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Back View 33 Bottom View 35 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad . . . . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 5 Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness 41 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 4 Contents
Back View 33 Bottom View 35 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad . . . . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 5 Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness 41 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 4 Contents
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... 94 External Keyboard problems 94 Unexpected characters 95 Lockups and Software Problems 95 The computer does not start 95 The computer stops responding 95 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 96 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 96 A solid blue screen appears 96 Dell MediaDirect problems...
... 94 External Keyboard problems 94 Unexpected characters 95 Lockups and Software Problems 95 The computer does not start 95 The computer stops responding 95 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 96 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 96 A solid blue screen appears 96 Dell MediaDirect problems...
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Keyboard 125 Removing the Keyboard 125 Replacing the Keyboard 126 Memory 127 Removing the DIMM 1 Memory Module 127 Replacing the DIMM 1Memory Module 129 Removing the DIMM 2 Memory Module 130 Replacing the DIMM 2 Memory ...
Keyboard 125 Removing the Keyboard 125 Replacing the Keyboard 126 Memory 127 Removing the DIMM 1 Memory Module 127 Replacing the DIMM 1Memory Module 129 Removing the DIMM 2 Memory Module 130 Replacing the DIMM 2 Memory ...
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17 Specifications 157 18 Appendix 165 Using the System Setup Program 165 Viewing the System Setup Screen 166 System Setup Screen 166 Commonly Used Options 166 Cleaning Your Computer 168 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 168 Touch Pad 169 Mouse 169 Media 170 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 171 FCC Class B 171 Macrovision Product Notice 173 Glossary 175 Index 193 12 Contents Only 170 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 171 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 171 FCC Notice (U.S.
17 Specifications 157 18 Appendix 165 Using the System Setup Program 165 Viewing the System Setup Screen 166 System Setup Screen 166 Commonly Used Options 166 Cleaning Your Computer 168 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 168 Touch Pad 169 Mouse 169 Media 170 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 171 FCC Class B 171 Macrovision Product Notice 173 Glossary 175 Index 193 12 Contents Only 170 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 171 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 171 FCC Notice (U.S.
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Front View 12 3 14 13 4 12 5 6 11 10 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 keyboard 7 8-in-1 memory reader 9 audio connectors 11 touch pad 13 power button 26 About Your Computer 98 7 2 camera (optional) 4 media control buttons 6 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 microphone connector 10 touch pad buttons 12 media direct button 14 digital array microphones (optional)
Front View 12 3 14 13 4 12 5 6 11 10 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 keyboard 7 8-in-1 memory reader 9 audio connectors 11 touch pad 13 power button 26 About Your Computer 98 7 2 camera (optional) 4 media control buttons 6 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 microphone connector 10 touch pad buttons 12 media direct button 14 digital array microphones (optional)
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... music, and videos stored on page 46). Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you use the touch pad to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Display" on page 37. C A M E R A - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the ... (see "Touch Pad" on page 39). M E D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - K E Y B O A R D - Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 41. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system...
... music, and videos stored on page 46). Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you use the touch pad to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Display" on page 37. C A M E R A - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the ... (see "Touch Pad" on page 39). M E D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - K E Y B O A R D - Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 41. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system...
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... only if you ordered the card with your computer. Bluetooth® status light - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to the right of the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
... only if you ordered the card with your computer. Bluetooth® status light - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to the right of the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
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...and activity for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your computer. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than... line into the network connector. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your vicinity.
...and activity for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your computer. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than... line into the network connector. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your vicinity.
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... disable the keypad, press again. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad...
... disable the keypad, press again. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad...
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... Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the notification area, and then click Help. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys...
... Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the notification area, and then click Help. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys...
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Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39 Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you to move the cursor on the display. On the second tap, leave ...
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39 Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you to move the cursor on the display. On the second tap, leave ...
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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. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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... - A CD player includes the following basic buttons: Play. Go to the previous track. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Stop. Eject. Using Multimedia Playing Media NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media. 1 Press the eject button located above the keyboard on the center-control cover. Move forward within the current track. Pause. See ". 2 Slide...
... - A CD player includes the following basic buttons: Play. Go to the previous track. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Stop. Eject. Using Multimedia Playing Media NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media. 1 Press the eject button located above the keyboard on the center-control cover. Move forward within the current track. Pause. See ". 2 Slide...
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... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to retest the component that... no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before ...
... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to retest the component that... no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before ...
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... down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is recommended that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for your Drivers...to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from ...
... down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is recommended that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for your Drivers...to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from ...
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... does not match the hardware configuration. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 79). Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 79... D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N E R R O R - Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. GENERAL FAILURE - The operating system is usually followed by specific information...
... does not match the hardware configuration. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 79). Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 79... D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N E R R O R - Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. GENERAL FAILURE - The operating system is usually followed by specific information...
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...VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 127). M EMORY A L L O C A T I O N E R R O R - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Reinstall the memory modules and, if ... ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. The software ...
...VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 127). M EMORY A L L O C A T I O N E R R O R - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Reinstall the memory modules and, if ... ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. The software ...
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...restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - A chip on page 155). U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I N D O W S - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - C ... may be listed. 92 Troubleshooting OF - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. The battery is properly inserted into the ...
...restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - A chip on page 155). U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I N D O W S - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - C ... may be listed. 92 Troubleshooting OF - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. The battery is properly inserted into the ...
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... may have a defective external keyboard. 94 Troubleshooting If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 154 as you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it for...
... may have a defective external keyboard. 94 Troubleshooting If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 154 as you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it for...
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... numbers are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Ensure that the AC adapter is not lit. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). Unexpected characters DI S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C S T E S T S - Press to the electrical outlet. Troubleshooting 95 TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM...
... numbers are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Ensure that the AC adapter is not lit. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). Unexpected characters DI S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C S T E S T S - Press to the electrical outlet. Troubleshooting 95 TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM...