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... Restore by Symantec 111 Using the Operating System Media 114 13 Adding and Replacing Parts 117 Before You Begin 117 Recommended Tools 117 Turning Off Your Computer 117 Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Hard Drive 119 Removing the Hard Drive 120 Replacing the Hard Drive 121 Returning... a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 122 Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 122 Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control ...
... Restore by Symantec 111 Using the Operating System Media 114 13 Adding and Replacing Parts 117 Before You Begin 117 Recommended Tools 117 Turning Off Your Computer 117 Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Hard Drive 119 Removing the Hard Drive 120 Replacing the Hard Drive 121 Returning... a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 122 Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 122 Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control ...
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... may arrive in the computer's shipping box. Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you purchased your printer and computer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB...
... may arrive in the computer's shipping box. Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you purchased your printer and computer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB...
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... 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. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on page 107 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 23
... 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. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on page 107 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 23
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... Hi Speed-SD Hi Density-SD T O U C H P A D - M E D I C R O P H O N E S - P O W E R B U T T O N - Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 41. Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y - Based on configuration selections you use the touch... display (see "Using the Display" on page 55). Indicates that the camera is turned on a memory card. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may not include a camera. Use these buttons much like the buttons ...
... Hi Speed-SD Hi Density-SD T O U C H P A D - M E D I C R O P H O N E S - P O W E R B U T T O N - Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 41. Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y - Based on configuration selections you use the touch... display (see "Using the Display" on page 55). Indicates that the camera is turned on a memory card. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may not include a camera. Use these buttons much like the buttons ...
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... when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. The light turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. ...Bluetooth® status light - Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature. WiFi status light - Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. For...
... when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. The light turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. ...Bluetooth® status light - Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature. WiFi status light - Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. For...
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... Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is turned off). - Eject Play the previous track. About Your Computer 29 Stop. Play or pause. Play the next track. Solid amber: The... battery charge is adequately charged. Turn the volume up. Off: The battery is critically low. Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - Solid blue: The battery is almost fully ...
... Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is turned off). - Eject Play the previous track. About Your Computer 29 Stop. Play or pause. Play the next track. Solid amber: The... battery charge is adequately charged. Turn the volume up. Off: The battery is critically low. Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - Solid blue: The battery is almost fully ...
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VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some digital video cameras. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. H D M I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a monitor. 30 About Your Computer Attaches an AC adapter to produce ...
VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some digital video cameras. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. H D M I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a monitor. 30 About Your Computer Attaches an AC adapter to produce ...
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... user's guide supplied with your vicinity. You can scan for wired network connections. For information on using the network adapter, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Right Side View 1 ... connector 2 34 2 optical drive 4 security cable slot About Your Computer 31 Connects the computer to rapidly turn off or on page 73). W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T C H - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it to a network. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network...
... user's guide supplied with your vicinity. You can scan for wired network connections. For information on using the network adapter, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Right Side View 1 ... connector 2 34 2 optical drive 4 security cable slot About Your Computer 31 Connects the computer to rapidly turn off or on page 73). W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T C H - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it to a network. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network...
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..., this switch can also use it to the computer (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 51. The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 59. O ...C A T C H E R - S E C U R I V E - You can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - F I T C H - Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your vicinity. Enables or disables the wireless...
..., this switch can also use it to the computer (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 51. The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 59. O ...C A T C H E R - S E C U R I V E - You can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - F I T C H - Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your vicinity. Enables or disables the wireless...
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Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I R V E N T - The computer turns the fan on when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, ...
Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I R V E N T - The computer turns the fan on when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, ...
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You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on or off. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - The AC adapter converts AC power to the cable. 34 About Your Computer However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. ...
You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on or off. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - The AC adapter converts AC power to the cable. 34 About Your Computer However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. ...
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...Your Computer Display To a Projector When you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may appear on the external device does not change. Press to switch the video image between the display only, the ...and the external device simultaneously. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the ...
...Your Computer Display To a Projector When you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may appear on the external device does not change. Press to switch the video image between the display only, the ...and the external device simultaneously. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the ...
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... disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from being in your Dell computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to complete the battery replacement before ...start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is longer with the computer turned on page 100. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Do not use batteries from the...
... disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from being in your Dell computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to complete the battery replacement before ...start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is longer with the computer turned on page 100. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Do not use batteries from the...
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... bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off. 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Slide and click the battery release latches to a docking device (docked), undock it . Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it...
... bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off. 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Slide and click the battery release latches to a docking device (docked), undock it . Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it...
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Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display ... your computer. Either click the QuickSet icon in the Volume Mixer window. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the screen. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect. FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Thurman\OM\A00\New Folder\Webworks\source\media.fm...
Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display ... your computer. Either click the QuickSet icon in the Volume Mixer window. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the screen. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect. FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Thurman\OM\A00\New Folder\Webworks\source\media.fm...
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... (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-defination video and audio. 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV....page 58 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. 8 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on ...each subsection to help you determine which method of connection you should use. DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
... (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-defination video and audio. 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV....page 58 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. 8 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on ...each subsection to help you determine which method of connection you should use. DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
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... for the broadband modem to a WLAN" on page 69). 68 Setting Up and Using Networks After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before continuing with your ...to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to stabilize. The technical term for the wireless router to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on only your wireless router's broadcast name. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish ...
... for the broadband modem to a WLAN" on page 69). 68 Setting Up and Using Networks After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before continuing with your ...to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to stabilize. The technical term for the wireless router to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on only your wireless router's broadcast name. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish ...
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... near the network icon in the Windows notification area. The software is installed in "Wireless Local Area Network" on your network. When you turn on page 66. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Setting Up and Using... Networks 69 To connect to the network: 1 Click Start , and then click Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing on the Dell™ Support website at the top of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for connecting to a network under Tasks. 4 Select your computer ...
... near the network icon in the Windows notification area. The software is installed in "Wireless Local Area Network" on your network. When you turn on page 66. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Setting Up and Using... Networks 69 To connect to the network: 1 Click Start , and then click Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing on the Dell™ Support website at the top of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for connecting to a network under Tasks. 4 Select your computer ...
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... area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to 1000 feet. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration... network connection, you with an easy way to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. When you are enabled or disabled. To turn the wireless networking function on or off, the wireless activity indicator changes to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on...
... area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to 1000 feet. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration... network connection, you with an easy way to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. When you are enabled or disabled. To turn the wireless networking function on or off, the wireless activity indicator changes to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on...
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... switch to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection" on page 70), and then verify that your computer's wireless devices on page 30). You can turn your wireless device, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the screen. If the switch is enabled by verifying the setting of the computer (see "What...
... switch to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection" on page 70), and then verify that your computer's wireless devices on page 30). You can turn your wireless device, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the screen. If the switch is enabled by verifying the setting of the computer (see "What...