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..., personal injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is subject to change without the written permission of the ... a trademark of your computer. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; A00 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE...
..., personal injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is subject to change without the written permission of the ... a trademark of your computer. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; A00 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE...
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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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...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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... health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the taskbar. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 83. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How ...to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and...
... health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the taskbar. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 83. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How ...to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and...
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... Restore - What Are You Looking For? • How to its original operating state. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already...
... Restore - What Are You Looking For? • How to its original operating state. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already...
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... 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 the screen to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 86. If you do not ... Dial-up if you want to the Internet wizard can help you are having problems connecting to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use a dial-up modem or ISDN. If you do ...
... 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 the screen to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 86. If you do not ... Dial-up if you want to the Internet wizard can help you are having problems connecting to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use a dial-up modem or ISDN. If you do ...
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... 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... 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. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a ...
... 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... 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. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a ...
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... power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. 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. Power Protection Devices Several devices are...
... power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. 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. Power Protection Devices Several devices are...
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..."Using Dell MediaDirect™" on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® ...- 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - D I G I T A L A R R A Y M I S P L A Y - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - About Your Computer 27 C A M E R A - D I C R O P H O N E S - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). M E D I C A T O R - Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. C A M E R A I N D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Based on configuration ...
..."Using Dell MediaDirect™" on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® ...- 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - D I G I T A L A R R A Y M I S P L A Y - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - About Your Computer 27 C A M E R A - D I C R O P H O N E S - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). M E D I C A T O R - Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. C A M E R A I N D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Based on configuration ...
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...; QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector...
...; QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector...
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...keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Restores all open windows. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the... notification area, and then click Help. 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). Opens the Run dialog box....
...keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Restores all open windows. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the... notification area, and then click Help. 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). Opens the Run dialog box....
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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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...program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. These drivers are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. If you increase resolution, items ... 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.
...program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. These drivers are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. If you increase resolution, items ... 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.
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Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to purchase a new battery ... the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the Windows notification area. Depending on operating conditions. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to an electrical outlet...
Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to purchase a new battery ... the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the Windows notification area. Depending on operating conditions. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to an electrical outlet...
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...65°C (149°F). The battery is low. Keep the battery away from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge ... disposal 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 taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery...
...65°C (149°F). The battery is low. Keep the battery away from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge ... disposal 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 taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery...
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... original charge capacity remains. If no lights are on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds to illuminate the charge indicator lights. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more than 60 percent of charged, but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). If... is largely determined by using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on . To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. If no charge.
... original charge capacity remains. If no lights are on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds to illuminate the charge indicator lights. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more than 60 percent of charged, but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). If... is largely determined by using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on . To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. If no charge.