Help and Support Center, see the network adapter documentation supplied with your computer under the Windows Help and Support Center...
... a 10-Mb/sec link, and orange indicates a 100-Mb/sec link. DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. To access the Help and Support Center, see the network adapter documentation supplied with your computer under the Windows Help and Support Center...
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...the Brightness Meter appears, but the brightness level on an external monitor). NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on the keyboard.The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. Using the Display 37 You can press the following keys to adjust ...on your computer is running on using QuickSet, right-click the icon in the lower-right corner of the display when you use the keyboard shortcuts to adjust display brightness. For more information on battery power, you can click and drag the meter to a preferred location. ...
...the Brightness Meter appears, but the brightness level on an external monitor). NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on the keyboard.The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. Using the Display 37 You can press the following keys to adjust ...on your computer is running on using QuickSet, right-click the icon in the lower-right corner of the display when you use the keyboard shortcuts to adjust display brightness. For more information on battery power, you can click and drag the meter to a preferred location. ...
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To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
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...Battery Meter. Displays a list of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on page 45. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless ...Technology Function Enables and disables wireless networking and Bluetooth wireless technology. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery...
...Battery Meter. Displays a list of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on page 45. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless ...Technology Function Enables and disables wireless networking and Bluetooth wireless technology. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery...
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... Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Restores all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer ... a toggle to a network). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 13. ...
... Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Restores all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer ... a toggle to a network). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 13. ...
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... application being used must take advantage of the touch pad or use your thumb to save the settings and close the window. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
... application being used must take advantage of the touch pad or use your thumb to save the settings and close the window. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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... 5 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 88 Troubleshooting Press any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . to continue to wait until you see a message stating that appear. • If a failure is detected, the... Windows desktop. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of two ways: a Turn on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to run the...
... 5 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 88 Troubleshooting Press any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . to continue to wait until you see a message stating that appear. • If a failure is detected, the... Windows desktop. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of two ways: a Turn on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to run the...
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... down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD. P L E A S E R U N S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell MediaDirect Problems" on page 87. H ARD -DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION E R R O R - If the problem persists, try another drive. Shut down the computer, remove the...
... down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD. P L E A S E R U N S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell MediaDirect Problems" on page 87. H ARD -DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION E R R O R - If the problem persists, try another drive. Shut down the computer, remove the...
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... 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR Troubleshooting 97 SEEK ERROR - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - Contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 149. See "Contacting...
... 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR Troubleshooting 97 SEEK ERROR - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - Contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 149. See "Contacting...
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... they appear on the display. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell. External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 87. Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock...
... they appear on the display. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell. External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 87. Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock...
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...until the computer turns off . The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns ... you are unable to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I ...
...until the computer turns off . The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns ... you are unable to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I ...
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... and may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade... your operating system. Identifying Drivers If you are not on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. 108 Troubleshooting Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is...
... and may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade... your operating system. Identifying Drivers If you are not on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. 108 Troubleshooting Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is...