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...products. All rights reserved. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates ...in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to change without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of...
...products. All rights reserved. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates ...in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to change without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of...
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Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 Setting Up Your Computer 19 Connecting to the Internet 19 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 20 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 21 Windows Easy Transfer 21 Setting Up a Printer 21 Printer Cable 22 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Power Protection Devices 23 Surge Protectors 23 Line Conditioners 24 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 24 3 About Your Computer 25 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 25 Front View 26 Left Side View 30 Right Side View 31 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 Setting Up Your Computer 19 Connecting to the Internet 19 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 20 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 21 Windows Easy Transfer 21 Setting Up a Printer 21 Printer Cable 22 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Power Protection Devices 23 Surge Protectors 23 Line Conditioners 24 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 24 3 About Your Computer 25 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 25 Front View 26 Left Side View 30 Right Side View 31 Contents 3
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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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6 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 Conserving Battery Power 46 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 46 Using the Sleep Power State ... How to Copy a CD and DVD 53 Using Blank CD and DVD 53 Helpful Tips 54 Adjusting the Volume 54 Adjusting the Picture 55 Using Dell MediaDirect 55 Contents 5
6 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 Conserving Battery Power 46 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 46 Using the Sleep Power State ... How to Copy a CD and DVD 53 Using Blank CD and DVD 53 Helpful Tips 54 Adjusting the Volume 54 Adjusting the Picture 55 Using Dell MediaDirect 55 Contents 5
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... 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 96 Other software problems 97 Memory Problems 98 Network Problems 99 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 99...
... 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 96 Other software problems 97 Memory Problems 98 Network Problems 99 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 99...
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... Drivers 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 107 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 110 Restoring Your Operating System 110 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 111 Using the Operating System Media 114 13 Adding and Replacing Parts 117 Before You Begin ... 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 ...
... Drivers 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 107 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 110 Restoring Your Operating System 110 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 111 Using the Operating System Media 114 13 Adding and Replacing Parts 117 Before You Begin ... 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 ...
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...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, to direct your call when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security ...
...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, to direct your call when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security ...
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... activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 145. For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 83. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files...
... activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 145. For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 83. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files...
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... an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. After you ordered. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - What Are You Looking For? • ...operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you can use the Drivers and Utilities media ...
... an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. After you ordered. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - What Are You Looking For? • ...operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you can use the Drivers and Utilities media ...
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... or try connecting again later. NOTE: If you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN. NOTE: If you obtain one. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a 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 page 86. If you do not have a service outage. Contact your desktop or if you cannot connect to ...
... or try connecting again later. NOTE: If you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN. NOTE: If you obtain one. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a 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 page 86. If you do not have a service outage. Contact your desktop or if you cannot connect to ...
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..., 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. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system...Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers...
..., 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. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system...Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers...
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..., or Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. If 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...
..., or Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. If 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...
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...T A L A R R A Y M I C A T O R - Indicates that the camera is turned on a mouse when you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 memory card reader reads the following... may not include a camera. For more information about the keyboard, see "Touch Pad" on page 37. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to move the cursor on the display (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 39). I S...
...T A L A R R A Y M I C A T O R - Indicates that the camera is turned on a mouse when you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 memory card reader reads the following... may not include a camera. For more information about the keyboard, see "Touch Pad" on page 37. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to move the cursor on the display (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 39). I S...
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...icon to switch the display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Displays icons representing all currently ...numeric keypad on an external monitor). The 9 light indicates that option. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press .
...icon to switch the display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Displays icons representing all currently ...numeric keypad on an external monitor). The 9 light indicates that option. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press .
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...Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Starts Windows Explorer. Opens the Run dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell... modes. 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 46). Restores all open windows. Power Management Activates a power management...
...Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Starts Windows Explorer. Opens the Run dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell... modes. 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 46). Restores all open windows. Power Management Activates a power management...
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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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...text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at support.dell.com. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. You can benefit people 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 ...
...text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at support.dell.com. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. You can benefit people 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 ...
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...until the battery is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use to media. NOTE: Battery...3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. ...
...until the battery is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use to media. NOTE: Battery...3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. ...
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... the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located 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 taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery...
... the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located 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 taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery...
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... releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by using the charge gauge on , the battery has no charge. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. After hundreds of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery ...has 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no...
... releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by using the charge gauge on , the battery has no charge. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. After hundreds of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery ...has 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no...